...Lone Survivor: The eyewitness account of Operation Redwing and the lost heroes of SEAL team 10 by Marcus Luttrell is the nonfiction story of how Marcus Luttrell became the lone survivor of a doomed Navy SEAL operation. Faced with insurmountable obstacles, Marcus some overcame the adversity he faced and made it back to the United States alive. Marcus Luttrell was born in Houston, Texas on November 7, 1978. From a very young age, Marcus new that he wanted to be a Navy SEAL. At age 15, he began training with an Army veteran named Billy Shelton. He and his twin brother Morgan were both vigilant students under the tutelage of Shelton. After completing high school, Marcus was accepted to Sam Houston State University, and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity....
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...Social Justice for Rape Survivors, an “At Risk Population” and Ways of Advocating for Them Emily R. Cazier North Idaho College Social Work 240 Kateri Ray Abstract This paper defines the “at risk population” of rape survivors in the United States. Sources for this paper were found through peer-reviewed academic papers and articles, websites for organizations that advocate for victims of sexual assault and rape, and legislative bills from the state of Idaho. This paper also seeks to define the social justice issues, legal and political issues, and advocation for these victims on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of society. Keywords: rape, rape victims, and advocating Social Justice for Rape Survivors, an “At Risk Population” and Ways of Advocating for Them Definition of the “at risk population”: The definition of rape and survivors of rape varies around the world and especially differs from state to state within the United States of America. In the advocacy community, victims of sexual assault are generally referred to as survivors because they have survived a horrible event. (Cazier, 2013) For the purpose of this paper and in keeping with that belief, I will also refer to these individuals as survivors. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) the general definition of rape in the United States is, “forced sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration. Penetration may be by a body part or object.” In order for the term...
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...The focus of this paper is to examine the social networks of survivors of domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV). The differences between their informal and formal social networks will be defined and closely examined, as well as how each network impacts the lives of the survivors. The uses of both their formal and informal networks, and the reasons for which the networks are used will be examined. The topic of isolation by the partner of the survivor will be explored. Finally, the topic of measures that could be changed within communities that could possibly assist survivors and their respective networks overcome obstacles will be explored. Clearly, domestic violence and intimate partner violence, that is physical, psychological,...
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...following acute stroke are falls, and it constitutes a significant health concern throughout the post stroke lifetime. Age, chronic disease or sudden disability like stroke puts the elderly people at risk. However, stroke survivors are at greater risk of falling specifically while walking or with activities of daily living. The use of assistive devices such as walker, cane, and wheelchair to increase their function also puts them at risk when not used correctly (Nazarko, 2012). Stroke survivors and their caregivers have several ideas with regards to mobility and fall instances. The experiences of stroke survivors and their caregivers towards fall and mobility is critically analyzed using a qualitative study in this paper (Kelley, 2010). According the reviewed article falling and Mobility Experience of Stroke Survivors and Spousal caregivers’, the clinical problem leading to this study as identified by the authors is the stroke survivors’ high risk for fall while performing walking or performing activities of daily living. Complete or partial disability as a result stroke has been linked to high risk for fall. The authors noted that limited studies exist about stroke survivors and caregivers issues of falling or general mobility. They also added that when the stroke survivors and caregivers opinions concerning mobility were well comprehended, that there will be a reduced rate of fall while carrying out the activities of daily living. Concurrently, this will reduce fall risk, and avoid...
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...ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Researcher would like to thank all the people who helped and supported while writing this research paper. Firstly, the Researcher would like to thank God for all the blessings He had given me, The Researcher praise and love Him giving his family strength to support his studies. Lastly, the Researcher would like to thank his parents who taught him and gave him knowledge to understand an everyday life. Also, to his teachers who continued to give him full understanding in every subject they teaches him. Approval Sheet This research entitled “Bataan Death March” is hereby submitted to Ms. Kris Kay H. Albo for partial fulfillment of the requirements in English III This research is hereby approved and accepted with the rating of ___% _________________ Ms. Kris Kay H.Albo Teacher, English TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………………. i Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………………….…. ii Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………. iii Chapter I : The Problem and It’s Background A. Introduction … ……………………………………………………………. iv * Thesis Statement B. State of the...
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...I am making an attempt to narrow down my topic for the next essay assignment. I find myself curious about the impact of childhood sexual abuse on adolescent’s sexual development. This theme stands out as I have been working with a sexual abuse survivor in my practice. Firestone, Firestone, and Catlett (2006) as well as Maltz (2012) discussed the impact such violation has on survivors’ sexual relating and function. Perhaps, negative implications of abuse on survivors’ sexuality are not surprising; however, they are not fully recognized by the society at large as well as clinicians who treat them (Maltz, 2012). Sexual feelings and relating suggest people’s vitality. However, acknowledging individuals’ will to live can also mean that they are...
