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date: 21 March 2025

Social Planninglocked

Social Planninglocked

  • Jon Simon SagerJon Simon SagerSchool of Social Work, University of Southern California

Summary

Social planning emphasizes the application of rational problem-solving techniques and data-driven approaches to identify, determine, and help coordinate services for target populations. Social planning is carried out by a myriad of organizations—from federal agencies to community organizations—attempting to solve problems ranging from child welfare to aging. The advantages and disadvantages of this empirically objective data-driven approach, including different forms, will be discussed along with past, current, and future trends within the field of social work.

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  • Administration and Management
  • Human Behavior
  • Macro Practice
  • Policy and Advocacy

Updated in this version

Content updated to include the impact on the policies of the George W. Bush administration and the Barack Obama administration.

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