What can social workers do to advance federal policies that address the social concerns associated with the climate crisis?
This study employs a policy mapping methodology to examine trends in congressional efforts on social vulnerability and climate change. The findings identify areas of bipartisan consensus and opportunities for advocacy by helping professionals.
Project: Environment and Social Development
Citation
Mason, L. R., Minnick, D. J., Tercero, S., Cummings Melton, C., & Greenfield, J. C. (2022). Policy mapping of US congressional proposals on climate change: Informing social work advocacy. Journal of Policy Practice and Research, 3, 221–240.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42972-022-00055-4