...current work environment My professional role is the director of a faith base substance abuse residential recovery organization in Kansas City, Missouri for homeless women, committed to overcoming their addiction and becoming responsible, productive drug and alcohol free members of the community. Author’s Tsai, Rosenheck, Kasprow & Mcquire (2012) study differentiated between programs that were once religious but are now secular from programs that have always been secular and programs that currently have a religious orientation. As a director for a non-profit organization and private business owner, this organization is to be considered a “service provider” facility, working directly to house, heal, feed, clothe, and educate females experiencing homelessness. Supervise a staff of 10, including an assistant director. B. Describe the population The organization would provide services to 30 single females in a Bible-based residential recovery program. Funded by Federal, State, City and private funders. The funding will be used for staff salary, food, utilities, up keep of the building, etc. Females would range from 25-45 years of age. C. Identify the appropriate code of professional ethics Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals (2015), Retrieved from http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals 1. Inform consent – Standard 2 Human service professionals obtain informed consent to provide services to clients at the...
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...Institute for the Study of Homelessness and Poverty at the Weingarten Center. Just the Facts: Homelessness in Los Angeles, August. Providing basic information about homelessness, including the term definition and general statistics about the issue, the Institute for the Study of Homelessness and Poverty at the Weingarten Center has prepared this spreadsheet that discusses homelessness in Los Angeles and aims to increase awareness about the problem. The document answers such questions as “what does homelessness mean?” and “how many people are homeless?”, describes homelessness in Los Angeles by groups (families, youth, gender, ethnicity, residency and citizenship, veterans, physical health, children, substance abuse, etc.), and lists its common causes. Brief and clear, the spreadsheet is not controversial or subjective and so does not have much analytical value, though providing a perfect overview of the issue. It is a good source to start a deeper analysis from. Archibald, R. “Problem of Homelessness in Los Angeles and Its Environs Draws Renewed Calls for Attention”, the New York Times, January 15. In this article, Archibald discusses homelessness from political viewpoint and aims to answer why Los Angeles is the capital of homelessness in America. Taking results of different reports and quoting homeless advocates, the journalist provides interesting statistics about homelessness in the city and the measures taken as well as discredits the popular myth that homeless people come...
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...conduct their lives. Ethics also has to do with societal culture, religion and the impact our family's culture has on an individual. It is a moral of principles that affect the way people lead their lives. It has to do with how to live a good life, our rights and responsibility, difference between right and wrong and moral decisions. Its like when you try to decide if something is morally acceptable and whether or not it is rational to do it. When thinking about things, people often let their heart and emotions do the talking. For example, talking about abortion, because its such a controversial and emotional topic people often let their hearts out when arguing about such issues and that is why philosophers has offered us with ethical rules and principles that makes us take a better and different view on moral issues. It doesn't give a right answer, but ethics helps to clarify and relieve confusions because there is a single right answer to every situation, so what ethics does is give a set of principles that can be applied to clear up confusions. Also because there is not one right answer in ethics, people find uncertainty hard and believe that there is one right answer to every question and when they late find out that there are various right answers, it becomes difficult for them to take responsibility for their choices and actions so they fall back to what they are accustomed to. When a person is thinking ethically, they are thinking of the interests of others and what is morally...
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...than five hundred-thousand people are homeless in the United States, a quarter of them are children. Does substance abuse correlate to homelessness? There are many studies that would say that the drug or alcohol abuse constitutes a higher proportion of homelessness than the mentally and physically ill. This study provides qualitative analysis between drug users and whether it correlates to homelessness. This analysis also considers the public secrecy in disclosure of their drug addiction. By using literature reviews, I have a better understanding of the previous research that was done and what I could do differently that would be even more effective. I would first examine recent case histories of people...
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...which, of course, leaves the owners of the poppy fields void of income. In many cases, widows cannot get another job and they fail to gather enough money to feed the children; the result is starvation. As I was reading the article, I found that I empathised with the widow to the point where I knew that if I were that soldier, I would not be able to destroy those poppy fields. However, would my empathy-borne actions eventually be beneficial? Would they truly be ethical? In 2005, 70% of the acute drug deaths were thanks to opioids. Meanwhile, opium production is still increasing in Afghanistan, up to a 6,400 ton increase in 20014. Thus from this dilemma, I formed the knowledge question, “To what extent can we rely on empathy to make ethical decisions?”. This knowledge question highlights how one should make morally-correct choices in any situation, whether it be at war or debating whether we should donate $5 to the homeless man or not. I will investigate this knowledge question through two areas of knowledge, Ethics, the study of morals, and Human Sciences. Each AOK will be explored through various experts and their WOK. I will conclude my presentation with my own answer to the knowledge question, personal thoughts and what my answer...
