Instructions

For this assignment, in a 3–4 page paper:

• Describe specific discriminatory issues in a given policy or program and connect a core value or standard from the NASW Code of Ethics.
  • Explain the mechanisms that lead to the discriminatory issues.
• Describe how a public program or policy has changed over time in response to issues of oppression, alienation, or discrimination.
  • Describe the rationale for these changes.
• Describe a specific population or subgroup (demographic distinctions, how many) impacted by the selected public policy.
  • Provide relevant, real-world examples that demonstrate the impacts of the policy.
• Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence.
  • Synthesize evidence to demonstrate its importance to your discussion or argument.
• Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
  • Demonstrate correct stylistic conventions, document structure, and source attributions.

Additional Requirements

The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
• Resources: A minimum three academic resources.
• Length of paper: 3–4 double-spaced pages (not including reference list).
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.