Abstract This paper examines how education is an essential component of having a successful and prosperous life and how, in many cases, students drop out of high school and never receive the diplomas that they need to better their lives. It looks at how there are programs that will provide these individuals with General Education Development Certificates (GEDs), which are equivalent to high school diplomas. It shows how the need to acquire a GED is of particular importance to the African-American male. It examines the research pertaining to the success of this population in such programs and also reviews which programs are the most successful and what elements of the programs work the best. It concludes with a discussion on the funding that is available for such programs.
From the Paper "The funding that it requires to initiate and maintain a GED program can be substantial. According to the Center for Adult Learning there are several ways that GED programs can be funded. One of the most popular ways to fund a program is through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The act was signed into law in July of 1998 by President Clinton. The center asserts that the purpose of the act was to connect the workforce to adult education programs. The act allows states to present five year plans for spending and allotment pertaining to adult education programs. The funding provided by the act can be used at the state level for Family Literacy Programs and Adult Education."
Introduction
Pre- Trial Intervention
Drug Courts
Statutory Diversion
TASC Programs Mediation Programs Victim - Offender Mediation Programs Community Dispute Resolution Programs Alcohol Detoxification Centers
Manhattan Bowery Corporation
Decriminalization
Future of Diversion Programs Conclusion
Works Cited Page
From the Paper In today's society it has become necessary for the criminal justice system to attempt to employ mores alternatives to the traditional prosecution of cases. It was from this need that Diversion Programs were born. These programs were set up to benefit both the offender and the criminal justice system.
There are several benefits for offenders that these diversion programs offer. It allows an eligible offender to be quickly evaluated and have intervention proceed. After identified as an eligible offender, personalized help can be offered. Help such as drug and alcohol counseling, medical care and different forms of education. Diversion also lessens the trauma to the offender, from an emotional and economic point of view, due to facing possible criminal prosecution. As a whole, these programs give offenders an opportunity to be diverted out of the criminal justice system and get a second chance to redeem themselves.
Abstract This paper focuses on the crucial role that teen pregnancy prevention programs play in adolescent sexual education. The writer of this paper, details the observations and results attained from a field placement study with the Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy program. This paper, written from the writer's personal point of view, discusses the controversy surrounding the effectiveness of various programs geared towards preventing teen pregnancies. The writer examines the main goals of these programs, which provide helpful intervention in the lives of the participants, yet stresses the need for improvements. This paper delves into the effectiveness of the Parent-Adolescent Relationship Education program, which was designed specifically to address various features missing in existing prevention programs. These programs generally supply the participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to address educational and career opportunities. This paper also details the findings and results of several articles and research studies pertaining to this particular topic.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Field Placement Observations
Article Reviews
Synthesis of Article Reviews and Field Placement
New Study
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Overall, my experiences with my field placement agree with many of the points in Lederman and Mian's article. The Parent-Adolescent Relationship Education (PARE) curriculum in their article shares similarities with my practical experience at the Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy program. For example, both programs focus strongly on the participant's social well-being, rather than simple sex education. My practical observations at the Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy program validated Lederman and Mian's assertions that such social training can be effective in helping young girls. While Lederman and Mian's article validated my experiences at an academic level, it did not give me with a real understanding of the experiences of children."
Compares the effectiveness of two different programs, D.A.R.E and School Resource Officer, adopted in some public schools to help fight the rise of drug and alcohol abuse on campuses.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 15 sources, 2002, $ 151.95
Abstract Schools in the United States are increasingly becoming centers of criminal activities among youth with drug and alcohol use on the rise. Parents, teachers and relevant authorities are concerned about the increasing rate of drug and alcohol use in public schools with substantial increase in violent activities on the school property. To rectify this problem and effectively deal with the issue, Los Angeles Police Department suggested a program in 1983 according to which police and school authorities would work together to curb the rising rate of crime in educational institutions. This resulted in the creation and implementation of Drug Abuse resistance program in schools all over the country. But a decade after its implementation, it was found that while DARE was a popular program; it had failed to produce significant positive results. This made some schools in the country look for alternative programs and in the mid 90s, School Resource Officer program was adopted by some schools in the country.
