Research Guides: SOCW 410 Social Welfare Policy &amp; Services II: Dr. Lee: Policies, Programs & Gov't Docs

Finding Policies & Programs

OVC's Directory of Crime Victim Services
Click Search the Directory, then expand the Use Search Filters box. Enter a state or country, plus type of victimization and/or type of service and/or type of agency to find services in your area.
State & Territory Profiles: Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
From the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Office on Trafficking in Persons. State reports available in English and Spanish.
USA.gov: Services by State
Select your state, then choose filters such as Stage Agencies--Social Services, or State Government --Corrections, etc., to identify programs and get information about their services.
Adolescent Health & Mental Health Facts by State
Created by the Office of Adolescent Health, part of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Info on physical, mental and reproductive health, substance abuse, and relationships.
Resources by State on Violence Against Women
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health.

NASW Advocacy Issues
The key issues that the National Association of Social Workers is working on in the current congress.
NASW Social Work Blog
Produced by the National Association of Social Workers
Social Work Today Magazine
Source for information on current issues confronting social workers.

U.S. Department of State: Policy Issues Clicking on an issue will take the user to the relevant bureau or desk tasked with formulating policy. Contained within the left-hand menu is a “Policy Issue” tab that links to sub-issues and related policy documents.
Kansas Department for Children and Families Services Services are organized by category: Families, Children, Adults, and Disabilities.
KanVet "Provides direct access to State of Kansas veteran-specific resources and benefits without having to navigate multiple state agency websites."
USA.gov U.S. Government web portal. Search across government agencies, by keyword, or select a topic.
Benefits.gov Find national and state government assistance programs. Browse by state, category, or Federal agency. Use the BenefitsFinder questionnaire to find out what benefits you may be eligible for.
Disability.gov Information on disability programs and services nationwide.
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Office of National Drug Control Policy "ONDCP advises the President on drug-control issues, coordinates drug-control activities and related funding across the Federal government, and produces the annual National Drug Control Strategy, which outlines Administration efforts to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences."
Congressional Research Archives An unofficial archive that is searchable by subject. Great source for objective background information on sensitive issues.