Write about changing communities and social problems from 3 different perspectives: the past, present, and future. How could you be effective in influencing policy as a social worker. What is the historical context of the government's or voluntary organizations' response to the social problem? How is our society responding to this social problem today? What policy changes, including those by the government or voluntary organizations, can address this social problem? Using the following list, identify the strategies you would use to try to bring about these changes.

Research Innovation Voting Advocacy Lobbying Use of media and the arts Fundraising Educating the public a. Making the case b. Profitability and social effectiveness Negotiation and compromise Referencing books or academic articles