...Each year in Oregon State thousands of juvenile offenders commit crimes against innocent victims. As a result, the states' juvenile courts are eternally bogged down by more cases than they can handle, detention centers don't have enough beds to house all of the new offenders, and an alarming number of offenders serve their time and then return to detention several more times before finally cleaning up their acts or graduating to the adult justice system and presumably, prison (Kulongoski). By far the worst flaw in the current system comes from the lack of consensus on the part of policy makers and voting public over what should be done about the problem. By focusing almost exclusively on punitive measures they are missing a valuable opportunity to rehabilitate young people and to guide them toward becoming responsible and contributing members of society. Instead of institutionalizing suggestible minds, guaranteeing that every third person that is locked up will be back at least two or three more times as a juvenile (Parker, 2006), Oregon lawmakers should support the development and utilization of wilderness therapy programs which are quickly proving to be able to drastically reduce the recidivism rates among their graduates. It is important to acknowledge up front that in some cases detention facilities do serve an important social function. It is not the purpose of this paper to argue for the dismantling of these facilities altogether. Getting violent criminals - those convicted...
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...Unit 13- Adventure Tourism Task 1 Introduction Adventure travel is a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel with possibly risk, and potentially requiring specialized skills and physical exertion. Adventure tourism involves activities that are physically challenging. Adventure tourism is traveling that consists of having fun traveling to far distant or exotic destination for the purpose of exploration or engaging in a variety of challenging activities. Here are some examples of water-based, land-based and air based adventure tourism activities; bungee jumping, canoeing, caving and horse riding. In the 20th century rise in popularity of rambling, hiking and camping, a much wider cross-section of the public started to experience the great outdoor activities. Cannock Chase Cannock Chase District is located between Stafford and Birmingham and contains the district centres of Cannock, Hednesford and Rugeley, It is open all year. Cannock Chase Forest is separated by several roads. There are many activities which we can do in Cannock Chase, first of all the Birches Valley Forest Centre is an excellent starting point for an exhilarating day out on Cannock Chase. Cannock chase has the best bike trails in the Midlands, and the best woodland walks to have an adventurous experience and Go Ape. Visitor Centres in Cannock Chase http://www.visitcannockchase.co.uk/Do.htm Birches Valley Forest Centre Birches Valley Forest Centre is an exciting starting point in Cannock...
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...Citation APA method usually uses author (surname only) and date (year only) method of in-text citation Islam (2012) concludes that the poverty condition of the country Poverty condition of the country is deteriorating (Islam, 2012)…….. Several studies found the fact that Bangladesh GDP is supposed to increase (Rahman, 2011; Kalam, 2012; and Islam, 2011)……… If there are two authors, you just write: Rahman and Kashem, 2012 If there are three to five authors, then at the first time mention all the names. In the subsequent mentioning just write the surname of the first author and et al Donn, Routh, and Lunt (2000) explore the history of clinical training . . . Subsequently: Donn et al. (2000)……. If there are six or more authors then start with et al. Jansen et al. (2012) find that the reasons of smoking…….. Reference(s): Books Common format: Surname, Initials. (Date). Title (ed.). Place of publication: Publisher Examples: Comfort, A. (1997). A good age. London: Mitchell Beazley Wit, J. S., Poneman, D. B., & Gallucci, R. L. (2004). Going critical: The first North Korean nuclear crisis. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press Roeder, K., Howdeshell, J., Fulton, L., Lochhead, M., Craig, K., Peterson, R., et.al. (1967). Nerve cells and insect behavior. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press If you want to refer a chapter of a book, then the format is Surname, Initials. (Date). Chapter title. In Editor initial(s). Editor surname (Ed.), Book title (pp....
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...2015 LCRD SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION LETTER Welcome to the LCRD Summer Day Camp! The goal of this program is to provide a summer full of fun for each participant. There will be a great deal of emphasis on activities that promote physical fitness, education, and respect for others. Please note that the LCRD Summer Day Camp is NOT licensed by the State of Georgia. Camp activities will include games, sports activities, crafts, swimming, and field trips. Campers will report to Shuman Recreation Center each morning starting Tuesday, May 26, between the hours of 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. and must be picked up each day no later than 6:00 p.m. at the same location. The fee is $75 per camper per week. This fee includes the cost for field trips and other entertainment. Campers may need additional money for snacks, souvenirs, etc, when on field trips. Fees for the upcoming week must be paid each Thursday to the Camp Director, or a late fee of $10 will be accessed. The Camp Director must be advised in advance when campers will be absent in order to maintain their slot in the program. Campers must bring a sack lunch each day, unless instructed otherwise. Campers may bring lunches that need to be heated, except for days that we will be away from the center during lunch. Parents must pay close attention to the weekly activity schedule that will inform you of activities in advance. Afternoon snack and drinks will be provided daily. If you know that your child does not like what is...
