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Social Work: Policy Advocacy And Policy Practice

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Policy advocacy and policy practice are important elements in social work practice. It is what sets social work apart from other helping professions. Social workers are the voice for positive change on behalf of our clients and social justice in the world. Advocacy may well be the cornerstone on which social work was built; without advocates and radicals, things would not be evolving in our communities or culture in such a powerful way. History has shown, from progress in change for the Civil Rights movement, to advocates equal education; we have the power to make a difference. One of the ways our federal government has advocated for our children to receive equal education is through the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. NCLB (2001)

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