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Set-Aside Programs, 2007.
This paper discusses set-aside programs and argues that they are morally unacceptable.
829 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer defines set-aside programs as programs that go beyond the concept of affirmative action, designed to create equal opportunity, and actually force companies to contract a certain percentage of businesses owned by minorities and women. The writer argues that these types of programs, while beneficial to some, are actually harmful to others in that, if a specific percentage of work must be contracted to specific groups of individuals, then other individuals are, out of necessity, not able to perform the work, even though they may be more competent or more able to complete the necessary task. This paper examines set-aside programs using utilitarian and deontological considerations of ethics, and shows that programs involving affirmative action, particularly those of set aside programs, are both unnecessary, and are not morally acceptable.
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"At the same time, affirmative action, as a concept, may also be permissible from a deontological standpoint. According to deontology, actions done out of duty, rather than as a means to an end, that can be done consistently by all humans reflect good, and thus will always be ethical acts. Since some would view that compensation to those who have been victimized in the past is a duty, and that compensating for past wrongdoings is a duty that should be performed by all human beings, then such actions must be moral. This concept can be thought of as compensatory justice. Additionally, according to deontologist perspectives, the most qualified person has a "right" to the job at hand, regardless of the end consequences. As a result, discrimination against such individuals is morally unacceptable, and thus, affirmative action programs provide the steps to ensure this "duty", to provide the "right" for employment if one is qualified, is a morally acceptable action."
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Treatment Programs for Wife Batterers: Assessment of the Dose Program, 1992.
A proposal for a study on the effectiveness of a treatment program designed to prevent spousal abuse. Includes a literature review and methods section.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 27 sources, $ 119.95
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"Introduction
In several speeches in 1989, the United States Surgeon General indicated that over 2 million women are physically assaulted by their spouses or partners each year (Geffner & Rosenbaum, 1990). The O.J. Simpson trial, despite its many sideshows, managed to place the issue of domestic abuse more firmly on the center stage of public discourse. The growing awareness of the seriousness of the domestic abuse problem has resulted in the legal system taking such cases more seriously. In addition to increased incarceration and punishment, many judges have begun referring men who abuse their partners in domestic abuse intervention programs. However, few studies have been made to assess the effectiveness of such programs. Those studies that have been conducted have only drawn weak..."
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An In-Depth Look at Social Programs Across the Country, 2000.
A look at several programs, such as drug and alcohol abuse programs, community dispute programs, and the future of such programs.
4,800 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 9 sources, $ 122.95
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Table of Contents
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
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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.
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Juvenile Diversion Programs, 2007.
This paper explores the history and benefits of juvenile diversion programs in the United States and California.
9,633 words (approx. 38.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 196.95
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The paper outlines the history of juvenile diversion programs in the United States, with a specific focus on California's juvenile diversion programs. The paper discusses the benefits and successes of these types of programs, looking at current diversion programs already in place. The paper examines literature that shows the financial advantages of juvenile diversion programs as compared to processing juvenile offenders through the criminal justice system. Finally, the paper concludes with recommendations for future studies on juvenile diversion programs.
Outline:
Introduction
Brief Background of Juvenile Delinquency and Attempts at Diversion
Support for Juvenile Diversion Programs
Background of Juvenile Diversion Programs
Pre-charge Diversion Programs
Specific Juvenile Diversion Programs Currently in Use
Brief Overview of the Juvenile Court System
Cost-Comparison of Juvenile Diversion Programs and the Criminal Justice System
Conclusion
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"In the past few decades, juvenile delinquency has emerged as a significant criminal and sociological issue, raising concern among parents, educators, policy-makers and government officials alike. Juvenile delinquency has become a major crime issue in the United States; in California the public has been overwhelmed with stories from the media, providing graphic evidence of a crime wave generated by our youth who, according to media reports, prey upon a defenseless public. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reports that on average, juveniles were involved in one-quarter of serious violent victimization annually over the last 25 years; juvenile offenders were known to be involved in about 1,100 murders in the U.S. in 2003; over 108,700 juveniles were in detention, correctional, or shelter facilities in 1995; and courts with juvenile jurisdiction disposed of more than 1.6 million delinquency cases in 2000."