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...A Two Day Adventure Therapy Programme for Disadvantaged Youth For the purpose of this assignment I have chosen to work with disadvantaged or disaffected youth from a programme in Dublin called Bradog Regional Youth Service. There are 10 participants aged between 13-18 years of age of mixed gender and ethnic backgrounds. Participants will take part in an intense two day adventure programme, focusing on developing these individuals with skills that will aid there development. The programme will be facilitated by outdoor adventure instructors and psychologists. The programme will consist of two sessions each day. Each session will involve and activity which will indirectly address development issues for adolescents. Through facilitation methods commonly used in adventure therapy the sessions will be reviewed and the relevant learning shall be drawn from the experience. All food and equipment will be provided by the centre. I have first-hand knowledge and experience with working with disadvantaged youth in an outdoor education centre in Ireland and will be drawing on my own experience when designing this programme. I will first outline the issues that arise that are general to the entire programme. Then I will move on to cover the specific details of the programme. Possible problems with the group There are many problems that can arise when people are put into groups. There may be people that are just focused on themselves and find it hard to relate to others, or even...
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...Exculpatory Clause Assignment Duluth Outdoor Adventures, LLC Adventure #1: Whitewater rafting In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Duluth Outdoor Adventures, LLC. whitewater rafting adventures, I, myself, have read and agree to the following: 1. I understand and acknowledge that to participate in any activity related to whitewater rafting I must be in good health and in proper physical condition. If there are any, possibly harmful, adventures that I no longer want to take part of I will notify the instructor assigned to my group immediately so that I, myself, can disembarrass from this activity and will no longer take part in this activity. 2.I understand and acknowledge that there are dangerous risks taken with whitewater rafting. I understand that a part of the thrill can cause dangerous, possibly fatal injuries to my person. These injuries include but are not limited to drowning, concussions, broken bones, heart failure, whiplash, cuts, scrapes, contusions, and possible death. I understand and accept full responsibility for all of the possible physical injuries and/or death that might occur to my person during my participation in this activity, whitewater rafting. I UNDERSTAND THAT IN PARTICIPATING WITH WHITEWATER RAFTING, I AGREE THAT I WILL NOT SUE AND HOLD DULUTH OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LLC. LIABLE FOR ANY HARM CAUSED TO MY PERSON. IF ANY HARM COMES TO MY PERSON WHILE USING ANY OF THE WHITEWATER RAFTING FACILITIES, EVEN IF I DECLARE THAT THE INJURY...
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...Running a Camp: What is Absolutely Necessary? Every aspect of creating and implementing a workable plan to run a camp is important. There are many different factors that will either positively or negatively affect whether the camp will run smoothly or crash and burn. Some aspects of running a camp can take a few blows, but other areas cannot. This paper will debate the usage of some of the different areas that make up a camp, and whether or not they are absolutely necessary to the full affect to make the camp work. To give an adequate picture of how a camp is formed, the best way to imagine it is to think of a skeletal system. The bones of the camp are the strategic planning and design of the camp itself; if an idea wasn’t there, the camp would never get off the ground. The staff and facilities itself are the muscles of the camp. Without them, the camp director would never be able to get things done, and the participants would not gain anything from the experience. Risk management is a big part of camp life, so in a way it would be the skin. The skin protects everything inside, but can take a few blows for the greater cause. Everything else can be considered as the veins. Marketing, finance, food services, volunteers and transportation services are things that most often get over looked, but could conceivably be the most important to the overall operation. This could be because they are seen as after effects; especially for camps that have no need for them. All together...
