Kinds  of power resources

In this Discussion, you identify various kinds  of power resources (including person-to-person, substantive, process,  and procedural) that you can use to secure the adoption of a policy  proposal.

To prepare: Review Chapter 10 in your text, focusing on Jansson’s categorization of types of power resources in the policy-enacting task.

By Day 3

Post a description of how  social workers use power resources in their social work practice and  advocacy. Select a type of power resource you would use in your practice  and advocacy. Describe the ethical issues or concerns in using the type  of power resource you selected.

Be sure to support your post with specific references to this  week’s resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to  provide full APA-formatted citations for your references.

Readings

SOCW 6361 Webliography
These websites will be required throughout the semester. Become familiar with these websites, especially when doing research for your assignments.

Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice  (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series.
Chapter 10, “Developing and Using Power in the Policy-Enacting Task” (pp. 372-419)

Rocha, C., Poe, B., & Thomas, V. (2010). Political activities of social workers: Addressing perceived barriers to political participation. Social Work, 55(4), 317–325.