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The DARE Program (Drug Awareness Resistance Program), 2002.
This paper discusses the DARE program. DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Program), a program designed to educate students about illegal drugs
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper relates that DARE guides children to resis using as they get older and others begin to experiment. The author explains the program, its positive and negative sides and supports the premise. The paper gives suggestions To improve the program.
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Welfare Programs, 2006.
A paper comparing the welfare programs of President Lyndon B. Johnson to present day welfare programs.
2,653 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper compares the welfare programs under former President Johnson's "War on Poverty" to today's politically conservative approach to welfare programs. The paper contends that, while President Johnson's programs were committed to the maximum feasible participation of the poor, today's welfare policies have caused a narrowing rather than an expansion of the citizenship of the poor. The paper concludes by suggesting that the challenge for anti-poverty and labor activists now is to create a coordinated response that harnesses the progressive possibilities of the War on Poverty to contest the disenfranchisement and further impoverishment of poor mothers and their communities.
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"For a short time, the War on Poverty expanded the local citizenship. Today, this differs from the disenfranchisement and urban disinvestment of today's policies. Commitment to maximum feasible participation of the poor has disappeared from the welfare policies of the 1980s and 1990s. Emphasis on community action and comprehensive, multiservice, community-based approaches to fighting poverty has receded from public discourse. So have calls for local community control over the assessment of community needs and the design and implementation of antipoverty programs. Contemporary welfare reform shifts control over funds for social support to the individual states, but it does not require or invite the active participation of community residents and welfare recipients in program design, resource allocation, and implementation. However, certain features that were prominent in the Community Action title of the Economic Opportunity Act have gained renewed popularity in the contemporary conservative political climate: namely, community service and decentralization."
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Children's Programs and Violence, 2004.
Questions whether children?s television programs are more violent
than adult programs.
2,956 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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North American culture of 2004 was a media-rich one. In addition to the Internet and magazines, there were literally hundreds of television stations in nearly every home. This has led to heated debate over the prevalence of violence on television. The wealth of literature on violence in television indicates that this is a matter of great interest to social psychologists. Furthermore, the indication by some studies that violent children?s programming leads to violent behavior has fueled calls for greater oversight in the area of violence and aggression as it pertains to children?s TV. This study looks at the distinction between aggression and violence and examines the incidence of both in programs for children compared to programs for adults. The paper includes tables.
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"On the other hand, Peters and Blumberg examined cartoon violence in particular (2002) and questioned whether the violent acts seen in cartoons should be interpreted as genuine violence, or a fantasy-based behavior with no relation to the real world. Because preschoolers watch so much television, largely cartoon shows, the issue of violence in cartoons, and its possible effects is also of interest. Peters and Blumberg point out that, ?the NTVS [National Television Violence Study] found that nearly two-thirds of serials for children contained violent acts.? (2002). They go on to mention that the cartoon genre ?anime?, popularized in Japan was an unusually violent (and popular) style of cartoon with children. This study on cartoon violence goes on to conclude that this may actually present a learning opportunity for parents who choose to co-view with their kids."
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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs, 2006.
This paper examines the effectiveness as well as the controversy surrounding adolescent pregnancy prevention programs.
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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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
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"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."
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Wellness Programs in the Workplace, 2008.
A research study on wellness programs in the workplace and their impact on healthcare costs.
3,675 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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This paper examines wellness programs in the workplace in the form of a literature review on this specific subject. The paper also focuses on the impact that wellness programs have upon healthcare costs. The paper explains that the objectives of this research are specifically in making a determination of the cost-effectiveness of workplace wellness programs and particularly as related to reduction in health care costs for the organization. The paper then looks at how the literature is replete with evidence in support of development and implementation of workplace wellness programs and asserts that the significance of this work lay within the additional knowledge that this research work will add to the existing knowledge base in this subject area. The paper also explains that methodology employed in this research work is one of a qualitative, comprehensive, and interpretive nature in that the researcher will review the available peer-reviewed and scholarly literature in this subject area that is found in journals, periodicals, and other academic material appropriate to support qualitative research findings.
