Neighborhood Public Policy
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Access The Neighborhood Web site using the link on the student Web site.
Read the following character scenarios and articles in the “Neighborhood News” for Season 3:
Click Season 3 from the Season menu at the top of the course home page.
Click on Young Household under the Households menu and read the following character scenarios:
- Angie Young (Episodes 5, 6, and 7)
- Marcus Young (Episodes 5, 6, and 7)
- Angie Young (Episodes 9, 10, and 11)
Click on Neighborhood News under the Neighborhood Information menu and read the following article:
“Bumping up safety” (Episode 11)
Click on Young Household under the Households menu and read the following character scenario:
Angie Young (Episode 13)
Click on Neighborhood News under the Neighborhood Information menu and read the following article:
“Safety crusader met with mixed reception” (Episode 13)
Prepare to participate in a group discussion thread in the online classroom regarding this scenario and the legislative processes related to public safety and public health.
Discuss the following questions:
- Do you think this scenario represents a public safety or public health issue?
- How does this scenario exemplify how legislative process influences public health?
- Do you think the Neighborhood council should have acted in a different manner on this issue?
- What might Angie Young and proponents of the speed bumps have done differently to receive a more favorable response from the neighborhood council?
- What options for political influence might a person pursue in an effort to change public policy health?
NUR 408 Assignment Neighbourhood Public Policy: Individual Assignment: “Neighborhood” Public Policy