Assignment

  Discuss the pros and cons of the restorative justice approach to juvenile crime. How might it best be approached? Will a non-punitive approach change behavior? How can they convince the community of the effectiveness of this approach? (3 – 4 pages, Time New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced). Two scholarly journal articles should be included … Read more

Week 3 Journal

Social Relations Journal To prepare for this journal, watch (2017).  Reflect on this topic.  Specifically, consider concepts other than those covered in discussions and/or assignments.  Explain how a particular theoretical perspective applies to your own experience, personal or professional.  Describe the social situation in the context of social psychological theory and research, and appraise the … Read more

Culture

  Social work is about working with the client and not for the client. At times, it is the client who teaches the social worker and they, themselves, may find the answers from within as they travel such pedagogical journey. This is a Freirean approach where the educator is never the expert and must have … Read more

Theoretical Approach

Theoretical Approach  Summarize and explain the three major theoretical approaches that were introduced in this chapter Durkheim and human consciousness, Benedict and Patterns of Culture, and Bourdieu and the principles of culture. (750-1250 words)  Which theoretical position seems clearest to you?   What evidence do you have for this theory in your own society?   Where have … Read more

Health Services

  This is the shell you will use for your research papers. Please Choose from Schizophrenia or Bi-Polar Disorder.  Introduction-2-3 paragraphs about the general disorderSigns and Symptoms2 Paragraphs about general signs and symptoms of the disordersuicide/ homicide/ substance abuse 2-3 sentences about statistics of suicide/homicide/ substance abuse of the disorderTreatment2-3 paragraphs of the general treatment of … Read more

Quiz

  QUESTION 1 Three classifications of outpatient treatment include:a.12 step groups, cognitive behavioral therapy, aftercareb.Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Psychoeducationalc.EAP, court ordered, self-referredd.Continuing care, intensive outpatient program, day program 1 points    QUESTION 2 Which one of the following is not part of what is considered in determining the level of treatment and care for … Read more

The Harmful Effect of Unconscious Bias

 Describe a typical work scenario based on your psychology specialization. For example, if your specialization is clinical psychology, a typical work situation may be providing therapy to a group of low-income pregnant mothers. Make sure that your scenario includes a person of a different race and ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation from your own. How … Read more

research week 9

  In order to make decisions about the value of any research study for practice, it is important to understand the general processes involved in analyzing research data. By now, you have examined enough research studies to be aware that there are some common ways that data are reported and summarized in research studies. For … Read more

religion

  Furness and Gilligan (2010) stated, “There is a growing body of literature written predominantly for health professionals and more recently for social workers about the importance of developing and incorporating cultural and spiritual sensitivity and awareness in their work with others” (p. 2187). Spirituality, which may or may not include involvement with an established … Read more