Outline:
Introduction
Research Aims and Objectives
Significance of Research
Methodology:
I. Wellness Program and ROI
II. Reasons for some Programs Failure
III. Important Elements for Ensuring ROI and Success
IV. Screening process is 'Key'
V. Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
VI. Components of Wellness Programs Identified
VII. WELCOA: 'Seven Best Practices' Identified
VIII. Benefits Reaped by the Organization
Summary and Conclusion
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"The reason stated by Holtyn for failure of many of the wellness programs is that they are not designed in a comprehensive manner and because the programs "lack standards of practice and evaluation" which limits the ability of the programs to "demonstrate their effectiveness and impact on employee health and well being." (Wellness Program Management Advisor, Health Resources Publishing, 2006) The first area assessed in the wellness programs are stated to be: '...worksite environment' and 'corporate environment'. According to Holtyn: "Working within those two [environment], you can have some pretty robust results in terms of risk reduction. A study of worksite environments includes an examination of onsite vending machines, cafeteria menus, smoking policies and other policy issues within a given company's organization..." (Wellness Program Management Advisor, Health Resources Publishing, 2006)."
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Current Welfare Programs, 2003.
A brief analysis of current welfare programs in the United States.
841 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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Welfare policy sets into motion in-kind and cash assistance programs in order to reduce the number of welfare recipients. This paper explains programs and benefits of both and attempts to answer the question of whether or not time limits should be set for earnings supplements.
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"In-kind programs can be described as receiving housing, healthcare, childcare, food, or other kinds of assistance. They can be in the form of a voucher (food ?stamps?), or a list of eligible receivers (healthcare). An example of this kind of program is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, created by the welfare reform law of 1996 which assists mostly single parent families. This program replaced the old welfare program and helped families, not just children. Cash assistance programs are just as they sound. Capital is given to the recipient and they may spend it as they please. It usually comes in the form of a welfare check. An example of this kind of program is the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, which gives a portion of money back to the poor or near poor in a lump sum usually at the end of the year."
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Structural Adjustment Programs, 2005.
A look at the causes and effect of structural adjustment programs on workers in Africa.
12,062 words (approx. 48.2 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 233.95
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In recent years, it has become obvious that the countries of Africa are not getting any better financially in spite of structural adjustment programs (SAP) and IMF programs. In fact, unemployment, poverty, and illiteracy continue to rise. Immortality is on the rise, with many children not living to see their fifth birthday. This paper looks at why Africa's people live in poverty in spite of its large number of natural resources and attempts to provide insight into ways that can assist it into becoming more self-sufficient.
Outline
Introduction
Commencement of Problem
Summary of Projected Solution
Effects of the SAPs
Overview of Structural Adjustment Programs
Description of SAPs and IMF Programs
Objectives of SAPs
Effects of SAPs on the Economy
Key Issues of the Program
Program Focus
Potential for Success
Effects on Domestic Economy
Disadvantages
Structural Adjustment Effects in Africa
Overview
Conditionality
Effects on African Economy
Credibility of SAPs
Privatization
Potential for Success
Key Issues
Performance Management
Description
Working Under SAPs
Impact on Trade Unions
Effects of SAPs
Possible Solutions
Labor Laws
Impact on Trade Unions
Role of Trade/Labor Unions
Conclusion
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"The continent of Africa has been plagued by debt since it gained its independence from Europe, and the majority of those debts are owed to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Even though these organizations have only been officially in existence since their conception in 1944, the conditions of the IMF and World Bank existed long before that time. As of 2004, Africa's debts to the IMF and World Bank stood at over $300 billion, and it is unlikely that that number is representative of revenues lost to Europe and America since those monies have increased poverty rather than being beneficial to Africa. Every year a total of $15 billion is transferred from the poorest countries in Africa and other places in the world to the richest countries through interest payments."