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...Researchers have shown that a history of childhood adversity has been shown to increase the likelihood of one experiencing homelessness in adulthood. Through different studies, several key life events were commonly found in the history of homeless young adults. A history of sexual and or physical abuse, neglect, poor relationships with caregivers or parents and out of home placement were all reoccurring themes among the homeless population. With over 3.5 million Americans in any given year experience homelessness, it’s imperative to analyze and understand the causes of homelessness to ensure the services provided to them are effective. Additionally, having an understanding on the cause of homelessness can assist researchers...
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...will define epidemiology and vulnerable population. The methods and steps involved in the epidemiology process will be discussed. The diseases of a specific vulnerable population and emphasis of one disease will be examined with cultural, ethical, and legal considerations. The epidemiology triangle is explained and evaluating the feasibility of prevention will be explored with definitive steps for prevention. Epidemiology and Vulnerable Population Stanhope and Lancaster (2012) states “epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events in human populations and the application of this knowledge to improving the health of communities (p. 282). In many communities there populations at risk for to specific health care problems creating a vulnerable population. “Vulnerability is a general concept meaning “susceptibility,” and its specific connotation in terms of health care is at risk for health problems” (De Chesney, 2008, p. 3). As Stanhope and Lancaster (2012) identify “epidemiology is a multidisciplinary enterprise that recognizes the complex interrelationships of factors that influence disease and health at both the individual level and the community level; it provides the basic tools for the study of health and disease in communities” (p. 282). In every community there are vulnerable populations as this definition can be applied to anyone whether one enters the health care arena or one does not. De Chesney states, “Vulnerable populations...
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...offering the homeless with fast solutions to their problem and offering the services they need. The policy provides permanent, affordable housing to families and individuals suffering from homelessness (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2014). This policy approach differs from other related strategies in its primary and immediate emphasis on providing accessible and sustainable housing solution. 2. A historical context, explaining the introduction of the social policy. Conventionally, most of the providers of housing to the homeless made it a necessity to show evidence of “housing readiness.” Some of the requirements were to enter treatment or to achieve sobriety before offering permanent housing. To address this problem, the Housing First program needs to provide permanent supportive housing. Being different and separate program from "rapid re-housing", it is a relatively new invention in social policy and human service programs. Being an innovation, this program has not undergone major changes. However, it spanned off from past programs to provide housing to the homeless. It developed as a substitute to emergency shelter/transitional housing progressions system. Major changes in policy have led to the actual implementation of this Housing First program. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed in February 2009 is one of these changes. The act would provide funding for the “Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program” (HPRP). The Homeless Emergency...
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...started in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports. Over the years Nike have had a few challenges with cultural issues. Nike has been criticized for using some factories that are located in China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Mexico. The factories that they were using in Vietnam was documented for violating minimum wage and overtime laws, they have made the changes to correct these mistakes. During the 1990s, Nike faced criticism for the use of child labor in Cambodia and Pakistan in factories it contracted to manufacture soccer balls. Although Nike took action to curb or at least reduce the practice, they continue to contract their production to companies that operate in areas where inadequate regulation and monitoring make it hard to ensure that child labor is not being used. A July 2008 investigation by Australian Channel 7 News found a large number of cases involving forced labor in one of the largest Nike apparel factories. The factory located in Malaysia was filmed by an undercover crew who found instances of squalid living conditions and forced labor. Nike has since stated that they will take corrective action to ensure the abuse does not continue with in any of the factories that they are contracted with. The remedy for Nike, other global brands, and various agencies, implemented to remove child labor did not include the voices of the children, or their parents, who, in our study, had an entirely different characterization of their work experience. Nike is focusing their corporate...
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...Autumn Yeaman Unit 6 Assignment Case Analysis This week, you are going to complete an Assignment in which you analyze two case studies. You will read each case and answer the questions included using the information you have gained from this course so far. Your answer should include an analysis of client strengths, possible interventions, and a reflection on the possible ethical issues and cultural influences as they might impact the case. The information below includes the case details as well as the analysis questions. Use this document to complete your Assignment. Your Assignment must be your original work; plagiarism will not be tolerated. Be sure to review the syllabus in terms of what constitutes plagiarism. Case Study 1: Romeo Romeo is a 19-year-old Hispanic male. He has numerous visible tattoos, piercings, and puckered scars. Romeo discloses that he attempted suicide twice during high school and has lately has been feeling like he might try again. The last two times he tried, he bought some prescription drugs off of a local dealer in his neighborhood. Romeo has no job, is not in school, and is not close with his family. He is homeless and rotates between different friends’ couches and the occasional shelter. Romeo admits to gang involvement in the past but refuses to answer questions about possible current involvement. Romeo states he currently uses marijuana daily to try to “stay calm.” Case Analysis: What are the client’s strengths and how...
