This student/advocate is choosing to focus on the Juvenile Court system. I am working on a degree in Criminal Justice with a cognate in Juvenile Corrections. I have been an advocate of domestic violence and child abuse since 1999; therefore, after I achieve a Bachelor of Science degree, I will focus on a Masters in Human Services Counseling (Crisis Response Trauma) and Public Policy (Administration). I have learned that credentials are extremely instrumental in legislative procedures, particularly
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will explain the population of the AIDS virus and a recommended plan that can help advocate those infected. In addition, a personal plan will be developed in order to assist in housing treatment medical care, education, probation, and domestic violence. “Advocacy refers influencing decisions affecting the welfare or interest of another individual or group” (Barsky, 2007). Advocates are allowed to work and represent clients or defend them in a conflict resolution process. An advocate combines working
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“Cindy was in an accident.” I remember my mother's voice, whispering so that my cousins wouldn’t hear. My cousin Cindy and her three children had been living with my family for a few months following a domestic violence incident. Fearing the worst, my mom explained to me that Cindy’s ex-husband followed her home from her job. He pulled up next to her on the highway and motioned for her to pull over. Eventually he slowed down and pulled in behind her, and for a second Cindy thought he had given up
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Group 9: Intimate Partner Violence Exercise 2: Existing Interventions Andranik Barsegyan Norah Fakira Ann Kelly University of California, Los Angeles- Executive Masters of Public Health: Concentration in Health Management and Policy Professor: Paula Tavrow, PhD Class: Intro to Community Health Science CHS 100 FALL 2013 E-Mail: ptavrow@ucla.edu Intimate Partner Abuse Part A: Socio-Ecological Model Policy (Intimate Partner Violence Screening Among Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker
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The Homeless Samantha bates BSHS 442 February 12th, 2012 Mary Beth Bova The homeless are just as important as all other individuals in life and advocacy agency’s are there to help those who are in need. The biggest hit in such a situation are women and children who have no were to turn and end up on the street. Women who have become homeless are either getting out of a bad marriage was there was physical abuse. And in other case the women are not well educated and cannot hold a job after
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Violence is defined as any action of structural arrangement that results in a physical or non physical harm to one or more persons, place or thing. The context of violence is shaped by several factors which include the victim, the offender, the specific nature of the violence, the location of the violence and the rationale for the violence. Depending on the situation, we can either associate ourselves with the victim or the perpetrator. If we closely identify ourselves with the victim, then we condemn
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Course Project: MCAS MIRAMAR FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER HIT 120- Introduction to Health Information Technology December 12, 2012 Course Project: MCAS MIRAMAR FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER Electronic health records (EHR) are health records that are generated by health care professionals when a patient is seen at a medical facility such as a hospital, mental health clinic, or pharmacy. The EHR contains the same information as paper based medical records like
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GENDER ASSESSMENT USAID/HAITI June, 2006 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by DevTech Systems, Inc. GENDER ASSESSMENT FOR USAID/HAITI COUNTRY STRATEGY STATEMENT Author: Alexis Gardella DISCLAIMER The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. 2 Gender Assessment USAID/Haiti TABLE
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Policy Development Domestic violence can be described as any form of deliberate coercion, bodily harm, sexual assault, or any other form of violent behavior committed by an intimate partner. Domestic violence has plagued all walks of life despite the age, race, religion, or background. Violence against an intimate partner is frequently followed by psychological abuse and controlling behavior relating to the methodical blueprint of power and control. Domestic violence comes in many forms but
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Peace Domestic Violence Agency HSM 270- Program Summary Yvonne Griffin March 13, 2011 Instructor Ms. Michelle Bishop Overview of the Program Peace Domestic Violence Agency provides several ways to enhance the effectiveness of domesticated situation, which serves victims of domestic violence. Their primary concerned is resulting from a strategic mission statement, consequential approach, which controls the professional intended goals. Primary Concerns: I.) The decreasing of
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