The Dare Program

1. Please provide a summary in your own words of at least 3 Steps in a typical rational model of policy analysis.
Three steps needed in the rational model are to (1st) The issue or problem must be identified and there must be an agreement that claims the conflict, or issue needs a resolution (2nd) Societal standards must be identified (3rd) Identify and take into consideration any other policies measures which can offer an alternative solution.
Is the D.A.R.E. program and Head Start beneficial? Who receive the most benefit and why? The Dare program provides many benefits for children from all walks of life. This program enables children to understand both the dangers of drugs. In addition to the importance of police and other adults who help
There are many individuals who benefit from this program. For instance, children, teachers, police and community. The reasons being children are offered accurate and important information that can save lives and raise awareness. While offering appropriate resources that can reduce crime and drug use within communities. In regards to Head Start, many poor and low income families benefit from this program. For example, this programs and its services help children and families by offering high quality education for no cost which allows all children, regardless of socio economic status to have a fair chance to an early education which creates a solid foundation for the continuance of their education later in life.
2. Would you consider Hurricane Katrina a natural or Unnatural Disaster? And why? Discuss whether Katrina was a failure of policy implementation with regard to bureaucracy, communications, leadership, resources, and/or other failures (see, for example, reports by the Government Accountability Office). What policies should
How does the political approach differ from the rational approach to policy analysis, implementation, and evaluation? The political approach is a rational choice based on the number of people who support it to level where it can be implemented to tackle a societal conflict. The problem with this approach is the conflicts related to resources and who is entitled to them. Also, the quantity of help certain individuals or groups will receive. Additionally, the issue being addressed may not impact all individuals equally. The measure of cost or impact cannot be calculated. Whereas policy analysis looks at other policies that can offer alternative methods to resolving issues while implementing already established procedures and