A. Debate background- 25 points
1. How long has this topic been an issue?
2. How have divergent values influenced the debate?
3. What is the legislative history concerning this issue?
4. How did this issue come to the attention of the public?
B. Present status of the issue- 30 points
1. What are the conflicting viewpoints regarding this issue (include
related laws and policies)?
2. What are the consequences for individuals as a result of this issue,
especially vulnerable populations?
3. What is being considered within the legislative process concerning this issue
currently?
C. Use a model of policy analysis to evaluate this legislation. – 30 points
1. Choose one side of the debate and explain why you have taken a particular position on the debate.
2. Explain how your position on this policy was affected by your personal values and how does this policy reflect or contradict social work values.
D. APA/Writing Style- 15 points
1. This paper is a professional-style paper and should be written in APA format with a title page, introduction, conclusion, and reference page.