Abstract
This paper gives an in-depth picture of the new approach to community policing and the overall police-community relationship. It emphasizes how police work has changed and become more community focused, emphasizing shared goals as opposed to a power struggle between law enforcement and the citizens in their jurisdiction. The paper further describes how policing is meant to keep a community safe and free of crime rather than creating a military-like presence. Additionally, the paper views a trusted police force as more likely to be given information about crime and other threats in the community. Various scholars and their viewpoints on effective community policing are cited. The paper concludes that the aim of community policing is to care for the needs of the individual community and to ensure the well being of its citizens while maintaining a healthy environment that is free of crime.


TOC
Introduction
Purpose and Mission
Methods and Strategies
Conclusion

From the Paper
"A new understanding that incorporates concepts of community well being, thriving, as well as societal and community cohesiveness have taken hold as not only a shared and mutual vision of both the community and the police but as a way of measuring effective policing. The harvesting of information to clearly define the factors that shape a particular community has become paramount in tandem with the development of the best means to effectively use that information in order to best assist the members of that community. Gone are the days of one size fits all policing. The new nature of policing is tailored to fit the specific and non-specific as well as the static and non-static needs of a community in a fluid and ever-changing formulation that ebbs and flows with the needs of that community."

Tags:community policing, reducing crime, police and the community, policing in the new century

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The Central American country of Guatemala has benefited from its relationship with the United States through U.S. contributions to the development of its farming communities and transportation facilities, its dependency on U.S. markets for its exports, and U.S. investments and aid. It has also suffered from CIA involvement in a 1954 Guatemalan coup that preceded decades of military rule and human rights atrocities. This paper traces the relationship of the U.S. and Guatemala, specifically, the economic contributions of the United Fruit Company and how its land interests in Guatemala helped trigger U.S. involvement in the overthrow of the government.

Tags:guatemala, relationship, usa

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This paper explores the relationship between the coach and the student, focusing on what it takes to make this relationship successful. The paper specifically looks at how coaches establish and maintain relationships, set goals, and communicate with competitors. According to the writer, by looking at these aspects of the coach-learner relationship, we can arrive at a better understanding of this complex relationship and its implications for the world of sport and competition along with personal development. The writer concludes that, although the relationship is complex, teachers and learners can quite quickly accomplish meaningful relationships by staying in tune to accepted practices and the learner's own needs.

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"This not only allows the teacher and learner to establish a professional and organized relationship, but it also serves a variety of other purposes. For example, goals allow students to feel as if they are accomplishing something at a rather accelerated pace. While much coaching takes place over a long length of time and it is difficult to see the results in a timely fashion, goals allow learners to avoid the discouragement involved without seeing immediate accomplishments. In fact, one of the barriers to the setting of coals is that learners feel as if they are not accomplishing them. Overcoming this barrier, however, is relatively simple. For instance, Taekwando is a sport that involves those from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Attaining the skills to be proficient in the sport takes a great time commitment, but because the skills are broken down into belt levels, students see their accomplishments in a timely manner and are often motivated to continue. In addition to organization and motivation, goals can be used for measurement purposes, determining, amongst other progress, if the learner has achieved the goal or needs more work. For this reason, it is important not only for the coach to set goals, but for the learner to explore and discuss his or her own goals."

Tags:goals, mentor, trust, communication

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This paper shows how mental health nurses talk extensively about the relationship between the nurse and the patient and the use of this relationship. It is suggested that this relationship is a therapeutic one and this term is often used in the patients' care planning. The paper questions what exactly nurses want to achieve in this nurse-patient relationship. The author of the paper suggests that one of the primary goals of this relationship should be to move power and control to the patient. Perhaps this could be seen as the objective or end goal of the relationship. The writer also suggests that mental health nurses often inadvertently remove control and power from the patient through the inappropriate use of this relationship. Several power theories, put forth by experts in the field such as Barnett and Hildegard Peplau, are discussed in relation to the writer's developing philosophy of nursing and own practice as a psychiatric nurse.

From the Paper
"Taking the time to know the patient is part of enabling empowerment and this is shown in the nurse-patient relationship through Peplau's (1997) theory of interpersonal relations. Peplau discusses the nurse-patient relationship as requiring three phases to achieve a therapeutic value. This involves an interpersonal knowing between the nurse and the patient. There are three phases to Peplau's framework: orientation, working, and termination phases. This writer suggests that in order to move the relationship from the orientation phase to the working phase, the nurse must identify issues of power and control in the relationship. Forchuk et al (1998) cites the relationship as powerful when moving through this transition to the working phase. This involves the nurse being consistent, available and valuing trust in the relationship."