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...According to Shub & Cabrera (2011) “Every week 60,000 cases of child abuse or neglect are reported in the United States, and 3 million reports of child abuse or neglect are being filed every year” (p.1). Approximately 50% of child victims abuse drugs or alcohol. (Shub & Cabrer, 2011). The abuse often stems from a response to guilt or a negative self-image. Although as serious as child neglect is, physical abuse more often will result in the abuse of drugs or alcohol. Poverty, social inadequacies and lack of academic achievement all lead to the probability of an adult survivor turning to drugs and alcohol as a way to relieve their internal turmoil. Adult survivors that suffered poverty in their childhood struggle financially due to inadequate resources to obtain quality education. They also have a lack of adequate housing or access to nutritional food. These all increase the odds of the survivor turning to substance abuse. People who are abused often are unable to fit comfortably into any social setting. Because of their insecurities and their uneasiness, it is easier for them to cope when they become intoxicated or high. It bolsters confidence and gives them a false sense of confidence. However, for some, this is the only way that they can interact socially. While abusers either ignore or pay an inordinate about of attention to their victims, it is most generally negative attention and their connection to their victims is negative. Our early years are formative...
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...TermPaperWarehouse.com - Free Term Papers, Essays and Research Documents The Research Paper Factory Join Search Browse Saved Papers Home Page » Social Issues Uttarakhand Landslides and Flood Man Made Crisis.Docx Uploaded Successfully In: Social Issues Uttarakhand Landslides and Flood Man Made Crisis.Docx Uploaded Successfully Uttarakhand Landslides and Flood: a Man Made Crisis The Himalayan State of India, Uttarakhand on 16 June 2013 faced one of the toughest situations of the century in form of a natural disaster with landslides and flash floods. Landslides are one of the major forms of natural disaster in the Himalayan ecosystem as it lies in Seismic Zone 5 (the area that is most prone to Earthquake in India). This landslide and flashflood in the state have been termed as a manmade disaster by several environmentalists and the region behind the blame is speed of mining activity and construction of roads and hydropower projects in the area, which is not supported by the kind of biodiversity of the region. The recent natural calamity in Uttarakhand took lives of thousands as per official and recorded data, but as per the survivors of the crisis, the story is completely different with more than ten thousands dead. Rescue operations (Operation Surya Hope) is in process to save the survivors of the disaster. The Indian Air Force, Army, ITBP personnel are engaged day and night to help the people struck in the Himalayan state. Whereas...
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...Company Restructuring The worldwide economic crisis has caused too many companies to restructure their corporate setting in order to survive and meet their financial challenges. If you turn on the TV or browse internet these days, it is almost impossible to avoid the bad news of more and more massive layoffs in United States as well as the rest of the world. As this financial crisis deepens, one can’t help asking “Is downsizing or more job cuts our only way out? What is the long term effect of these massive job cuts to our corporation employees? Will we need even longer time to recover from this emotional and morale crisis if the downsizing wasn’t done right?” In this paper, impacts of corporate restructuring on employees’ morale have been explored by reviewing several research papers. Figures were illustrated, strategies were suggested. It is not the question why companies have to downsize or cut jobs, it is how they should do it strategically right to reach the expected goal of benefit and continue to retain the trust and loyalty of the surviving workers. “Trust is one of the most valuable yet brittle assets in any enterprise. So over the long term, it’s far better for companies to downsize in a humane way.” - Robert Reich (Mishra and Spreizer, 1998) During the economic recession, many companies started to restructure their legal, ownership or operation structure in order to be more profitable, competitive and efficient. One common management strategy...
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...There have been many unlikely partnerships in the past like the Coyote and the Badger, Newt Gingrich and Nancy Pelosi on Global Warming, and now Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and the Susan G. Komen (SGK) for the Cure organization. This partnership between KFC and SGK has not been without controversy even though it has raised more than $4.2 Million for the cause, the single largest donation in the organization’s history. Throughout this experimental assignment, I will analyze the qualitative data posted on the various blog sites and will give the reader a better consumer perception of the alliance through the eyes of the survivors and patients of breast cancer as well as the Non-breast cancer patients and survivors. I will compare and contrast these perceptions and how they relate to cause-related marketing, cause-brand failure, and decision-making. The previously stated objectives will be covered by exploring the topics of “Pinkwashing”, Brand Implications, and Conflicting views on Association as they relate to this alliance and its qualitative analysis. “Pink-Washing” What is “pinkwashing”? Before exploring this topic, it is relevant to discuss the origin of this word when attempting to better understand it. “Pinkwashing” is a pejorative term derived from “greenwashing” and shares similarities. “Greenwashing” was coined by environmental activists to describe efforts by corporations to portray themselves as environmentally responsible in order to mask environmental...
