Demonstrate students’ understanding of those forces and policies that shape human service organizations, and the impact of those forces, policies and agency structure on the ability to effectively serve and advocate for clients at the micro, mezzo and macro levels.

Using Hoefer’s “Understanding the Issue” Model (Chapter 4) do an analysis of the issue in a narrative format. This section should contain research, connection to legislation (as applicable depending on change issue you are analyzing), citations and statistical data, as appropriate. Hoefer’s five-step analysis mode contains these areas:

Define the issues

Decide who Is affected and how they are affected by the issue

Decide what the main causes of the issue are

Generate possible solutions to the issue

Review proposed solutions to determine their impact on social justice

b. Discuss your own personal advocacy goals for the problem/population of interest, and reflect on your own strengths and areas for growth as a leader and advocate.