The paper should be two parts. The first part is where students should offer details on the extent of the chosen problem of the sexual exploitation of children (whether it be child pornography on the Internet, sex tourism, sex trafficking, etc.) In Part 2, students should include what the government currently does to address the identified problem AND policy recommendations that include some ideas/guidance on how to reduce the prevalence of the crime that is being discussed.

****Please find a way to use part of what is in the file as the opening and please find a way to use the references as well

I would love to right over Juvenile Sex Offenders, characteristic, when caught their punishment and treatment for help.

Most people when they think of sex offenders they think of older men “dirty old men.” This is not so. There are many cases where the offender is a family member or family friend that is a juvenile. We need to make note of their characteristics and how to get them help so that families and friends can notice their behavior.

In an article written by Becker & Hicks (2006), they wrote about the sexual offenses committed by juveniles considering the revenant psychological literature regarding the incident and the prevalence. The reviewed their characteristics as well as taking notes of their heterogeneity. The conducted research n developmental pathways and typologies were presented as well as intervention strategies, and recommendations to how policies are made regarding these offenders.

Annotated Bibliography

CHEESMAN, F., WATERS, N., & HURST, H. (2010). WHO GETS A SECOND CHANCE? AN INVESTIGATION OF OHIO’S BLENDED JUVENILE SENTENCE. Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, 33(3), 406-450. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25790787

 

This is about Serious Youth Offender (SYO’s) and if they should receive blended sentencing. Factors that differentiate blended sentencing. The research further illustrates how minorities are more acceptable at being transferred than whites.

 

Sterling, R. (2015). Juvenile-Sex-Offender Registration: An Impermissible Life Sentence. The University of Chicago Law Review, 82(1), 295-315. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/43234697

 

This article is about how the Supreme Courts says “children are different” than adults and if so they are exempt from the death penalty, life without parole for nonhomicidal crimes. With that being said the literature is leading towards to abolish the mandatory juvenile sex offender. This article is trying to use the same saying in this case as well.

 

Barbaree, H.E., Marshall, W.L. (2008). The Juvenile Sex Offender. New York and London: the Guilford Press.

This is a book that starts from the beginning starting with the terms, concepts and definitions of juvenile sexual offenders, to the developments, and the end incarcerations and help. This book is to help better understand what the psychological mind set is of a juvenile sex offender.  Treatments are there to help these juveniles.

Students will choose an inspirational artist from the genre of their choice. Their research will consist of an artist bio and the artist’s hometown history.

Papers will include:

A Cover Page (one page)

An Introduction

Main Body (Five-page minimum) which will include Analytical Research

Name of artist and/or group
Name of song(s)
Style of Music
History of the artist
Total in group including instrumentation
Why was this artist chosen?
Past, present, future influences
What influences in history lead to the artist view of his/her/their music?
How has the group/artists style change or influences history/music?
Did technology influence this style? If not, what did?
History of Artist’s hometown.
Did Artist’s hometown welcome their music and fame or were they “outcast” for being revolutionary?
References Cited Page (one page)
Please note – papers will be minimum of 7 pages. One for cover, minimums of 5 pages for the body of the paper, and a reference page.

Report on the Business Ethics of Theranos Inc
A few weeks ago THERANOS Inc. closed its doors after several tumultuous years for the company, its products, and its founder, CEO, and Chairperson, Elizabeth Holmes. Ms. Holmes stepped down as CEO in June after being indicted on fraud-related charges.
The COBE Faculty would like to assess what you have learned about business ethics and corporate social responsibility using the facts related to Theranos Inc. and its founder. Start with this link and thoroughly research the company and what happened that resulted in its failure:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/theranos-closes-deal-with-fortress-to-shut-down-embattled-firm-2018-09-13
Use your research to identify and analyze the ethical and social responsibility problems, and to report your findings and conclusions. At a minimum, cover the following:
Identify ethical and social responsibility issues
– Describe the issues in detail, explain the underlying principles, and show evidence of all pertinent facts
Identify relevant stakeholders
– Describe the relevant stakeholders and the stakeholders’ perspectives and interests
Evaluate possible impact of alternative courses of action on stakeholders
– Provide detailed and principled explanation of what could have been done differently and how that would have affected the relevant stakeholders
Provide a viable plan of action
– Explain what alternative courses of action would have most clearly resolved the ethical and social responsibility issues

