Choose from a selection of options related to the role of human services professionals and policy process for a discussion using Yellowdig.
What You Need to Know
Policy Practices, Strategies, Tactics, and Techniques
Colby, I. C. (2018). The handbook of policy practice. Oxford University Press.
Chapter 9, “Policy Practices, Strategies, Tactics, and Technique,” pages 189–229.
Bogenschneider, K., & Bogenschneider, B. N. (2020). Empirical evidence from state legislators: How, when, and who uses research. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 26(4), 413–424.
Letiecq, B. L., & Anderson, E. A. (2017). From education to advocacy and activism: Alternative approaches for translating family science to policy. Family Relations, 66(4), 729–740.
Lombe, M., & Sherraden, M. (2008). Inclusion in the policy process: An agenda for participation of the marginalized. Journal of Policy Practice, 7(2/3), 199–213.
Write Your Discussion Post
Instructions
For this week’s discussion in Yellowdig, choose from the following options:
Describe two thoughts about policy practice strategies, tactics, and techniques from any of this week’s readings.
Share an article or a video related to how human services professionals can engage on social change and social welfare policy. Include a summary of key points and why you found it interesting.
Describe two takeaways from this week’s reading you can apply to your professional life.
Maybe there was a topic you found confusing; ask a question to get clarification from your peers.
