Social Policy and Advocacy Flashcards
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A social worker is helping a community group challenge a proposed factory near a low-income neighborhood due to environmental health concerns. This is an example of:
Answer: Environmental justice advocacy
Environmental justice advocacy addresses the disproportionate exposure of marginalized communities to environmental hazards and pollution.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults up to what percentage of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) in states that adopted expansion?
Answer: 133%
The ACA expanded Medicaid to cover adults with incomes up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level in states that chose to adopt expansion.
Which concept describes the phenomenon where policies intended to help marginalized groups are systematically undermined by bureaucratic processes or eligibility restrictions?
Answer: Street-level bureaucracy
Street-level bureaucracy refers to how frontline workers' discretionary decisions can limit or shape how policies are actually implemented and experienced.
A social worker is writing a policy brief to advocate for expanded mental health parity. The MOST important element to include for persuading legislators is:
Answer: Evidence of cost-effectiveness alongside personal narratives
Effective policy briefs combine data on cost-effectiveness with personal narratives to appeal to both the logic and values of decision-makers.
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to how many weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year?
Answer: 12
The FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for qualifying family or medical reasons.
A social worker is evaluating a social welfare program using a needs assessment. Which method BEST captures the gap between existing services and unmet community needs?
Answer: Key informant interviews combined with secondary data analysis
Combining key informant interviews with secondary data analysis captures both qualitative community perspectives and quantitative service gaps.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a social worker engaging in coalition building for policy change?
Answer: Uniting diverse organizations around a shared policy goal to amplify influence
Coalition building involves bringing together diverse stakeholders with a shared interest to increase collective power and advocacy effectiveness.