+PLEASE VIEW THE ATTACHED POWERPOINT SLIDES 8-16 FOR HOW TO CONDUCT A POLICY ANALYSIS. THE INTENDED POLICY FOR ANALYSIS IS THE POLICY INDICATED IN THE QUESTION TOPIC ABOVE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE WRITING PROMPT, POWERPOINT, AND RUBRIC. THANK YOU :)!

Select a policy–either within the United States or Internationally–that addresses preparation or responses to disasters. Complete a detailed policy analysis, addressing the following:

1. Write an assessment of the policy analysis or proposal and the need it addresses
2. Provide a description of the policy, including historical background and an explanation of the context where the policy is enacted as it relates to the disaster management cycle
3. Provide a rationale for the policy
   • Provide an explanation of how the policy supports the goals of the community
   • Describe the main components of the policy and how the components address the problem and the stage of the disaster management cycle. Specify any specific tools or resources used (e.g., economic or funding mechanisms)
4. Explain how the policy intends to achieve its goals to demonstrate its effectiveness
5. Explain how the policy addresses issues of diversity or areas where diversity is lacking; in particular, what are the underlying social and political values the policy adheres to?
6. Detail any issues and challenges in implementation
7. Describe the policy’s plan for evaluating the policy, or offering specified policy alternatives

Alternatively, if there is not a policy that is already in existence that interests you, you may suggest the implementation of a new policy, using the critical elements specified.

Your assignment should be 12 to 15 double-spaced pages in length. Please include appropriate scholarly references and a title page. Assignment should be free of grammatical errors and all references should be cited in APA format.

SOWK 7075 – Session 14 – Final Paper

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The Stafford Act is an American Federal law amended from the original Disaster Relief Act of 1974. The Act plays a significant role in ensuring orderliness and organization in matters to do with natural disasters and emergencies that might strike the nation and affect the population (Stafford & Act, 2013).  Through the Act, the state and local governments can ensure a seamless provision of services, amenities, facilities, and other key responsibilities to the citizenry. The Act is meant to ensure continuity into the normal activities of the community without putting a strain on the existing facilities and amenities. The Act was enacted purposely to inspire the local governments and state governments to…

 

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