SOCWORK 1A06 Chapter Notes -Canadian Policy Research Networks, Fraser Institute, Canada Council
1 Dec 2013
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Working on policy and research- septmeber 30 th a2l. Social work at the policy and/or research level is macro level social work practice. Social policy is all about social purposes and the choices between them. These choices and the conflicts between them have continuously to be made at the government level, the community level, and the individual level. At each level by acting or not acting, by voting or not voting, by opting in or contracting out, we can influence the direction in which choices are made. Social policies form the philosophical and/or ideological base that directs the goals and objectives of the various groups, whether professional, religious, government, or communities that deliver social services. (turner and turner 2005) We the public - can be involved in determining those choices. Policies are formed based on the philosophies or ideologies under which the government is run.
