31 Aug Human Services
Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 7
Points: 100
Overview:
Your final paper is result of your research on a topic of your choice and the application
of the 3 models of Service Delivery: Medical Model, Public Health Model, and Human
Services Model.
Instructions:
The following are the sections of your paper:
• Introduction:
o What is your topic, including the problem’s background information?
o Who is affected by the selected problem?
o What are the underlying causes of the problem?
• The Three Models of Service Delivery:
o Explain how each of the 3 models of service delivery discussed in the
textbook (the Medical Model; Public Health Model; and Human Services
Model) would address the topic you selected. For each model:
Explain how the model addresses the problem you selected,
including the strengths and limitations of the model in addressing
the problem. For example:
• How does the medical model view those struggling with
substance abuse?
• What support can the medical model provide?
• What are the strengths of the medical model in working with
substance abuse?
• What are the limitations of the medical model in working with
clients who struggle with substance abuse?
o Do this for each model, be specific and use information from the textbook
and your own research. Be sure to clearly cite sources used and support
your assertions with evidence (i.e. explain your reasoning).
• Two barriers to receiving help clients struggle with:
o Offer a strategy to overcome each barrier.
HSV101 – Introduction to Human Services
Unit 7 Assignment: Models of Service Delivery Final Paper
