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CHAPTER 1 Defining Policy Practice in Social Work
1 Defining Policy Practice in Social work Advocacy is the cornerstone upon which Social work is built. It isso important that it is framed in three sections of our Code ofEthics. Advocacy for individuals, communities and systems is notjust a suggested activity for Social workers. It s not a do it if youhave some extra time or a do it if the inequity and disparity arevery great activity. It is a requisite. NASW Executive Director, ELIZABETHJ. 12/22/09 5:16 PM Page 12 CHAPTER 1 Defining Policy Practice in Social WorkBOX Definition of Policy PracticePolicy Practice is defined as using Social work skills to propose and change policies in order toachieve the goal of Social and economic power of Policy Practice has been demonstrated throughout the history of the Social workprofession (as discussed in more detail in CHAPTER 2), from Julia Lathrop s early efforts to estab-lish the juvenile court system, to Social workers recent
ment of social work as practiced in all settings—at the local, state, and national levels, as well as within micro, mezzo, and macro levels of intervention. Including policy practice in the daily life of social work practice is an effective and powerful avenue for enhancing the profession’s goals and mission of social and economic justice.
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