...In the paper, the author evaluates the effectiveness of the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (AACWA) and the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA) in addressing the issues surrounding foster care drift. The current definitions and statistics of foster care drift are presented, along with a brief history of children “lost in the system” in the United States. The AACWA is presented, along Title IV-E, a federal plan created by Congress that provides adoption subsidies to encourage permanency placements for children with special needs. The author provides current definitions related to the term “special needs” given by Congress, as well as the specifications a child must meet in order to be eligible to receive an adoption...
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...According to (Illinois), a study was conducted with children in the foster system before and after ASFA was implemented. The results that came out of the study stated that post ASFA showed more permanency and were less likely to show moves to another foster care agency. (Frame work) stated how the adoption of special needs children enhanced because of the creation of new strategies. Likewise, the increase of adoption for older children since ASFA. ASFA has been effective since it became an act in 1997. It has proven to show a rise in the amount of adoptions of children in the foster care system in the last ten years...
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...parent’s sexual preferences. Currently, gay and lesbian couples are prohibited from adopting in only two states, Utah and Mississippi (Tavernise, 2011). Equally important is the exclusion on marriage and equal parenting rights for both parents. Some same sex households face the inequality in parental rights when children are included from previous heterosexual relationships. For example, in 2002 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that same sex adoptions should be permissible. The Supreme Court’s decision to allow same sex adoptions only came after the lower courts in Pennsylvania denied two same sex adoption petitions (Appell, 2003). The Supreme Court’s decision was based on the language included in the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA). The...
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...I first became interested in information technology and telecommunication network systems when I was working for a civilian company contracted by the United States military in Iraq. I began my career in 2005 after graduating as an electrical System Technology through the Turkish engineering company ASFA Group that provided labor force to the United States military bases. My responsibilities included managing the ASFA Group construction contract as well as managing the company’s employees, where I was solely responsible for four AFSA compounds and four U.S. Military bases resulting in the supervision of 285 employees. In 2010, a manager of the American company AT&T who was impressed with my knowledge in network operations as well as my hard work ethic discovered me. I was immediately offered a position as a network technician, where I was responsible for setting up equipment, acquiring satellites, and monitoring networks in support of U.S. Military operations. After Operation Iraqi Freedom was finished, I was sent to Afghanistan to continue working for the company until summer 2012. Family matters led me to Turkey immediately following my voluntary resignation. It was in Turkey that I began working at INTA Engineering as a TURKCELL Contractor, the largest mobile service provider in the country. There I monitored and troubleshot network systems in seven cities and 1,300 network devices. I also continued expanding my skills in IP networking engineering and acting as a service provider...
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...In 1999, Oregon passed legislation to implement the requirements of ASFA This office encourage you to contact the Office of Public Defense Services regarding your court appointed attorneys at: Office of Public Defense Services 1175 Court Street NE Salem, OR 97301 Main Phone: (503) 378-3349 Finally, the GAO cannot to review legal action or be an unequivocal advocate for those that call our office the way an attorney might. The word ‘advocacy’ in the name of this office refers to our role as an advocate for fairness in the execution of the agency’s duties in accordance with its mission, which is “to help Oregonians in their own communities achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity.” In closing, please understand that the GAO took your...
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...Laws and Policies that Address Children’s Exposure to Domestic Violence Laws and Policies that address children’s exposure to domestic violence Despite the high rates of violence against women and the recent attention to the physical and emotional consequences of this abuse, until recently relatively little attention had been given to the unseen victims—the children. More than half the female victims of domestic violence live in a household with children under the age of 12.Greenfield (1998). Research suggests that between 3.3 million and 10 million children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence each year and more than a decade of empirical studies indicates that exposure to domestic violence can have serious negative effects on children. These effects may include behavioral problems such as aggression, phobias, insomnia, low self-esteem, and depression. Children exposed to domestic violence may demonstrate poor academic performance and problem-solving skills, and low levels of empathy. Exposure to chronic or extreme domestic violence may result in symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder, such as emotional numbing, increased arousal, avoidance of any reminders of the violent event, or obsessive and repeated focus on the event. Retrospective studies indicate that there may also be negative effects in adulthood, including depression, low self-esteem, violent practices in the home, and criminal behavior. Carlson (1992). Families affected...
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...Prepare for this discussion by reading Rubin (2012) Chapter 1, the Principles and Philosophy resource, and the Week Two Instructor Guidance. Then, using the software of your choosing, be sure to attach or link to your infographic in your initial post. Your infographic will be included in the Week Six Final Project. Initial Post: Create an infographic using the software of your choice that includes the following: a. An engaging title for the infographic. b. A summary of a specific child protection agency’s vision, mission, guiding principles, or philosophies. c. A summary of how the agency’s philosophies, principles, and key policies support or align with the philosophical tenets promoted by the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) 1997. d. At least one image in the infographic. e. A references section that cites all information summarized in the infographic, including the child protection agency you researched and at least one other local, state, national, for-profit or non-profit organization. Guided Response: Respond to a minimum of two peers. In your responses, discuss the design of the infographic (e.g., colors, layout, graphics) and the quality of the information shared. Make recommendations to peers about how they might enhance their...
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...| Where are Children Protected? | | | | 12/10/15 | | Where are Children Protected? | | | | 12/10/15 | Where are Children Protected? Children across the globe have a fundamental right to be safe while they grow and mature into adulthood. Our responsibility to the future, as adults, is to protect all children. When private familial structures are broken down or tragedy occurs and leaves a child without parents then the Government has an obligation to protect this valuable natural resource. This report will attempt to explore “state care” in a few countries across the globe. “State care” for all intents and purposes will be defined in relation to the child who has been removed from the care of their biological parent(s) and includes institutions in France and foster care in Japan and the U.S. In order to illuminate my concerns it is necessary to first look at some evidence of the outcomes and well-being of children who grew up in “state care” exclusively. Foster care is intended to be a safe and temporary placement for children removed from their homes. Yet there is ample proof that once a child enters into the foster care system their quality of life is almost always compromised. Worldwide caring for abused and neglected children varies greatly. France historically uses institutions to care for their removed children. The prevalence of children placed into state care are removed from one parent families. It was the feeling that institutions...
