26 Nov After continued research, construct a working outline for the research paper. The outline should cover the topics and supporting details of your research paper. Your outline should al

Public Policy as Public Relations

Benchmark – Public Policy Paper

Using the public policy that you chose in Topic 1 and outlined in Topic 4, create a paper to discuss the following criteria applying the six stages of public policy making. In 1,750-2,000 words, do the following:

1. Describe the public policy and the agenda setting, including why this policy was created (policy strategy) and explain how and why your policy was adopted.

2. Explain how the policy was implemented and identify the target group the policy was intended for.

3. Describe different contexts that drive the public policy and if government has been involved in any way.

4. Evaluate the impact of the policy and suggest changes or make recommendations for improving the policy.

5. Correctly identify and discuss any public relations techniques that were used to promote this public policy.

6. Describe the forces and dynamics at play in the policy formulation, adoption, and implementation process. Which forces and dynamics were most significant in the formation of the policy?

Use five to eight scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 4.5: Describe the forces and dynamics impacting the policy formulation, adoption, and implementation process.

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ADM-634 Public Policy Outline Scoring Guide

REQUIREMENTS:	POSSIBLE	ACTUAL
A clear and well- delineated working outline of research paper
1) Thesis for paper	10
2) Cover all topics, including supporting details for Topics	10
3) Outline includes in-text citations	10
4) APA reference page (three of five to eight resources)	20
TOTAL	50

Instructor Comments:

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You need to identify a specific law that was passed on the subject. The paper you attached to your latest post does not identify or name a specific law (a public policy). There are many out there. For example, the  National Firearms Act, of 1934, Public Law 73-474,  The Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988, The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993, etc.

 

It is possible that the National Background Check System you introduce was a result of a law, but I do not know that. You do not identify any legislative background for this system. So, find a law that was passed and write about it.

Gun Control Policy

Alphalonia Ross

Policy Studies

ADM-634-O500

Timothy Dahlstrom

November 10, 2023

Gun Control Policy

I have chosen to research the public policy regarding gun control, specifically focusing on the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and its interpretation by various federal laws. I find this public policy incredibly relevant and significant, given the ongoing debates and controversies surrounding gun ownership and its impact on public safety. The contentious and divided issue of gun control affects both individual liberty and public safety. Several interpretations of the Second Amendment have been made throughout history (Besancon, 2022). To ensure a fair strategy, it is critical to understand how government policies interact with this change.

Background Check Legislations

Background checks for gun purchases are one area where gun legislation may be addressed. Even though the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is already operating, numerous loopholes remain (Thomas, 2022). A background check, for example, is not normally required for private transactions, particularly those made at gun shows. This makes it easier for persons with criminal histories or mental health issues to get firearms. Strengthening and broadening background check procedures to encompass all sales, including private transactions, would be extremely useful.

Improving the Law of Gun Control Policy

The way present gun control laws are implemented may be improved. Tougher enforcement methods, such as stiffer penalties for illegal gun possession and improved collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, may serve to deter and reduce the frequency of crimes using weapons. Funding mental health services and addressing the underlying causes of violence may also help prevent people from turning to gun violence in the first place.

Conclusion

It is critical to do extensive research on the link between gun violence and gun control laws. The government should fund unbiased research on the link between gun ownership and public safety so that decision-makers may utilize facts rather than their own personal opinions. The purpose of gun control policy should be to strike a balance between protecting individual rights and addressing public safety issues. We may work toward a more effective and balanced policy that promotes a safer society by improving background check regulations, properly enforcing existing laws and increasing mental health support.

References

Besancon, D. (2022). Gun Control Laws and Policies Reported Influence on the Attitudes of Faculty at Mississippi Universities https://aquila.usm.edu/dissertations/2011/

Thomas, H. (2022). The Lifetime Ban on the Second Amendment: Balancing the Rights of the Mentally Ill and the Right to Bear Arms.  U. Ill. L. Rev., 2003. https://heinonline.org/hol-cgi-bin/get_pdf.cgi?handle=hein.journals/unilllr2022&section=59