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Social Policy And Social Programs: A Method For The Practical Public Policy Analyst

by: Chambers, Donald E.; Wedel, Kenneth R.

Social Policy And Social Programs: A Method For The Practical Public Policy Analyst

by: Chambers, Donald E.; Wedel, Kenneth R.

ISBN 13:
9780205408122
ISBN 10:
0205408125
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2005
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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This popular and practical text explores the basics of social policy and program analysis, including how to design new programs or evaluate and improve upon existing ones. Highlights of the Fourth Edition bull; bull;Provides students with the criteria for judging the effectiveness of current programs, enabling them to apply what they've learned to improve existing programs or to create new ones. bull;Features a model chapter that uses child welfare legislation to highlight methods of analysis and the results of the analysis, demonstrating for students the practical applications of theoretical concepts (Chapter 10). bull;Outlines a method for analyzing personal social services generally provided by social workers, such as counseling and therapeutic, supportive assistance, as well as ";hard benefits,"; such as food stamps, cash, or housing vouchers. What Reviewers Think: ";I found the text easy to follow...and practical in its identification of skills and information useful for practitioners in a variety of professional settings."; Carla M. Curtis, Ohio State University ";Social Policy and Social Programs provides a simple and concise model for analyzing social policies."; William E. Buffum, Barry University Don't Miss These Other Special Value Pack Option: Research Navigatortrade; Research Navigatortrade; can be a student's best friend when they're facing a large research project. Especially helpful with the toughest challenge-getting started-Research Navigatortrade; offers a comprehensive, step-by-step walk-through of the research process, along with access to some of the most respected source databases available. Access to Research Navigatortrade;-a $15 value-is FREE when packaged with a new Allyn & Bacon Social Work textbook! If this text did not come packaged with Research Navigatortrade;, look for it in your bookstore or visit http://www.researchnavigator.com today to purchase immediate access. Career Center Allyn & Bacon's Career Center offers registered students eight 30-minute sessions with a career specialist. This $25.00 retail value is FREE when packaged with any Social Work textbook. For more information visit www.ablongman.com/careercenter or contact your local Allyn & Bacon representative. Contact your local Allyn & Bacon representative and request a special packaging code to take advantage of these great offers.

Preface

PART ONE Creating the Context for Social Policy Analysis: The Social Problem and Judicial Contexts

(46)

Analyzing the Social Problem Background of Social Policies and Social Programs

(24)

The Nature of Social Problems

(1)

Social Problem Analysis

(15)

Problem Definition

(5)

Causes and Consequences

(3)

Ideology and Values

(1)

Gainers and Losers

(4)

Using the Conclusions of Social Problem Analysis to Design Social Policies and Programs and to Judge Their ``Fit'' to the Social Problem

(3)

Summary

(5)

The Judiciary as a Shaper of Social Policy, Program, and Practice

(16)

Introduction

(1)

How Are Public Programs Established and Funded? The Political and Legislative Processes

(13)

Legislative Tasks

(2)

The Regulatory Process Following Enactment

(1)

Role of the Judiciary

(4)

A Simple Framework for Examining Judicial Decisions

(4)

Using the Canon Framework to Analyze Judicial Decisions That Create or Alter Social Policy

(3)

Summary

(2)

PART TWO A Style of Policy Analysis for the Practical Public Policy Analyst

(166)

An Overview of a Style of Policy Analysis: A Value-Critical Approach

(13)

The Policy and Program Analysis Process: An Overview of the Six Fundamental Policy Elements

(3)

Criteria for a Value-Critical Appraisal of Social Policy and Programs

(3)

Summary

(2)

The Analysis of Policy Goals and Objectives in Social Programs and Policies

(28)

Introduction

(1)

Definitions and Basic Concepts for Analysis of Goals and Objectives

(2)

Different Types of Goals and Objectives

(1)

Manifest and Latent Goals

(1)

Distinguishing between Goals and Objectives

(1)

Objectives (Not Goals) Must Contain Target Group Specifications and Performance Standards

(1)

Purpose of Goals and Objectives

(3)

Setting Goals and Objectives in the Personal Social Services

(1)

Goals and Objectives Vary According to the Developmental Stage of the Program

(1)

Methods of Identifying Goals and Objectives

(3)

Step 1: Locate the Enabling Legislation

(1)

Step 2: Locate Legislative History

(1)

Step 3: Locate Staff and Committee Studies and Reports

(1)

Step 4: Check Other ``Official'' Sources

(1)

Locating Sources for Goals and Objectives in State-Administered and Private Social Programs

(1)

Evaluating Program or Policy System Goals and Objectives: A Value-Critical Approach

(3)

Evaluating the Fit between Goals and Objectives and the Social Problem Analysis

(1)

Evaluating Goals and Objectives against Traditional Economic Criteria: Adequacy, Equity, and Efficiency

(3)

Adequacy

(1)

Equity

(1)

Efficiency

(1)

Evaluation Criteria Specific to Goals and Objectives

(2)

Clarity

(1)

Measurability

(1)

Manipulability

(1)

Concern with Outcomes, Not Services Provided

(1)

The Analyst's Own Value Perspectives in Evaluating the Merit of Goals and Objectives

(2)

Some Special Problems in Evaluating Goals and Objectives in Personal Social Services

(2)

Summary

(3)

Who Gets What: The Analysis of Types of Benefits and Services

(19)

Introduction

(1)

A Classification Scheme for Benefit and Service Types

(5)

Summary of Types of Benefits and Services

(1)

