Assignment 3: Group Practice Evaluation & Justice Advocacy Points: 100 Percent of Grade: 30% Due Date: April 25, 2026 CSWE Competency: Competency 9 — Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Assignment 3: Group Practice Evaluation & Justice Advocacy Points: 100 Percent of Grade: 30% Due Date: April 25, 2026 CSWE Competency: Competency 9 — Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Purpose: This assignment develops your ability to evaluate practice and make evidence-informed decisions that promote justice, effectiveness, and sustainability. Building on your earlier work (bias awareness and cultural immersion), you will take the role of a practice evaluator by selecting an evidence-informed group intervention, grounding it in theory, assessing collaboration, and evaluating resources that support continuity of care. Instructions: Write a 5–7 page evaluation report (APA 7) using your same focal population and social problem from Assignments 1 or 2 or both. Include all four sections below and support your analysis with at least 8 peer-reviewed journal articles. 1. Evidence-Informed Group Modality Select one evidence-informed group intervention (e.g., CBGT, DBT skills group, trauma-informed psychoeducation, mutual aid). Justify effectiveness using at least 3 empirical studies specific to your population/problem. Explain how the modality enhances participant capacity and supports outcomes. 2. Theoretical Integration Select one theory and one practice perspective (e.g., Empowerment Theory + Strengths Perspective). Evaluate relevance using empirical support. Explain how the framework supports sustainable change. 3. Collaborative Practice Evaluation Identify three collaborators (e.g., medical, legal, educators, elders, policy advocates). Evaluate effectiveness of collaboration using empirical support. Explain specific benefits for outcomes and how collaboration aligns with theory. 4. Evaluated Resource List Create a resource list with at least five (5) resources. For each resource: briefly evaluate effectiveness using evidence (program outcomes, evaluations, peer-reviewed outcomes where possible). Explain how each resource aligns with your theory/perspective. Deliverables (What to Submit) Evaluation report (5–7 pages), APA 7 Minimum 8 peer-reviewed sources (with reference list) Evaluated resource list (embedded in paper or as an appendix) Clear indication that population/problem aligns with Assignments 1 or 2