For this assignment, choose a research article related to nursing or medicine to critique.
• Articles used for one assignment can’t be used for the other assignments (students should find new research articles for each assignment).
• The selected articles should be original research articles. Review articles, meta-analysis, meta-synthesis, and systemic review should not be used.
• Mixed-methods studies should not be used.
Your critique should include the following:
Research Problem/Purpose
• State the problem clearly as it is presented in the report.
• Have the investigators placed the study problem within the context of existing knowledge?
• Will the study solve a problem relevant to nursing?
• State the purpose of the research.
Review of the Literature
• Identify the concepts explored in the literature review.
• Were the references current? If not, what do you think the reasons are?
Theoretical Framework
• Are the theoretical concepts defined and related to the research?
• Does the research draw solely on nursing theory or does it draw on theory from other disciplines?
• Is a theoretical framework stated in this research piece?
• If not, suggest one that might be suitable for the study.
Variables/Hypotheses/Questions/Assumptions
• What are the independent and dependent variables in this study?
• Are the operational definitions of the variables given? If so, are they concrete and measurable?
• Is the research question or the hypothesis stated? What is it?
Methodology
• What type of design (quantitative, qualitative, and type) was used in this study?
• Was inductive or deductive reasoning used in this study?
• State the sample size and study population, sampling method, and study setting.
• Did the investigator choose a probability or non-probability sample?
• State the type of reliability and the validity of the measurement tools.
• Were ethical considerations addressed?
Data Analysis
• What data analysis tool was used?
• How were the results presented in the study?
• Identify at least one (1) finding.
Summary/Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations
• What are the strengths and limitations of the study?
• In terms of the findings, can the researcher generalize to other populations? Explain.
• Evaluate the findings and conclusions as to their significance for nursing.
The body of your paper should be 4–6 double-spaced pages plus a cover page and a reference page. The critique must be attached to the article and follow APA guidelines.

Respond positively, specifically and substantially with a minimum of 200 words. No paraphrasing. Demonstrate effectively developed paragraphs Show evidence of active engagement in the discussion (e.g., asking questions, answering questions posed by peers, and making further connections to course readings) Advance the discussion Demonstrate active engagement in the discussion and familiarity with the unit concepts Go beyond agreement or praise Students are also encouraged to respond to instructor follow up posts and questions and to respond to the questions their classmates have posted in their responses A social norm is an acceptable type of behavior that an individual is expected to adhere to in any group, organization or community setting. These norms or behaviors are useful and create a foundation for all to follow. When it comes to social norms in my organizational context, two that are very common include: addressing your Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) of a higher rank at parade rest and follow orders that are given to you. When speaking to any NCO, Soldiers have to ensure that they are at parade rest, unless they are told otherwise. Some individuals do, but others give a blind eye to it. Also, when direct orders are given from the higher echelons, we have to follow. You cannot go ahead and do as you please. The military is set up in a way where all orders or commands that are given have to be obeyed or else disciplinary action can and will be taken against the individual. All of these norms were learned formally and are instilled in you from the time you attend Basic Combat Training (BCT). The type of social norms that guide communication at work are eye contact and respecting someone else’s opinion. Communication is a two way process. Effective communication is an important part of any organization. When speaking to other individuals, I want them to know that I am listening to whatever information that they’re trying to put out. You don’t want them to feel like you have no interest in what they’re saying. Also, when making decisions, it’s always good to respect other people’s opinions before trying to throw them out the window. That is how collective decisions are made and no one feels left out. At home, the social norms that guide communication choices differ greatly. It’s an environment where everyone is relaxed, and don’t have that formal setting. You will be speaking to your kids while in the kitchen and they’re all the way in their bedroom. Eye contact might be minimal, and would not be the same. Also, at home, parents always seem to be in charge and not allow children to assist in making important decisions. Two guidelines that can be applied to avoid cultural biases: age and race. According to the reading: Language that includes age bias can be directed toward older or younger people. Descriptions of younger people often presume recklessness or inexperience, while those of older people presume frailty or disconnection. The term elderly generally refers to people over sixty-five, but it has connotations of weakness, which isn’t accurate because there are plenty of people over sixty-five who are stronger and more athletic than people in their twenties and thirties. Even though it’s generic, older people doesn’t really have negative implications. More specific words that describe groups of older people include grandmothers/grandfathers. People sometimes use euphemisms for race that illustrate bias because the terms are usually implicitly compared to the dominant group. Biased language also reduces the diversity within certain racial groups—for example, referring to anyone who looks like they are of Asian descent as Chinese or everyone who “looks” Latino/a as Mexicans. References: Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies. https://doi.org/10.24926/8668.0401

