Description
Book SynopsisA concise overview of the policy practice information social workers need to advocate for policy changes within an organization and at local, state, and national levels Given the nature of their work, social workers must understand social problems and the ways social welfare policies are established.
Trade Review"Rocha's book…makes an important contribution to the literature and knowledge base. [It] is ideal for students and undergraduate- and graduate-level policy practice classes, faculty, nonprofit professionals, and social work practitioners." (
Journal of Community Practice, 2009)
Table of ContentsSeries Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
One Introduction to Community-Based Policy Practice 1
Two Essentials of the Planning Process 14
Three Essentials of Effective Interpersonal Communication and Participation 27
Four Communicating with the Public through the Media 43
Five Utilizing Technology in Policy Practice 60
Six Essentials of Interest Group Politics: Coalition Building and Task Force Development 83
Seven Essentials of Community-Based Policy Practice 104
Eight Essentials of Legislative Policy Practice 125
Nine Monitoring the Bureaucracy and Creating Change within Organizations 151
Ten Essentials of Judicial Policy Practice 171
References 191
Index 197
