Report: Analysing a contemporary Australian public health policy using a theoretical framework – domestic violence Due Date 30 October 11.59PM Weighting 45% Length 2200 Task Theoretical frameworks...

Report: Analysing a contemporary Australian public health policy using a theoretical framework – domestic violence Due Date 30 October 11.59PM Weighting 45% Length 2200 Task Theoretical frameworks assist us to understand a policy area in a way that makes relationships of influence more clear (Sabatier 2002). This assessment will give you the opportunity to integrate the major themes of this course and apply them to understand one aspect of the public health policy area of Family and Domestic Violence. Explore and discuss the international policy actions which influence national, regional and local decisions Use a theoretical framework to analyse the Australian policy agenda for an aspect of domestic violence Identify the strategies and unique perspectives for the stakeholders Assessment Criteria 1. Select and describe a theoretical framework for public policy development. 5 marks Briefly identify a framework of your choice and explain its origin. 2. Describe the Family and Domestic Violence policy area using the chosen framework.  Explain how the policy area translates into the elements of the frameworkIdentification of stakeholder groups Identification of existing policiesIdentification of political context 3. Review current Family and Domestic Violence policy using the framework to organise your response. 10 marks Provide: Succinct summary of what has been implemented at national and regional levelsComments on the effectiveness of reviewed policies and an explanation of how effectiveness was evaluatedDiscussion of current policy impact on public health principles – equity; social justice; social determinants. 4. Discuss alternative strategies. 10 marks Discuss:Tensions and alliances within the stakeholder groupsEvidence of the benefits of policy alternativesPotential impact of the alternative policy on public health principles – equity; social justice; social determinants 5. Give an analysis of the usefulness of the theoretical framework in this policy context and in general. 7 marks Was the theoretical framework you chose useful? In what way? What are the uses and limitations of theoretical frameworks? 6. Structure and presentation of paper. 3marks 12 font, one and a half line spaced Introduction, paragraphs, conclusion References (including correct in-text referencing) Diversity of academic literature, use of compulsory readings this is a report on theoretical frameworks in public policy… this essay style response will read like a description, application and analysis of the usefulness of the framework you choose. FDV policy is the example you are using to illustrate how a theoretical framework shapes your understanding of the policy agenda. Please use an Australian state or federal government policy for this final assessment. PHAA is not a government organisation and their policies are NOT an appropriate choice for this assessment