Some projects are best served by engaging in partnerships. There can be many reasons for partnering, but primarily it is because the need or problem requires the involvement of multiple stakeholders. In some cases, a funder may look at organizational capacity and question whether staff has the experience and skills to carry out the project successfully. Other grants, depending on the nature of the RFP description, will specify partnerships. And some projects are simply too complex and wide ranging to even consider within a single organization.

It is important to understand that the time to reach out to potential partners about opportunities to apply for grant funding is when a need is first identified at an organization. Those who reach out to brand new “partners” because they must in order to submit a proposal may find it doesn’t work once the project is implemented. The barriers to successful partnerships can vary from lack of communication to hidden agendas.

Please review the Partnerships: Framework for Working Together Guidebook PDF and consider the potential barriers that can impact the success of a partnership.

For this Discussion, based on your own project idea, consider the potential barriers that could impact the success of your prospective grant partner.

The assignment:

1.What barrier(s) could impact the success of your funding partnership?
2.How will you work to overcome the barrier(s)?
3.Provide an explanation of the importance of building a relationship between funder and grantee. Describe key elements of this relationship, providing a rationale for your thinking.
4.Describe why the grant funder/RFP’s criteria are important and how they can influence the outcomes of the funding process.
5.Address both a Memorandum of Understanding and Letters of Agreement that would be necessary.

Prepare an evaluation of quality within the organization chosen by the team.

Use information learned in this course and in prior courses in statistics or quantitative methods, apply the appropriate tools to find the source of quality problems that the organization is facing, and create an improvement plan. In doing so, use your knowledge of Six Sigma Breakthrough.

Prepare your evaluation of quality within the organization chosen by the team, suggest the best practices of total quality, and propose an approach for how your organization might move from traditional practice to a Total Quality orientation to achieve competitive advantage.

The US Constitution gives everyone the right to Due Process. What does that mean and where does it stop? Some people want us to prohibit gun sales to those on the “No Fly” list, but there is currently no due process for those who are put on the list. What Due Process should they get? The Dallas Shooter recently was killed by a bomb carrying robot, and received no Due Process. Several Americans have been killed by drones in foreign countries without Due Process. Why did they not get Due Process? What kind of society would we be without Due Process? Discuss the Philippines, where you can kill a drug dealer without Due Process. Conclude with your opinion of how much, or little, Due Process an American should receive, and where we should draw the line as to when you do, and do NOT, get Due Process. Make sure to cite ALL your quotes, and use APA or MLA format for citations/sources. Failure to cite your quotes is plagiarism, and you will be counted off for that. Also, do not cite more than 10%, or 100 words, of your paper. Using encyclopedias and encyclopedic websites (wikipedia.com or about.com), or grade school websites, will count against you! Do NOT quote your instructor or textbook.

