Posted: March 1st, 2017

Policy objectives—overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy? In your judgment what are the covert objectives of the policy?

Implications of the Policy 1.Changes in the distribution of material resources: Are there any changes to the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits, as a result of the policy for direct or indirect target groups? 2.Changes in distribution of services, rights, and statuses: Are there any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy?

Alternative Policies 1.What alternative policy/policies would more effectively address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis while advancing social justice?

Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Make sure to include research in addition to the textbook from credible, scholarly sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

By Monday, August 15, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Grading Rubric

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria Maximum Points

What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms? What is the history of the problem/s in the United States? 32

What are various theories about the causes of the problem/s? Based on the theories selected, what do you think is/are the most important causes/s of the problem/s? 28

Policy objectives—overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy? In your judgment what are the covert objectives of the policy? What are the values underlying the policy objectives? What values are revealed by the overt and covert objectives? 28