...The Challenges of Youth Residential Group Homes: Struggling to Survive The Challenges of Youth Residential Group Homes: Struggling to Survive “By the time you finish reading this 15-20 children will have been abused, beaten or raped. In five minutes, 30 more. Within the next hour 360 more. And by tonight, close to 8000+ children will have suffered abuse, 5 of which will die.” (Potter, 2011) That is why residential group homes for at-risk adolescent youth are an important service to the children of our society. If this is true, why are they struggling to survive? Before group homes, children were placed in orphanages or government run institutions. They were also placed in state prisons up until the 1970’s. Thankfully, in 1976 Act No. 148 decisively reorganized the way services for Pennsylvania juveniles were subsidized, and in the process gave local communities both incentives and funds to help keep delinquent youth closer to their homes (Griffin, 2003). Hence, the beginning of community based group homes for at-risk adolescent youth. In our society, it is important for abused children to have a safe, nurturing place to live. Residential youth group homes face many challenging obstacles such state government interference, minimal funding for programs, lack of resources for staff training and the public misconception of the types of children served. A properly run, licensed residential youth group home gives children a sense of security in knowing they...
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...Case study 2 Presenting problem: Sam is a 19 year old boy, who has suffered with auditory hallucinations since 8 years old, Sam’s father is not coping with Sam’s issues well. Sam’s mother cries a lot because of Sam’s behaviors. Sam and his family are in hopes of Sam being admitted to a residential treatment program for young aduts. Treatment Plan: After filling out several forms and answering all the required questions from the facility, Sam has been admitted to the residential treatment program for young adults. Sam’s treatment plan will consist of therapy. Sam will be reevaluated with the residential facility psychologist to diagnose if Sam is benefiting from the current medications he is on and if further medications are needed. Sam’s mother and father will also be involved with individual therapy sessions, and monthly sessions with the entire family unit. Group family therapy sessions will be an important way to allow the family unit to discover ways to communicate between each other, as the therapy will will allow the family to discover ways of copping with every day stress. Therapy will give the family an awareness for any sort of triggers that might be the start of an episode that Sam is having. Sam’s father is clearly uncomfortable. He is constantly turning his hat between his large calloused hands as if this whole thing could just disappear. The father thinks Sam can just “snap out of it”...
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...Strategies for security in High-Rise Residential Buildings | November 10 2013 | | Kristen Mosuch Case Study 1 | Strategies for security in High-Rise Residential Buildings When living in a high-rise, residents have a reasonable expectation of safety and security. As a contractor charged with the construction of such a building, there are many facets of security that must be taken into consideration before design and construction can begin. As a contractor, there is a certain responsibility to account for any risks that already exist, as well as risks that may exist in the future. Security is often used as a selling point for potential buyers, so the overall success of the project can depend on how well the security portion is implemented. According to Chris Grniet, regional managing director for Guidepost’s Technology/Design Consulting team, “What’s secure and what isn’t for residential properties tends to wax and wane with the perception of general security and safety in the overall environment.” (Garris, 2013) Residents will feel more comfortable, and will be willing to spend more if they feel secure in their living environment. “When establishing the right mix of comfort and security, the trick is to incorporate security measures without making them completely obvious. It’s not about being stealth, but about providing a safe environment that feels like home. “ (Garris, 2013) Security should not interfere with the daily lives or residents, but should be non-invasive...
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...Evaluation of Security Programs SEC 420 Case Study 1 01/16/2016 Case Study 1 I just won a bid to construct a high-rise residential apartment building. The complex is to be located in an area of the city which borders a high-crime urban area on one side, and industrial facilities on the other. This will present several challenges that will require strategic planning to overcome or reduce the level of risk or threats. The construction will be built with a design that accommodates the needs of the occupants and owners especially those involving security and territorial space. Considering the industrial facilities surrounding the apartment it is important that the building will suit residents that are associated to the industrial facilities in the area. The building will have a modern designed with an attractive complex structure for people who are looking for an apartment. I will consider the following factors that will incorporate the needs of the occupants and owners, which include; territoriality; natural surveillance; design guidelines; territory and personal defense strategies; and confidence restoration strategies. I begin with territoriality of the construction planning. According to Robert A. Gander “Territoriality involves an individual's perception of, and relationship with, the environment. A strong sense of territoriality encourages an individual to take control of his or her environment and defend it against attack.” In order to accomplish...