In the Social Work Field

Write a short essay (3-4 paragraphs) answering each question thoroughly using the Encyclopedia of Social Work: Management article by Rino J. Patti. Make sure to use APA style in-text citations and include references from the article. (This does not have to have a title page or abstract. It is just a short essay answering the questions below)
1. Compare and Contrast 2 Major Management Theories from the Encyclopedia of Social Work: Management. By Rino J. Patti

2. Give detailed examples of how an agency would exemplify these theories in practice.

3. Choose which theory you find superior for a Hospice agency and describe why.

4. Particularly consider the impact of that theory in a Rural practice setting.

5. Provide strengths and challenges of the management theories chosen.

Practicum Assignment – Principles of MacroeconomicsPracticum means “the part of a course consisting of practical work in a particular field.” For economics, this means working with real-world data and the theories we’ve been reading. Nothing is free, at least from the perspective of an economist. Another way of stating this is to realize that everything has a benefit and a cost, neither of which has to be expressed in terms of money. There are other ways to look at costs.Chapter 9 of your textbook looks at consumer prices and inflation. This practicum puts into practice those ideas along with opportunity cost. Your tasks:(1) Create a table in which you listfive items that you purchase each month, the quantity of each item, the price, and item and grand total. Example:ItemQuantityPrice per monthTotal per yearCellphone service12 months$65 per month$780.00Gasoline50 gallons month x12$3.00 per gallon$1800.00Car Insurance12 months$100 per month$1200.00Internet Service12 months$65 per month$780.00Starbucks Coffee4 Tall Brewed$12.00 per month$144.00Grand Total Per Year$4704.00 You have just calculated a small part of the cost of living in your area.Next:(2) How much do you earn? There will be two calculations for this part. (A) Take your annual salary/wages and divide by 2080 hours. This is the standard number of working hours per year, a number used by businesses to estimate/calculate benefits, etc. Your resulting number will be your hourly wage. If you work for an hourly wage already, then you do not need to calculate your hourly wage. If you do not work, use the minimum wage of $7.50 per hour. For a comparative assessment, use $48,000 as your annual salary and do the same calculations. (Note: You do not need to reveal confidential financial information. Use general approximations for this exercise unless you want something more precise for yourself. All submissions are confidential.)If your parents pay, get an estimate. If you don’t drive, find another item. The objective is for you to list items that are purchased regularly throughout the year. Parents or guardians pay so someone is paying and we need an idea of what is being spent.
(3) The average number of hours worked per day is 8 hours. So, calculate the number of days it would take you to pay for your cost-of-living expenses. This number will vary based on your hourly wage. NOTE: You have two scenarios from (2); therefore, you will have two calculations for the number of days.Example: If I earn $6.50 an hour, and I divide $4707/$6.50 = 723.69 hours of work to cover my expenses. Since there are 8 hours of work in a typical day, I’d have to work 90 days just to pay for the above items. In a typical calculation, there are about 260 work days in a year, which means that the first 90 days would be used to pay for the above items or 35% of the year. Another way of looking at it would be to say that working January – March plus part of April pays for my basic expenses.(4) Write a brief economic analysis (3 pages of writing with an additional page that shows your table and wage/salary calculations). a. What is an economic analysis? Not a personal essay or editorial rather an analysis of your findings given what you have learned about economics. b. Economic analysis considers the opportunity costs of choices. For example, what are the outcomes and how do they fit with ideas from Chapters 1 and 2? Why? c. Use your economics textbook to elaborate on your analysis. How does this fit with our studies? How does human capital fit in? How does opportunity cost apply? Can you change this calculation to benefit your cost of living? d. Consider how your spending habits might impact on the community. e. Consider how your cultural perspective and that of others might influence the components of the cost of living.These are examples of what to include in your writing. Your textbook has more insight for this type of analysis.Grade out of 100 points: 1. Construction of table and calculations = 40%2. Clearly displayed wages and calculations of day-cost = 25%3. Economic analysis with clear references to our textbook readings =35%4. See your syllabus for expectations in writing for economics. Your analysis must be in essay formatSUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT ONLINE THROUGH CANVAS – WARNINGS:ONLY ONE SUBMISSION CONSISTING OF 4 PAGES NOT SEVERAL SEPARATE ITEMS. YOUR ESSAY SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 4 AND NOT LESS THAT 3 PAGES
TYPED, SINGLE SPACED, TIMES NEW ROMAN 12 POINT WITH 1 INCH MARGINS PLUS ONE PAGE WITH TABLE AND CALCULATIONS IN ONE DOCUMENT.EACH STUDENT IS DIFFERENT SO PLEASE DO NOT COPY.