Tags:institutionalization, orientation, communication

Abstract
The paper explores many aspects of the relationship between somatic psychology and the parent-child relationship by examining a range of studies on the efficacy of somatic psychology, on the efficacy of sensory awareness and on the adult-child/parental relationship. The paper then proposes research that will provide insight into the effectiveness of somatic psychotherapy for the treatment of problems that are result of the parent-child relationship.

Outline:
Literature Review
Somatic Psychology Efficacy Studies
Sensory Awareness Efficacy Studies
Adult-Child/ Parental Relationship Studies
Methodologies Found
Transactional Analysis Studies
Cultural Dimensions
Implications of the Parent-Child Relationship
Conclusion

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"The field of somatic psychology incorporates the effects of psychology on the body. It considers bodily states of consciousness, physical reactions, muscular patterns, chronic tension, weighs a breathing, skin color and tone, the use of bodily space, and natural pulse nations and rhythms as a potential part of the therapy process. Although the field of somatic psychology is considered to be relatively new, in practice, it has been around for many years. The mind-body connection is considered to be a familiar topic for both psychologists and physicians alike.
"Somatic psychology addresses the mind and body as a single unit. It presents an integrated approach to healing conditions of the body by attempting to understand the psychology behind the condition. The adult/child relationship has a dramatic impact on the ability of the child to learn to cope with life's challenges. The purpose of this study is to examine how somatic psychology can be used in therapy to treat a variety of somatic conditions. This is sometimes referred to as body psychotherapy. This branch of psychology is supported by recent developments in neuroscience and other related fields."

Tags:sensory, awareness, childhood, communication

Abstract
The writer relates that caring requires commitment, knowledge and skills which seemed very complex at first, however, this writer learned to observe the connections between the purpose of the nurse-client relationship and communication strategies and skills. The writer discusses how therapeutic communication strategies are used to learn of the client's needs and concerns and therapeutic communication is essential in nursing for the sake of information, support, and empowering clients so that they can cope with their situation.

From the Paper
"Caring requires commitment, knowledge and skills which seemed very complex at first. However, I learned to observe the connections between the purpose of the nurse-client relationship and communication strategies and skills. Therapeutic communication strategies are used to learn of the client's needs and concerns. Therapeutic communication is essential in nursing for the sake of information, support, and empowering clients so that they can cope with their situation. The nurse-client relationship is the very center of nursing and does not happen automatically but instead is intentionally established by the..."

Tags:nurse, client, communication

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This paper explains that, although relationship marketing has been utilized successfully in large companies for many years, it has been has underutilized amongst small shop retailers. Next, the author uses a qualitative methodology of literature analysis to investigate the key issues confronting small shop retailers in pursuing relationship marketing effectively, the elements important in fulfilling these objectives, and the required technology. The paper concludes that this research indicates that customer satisfaction and customer enthusiasm, the products of relationship marketing, can play important roles in the success of small retail shops because of it leads to customer loyalty and to word-of mouth advertising. Therefore, these retailers should invest in the technology to develop customer databases. Several quotations and a graph are included in the paper.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Relationship Marketing
Small Shop Retailers
Relationship Marketing and Small Shop Retailers
Future of Relationship Marketing
Methodology
Data Collection and Analysis
Study of Existing Research
Findings and Analysis
Conclusions and Recommendations

From the Paper
"Customer loyalty is particularly important for small retailers because the customer base of such a business is quite limited. That is, large retail changes exists throughout the country and even throughout the world, this means that more people are exposed to the retailer and as such they have a greater ability to attract a large number of customers. On the other hand, a small retailer may only have a presence in a small community. As such customer loyalty becomes critically important to small shop retailers.
"Another important issue pertaining to small retailers and relationship marketing is community attachment. In some ways small shop retailers have an advantage over larger retailers because they have an attachment to the community. That is, small retailers have been a part of a particular community for many years. For instance some stores are family owned and they have been passed down from generation to generation. This can give a retail shop an advantage as it pertains to relationship marketing.
"According to Lee et al, (2008) community attachment has been studied in terms as the relationship that exist between local consumers and small independent retailers. This phenomenon is defined as the commitment of individuals to the places where they reside."