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...Juvenile Justice Process and Corrections Cheryl Cooper CJA/374 July 8, 2014 University of Phoenix Juvenile Justice Process and Corrections Case Study A youth on parole in Louisiana, Mychal Bell, 17, was ordered back to prison for 18 months following numerous parole violations. He had been placed on probation on four previous occasions for violent incidents. Bell was a former member of the “Jena 6,” a group of six black teens who had beaten a white student, Justin Barker, in December 2006. The incident was a culmination of a fight between blacks and whites. Various religious leaders, including Rev. Al Sharpton, called Bell’s re-imprisonment “revenge” by the judge and called upon the governor, Kathleen Bianco, to intervene (Champion, D. J., 2010). Brief Corrections Plan Mychal Bell will be ordered back to prison for 18 months for parole violations. Upon his release, he will be required to attend and complete an Anger Management class. The extra 18 months complete the original sentence, so any new crimes committed by Mr. Bell will bring new charges. Mr. Bell will be an adult upon release, so no communication is necessary with Child Protective Services or school. Juvenile Justice Process in Ohio Juveniles’ first encounter with the juvenile justice process is usually his or her arrest by a law enforcement official. Other ways that youth enter the system include "referrals" by parents and schools, delinquency victims, and probation officers. A decision is usually...
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...difficulties. These are: Verbal or non verbal communication, Impaired social inter-action and limited activities/interest with rigidity in thinking and repetitive behaviour. These children may improve and live a close to normal life if appropriate intervention and proper training is imparted in time. Though we have many organizations in Bangladesh working with various fields of disability but there is hardly any quality institute developed exclusively for the autistic children. The problem further aggravated with the unavailability of any training centre to train trainers or teachers to work with autistic children. Similarly, there is no facility available for the training or motivation of parents or caregivers of autistic children. We neither have any centre for caring a child for the whole day nor do we have any residential training facility. The dream of rehabilitation is not yet even thought off. At this backdrop, we started the ‘Autistic Children Foundation of Bangladesh (ACFB)’. The foundation is purely a non profitable organization, established exclusively for the welfare of the autistic children. The main purpose of choosing this idea is the willingness...
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...Introduction: Health outcomes refer to the changes in the health status of individuals or the population. The outcomes are attributed to multiple or planned interventions, whether or not the intention of the intervention was to alter the health status. These interventions include health services and programs including health promotion programs, government policies, laws and regulations, and consequent programs. Intervention may also include unintended or intended health outcomes of government policies in areas besides health. Health outcomes are evaluated by health indicators (World Health Organization, 1998). Health indicators are a single measure, represented quantitatively, that encapsulates an important aspect of health, such as the amount people suffering from a chronic disease. It also captures a variety of health determinants such as income, or the important aspects of the health care system, such as the proportion of patients who revisit the hospital for additional care following previous treatment (World Health Organization, 1998). These indicators can be used to describe a public health concern at a specific point in time. It can indicate periodic changes over time at the population or individual health level, describe differences in the population health, and examine the extent at which program objectives are being met. These indicators can possibly encompass illness or disease measurements which are commonly used in measuring health outcomes, such as health expectancy...
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...another in a domestic setting like a marriage or cohabitation. Leaving a domestic abuse situation isn’t always easy for someone to do. Most of the time they feel a lost of control that their abuser has taken from them. The most common for of control is money. If the abuse has no money, no way to get food, or shelter they’re more hesitant to leave their situation. Faith Works is program designed to help those being abused regain control over their life and start anew. First things first, we need careful planning; leave no stone unturned, nothing to risk. The object here is to ensure your abuser has no idea you are leaving and after you are gone will be unable to easily find you. We also need to ensure that your new life gets off to a secure, problem free start. We will be giving a full comprehensive strategy for how to leave your abuser. Keep in mind that we can’t do the work for you — you have to be fully committed to making this change yourself. We provide the information, but the job is up to you! In homes where domestic violence occurs, children are at risk of suffering abuse. The trauma experienced by children witnessing abuse is similar to that experienced by children who have been abused themselves. Signs that children may demonstrate are bullying, withdrawal, sleep disorders, poor attention spans, depression and even low self-esteem. Our services are offered on a voluntary basis. This is done so no victim will feel like they’re pressured to make a choice. If the authorities...
