Competency 8

KIMBERLY LOWRY

Competency 8
Engage in policy practice to advance social and

economic well-being and to deliver effective social

work services.

8.1
Analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that

advance social well-being.

I have not yet had the opportunity to advocate for

policy change but there are some policies that Ive

noticed that may need changing sooner rather than
later

8.2
collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective

policy action.

Clients are the experts in their own lives, therefore it

is a joint responsibility that we ensure that they

receive the best possible intervention.