Website
Website of Organization Chosen that works with Veterans with PTSD and any Trauma
https://www.resiliencemn.org/
To prepare: identify a social problem ( Social Problem Chosen are Veterans and Combat Veterans with PTSD) that is common among the organization At Veterans Resilience Project (or its clients) and research current policies at that state and federal levels In Minnesota that impact the Veterans with PTSD. Then, from a position of advocacy, identify methods to address the social problem (i.e., how you, as a social worker, and the agency advocate to change the problem). You are expected to specifically address how you and the agency can effectively engage policy makers to make them aware of the social problem and the impact that the policies have on the agency and clients.
The Assignment (2-3 pages):
· Identify the social problem in Minnesota
· Explain rational for selecting social problem
· Describe state and federal policies that impact the social problem
· Identify specific methods to address the social problems
· Explain how the agency and student can advocate to change the social problem