Social Work History and Policy Presentation: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act

*Powerpoint and 1 to 2 page Executive Summary

The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to identify and analyze a social/social

welfare policy You will examine a social policy within its historical context; seek to understand how the

components of the policy, noting the political, racial, social, economic, and ideological contexts that influenced

the development of the policy; provide a value-critical assessment of the policy; and discuss the future of the

policy.

In one of the live sessions that conclude Sessions 11–14, you will select one policy from your learning

community (i.e., health, criminal justice, etc.). You will present a policy analysis in some creative format and

lead a 20-minute live session discussion about your policy selection. You can create a PowerPoint

presentation, but you may also create a photo essay, a short video, a podcast, or perhaps construct an

educational flyer or “magazine,” etc. You are encouraged to be creative.

Note: In addition to the live session presentation, you will need to submit an executive summary during the

week that leads up to your live session presentation, one that includes the description, analysis, and future of

the policy as highlighted in the presentation.

Prompt:

I. Presentation (120 points): The final presentation should touch on the following:

● Description: Provide a description of a current social policy in the United States, including the scope

and effects of the underlying social issue the policy is attempting to address. A history of the

development of that policy, noting the political, racial, social, economic, and ideological contexts that

influenced the development of the policy, is included.

● Analysis: Provide an analysis of the current policy, including a value-critical assessment using

Chambers and Wedel’s value-critical criteria, including: the adequacy, efficiency, and equity of the

policy for meeting its goals and a discussion of any consequences for the intended recipients of the

policy. Be sure to reference at least two of these criteria and include an assessment of the potential

for the policy to remedy its intended problem.

● Future of the Policy: Discuss the future of the social policy, including ideas about what could be

changed within the policy, and make recommendations for new or different policies that might better

address the social issues of concern.

Note: You may use whatever presentation format you feel comfortable (i.e., PowerPoint, photography,

magazine, children’s book, poetry, etc.). Creativity is encouraged. Please feel free to consult with your

instructor on possible options.

II. Executive Summary (50 points): To be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the night before you are

scheduled to make your presentation:

● Executive Summary – Provide a one- to two-page executive summary that includes the description,

analysis, and future of the policy as highlighted in the presentation. Your executive summary should

also include the following:

○ Article: One (1) peer-reviewed article, book chapter, or other resource which discusses the

selected policy in detail.

○ Discussion Questions: Three (3) discussion questions that will be used in the live session

presentation to help orient the audience to the policy that will be discussed. These questions

should be brief but provide an introduction to what the presentation will be focused on.

Rubric:

7120 – 11, 12, 13, 14 – Social Work History and Policy Presentation and Executive Summary

Presentation: Description of the Policy

Presentation provides a description of a current social policy in the

United States. A clear statement of the problem is identified. The

history and scope of the issue is quantified or contextualized with

appropriate data sources, so it is clear how significant of an issue

this is. There is a reference to the influence that various political,

social, economic, and ideological contexts have had on the framing

of the policy.

This area will be used by the assessor to leave

comments related to this criterion.

Presentation: Analysis of the Policy

The efficacy of the policy is assessed using Chambers’ value-critical

criteria, including the adequacy, efficiency, and equity of the policy.

It is necessary to reference at least two of these criteria. There is an

assessment of the potential for the policy to remedy its intended

problem.

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comments related to this criterion.

Presentation: Future Direction of the Policy

The future of the policy is discussed. Ideas about what can be

changed within the policy or recommendations for new or different

policies that might better address the social issues of concern are

cogently presented.

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comments related to this criterion.

Presentation: Quality

The presentation is organized and clearly meets its stated learning

outcomes. The presentation is engaging and does not exceed 20

minutes.

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comments related to this criterion.

Executive Summary: Summary

This summary should be an abstract of the presentation,

highlighting the social problem addressed by the policy, the policy

itself, a few notes about the history, the analysis of the policy, and

the conclusion/recommendations. All presentation references

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comments related to this criterion.

This should be included with this summary (but will not count toward the

page limit).

Executive Summary: Article

Executive Summary includes a link to a peer-reviewed or think-tank

article or chapter which discusses the policy in detail. Points will be

awarded by the timeliness of receiving the article and its relevance

to the topic.

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comments related to this criterion.

Executive Summary: Discussion Questions

Executive Summary includes three (3) discussion questions that help

orient the audience to the topic provided. These questions are brief

but provide an introduction to what the presentation will be focused

on.

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comments related to this criterion.

Length and APA

Executive Summary does not exceed two pages and follows APA

writing conventions.

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comments related to this criterion.

I chose Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act for my policy. My only request is that you follow the directions and the rubric. I look forward to your great work.

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Executive summary

What is the JJDPA? What are the core requirements of the JJDPA? Why is the JJDPA yet to succeed in its goals and objectives?

The JJDP Act was signed into Law in the year 1974 and was reauthorized in the year 2002. This Act was formulated to provide support to States that encouraged communities to comply to the various federal “core” protections meant to guard the children, youths and families involved with the Court and Juvenile system. Among the social problems JJDCA addresses is the lack of a central juvenile system but instead there are 56 J-J systems operated by states, D.C and local governments. This caused inconsistencies and variations in policy and procedures governing how the vulnerable youths are treated in juvenile systems.

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