SWRK 1001H Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Soft Law, Needs Assessment, Logic Model
24 Jan 2017
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Personal policy unwritten rules that we set for ourselves. Social policy is most concerned with the development and implementation of social programs such as: Social welfare policy is a subset of social policy that provides the structure of most income security programs and social services. Strengthen job security and labour market supports (pension, employment insurance) Provide opportunities for training and skill development. Redistribute income to lower the number of people living in poverty. Create acceptable living and work standards to attract foreign investment. Many stages must take place for a policy to develop (refer to textbook for diagram) From social conditions to social issues and problems: Social conditions widespread condition that is not problematic but has the potential to become so if it is not addressed. Example of a social issue in canada is population aging concerns arise when considering the increasing number of old people their needs and the dwindling resources to meet those needs.
