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HSM 240 Week 1 CheckPoint Social Problems
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CheckPoint: Social Problems
Write three separate paragraphs addressing the following:
Write definitions for the words problem, policy, and program, within the
context of human services. Then, give a brief example for each definition.
Example:
Problem: a question raised about the quality of life for large groups of
people, which needs a solution
Policy: a plan created to address goals, procedures, and problems in light
of given conditions
Program: a plan including specific actions to reach a solution to a
problem
Make a list of five to seven social problems that you consider most critical
for the United States to address. Write one to two sentences describing the
extent of each social problem.
Locate an agency or organization that addresses one of the above social
problems. You must use this same agency throughout the course, so select
one that is interesting to you and that has enough public information,
online or on site, that you may eventually analyze the entire agency and its
programs. For example, choosing a street-front church that collects and