Involvement of social workers in the formulation of social policy has been diminishing for four decades.How would you explain this trend?

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The skills required for direct practice and those needed for policy practice are often different, and social workers may not feel prepared for the analytical and informational demands of policy practice. This has led to a diminishing involvement of social workers in policy formulation. It is not accurate to say that social workers are not interested in policy changes or that policy practice is out of reach for most practitioners. Additionally, state licensing requirements do not necessarily dictate the involvement of social workers in policy practice.

Involvement of Social Workers in the Formulation of Social Policy