Mississippi House Bill The “trauma-informed Schools Act” 427 Policy Model Paper
Students will analyze a policy of choice using a Value Based Criterion / Ethical Rationale model and the Six Step Policy Analysis Framework defined and described in the text by Bruce Jansson, chapters: 2, 7 and 8. See Haynes & Mickelson text, Chapter 5 also.The paper must include the following headings:
- Introduction
- a. Legislation – State name and introduce the legislation you selected.
- b. Explanation of Model to Be Used (Value Based Criterion) Ch. 2
- Policy Analysis : Using the Policy Practice Framework on page 71 and your policy, respond to each of the Tasks (1-8) on how you would use a System’s approach to policy making. Make sure you address the contextual factors of Opportunities and Constraints or Trade offs with each step. Each step should be addressed individually. Finally, select a policy style and tell how you would use it to advocate for your topic (Pg. 84)
- Policy Evaluation (using the Consumer Outcome, Economic, & Feasibility Criterias, Chapter 8, Jansson – pg 269)
- Recommendations/ Alternative Measures: Create a Decision-Making Matrix with at least 3 alternative options. Your Matrix should explore a) Policy Options b) Costs for each options c) Effectiveness of each options -supported by research d) Ease of implementation – opportunities & constraints e) Political Feasible – Page 270
- Conclusion-what did you learn
- Implications for Social work practice – how can social workers use this knowledge
