Some sources may give you information based on NAICS. NAICS is the standard used by federal statistical agencies (and therefore by most others) in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
NAICS Manual - the manual for these numbers - click here
Common NAICS Codes for Social Work:
The previous coding system was standard industrial classification (sic) and may still be in many tools.
813319 Social change advocacy organizations
813920 Social workers' associations
Here are some tips to make it easier to find information on your policy/act:
These will help you identify, from policy area articles, laws and acts related to them:
National Legal Resources
Global Resources
Illinois
City of Chicago
A think tank, or policy institute, is a research institute that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture. (Wikipedia) Some of their reports can also be found in the databases listed on this page.
Other newspapers can be found on the News Resources Guide.
Public Opinion Resources
Data Sources
Journals
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Beginner's Guide to Federal Statutes
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