Multiple and Interrelated Benefits

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating the Merit of Benefit and Service Types

(4)

Stigmatization, Cost-Effectiveness, Substitutability, Target Efficiency, and Trade-Offs

(3)

The Political and Public Administration Viewpoint

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating the Merit of Benefit Types: Consumer Sovereignty, Coercion, and Intrusiveness

100

(2)

Criteria for Evaluating the Fit of the Benefit/Service Type to the Social Problem Analysis

102

(4)

Criteria for Evaluating the Merit of Benefit Forms: Adequacy, Equity, and Efficiency

106

(1)

Summary

107

(2)

Who Gets What, How Much, and Under What Conditions: Analysis of Eligibility Rules

109

(32)

Introduction

109

(1)

Types of Eligibility Rules

110

(8)

Eligibility Rules Based on Prior Contributions

111

(1)

Eligibility by Administrative Rule and Regulation

112

(1)

Eligibility by Private Contract

112

(1)

Eligibility by Professional Discretion

113

(1)

Eligibility by Administrative Discretion

113

(2)

Eligibility by Judicial Decision

115

(1)

Eligibility by Means Testing

116

(2)

Establishing Attachment to the Workforce

118

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating the Merit of Eligibility Rules

118

(6)

Fit with the Social Problem Analysis

118

(2)

Criteria Specific to Eligibility Rules

120

(4)

Trade-Offs in Evaluating Eligibility Rules

124

(1)

Overwhelming Costs, Overutilization, and Underutilization

125

(4)

Work Disincentives, Incentives, and Eligibility Rules

129

(4)

Procreational Incentives, Marital Instability, and Generational Dependency

133

(2)

Opportunities for Political Interference via Weak Eligibility Rules

135

(2)

Summary

137

(4)

Analysis of Service-Delivery Systems and Social Policy and Program Design

141

(31)

Introduction

141

(1)

Social Policy and Program Design

141

(7)

Program Theory

143

(3)

Program Specification

146

(2)

Some Different Types of Administration and Delivery of Social Service Programs, Benefits, and Services

148

(12)

Centralized Service-Delivery Systems

148

(1)

Client-Centered Management and ``Inverted Hierarchy'' Service-Delivery Systems

149

(1)

Federated Service-Delivery Organizations

150

(1)

Case Management Service-Delivery Systems

151

(2)

Staffing with Indigenous Workers as a Service-Delivery Strategy

153

(2)

Referral Agencies in Delivering Social Service

155

(1)

Program Consumer/Beneficiary, Client-Controlled Organizations as a Service-Delivery Strategy

156

(1)

Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Agencies as a Service-Delivery Strategy

156

(4)

Privatization of Service Delivery

160

(1)

Criteria for Evaluating Service Delivery

161

(8)

Introduction

161

(1)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Services and Benefits Should Be Integrated and Continuous

161

(1)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Services and Benefits Should Be Easily Accessible

162

(1)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Organizations Should Be Accountable for Their Actions and Decisions

163

(3)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Citizens and Consumers Should Be Participating in Organizational Decision Making

166

(2)

Evaluating Program Administration and Service Delivery: Organizations and Their Staff Must Be Able to Relate to Racial, Gender, and Ethnic Diversity

168

(1)

Summary

169

(3)

How Do We Pay for Social Welfare Policies and Programs? Analysis of Financing

172

(34)

Introduction

172

(1)

Beginning Questions and Criteria for Analysis of Financing

172

(1)

Private Marketplace

173

(1)

Private Funding

174

(6)

Giving by Individuals

174

(2)

Bequests

176

(1)

Service Clubs

176

(1)

Other Charitable Service-Oriented Organizations

176

(1)

Corporations

177

(1)

Foundations

177

(1)

Agency-Based Fund-Raising

178

(1)

Community Fund-Raising

178

(2)

Employee Benefit Funding

180

(3)

Social Insurance as a Publicly Mandated Funding Approach

183

(5)

Social Security

183

(2)

Medicare

185

(1)

Unemployment Insurance

186

(1)

Workers' Compensation

187

(1)

Public/Government Funding

188

(10)

Federal Government Taxes

189

(1)

State and Local Government Taxes

190

(2)

Federal Government Appropriations and Reimbursements

192

(3)

Unfunded Policies

195

(1)

Program Funding Information

196

(2)

The Privatization Movement

198

(5)

Summary

203

(3)

Analysis of Interactions among Policy Elements

206

(7)

Introduction

206

(1)

Coentitlement

206

(2)

Disentitlement

208

(1)

Contrary Effects

209

(2)

Duplication

211

(1)

Summary

212

(1)

PART THREE Analysis of Social Policies and Social Programs Using Basic Concepts and Evaluation Criteria: An Example

213

(26)

An Example of Social Policy and Social Program Analysis: Selected Features of Federal Child Welfare Legislation of the 1970-1998 Era Concerned with Child Abuse

215

(24)

The Social Problem Context

215

(7)

Definition of the Social Problem

216

(1)

The Ideological Perspective

217

(3)

Causal Analysis

220

(2)

Gainers and Losers

222

(1)

The Judicial Context

222

(1)

The Historical Context

223

(2)

The Social Program and Policy System

225

(14)

Introduction

225

(1)

Goals and Objectives

225

(2)

Eligibility Rules

227

(1)

Form of Benefit and/or Service

228

(1)

Administration and Service Delivery

229

(4)

Financing

233

(1)

Interactions between Basic Policy Elements and between This and Other Programs

234

(5)

Bibliography

239

(10)

Index

249

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0205408125

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