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...Introduction * Briefly summarise the case scenario in your own words. * Discuss what you’re going to present in this report. * Also briefly talk about your local area as Seven Kings residential care home is located in your area. Task 1 Role of a Healthcare Manager * Define Manager * Define care home / health care manager * Discuss the roles of a health care manager ( leadership, care interventions, organisation and management of care, teaching and promoting health and wellbeing, training and educating colleagues and students, utilizing research and evidence based care). You can find them in week 3 slides. Use these points to discuss the role of a manager and in relate to Seven Kings residential care home. Discuss the role of a healthcare manager in achieving effectiveness and efficient service delivery of care. Role of a healthcare manager: A role of manager within the healthcare sector maybe different according to their titles and the functions of their facilities. Hospital administrators are in charge of admissions, staff and upkeep of medical centers, making sure that patients receive the necessary services. In large facilities, clinical managers focus on a specific department, such as surgery or nursing. They set goals and procedures for their areas of responsibility after consulting with other clinical managers and the chief administrator. Health information managers ensure that sensitive medical data is safeguarded from...
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...smaller LANs that are a part of one large network called a metropolitan area network (MAN). They will be divided into the residential LAN and the Main Complex LAN. These two LANs will then be divided even further into virtual private networks (VPNs). This is known as a hierarchical design. Due to geographical restrictions it is not possible for the LANs to physically connect to each other (using cables) so they will communicate via microwave using WiMax technology. Luckily, both LANs that are to be installed are within sight of each other. Otherwise, we would have to seek alternate means. The WAN section explains the technologies that will be used in further detail. There will also be smaller networks that are centralized around people rather than physical locations. These even smaller networks are called Personal Area Networks (PAN). The PANs will also be able to connect to the larger networks wirelessly. This design will provide MCC with the coverage and service needed to give their residents the best quality of life possible. This hierarchical design is flexible and manageable so that if changes are necessary in the future, they can be accommodated without expensive upgrades. If additions are made to the facilities in the future, adding network nodes is easy and simple. Physical layout The first MCC LAN we will discuss is the residential LAN; there will be two LANs total. The topology that will be used for this design will be a mixture of a mesh and an extended...
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...THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM CHAPTER ONE Chapter Outline Origins of the Juvenile Justice System Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Defining Delinquency Defining a Juvenile Chapter Objectives After completing this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Describe the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. 2. Explain what is meant by delinquency. 3. Explain what is meant by status offenses. 4. Compare the ways in which the various states define a juvenile. 5. Identify and define the unique terms used in the juvenile justice system. 6. Outline the three major steps in the juvenile justice process. 7. Describe the five decision points in the juvenile justice process. The Language of Juvenile Justice Overview of the Juvenile Justice System Law Enforcement and Other Referral Sources Juvenile Court Disposition Comparison of Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems 8. Compare and contrast the juvenile and criminal justice systems. 3 4 PART ONE Juvenile Justice and Delinquency in the United States Origins of the Juvenile Justice System Before the establishment of the juvenile justice system, courts and judges treated juveniles as adults and, in many instances, juvenile offenders received the same punishment as adults. There was only one system of justice in the United States, and all offenders were processed through it without regard to age. Under common law doctrine, the legal system the American colonists brought from England, a juvenile age seven or older could receive the same...
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...Introduction The project of Manly is located in 45 Courtly Road with full ocean frontage. The development is targeting a range of environmental performance and the Green Star rating tool which covering: * Management * Indoor environment quality * Energy * Transport * Water * Materials * Land use & ecology * Emissions * Innovation This report outlines the key Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD) initiatives proposed for this development. Additionally, it will cover other relevant issues as well. 1. What is Green Star and how does it apply to multi residential projects? 1.1 Green Star The Green Star rating system for building was developed by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). Green Star is Australia’s first comprehensive rating system for evaluation the environmental design and performance of Australian buildings based on a number of criteria, including management, indoor environmental quality, energy conservation, transport, water conservation, land use & ecology, materials, emissions and innovation. Green star has built on existing systems and tools in overseas markets, including the British BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) system and the North American LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system, by establishing individual environmental measurement criteria relevant to the Australian marketplace and environmental context. The Green...