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...to successfully develop and market new drugs and, that process can take up to 12years with on average of only 8% of them ever hitting the market. From the beginning of civilization, people have been concerned regarding the quality and safety of medicines, which I do not fault anyone because, some medicines just do not work out to be very effected and good for the human body. My purpose of this white paper is to inform you and outline the various steps and procedures that goes into developing these new drugs for cancer, the economic issues people with face today, the special needs being served and the benefits of these new drugs and methods of how they are being developed, and finally based on my research the end result once these newly developed drugs reach the consumers. The Development of New Drugs The steps involved in developing new drugs for cancer patients are very complex (Figure 1). According to a fact sheet released by the California Biomedical Research Association there are several steps taken when developing a new drug. The first step involved is the preclinical research, in which scientist and researchers determine what germs, viruses, or bacteria causes a specific disease. Once this has been accomplished, both the scientist and the researchers begin to work on breaking down the different components that create the disease to find out what abnormalities are taking place within the body. After that has been determined they then come up with a drug that they believe...
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...successfully develop and market new drugs and, that process can take up to 12years with on average of only 8% of them ever hitting the market. From the beginning of civilization, people have been concerned regarding the quality and safety of medicines, which I do not fault anyone because, some medicines just do not work out to be very effected and good for the human body. My purpose of this white paper is to inform you and outline the various steps and procedures that goes into developing these new drugs for cancer, the economic issues people with face today, the special needs being served and the benefits of these new drugs and methods of how they are being developed, and finally based on my research the end result once these newly developed drugs reach the consumers. The Development of New Drugs The steps involved in developing new drugs for cancer patients are very complex (Figure 1). According to a fact sheet released by the California Biomedical Research Association there are several steps taken when developing a new drug. The first step involved is the preclinical research, in which scientist and researchers determine what germs, viruses, or bacteria causes a specific disease. Once this has been accomplished, both the scientist and the researchers begin to work on breaking down the different components that create the disease to find out what abnormalities are taking place within the body. After that has been determined they then come up...
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...Recruitment Media: The Good and the Bad Thesis statement: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of recruitment media. Abstract/Executive Summary: The purpose of this analysis is to suggest several management processes that contribute to the escalation of organizational accidents. These are induced from an analysis of a plane crash in which three people were killed. The processes include: lapse of coordination across multiple agencies, a rush to judgment by authorities and the neglect of basic employee selection and training standards. Serious accidents can have origins in humble beginnings. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of recruitment media. Many people use media today to recruit new employees. The advantages are: a better variety of candidates for jobs, The disadvantages are: Outline I. The Accident at Great Bear. This section is a brief recap of the accident itself, i.e., who was involved and what happened. II. Rethinking Accident Causes. This section provides definitions for latent and proximal accident causes. Research by Karl Weick and James Reason is described here. III. Rethinking the Critical Period. This section examines other similar disasters and describes what led to the crisis. The World Trade Center, Hurricane Katina, Herald of Free Enterprise, Estonia, and the West Virginia Sago Mine disaster are all described. IV. Failures in the Great...
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...‘’Rape’’ a social problem that continues to occur daily and is seldom reported, the rape of a women and children is a violent and alarmingly common crime, often committed by men the victims know and trust A rapist can come from any race, social class or environment. For many years South Africa has been considered the rape capital of the world, some analysis’s tend to blame this scourge on our countries history of apartheid and violence. Over the years the precise definition of rape has varied and thus there is no single agreed definition of rape. In 2012, the FBI changed their definition from "The carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will." to "The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object or by oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim." The new South African law around rape came into effect in December 2007. This law is called the Sexual Offences and Related Matters Amendment Act, No. 32 of 2007 and considers that males too can be victims of rape. Rape is an act of Sexual Penetration of a victim, without their consent. Rape occurs when * Someone inserts their genital organs into the mouth, anus or genital organs of a victim * Any part of someone’s body, such as a finger, goes into the anus or genital organs of the victim * Any object, like a stick or a bottle is put into the anus or genital organs of the victim * The genital organs of an animal are put...
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...definitions are used; in particular, religious conformists define a cult as any group or religion that deviates from traditional religious scripture, those who study cults find the term judgmental and prosecuting to those whose belief system is different, and lastly is the perspective from former cult members, their families, and the mental health professionals who treat them who do not focus on the belief of a group rather on the specific behaviors that violate human rights and cause harm (Tapper, 2005). For the purpose of this research paper, the focus will be on destructive cults from a mental health perspective. A destructive cult is defined as, “excessive devotion to a person or cause and that uses unethically manipulative persuasion and control to serve the goals of the leaders, regardless of possible harm to its members and others”(Tapper, 2005). The harm that is inflicted in destructive cults can range from cult to cult, for this research the effects of being in a cult were derived from former cult members. Destructive...
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