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The Effectiveness of the Limited English Proficiency Programs, 2002.
This paper discusses in detail the consequences of the Limited English Proficiency programs on academic achievement, the positive effects of bilingual education and the possible solutions and implications of programs.
3,045 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper illustrates that Limited English Proficiency is a barrier to academic achievement. The author states that the quick Limited English Proficiency programs that teach students only at the base level and do not preserve their native languages have negative effects on the student. The author feels that preservation of the student?s native language is necessary. Although the author points out that the LEP schools have many other problems, he states that progress is being made to improve bilingual education.
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"Studies have shown the consequence of neglecting to implicate efforts to educate bilingual children highly affects the student?s interest in learning, which greatly impairs their academic achievement. The Collier study in 1992 revealed that minority students properly bilingually educated for a minimum of three years scored much higher on academic achievement tests than the monolingual students over a period of time. There are no shortcuts to teaching proper bilingual education programs. Quick programs, which taught limited English proficiency students only at the concrete level and did not take the time to preserve their native language, had many negative effects, including lack of academic achievement progress."
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GED Programs, 2004.
An overview of the General Education Development Certificate (GED) programs and their importance to the African-American male.
829 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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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.
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"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."
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Incentive Programs and Motivation in the Workplace, 2003.
This paper discusses the numerous incentive programs available to employers and examines which programs really work.
3,919 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This essay analyzes the difference between incentive and motivation and shows how they are related. Several motivational theories are also compared and shown how they relate to the various incentive programs, such as profit sharing and gain sharing, that can be used by companies.
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"In today?s hectic work environment, it is sometimes difficult for management to keep employee satisfaction in mind. Many managers are often heard saying ?I have so many things to do that I don?t really have time to pat employees on the back for everything they do.? At the company where I am employed, one of my bosses has said on numerous occasions ?We don?t say things like good job around here because that?s just the way it?s always been. You can just assume if you don?t hear anything that you?re doing fine.? It is for reasons like this that many Americans feel little or no satisfaction with their jobs. Perhaps supervisors embracing this type of management philosophy are not lazy, but just not used to recognizing people, and are in essence creating an unsatisfied group of employees. Whatever the reason, it is imperative that companies teach managers how to create satisfied employees as well as implement programs that give employees an incentive to want to do well at work. Companies need to learn how to create a healthy balance between those things that affect job satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Hygiene factors, such as pay and policies affect job dissatisfaction, while motivator factors, such as recognition and responsibility affect job satisfaction. Without balance between these two factors, employees will either be dissatisfied or get no satisfaction from their jobs. There are many ways companies can use incentives to motivate employees, and several will be examined and compared to one another."
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Teacher Education Programs (TEP), 2006.
This paper is a literature review of current teacher education programs (TEP).
2,935 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains that the new direction in teacher education programs (TEP) set aside rote recall in favor of understanding and application, giving consideration to the different backgrounds of student teachers, their varied learning capacities and their individual experiences and needs. The author points out that TEPs are using the innovative method of authentic assessment, which essentially assesses the teaching readiness of student teachers based on actual classroom settings by simulating the acts of real-life teaching in the teacher education classroom thus replacing the more traditional multiple-choice, paper-and-pen tests. The paper relates that teaching as a moral activity is now being incorporated into TEPs; however, the increasing complexity of conflicting political, social and scientific concepts relating to the moral aspects of teaching is hampering efforts to prepare student teachers for moral education.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Authentic Assessments
Experiential Learning
Classroom-Based Research
Intuition and Reflection
Teaching for Diversity
Conclusion
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"In Canada, a successful TEP used the practicum as jumping board for applying university education to actual classroom practice. The practicum period is of course the post-graduate teacher preparation that is usually carried out at the opening of the school year, with the novice teachers dumped in their assigned class completely at their own devises. In this case, the practicum was moved four weeks into the school year to enable the novice teachers to learn from first-hand experience. A mentor teacher is on hand to lend support. The teacher education thus continued through the four-week part of the practicum as the student teachers observe and learn how an actual class is managed."
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