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...Juvenile Alternative Programs Analysis For almost two decades, the Juvenile Justice system has expanded to help turn the experience of a disadvantage youthful offender into a solution that supports his or her transition into adult independence. This comparative analysis shows the different aspects of two juvenile diversions, intervention, or prevention programs working with the state of Arkansas. This study shows the relationship of the mission promise for each of juvenile prevention programs. The goals of the programs define the causes of juvenile delinquency providing innovative solutions to the current problems for the youthful offenders. Arkansas Department of Family and Protective Services A wide array of departments shows the advantages of professionals working with the community to gain the confidence and reliability of the people living within the five county-area of North Central Arkansas. The young teen programs provide information and protective services for different ranges of abuse, neglect, and truancy as these problems can lead to juvenile delinquency. The wide umbrella of the family protective interventions (AFPS) covers two different programs working to decrease the many causes leading to juvenile delinquency. The main goal of reducing juvenile delinquency shows within the Arkansas Sheriffs Ranches and Arkansas Youth Network Boot Camps for youthful offenders (McDaniel, 2012).. Youth Network Boot Camp Goals The purpose and goal of the YBC program show...
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...Foreign Direct Investment in India | The fast and steadily growing economy of India in majority of its sectors, has made India one of the most famous and popular destinations in the whole world, for Foreign Direct Investment. India's ever-expanding markets, liberalization of trade policies, development in technology and telecommunication, and loosening of diverse foreign investment restrictions, have further collectively made India, the apple of investors' eye, for most productive, profitable, and secure foreign investment. According to a recent survey by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India has conspicuously emerged out as the second most popular and preferable destination in the entire world, after China, for highly profitable foreign direct investment. In recent years, bulk of the foreign direct investment in indian business sectors of infrastructure, telecommunication, information technology, computer hardware and software, and hospitality services, have been made by investors of countries like US, UK, Mauritius, Singapore, and many others. Global Jurix, one of the leading full-fledged legal organizations of India with global repute, has been helping companies, business corporations, organizations, and other potential investors of countries all around the world, in making foreign direct investment in indian business sectors, in various ways described in the section below. | FDI - Inbound and Outbound | The Foreign Direct Investment...
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...8% in Q4 and 8.3% in Q3 2012, according to Colliers International. During the latest quarter, high-end residential property prices in Makati CBD increased 6.92% (6.25% inflation-adjusted) in Q2 2013, the highest increase since Q4 1995. In other main districts: * In Bonifacio Global City, the average price of a premium 3-bedroom condominium rose by 12.4% y-o-y to PHP127,575 (US$2,911) per sq. m. in Q2 2013, or a quarterly increase of 5%. * In Rockwell Center, secondary residential property prices also increased by 10.6% y-o-y and 3.6% q-o-q, to an average of PHP132,770 (US$3,030) per sq. m. in Q2 2013 Land values have also been appreciating recently. In the second quarter of 2013: * In Makati CBD, land values rose by 8.32% to PHP283,185 (US$6,462) and PHP325,275 (US$7,423) per sq. m. During the latest quarter, land prices increased by 2.06% in Q2 2013. * In Ortigas Center, land values increased by 6.45% to a range from PHP104,925 (US$2,394) to PHP171,860 (US$3,922) per sq. m. Quarter-on-quarter, land values rose by 1.75%. * In Bonifacio Global City, land values rose by 8.47% y-o-y and 1.8% q-o-q to a range from PHP200,850 (US$4,583) to PHP292,900 (US$6,684) per sq. m. Rents are also rising. In Makati CBD, the average monthly rent of a premium 3-bedroom condominium rose by 7.2% y-o-y to PHP790 (US$18) per sq. m. in Q2 2013. Likewise, residential rental rates in Bonifacio Global City also increased by 7.4% to a monthly average of PHP780 (US$18) per...
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