Describe an innovative strategy that could be used to increase awareness about a public health issue impacting a specific population.

TOPIC- Substance use

Policy and Advocacy
Overview
For this assignment, you will develop a public health policy and advocacy strategy aligned with your stated career goals and present your strategy in a white paper.
Using your selected area of interest, consider the following:
How do you hope to raise public and community awareness about an issue important to you in your career?
Which public health policies might affect a proposal you would like to advance?
Are there advocacy groups you could partner with for your program?
Are there groups you would want to avoid? If so, why?
Preparation
Use the Internet,resources to complete the following:
Gather Your Data
Find a policy or policies that address your selected issue.
Locate public health data related to your issue.
Revisit the history of public health policy development, practices, and theories so you remember to ground your ideas in the context of public health.
Structure Your White Paper
Consider your work environment or a public health organization with whom you may want to work. Address that audience.
Find examples of public health white papers to help you structure your white paper.
Instructions
In a white paper that you could deliver to peers or a workplace supervisor, complete the following:
Describe the history of the advocacy practices currently in use to advance prevention and wellness related to a specific health issue and population.
Describe an innovative strategy that could be used to increase awareness about a public health issue impacting a specific population.
Analyze public health data on populations at risk that are or may be affected by a public health policy.
Summarize concisely the key points of an advocacy initiative.
Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Note: You must support your statements with evidence-based data and sources, including in-text citations and references using proper APA style and format.
Additional Requirements
Include 5 double-spaced pages of content plus title and reference pages.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 points.
Cite at least 6 scholarly references other than course readings.
Format your paper according to APA style.