Abstract This paper defines "array" as a type of data structure that can contain multiple items, all of the same kind. An array can also be defined as any variable type, that can form the basis of an array definition. Arrays are used to pass on information and are applied to various types of computer programming such as C and C++ assembly language as well as Pascal, one of the earliest programming languages. Higher level languages such as COBOL and the Pick family of languages use arrays as well. This paper details in technical terms the advantages and disadvantages in using arrays in programming. In computer programming, arrays are used anytime a collection of strings needs sorting or analysis. This would include most business uses. Arrays are helpful in electronic data interfacing as well.
Table of Contents:
Background on Arrays
What is an Array?
Why is an Array Used?
Advantages of Using Arrays
Disadvantages of Using Arrays
Uses of Arrays in C++
How Arrays Must Be Handled
How Arrays Sort and Search
Types of Arrays Used
Parallel Arrays
Indexed Arrays
Multidimensional Arrays
In What Applications are Arrays Used
An Example of an Array
Works Cited and Bibliography
From the Paper "Borland C++ for Dummies calls Arrays, "Arrays of Hope". Michael Hyman goes on to say that the great thing about arrays is that each element in the array has a number, called an index, that you can use to easily access the information in that element. You can also use loops to look at all the elements (or a range of elements) in a particular array. The array index lets you access any of the items in the array immediately. This makes random access much faster than using lists for storing information." COBOL programming uses lists or tables to store information and its access time is much slower than C. On the other hand, Pick Systems use Arrays to store strings the same way that C and C++ does. This automatic data base language also uses loops to read and print strings the same as C does."
Abstract The paper discusses the incentive programs to customers offered by various leading hotel groups and highlights the positives and negatives resulting from these offers. The paper quotes comments by leading publications on the benefits of these programs, and states that true loyalty - benefit programs trust the customer rather than insisting on the customers' trust of the hotel. The paper further comments on the fact that a true loyalty program creates an asset by making the customer more attached to the brand over time.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary
From the Paper "Shugan writes that the typical balance sheet of any firm might well embrace its customer base, buildings, cash, and other "tangible assets" - along with employee resources. And as to marketing activities, for the successful business (in this case, hotels) those activities should be well more expansive than just creating "short-term sales." Instead, marketing activities should work towards the creation of "enduring, if not permanent assets." Those assets (customers) become the Holy Grail that Shugan alluded to earlier, and they return far more value to the hotel than awareness advertising, that only offers temporary customer brand awareness, Shugan continues in his editorial in Marketing Science."
Tags: promotions, loyalty, programs, services, customized, based
Abstract This paper studies the problem of women maintaining jobs after welfare to work programs in Philadelphia and how success or failure revolves around family support and job quality. This paper focuses on the fact that women are not receiving adequate childcare in tandem with the job training they are receiving, will fail to maintain their position of employment. By actively creating job training of a higher quality in these programs and giving special programs for childcare and transportation, the issue of unemployment will soon decline.
From the Paper "The aim of this study will be to examine women that have completed "welfare to work" programs, but cannot maintain jobs in the city of Philadelphia. The majority of women that do not hold jobs after completing their program relate directly to family support systems, but also the quality of the job is a strong factor in regards to their training. With these two important factors: family support and job quality, one can examine possible solutions for single mother families that cannot retain employment after completing welfare to work programs. Within the past five years there has been an increase in the number of welfare to work women in Philadelphia. These women had completed transitional work program, but were unable to retain employment after six months."
Abstract This paper discusses corporate wellness programs, specifically the Hershey Foods Inc.'s "Fit For Life" Workforce Wellness Program. The paper describes how this service is offered to Hershey employees at the company's head office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The paper explains that the program includes access to the organization's on-site fitness center and indoor pool and that this service is also available to spouses of employees.
From the Paper "No matter how much a corporation invests in technology, equipment, or inventory, employees are an organization's most valuable asset. It is important for companies to provide employee programs and services that foster health and well-being. It makes sense for organizations to invest in employee education and resources, especially since absenteeism and sick time is on the rise. Recent studies show that organizations that provide wellness programs to staff members have also experienced increased employee job satisfaction, morale, and productivity."
