SOWK 631 Assignment

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Child Welfare Policy & Practice Presentation Assignment
Assignment Objective
The objective of this assignment is for students to identify a child abuse and neglect topic or issue not covered in class lectures or assigned readings and develop a 10-minute slide presentation that critically examines both the practice and policy dimensions of the selected issue. Students will demonstrate the relevance of the topic to social work practice in child and family settings, using empirical research to support their analysis.

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Presentation Requirements
Students will create a 10-minute presentation using slides (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides, or similar) and record their presentation using a medium of their choice (e.g., Zoom, Panopto, VoiceThread).
Students must submit:
* A copy of the slide presentation
* A recorded version of the presentation

Content Guidelines
Your presentation must clearly and explicitly addressthe following areas and guiding questions:

1. Child Welfare Issue Identification
* What is the specific child welfare issue being examined?
* What is the nature of the problem?
* Who defines this problem (e.g., policymakers, practitioners, researchers, communities)?
* Who agrees and who disagrees with this framing of the problem?
* What are the underlying social values, assumptions, or ideologies embedded in how the issue is defined and addressed?

2. Policy Goal(s)
* What is the overall goal of the policy or policy response related to this issue?
* Are there subgoals associated with the policy?
* Do any of the subgoals conflict with one another(e.g., child safety vs. family preservation)?

3. Relevant Policy and/or Legislation
* What public policies or legislation are relevant to your selected child welfare issue?
* If no formal public policies exist, explain why.
* What are the stated objectives of the policy or policies?
* Are there implicit or hidden agendas, unintended consequences, or political considerations?

4. Policy Implementation
* What social programs or interventions have been implemented as a result of these policies?
* How have these programs been operationalized in practice?
* Are the programs effective based on available evidence?
* What are the strengths and weaknesses of the implementation?

5. Intended and Actual Impact
* What was the intended impact of the policy or intervention?
* How was the social problem expected to change?
* How has child welfare practice (e.g., assessment, intervention, service delivery) been impacted by this policy?
* Where applicable, discuss disparities or differential impacts on vulnerable or marginalized populations.

Research and Scholarly Expectations
* Presentations must be grounded in empirical research, including:
* Peer-reviewed journal articles
* Government or policy research reports
* Publications from reputable research institutions
* Include in-text citations on slides and a bibliography/reference slide.
* While there is no required minimum number of sources, successful presentations typically include 5–10 scholarly citations.

Evaluation Criteria
Presentations will be evaluated based on:
* Depth and clarity of policy and practice analysis
* Integration of empirical research
* Relevance to social work practice with children and families
* Organization, clarity, and professionalism of slides
* Quality of oral presentation and adherence to time limits
* Proper citation and academic integrity

Formatting and Accessibility
* Slides should be clear, visually accessible, and professionally formatted.
* Avoid overcrowding slides with text; use concise bullet points to support your oral presentation.
* Ensure recordings are audible and accessible.

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