Advocating with Policy Makers

Assignment: In the same document, submit both Part I and II of the assignment (2-4 pages): Part I: Letter to Representative Your letter should include: A description of the social welfare issue An explanation of how you want the legislator to respond to the issue (vote, create legislation, hold public hearings, etc.) and why. Support of your viewpoints with credible facts and research. Part II: Explanation (1-2 pages, double-space, APA format) For this part of the assignment, provide an explanation of: Why you selected the issue How the issue affects social work The reason you chose the specific representative The approach you took with the representative (consider the representative’s voting history, political affiliation, and any other factors you considered)