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...My perfect summer I never imagined a wonderful summer as the one I have spent in Logan. Global Academy 2012 gave me the opportunity to experience the most unforgettable moments of my life. Despite the cultural shock, the lonely I felt at the beginning and all de embarrassing moments I had, Logan have been the perfect place for me to grow as a person, to improve my English, to make new friends, and to become more independent. I just can describe this summer as my best summer ever, my perfect summer. My most memorable moment in Logan was the ropes course because I was doing really challenging things, things that I never thought I could do. After I achieve my goals at the ropes course and overcame all the challenging things I felt a great satisfaction and self-realization. At the beginning I was shock by American culture but as soon as I started understanding it I enjoy every single moment in Logan. I really loved my first academic track excursions. I went to a restaurant in a small town called Ogden and I tried the Mormon Muffin, it was so delicious. I also had a great time at the Independence Day celebration at Rommie Stadium, the fireworks were amazing. I had never seen so many fireworks in one night. I was so amazed and I took a lot of pictures with my camera. These experiences gave me the opportunity of talk with native speakers and improve my English skills. Shopping in Logan is one of the things I enjoyed the most; the clothes, shoes, and almost everything are so...
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...ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We take this opportunity to thank our project Professor respected Mrs.Shubhangi Ma’am for her valuable guidance. We thank you for giving us such an interesting topic for our project work, which will mould our future & career building process. We take this opportunity to specially convey our heartfelt gratitude & thanks to Ma’am, who guided us in the project with valuable inputs, without which our project would not have been effectively completed. A PROJECT REPORT ON RURAL MARKETING (SOLAR COOKER) USHA PRAVIN GANDHI COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT Submitted By: Kanika Agarwal (02) Arva Boxwala (10) Sayli Deshpande (21) Tanmay Diwadkar (23) Sonam Ladha (45) T.Y.B.M.S. (SEM V) COMPANY PROFILE Company Profile : Anmol Electronics Pvt. Limited Major Industry : Electrical Sub Industry : Appliances & Consumer Products Country : INDIA Anmol electronics is a pioneer name as a manufacturer of electronic products when it comes to home entertainment. It is one of the largest consumer products company in the country having varied interests from technology based products to consumer care products. The group’s principal activity is to manufacture and market Consumer Electronics and home applianceswhich comprises of white goods and small domestic appliances. The white goods comprises of Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners etc. and Small Domestic Appliances comprises of...
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...PM 592 Project Cost and Schedule Control Executive Summary After reviewing the project costs, schedules, and earned values I have realized that there are some concerns with the schedule and costs. I have found that there are some tasks that have put the project behind schedule and over budget. After reviewing the project closely and making the adjustments by requesting and adding additional percentage for resources to the builder, plumber, electrician, hvac, and the ferris wheel supplier it will bring the project back on track and under budget. Which if you review the revised schedule you will find that the new schedule will still allow the theme park to open on time and within budget. Schedule 1 [pic] Performance Analysis Based on the Earned Value Management I have found that there are a couple stages behind schedule and once complete will end up over budget. Phase 1.5 Joists and Roof Deck is currently at 76% completion and is behind schedule, according to the charts once this is complete will end up finishing late and over budget. The responsibility of this task is on the Builder. Phase 1.7 Rough Carpentry is currently at 65% completion and also is behind schedule, this phase also will end up finishing late and over budget. Once again this task responsibility is on the Builder. Phase 1.11 Elevator is currently at 76% completion and also is behind schedule, this phase also will end up finishing late and over budget. Once again this task responsibility is on...
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...Children Should Play Outdoors A cardinal flies in and perches on a fence post. The little girl spots is and calls out “a bird!” She runs as fast as she can towards the bird, but the bird flies away. The little girl quickly turns her attention to an inchworm crawling up a picket. There are many reasons why parents should promote and support outdoor play for their children. Children benefit from being outdoors in many ways, such as environmental education, health benefits and self-confidence. Children need to be outdoors to gain hands-on outdoor learning, or environmental education. There are many ways that children can obtain environmental education. Lessons can be taught outdoors. There are many science projects that can be done outdoors. Schools can have field trips to local, state and national parks. Environmental education has become such an important topic that legislation is being passed to support it. In 1990, the U.S. Congress passed the National Environment Education Act, allowing the Environmental Protection Agency to create environmental education initiatives at the federal level. Author Cathryn Creno describes the passage of a “No Child Left Inside Act” which would mandate that schools and parks have a relationship to promote environmental education would provide school children with more outdoor exposure. An important aspect of environmental education is sustainability. Parents and teachers can “Educate our children and our peers to create a society...