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...of certain ages. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Keywords: Foster care; Well-being; Mental health; Physical health; CHAID 1. Introduction Historically, social workers in child welfare have focused primarily on keeping children safe from abuse and neglect, and helping them return home safely or find new adoptive homes. However, Altshuler and Gleeson (1999) described the emphasis on safety and permanency, to the exclusion of well-being, as a triangle that can only be completed when well-being becomes a focus of child welfare services. In response to this emerging professional perspective, the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997 mandated three goals for public child welfare agencies—safety, permanency, and well-being for children and families (PL 105–89). This marked the first time that well-being was made a specific goal. At the time of passage of ASFA, no consensus existed about how to measure the well-being of children, particularly the...
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...Women Offenders in the United States By the end of 2007, there were more than 1.27 million women in prison or jail or on parole or probation in the United States. The most common crimes for women offenders are drug related or property crimes. Education, or the lack thereof, is a major component in the incarceration of women. There are various rehabilitation programs for female inmates re-entering society, in hopes for them to become productive members of society once again. Besides the fact that they are incarcerated, there are many different emotional, health related, and family issues that women offenders have to deal with. Over the past 3 decades, the female prison population has risen 832%.Whether the motivator is money, addiction, pressure, or for self, there is a growing trend in the United States involving women, crime, and prison, and the statistics surrounding them are not only growing but disturbing. The rate of incarceration varies by race. By mid 2008 Caucasian females lead in incarceration rates over African American, Latino, and Asian offenders. An issue that was once taboo, has now become the norm. The person who was once looked upon as the backbone of the family and the household is slowly disappearing and becoming a leading statistic in our criminal justice system. When discussing criminal behavior, it was usually only seen from the crimes men committed; women offenders were rarely discussed mainly because female criminal behavior has been commonly...
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...By the end of 2007, there were more than 1.27 million women in prison or jail or on parole or probation in the United States. The most common crimes for women offenders are drug related or property crimes. Education, or the lack thereof, is a major component in the incarceration of women. There are various rehabilitation programs for female inmates re-entering society, in hopes for them to become productive members of society once again. Besides the fact that they are incarcerated, there are many different emotional, health related, and family issues that women offenders have to deal with. Over the past 3 decades, the female prison population has risen 832%.Whether the motivator is money, addiction, pressure, or for self, there is a growing trend in the United States involving women, crime, and prison, and the statistics surrounding them are not only growing but disturbing. The rate of incarceration varies by race. By mid 2008 Caucasian females lead in incarceration rates over African American, Latino, and Asian offenders. An issue that was once taboo, has now become the norm. The person who was once looked upon as the backbone of the family and the household is slowly disappearing and becoming a leading statistic in our criminal justice system. When discussing criminal behavior, it was usually only seen from the crimes men committed; women offenders were rarely discussed mainly because female criminal behavior has been commonly perceived as a less serious problem...
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...Second Ethio-Italian War The Italian invasion of Ethiopia known as the second Italo-Ethiopian war was a major event of its time. It tested the League of Nations effectiveness and was considered as one of the reasons for WWII to start. It started in 1935 and ended in 1936 until the Italians defeat in 1941. The war was conducted between the armed forces of the Kingdom of Italy and armed forces of the Ethiopian Empire. Italy tried to conquer Ethiopia in 1890 but was defeated with the less trained and organized Ethiopian army. A border incident in 1935 between Ethiopia and part of Somalia, then occupied by the Italians, gave the fascist Italian empire, led by Benito Mussolini, a reason to revenge the 1890 defeat. In 1928 Italy and Ethiopia signed a treaty declaring that the border between the Italian occupied Somalia land also known Italian Somaliland and Ethiopia be 21 leagues (roughly 116 Kilometers) parallel to the coast of Benadir, the coastal region of Somalia. By contradicting the treaty the Italians built a fort beyond the agreed limit at Welwel oasis, a town inside Ethiopian border. This led to confrontation between the two countries also known as the Welwel incident. The incident left 150 Ethiopians and 2 Italians dead. The Ethiopian government represented by King Haile Selassie I appealed to the League of Nations. The king declared that this was sign of aggression, asking the league to condemn Italy for its violation of the league’s treaty, followed by actions to...
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...* * * Global Perspective What Causes Domestic Violence? Domestic violence may start when one partner feels the need to control and dominate the other. Abusers may feel this need to control their partner because of low self-esteem, extreme jealousy, difficulties in regulating anger and other strong emotions, or when they feel inferior to the other partner in education and socioeconomic background. Some men with very traditional beliefs may think they have the right to control women, and that women aren’t equal to men. This domination then takes the form of emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Studies suggest that violent behavior often is caused by an interaction of situational and individual factors. That means that abusers learn violent behavior from their family, people in their community and other cultural influences as they grow up. They may have seen violence often or they may have been victims themselves. Children who witness or are the victims of violence may learn to believe that violence is a reasonable way to resolve conflict between people. Boys who learn that women are not to be valued or respected and who see violence directed against women are more likely to abuse women when they grow up. Girls who witness domestic violence in their families of origin are more likely to be victimized by their own husbands. Alcohol and other chemical substances may contribute to violent behavior. A drunk or high person will be less likely to control his or her...
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