Identify one of the populations we have covered during this session. Identify a specific social problem that

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Identify one of the populations we have covered during this session. Identify a specific social problem that this population struggles with. Provide a strong description of the population, the social problem, and how this problem impacts their individual life and their social environment. This should be done using evidence and relevant statistics.

Identify an agency or organization in your geographic location that provides services to this population for the identified social problem. Provide an assessment of the agency, the services provided, and any other relevant information (leadership model, funding, affiliation). In your assessment, please provide a theoretical analysis of the current service approach using Conflict Theory, Empowerment Theory, or Critical Race Theory.

Use the Participatory Leadership Framework to design a new approach to service delivery (service provided, service provision, staff, supervision of staff) for the population regarding their specific social problem.

For a review of the major concepts of Participatory Leadership please read the following article: Vito, R. (2020). Social work leadership revisited: Participatory versus directive approaches during service system transformation. Journal of Social Work Practice, 34(1), 7-21.

Include the strengths and limitations of the Participatory Leadership Framework in your proposed leadership and service provision approach.

Suggest alternative Leadership Frameworks (particularly a nonwestern framework - for example: the Scandinavian approach of decriminalizing all drugs and drug use also known as a "harm reduction framework"; or how health care is provided to citizens, expatriates, and non-citizens for free in Japan through a Universal Healthcare Framework) that would benefit service provision to this population.

Stigma is a substantial barrier to receiving services. In your conclusion, please provide an overview of how stigma impacts your population and their ability to access services. Then describe how your new leadership framework will reduce stigma and increase access to services for your specified population.