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...the basis of previous experience and physical condition, rather than whether or not a person has the money to afford one. One suggestion to decide who is allowed onto the mountain is to ask applicants to provide fitness details and list the mountains they have previously climbed to ensure that they are qualified to be on the mountain (Connolly). This would prevent climbers in less than peak condition, as well as less experienced climbers, from endangering themselves and others. A writer for National Geographic brought up the idea that “The expedition company could set up a mandatory policy by which it guides the client on at least one or two less demanding peaks to assess the client's qualifications and competence,” (National Geographic Adventure). The two ideas go hand in hand, with asking for a record of previous experience and then assessing clients before allowing them to make the climb Everest. This would weed out those who are not seriousness about climbing necessary to make it to the summit and back down to base safely. Another idea involves a newly developed test. Hopeful climbers could be tested using high altitude tests to ensure that they qualify for the climb based on their reactions to higher altitudes. In order to climb Mount Everest, climbers should be required to pass the test, (Eldred). This would further ensure the safety of the climbers as they attempt to conquer the dangerous slopes of Everest. Despite the dangers of it, some believe access to the mountain...
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...Jack London began his adventures at a very early age. Born out of wedlock and into a poverty-ridden family he learned to find ways of escaping the dull routine of work. At the age of ten London was selling newspapers to supplement the family income. He labored in canneries, mills, doing laundry and shoveling coal so that he could support his family. Between the laborious chores of earning a living London also had numerous adventures when he tried the other side of the law. The adventures started when he buys himself a small skiff and teaches himself to sail but the pressures of home life take that away from he and he is forced to work at a cannery starting at the tender age of 14. Even at that age Jack London still had continuous thoughts of writing for a living. At the age of 15 London is tired of the low wages and the back breaking work of the factory and decides to take matters into his own hands. He sails out to become an Oyster pirate with the ship “The Razzle Dazzle” that he purchases with money borrowed from Virginia Prentiss. The title “Prince of the Oyster Pirates” is soon given to him, but he soon becomes disillusioned with the rough life and decides to change to the other side of the law again. The next year he joins the Fish Patrol to stop the pirating of the oyster fields. He does not find that to his liking either. His main thought is to get money anyway that he can, legal or illegal, and still have all the adventures he craves. London...
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...what is real in the now, what happened a while ago and what might occur in the future. People from the past seem to reappear and places seem to shuttle him about based on a plotted story that he has no control over. The general cycle of his endless travels seem to incorporate the befalling on a town where he attains an adventure. This adventure leads him in many directions in and away from the town. Each stage of his planned adventure must be followed to some script that he does not have in his possession nor can he control. Each time he tries to move ahead with his own agenda, he is stopped by whatever or whoever is writing the adventure script, whether it be an empty bar room with no inhabitants or an endless maze through the town that always seems to lead to one location. When our traveler completes his assigned adventure, the town releases him with a narrow memory of what has happened and drops him back in the desert on a travel toward the same town in the distance that he seems to think has been part of his past, but is never sure. It seems to be that our traveler’s life is set to be and endless replay of the same time frame in which his adventures change with the “Luck of the Draw”. In the initial stages of the story, we find out a little of what predicament our traveler has gotten himself into. As he passes along the desert he recalls that he doesn’t remember much of his past or that it seems to all run together, “maybe he was chasing someone or something...
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...One summer, when I was about 12 years old, I got to do just that. I was very young when my grandpa and grandma got involved in the foreign exchange program. An 18 year old man named Angel Uruchima, from Ecuador, came to stay with them and go to school. Angel now lives in Australia, but he frequently visits his family in Ecuador. On one of his many visits my grandpa and I were invited to go to Ecuador with him. We got on plane and flew all the way to Ecuador, where we met Angel’s family and started our adventure. There, customs were quite different from what I was used to in the United States. I had never left the country before, so I had no clear idea on what to expect. The food that we ate was an adventure in itself. We ate all sorts of vegetable that I had never heard of before, swordfish, and even guinea pigs, which is considered a delicacy. The next journey that we embark upon was whale watching and snorkeling. A local business took us out on the ocean to watch whales jump and spray enormous amounts of water high in the air. After a few hours on the water, we got the opportunity to stop and snorkel. I saw tons of fish I’ve never seen or heard of before while snorkeling and the coral reefs were stunning. The activity that terrified me the greatest was going waterfall rappelling. All of Angel’s younger cousins and I, first climbed up a multitude...
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