During the legislative process social workers play a variety of roles and have many opportunities where there are opportunities to intervene to support or defeat passed legislation. Social workers are able to actively advocate for changes in local, state, and federal polices when bills are initially introduced to the Senate. Social workers both propose legislation and lobby for the legislation during the legislative process. Social worker can support those candidates for offices who are supporting the legislation. Social workers are able to intervene by protesting the passage of unjust policies and advocate for the rights of their clients. Even before policies are proposed, social workers can utilize the media to inform the public about social
