Submit a 1- to 2-page message to your political representative(s). Address the following in your message:
My political representative is Congressman Hank Johnson |Representing the 4th District of Georgia.
Use the appropriate structure for the delivery format (letter or email).
Introduce yourself and your intent or request.
Describe the social problem and impacts of the policy in question. The social problem is Homelessness
Use facts, stories, or other details to appeal to the representative(s) and connect the policy work to their district or state.
Provide a call to action—inspire your representative(s) to rise to this occasion.
Part 2:
Submit a 1-page reflection of your process for writing a message to your political representative(s). Address the following in your short reflection:
Describe the experience of sending the message—either via letter or email—to your representative(s). How did it feel to formally advocate on behalf of a policy to alleviate a social problem you have thoroughly reviewed?
Did you write a letter or an email? Explain your reasoning.
Describe how you constructed the letter. Use the Council on Social Work Education and American Psychological Association resources from the Learning Resources this week to support your choices.
Explain how you used your advocacy skills in your communication.
What are your next steps as an advocate?