Tags:niche, community involvement, sales database, retention, global paradigm

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that an e-health doctor-patient relationship is formed when communication begins. The writer maintains that online communication between doctors and patients can save time, money and be very satisfying to both parties if the process is structured well. The writer looks at issues, such as e-mail communication viewed as "treatment" and medicine practiced online by physicians who communicate via the Internet with patients. This paper discusses some ethical issues focusing on online communication and the doctor-patient relationship. The writer concludes that health care providers who provide specific or personal medical care or advice online must practice the principle of professionalism and should abide by their ethical codes of their profession just as they do for face-to-face interactions.

Outline:
Reasons Consumers/Providers use the Web for Medical Information
e-Health Ethics Organizations
Three Types of Web Sites
The Doctor Patient Relationship and e-Health
Conclusions

From the Paper
"A provider that responds to email may face ethical and legal obligation. When physicians provide telephone consultations payment does not seem to be a factor in a doctor-patient relationship, but payment of a fee for online education or advice may be seen as acceptance of a doctor-patient relationship
"An important issue for a physician to avoid is a patient claim of abandonment. There is a protocol that a physician must follow to successfully terminate the patient-doctor relationship. Abandonment is defined as the act of a physician terminating a relationship at an unreasonable time and without giving the patient the chance to find an equally qualified replacement."

Tags:care, relations, Web, physician

Abstract
This paper examines Countrywide's present use of relationship marketing in the form of excellent customer service. It also explores how Countrywide needs to continue development of relationship marketing in order to remain competitive in an ever-changing market. The paper looks at the division of Loan Administration Servicing, the arm of the company that handles customer service and, more specifically, the Department of Communications Compliance. The paper explores many facets of how Countrywide delivers relationship marketing not only through its services, but also in its policies, procedures and actions. These items are what make service possible. The paper examines the organization's attention to its current relationship marketing strategy. In doing this, it looks at marketplace and strategy, marketing approach, customer relationship management, and customer care programs. Throughout the paper, strategy is discussed as it pertains to the marketing of loan servicing. By analyzing the mirror images of Countrywide's influence, one can see the importance of relationship marketing to the process. Countrywide's credo has always been to not only think outside the box to fix problems, but to also continue re-thinking them. The paper also offers recommendations as to how Countrywide can continue to improve relationship marketing as part of its strategy to reach the consumer.

From the Paper
"Still this emergence should not undermine the strengths that traditional methods bring to the audience. As these methods such as film, radio, print and word of mouth move to the central location of the Internet, e-marketing will be a mainstream concept every company will embrace as part of IMC. It is use of these methods, that allow the company to connect with the customer emotionally, allowing for an intimate connection. In this respect, Countrywide has benefited from its use of IMC because it has allowed the company to grow its customer base and that equals profit. This in turn has continued Countrywide's tremendous growth within the marketplace and encouraged economic development especially for its California headquarters."

Tags:e-marketing, segmentation, Angelo, Mozilo, David, Loeb

Abstract
This paper looks at how teenage relationship violence is due to factors in their environment, lack of education and support networks. It examines the thesis that increased interventions within schools, youth and community centers should reduce teen violence in relationships, and increase knowledge about what constructs an abusive relationship. It proposes a study whose aim is to give teens vital information about abusive behavior within relationship and to provide information to parents, teachers, caregivers, administrative staff members and friends of peers about what to do if they believe a child may be in an abusive relationship.

Outline:
Introduction
Problem Statement
Hypotheses
Research Questions
The Study Rationale
The Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
The Research Methodology
Design
Inclusion Criteria
Sampling Recruitement of Subject
Intervention
Statical Analysis

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"The most common types of abuse amongst teens are emotional, verbal, as well as physical. Emotional and verbal abuse is manifested through name calling, bullying, teasing, threats and keeping them away from family members. Whereas, physical abuse takes on a more aggressive bodily harm such as hitting, shoving, grabbing, kicking or punching and sexual abuse or rape. (CDC, 2006). Each case may involve a multitude of warning signs visible to parents, friends and teachers of the occurring abuse within the teen's relationship. These warning signs include explained injuries, a dramatic drop in the child's grades, extreme mood swings, difficulty sleeping, isolation, drug and alcohol usage, eating disorders, depression, unwanted pregnancies and suicide attempts. "

Tags:bullying, domestic, suicide, pregnancy