Analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.This course helps students to work towards this competency by understanding governmental roles and responsibilities as well as social welfare policies and services.To effectively use this information and to advocate for our clients and our professional perspectives and concerns, social workers should be able to effectively communicate with elected officials or governmental personnel. If we want to advocate for change, we must raise our voices in an effective manner.You will write a letter to a person you want to influence – either an elected official or an administrative person responsible for influencing actions.