Advocacy Project Week Three Chennelle A. Whitely University of Phoenix July 14, 2014 The community health nurses must utilize the various tools of the trade to properly service the community. Consequently, there is a requirement for significant research that will enable the utilization of the appropriate tools. This in effect should serve as a foundation for future projects and focus the community in order to achieve the desired outcome. Within a community there are levels
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must look at why teenagers start drinking in the first place. T.A.D is a problem often over looked in our society. Alcohol abuse not only causes teens to misjudge things, but can also cause suicidal thoughts and causes them to choose risky sexual behaviors. (Staff, 2011) “A study showed that teens that reported that their friends were sexually active were 31 times more likely to start/continue drinking.” People see it every day, some ones friend starts to like a new brand of shoes, and the other
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of sex offenders are too familiar; This article will dispel these common myths about the sexual offenders
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people there is a high human cost in terms of pain, suffering and grief. While some diseases are bacterial infections that are curable, some are lifelong, incurable diseases. Healthy People 2010 have set goals towards promoting responsible sexual behaviors, strengthening community capacity, and increasing access to quality services to prevent
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high Sexual Transmitted Diseases rates in Atlanta, Georgia and have been for a while, especially with the rate increasing among teens. The teen pregnancy rate has dropped in Georgia, yet STD'S rate continues to grow. Why are STD rates in adolescents and young adults so high when there is proper information on prevention and other educational means? The state of Georgia needs to examine the association between adolescents self reported history of STD diagnosis and current sexual risk behaviors, prevention
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that affects everybody— child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is getting more rampant these days and it does not happen overnight. It is a gradual process like a predator hunting for a prey. And this makes us think, why is it not identified sooner? The Jerry Sandusky scandal in 2011, a high profile case with 40 counts of child sexual abuse against boys, have ignited a curiosity about the sexual grooming behaviors of such offenders (Winters and Jeglic 1). Child sexual abuse is an ongoing problem in
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Assignment 6 Competency: Interpersonal Skills and Healthcare Practice Interpersonal skills in the healthcare setting are a must. You as a medical provider no matter how big or small must know how to communicate with the patrons your facility services. According to Beverly Davis (n.d.) defines interpersonal skills in the healthcare setting as skills that can relax a patient during data gathering and promote the patient's confidence in the health care worker, establish trust and reduce resistance
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These women, however, represent only a small percentage of prostitutes, many of whom lived—and still live—in poverty. Both men and women have been employed as sexual laborers throughout history. When Western governments began attempting to regulate prostitution during the 19th century, however, their policies concentrated on the sexual behaviors of women. Journalists, moral crusaders, and politicians discussed prostitution in newspapers, periodicals, parliament, and public speeches or discussions. Novels
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SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF CRIMINAL LAW IN SRI LANKA: AN OVERVIEW -Priyantha Gamage Children are a Blessing! “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.” - (Psalms 127:3-5 ) Children always had a special place: “And they were bringing children to
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however he is satisfactory at what he does. Upon reviewing some of his cases evidence shows that four female clients have withdrawn from the agency with no explanation. A female client has come forward and has accused Tom of making inappropriate sexual comments, has bought her gifts, and they had one out of the office date. Tom also implied he could help this client in getting her children back in her care and out of protective service in return of a favor. Tom has denied all accusations that
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