Abstract This paper is a combination of two papers, starting with an overview of the program objectives set forth by this LPN-to-Associate Degree nursing program and finishing with a summary. The second section of this paper is an overview and summary of the program's corresponding outcomes.
From the Paper "The objectives of this program are tied into the program itself: to educate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to become Associate Degree (AD) nursing professionals. In a recent scholarly piece on academic nursing, Cindy Acton (2004) notes the needs "to fulfill multiple purposes, providing care to underserved populations, clinical experiences for nursing students, and practice opportunities for faculty." The first set of objectives for this program is similar. First, these multiple purposes are addressed as the program objectives look to personalize each student's program based on such things as bio-psychosocial principles, cultural preferences, and growth and development."
Abstract There is a very simple question we must ask ourselves: should we take legislative, personal, and systemic action now and make such action a permanent fixture in education, who's sole purpose is to prevent and protect children against the problems of obesity? The answer to this, clearly, is yes. It is hoped that, in this paper, the continued need for developing and implementing a variety of systemic programs whose intent is to tackle this issue of weight will be justified and such programs will continue to be explored and developed in the present and the future.
Abstract This paper compares, analyses and critiques the prevention and control programs for the West Nile virus which have been implemented in the United States, and offers some suggestions for future programs.
Abstract This paper explains the type of program, services of each, eligibility requirements, rules of SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare. The author discusses Federal and State administration. of these welfare programs.
From the Paper "Supplemental Security Income SSI is an income assistance program administered by the federal government. SSI provides cash payments on a bimonthly basis to low income, aged or older blind and disabled persons. Disabled or blind children can also receive SSI. Cash payments are provided to ensure recipients receive the necessities of life including food, clothing and shelter. Although the basic SSI amount is the same nationwide, states may add money to the basic benefit. To qualify for SSI, a person must meet the government's stated definition."
Abstract This paper explains that developing and implementing ethics programs is essential to human resource management in the health care profession. The author contends that they are of the vital importance not only because of ethical medical treatment but also because of the emerging confidentiality issues related to electronic record keeping. The paper relates that, because of computers and the Internet, the private medical records of patients are at risk of unauthorized disclosure so the health care community has an ethical obligation to develop and implement appropriate ethics programs to deal with such risks.
From the Paper "Developing and implementing ethics programs is essential to human resource management in the health care profession, not only because of the vital importance of ethical medical treatment, but because of emerging confidentiality issues related to electronic record keeping. Because of computers and the Internet, the private medical records of patients are at risk of unauthorized disclosure, so the health care community has an ethical obligation to develop and implement appropriate ethics programs to deal with such risks. In explaining and discussing new approaches and directions being taken in this area, it must be noted first of all that the emergence of electronic health records systems presents new ethical challenges, for such records are far more vulnerable to unauthorized access by third parties."
Abstract This paper describes peer-to-peer youth program, which is designed to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities to acquire basic educational and life skills that will promote success at a difficult stage of life. The author points out that the program will pair a high school senior with an adolescent aged 13-16 for a 90-minute period every other week. The paper relates that the education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter.
From the Paper "Today's youth face many difficult challenges as they attempt to seek support for their problems. Peer-to-peer counseling has been known to provide an effective means by which young people may express any personal or academic concerns that they might have. The proposed program will provide peer-to-peer interaction for disadvantaged individuals aged 13-16 who are in need of additional support at a particularly vulnerable stage of life. High school seniors will serve as peer leaders, and they will also provide their younger counterparts with basic skills and training, divided into two primary components: Education and Life Skills. The education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies, and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter. "
Abstract This paper acts as an overview of a supervisory training program for new managers, that is being designed and overseen. This paper discusses three aspects of the training program in detail, these being: perception and attribution used for evaluating employee performance, job satisfaction and functions of attitudes used for employee morale, and the management of and promotion of the company's values on diversity.
From the Paper "The first aspect of management that will be addressed in this plan for training is that of perception. Perception can be defined as how one sees others or one's surroundings. An effective and efficient manager should be very aware of his or her perceptiveness, especially while evaluating employee performance. Two types of perception of which a manager must be aware, and which must be balanced with one another, are those of spotlight perception and floodlight perception."
