1. It could be argued that all social problems can be traced back to substance use, education, and the economy. Using at least one paragraph, analyze and describe how one social problem is associated with each of the following: juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, child abuse and neglect, elder abuse, and parental domestic violence.

2. In a paragraph, state the history of the social problem that you have chosen and discuss why this problem continues to exist. Then, in another paragraph, be sure to identify the main cause(s) of the social problem.

3. Next, use one or more paragraphs, to provide at least two negative effects or consequences of the problem.

4. Then, use at least two paragraphs, to describe in detail how the social problem is associated with and impacts the development of families. Be sure to address how it affects family functioning and the impact of the social problem you have selected on at least four family subsystems. Provide real-world examples.

5. For the next paragraph, identify two or more resources (groups, organizations, services, etc.) available within the community that provide help to those impacted by the social problem.

6. Next, use at least one paragraph to define mandated reporting and discuss mandated reporting requirements with children and families in your particular state. Then, choose another state and compare and contrast this state mandated reporting requirement with your state. In at least three paragraphs, discuss how these state laws are similar and how they differ for the following elements of mandated reporting:

Discuss the definition of child abuse and neglect, disclosure process of child abuse and neglect records, immunity for reporters of child abuse and neglect, mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, parental drug use as child abuse, and penalties for failure to report child abuse and neglect.