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...here, a homeless man like Chris Gardner could become a millionaire. Yet when one walks down the streets of a city, it seems that this amazing story is, rather, an extremely rare occurrence. This idea set with the backdrop of a picture perfect suburb can perhaps hold true. However, when it is juxtaposed with makeshift homes made of tents and a couple of personal belongings, this promise seems nothing but shallow. There are many homeless individuals, and now a growing number of families, living on our streets, and their future is bleak. This is a terrible reflection of a country that has so great to offer so something must be done to try to solve this issue. In Detroit, through services like transition homes and shelters, Detroit Rescue Missions Ministries, though not perfect, is doing an efficient job dealing with homelessness. To understand the impact Detroit Rescue Missions Ministries (DRMM) has had, it is important to understand homelessness and its causes. There are “643,067 people experiencing homelessness on any given night” in this country and 37% are families (End Homelessness). Homelessness is caused by poverty and the inability to afford housing. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) “calculates that a family with one full-time, minimum-wage worker can't afford a two-bedroom apartment anywhere in the country” (Katel). Poverty is another issue, especially in Detroit. Due to the foreclosure crisis and high unemployment rate “first-time homeless citizens...
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...an ongoing problem over many decade. Homelessness is not racist or biased as anyone can find themselves without the financial means to provide adequate shelter and food. While there are many definitions for homelessness the most common is “a person who "lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence” (www.pbs.org). Those who are susceptible to homelessness consist of but not limited to children, teenagers, adult men and woman, veterans, mentally unstable and elderly people. Homelessness is not just the problem that the homeless person faces but the problem that we all as citizens of the United States face ethically, morally with the proper forms of justice. Throughout this paper we are asked to evaluate different perspective and responses in regards to the American problem of homelessness. In doing so virtue ethics, distributive, commutative and retributive justices will be used in evaluating the responses. ‘Virtue ethics is an ethical theory that evaluates the morality of the person doing a given act, rather than the act itself. Virtue ethics thus emphasizes that the various virtues and whether a person reflects those virtues in his or her actions are crucial to moral evaluation” (Mosser, 2010). The text book Social and Criminal Justice in Moral Perspective breaks down the definition of distributive justice between moral concepts, legal concepts and…..The moral concept of distributive justice pertains to the distribution of goods or services whereas the legal concept...
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...introduce specialist courts to address social issues such as homelessness. In the current modern society, there are more social issues and problems that the courts have to deal with, and introducing specialist courts can help lower the number of cases that mainstream courts resolve. Specialist courts for homelessness would also mean that judges and magistrates could specialise in resolving such disputes, in a manner which is more appropriate and takes into account the persons involved. By analysing The Vagrants, Gaming & Other Offences Act 1931 and other academic articles, it will be shown the current court system doesn’t adequately punish homeless persons in a way which considers all of the facets of their life. In Queensland, the Vagrants, Gaming & Other Offences Act 1931 has come under scrutiny for it being “archaic and ill-adapted to our modern society”1. The...
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...hope that drug use can be reduced or that they will sustain got the long haul. When individual counseling for substance abuse switches to an emphasis on family, professionals need to heed caution with ethical principles. Whittinghill (2002), states that “many substance abusing individuals are homeless. Professionals need to heed caution to ethical principles because many times they are not in contact with living family members, are single, or their only next of kind has passed away. With this being said, professionals are at a greater risk for violating ethical practices if they do not have a family member reading available. They need to look at the bigger picture and include significant others as a source of the client’s family as well. A person cannot be denied treatment because they do not fit into the counseling prototype. This also applies if the client cannot afford to pay for those services provided. Beneficence is terms of counseling means that there is a pledge to do what is good and best for the group or client. Many times those that provide services to families dealing with substance abuse are not qualified. Their competence on family issues varies greatly and they lack experience so correct treatment options could be compromised. As a result ethical issues are likely to arise. While family members need to be taught that they are also affected by addiction too by enabling or by being counterproductive to the substance abuser. When counseling is strictly...
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...Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare 12/10/2010 A fun thing for me to look at is how different industries have changed throughout the years and for me there are two industries in particular that I love and am very familiar with; they are the Healthcare Industry and the Entertainment industry. In this assignment I would like to bring the two together and take a look into how healthcare is portrayed on screen with much more detail today than it was before by explaining ethical situations that were noted in a film that was made in 1996 called “Extreme Measures.” An interesting fact is that this movie was made right before the HIPPA Act of 1996 was enforced, which covers standards in healthcare on patient privacy, confidentiality, and security; so by discussing these situations found in the movie, we can clearly see how ethical dilemmas would arise and how they we’re most likely dealt with through HIPPA. First thing I noticed in the beginning of the movie was when the camera went through the hallway of the ER; there were patients that were placed out in the open and in the hallway. This would pose a problem since there would be no real sense of privacy if the patient is being asked questions about their illness out in the open. I have been to hospitals like this and immediately the patient starts to be evaluated by a nurse and the patients’ history and current issues are being discussed, and this has been corrected by at least having curtains that enclose the encounter between...
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