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Grand Challenges for Social Work. (2024). 2024 policy recommendations for meeting the Grand Challenges for Social Work. University of Maryland. https://grandchallengesforsocialwork.org/grand-challenges-for-social-work/2024-policy-recommendations/

Review this policy brief packet for recommendations and guidance on policy changes for the Grand Challenges for Social Work.

Simon, C.A., Steel, B.S., & Lovrich, N.P. (2018). State and local government and politics, prospects for sustainability. Oregon State University.

This resource is a refresher on how policy and policymaking processes at the state and local levels. Often, social workers can have a significant impact on policy at these levels through state and local advocacy including contact with state and local representatives.

Martin, A. B. (2015). Plan for program evaluation from the start. National Institute of Justice Journal, 275, 24-28. https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/plan-program-evaluation-start (NOTE: This can be downloaded as a PDF for Course Resources.)

This resource was included as a guide to program evaluation.