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In general, social policy refers to the rules governing the behavior of individuals in a particular setting. Sometimes, the rules are fixed such as in regulations or laws; at other times, the rules are more flexible such as a policy that authorizes new services but does not specify exactly service delivery or eligibility. At a very fundamental level, social policies serve as guidelines in managing relationships and distributing available resources among individuals, groups, institutions, and communities.
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Durlak, J.A. (1997). Importance of Policy. In: Successful Prevention Programs for Children and Adolescents. Issues in Clinical Child Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0065-4_9
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