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Safety and Agency ResponsibilityWhen you walk into a human services organization, do you think about your safety? What about when you prepare to make a home visit or attend a meeting in the community? As a social worker, you may find yourself in situations in which your personal safety is at risk. Although you, as an administrator, cannot prepare for every situation, you should be proactive and put a plan into place to address issues related to workplace violence in the event that it occurs.For this Assignment, focus on the Zelnick et al. article on workplace violence and consider what plan you might want to have in place if you were an administrator having to address a similar workplace violence situation.Assignment (600-words in APA format not counting title and reference pages):Draft a plan for a human services organization explaining how to address traumatic emergency situations. Include both how to respond to the emergency and how to address any long-term effects. Finally, based on this week?s resources and your personal experiences, explain your greatest concern about the safety of mental health professionals working in a human services organization.

Consider the ethical decision-making framework outlined in this week’s resources, including Figure 1.1 on page 439 of Kirst-Ashman and Hull.As technology advances, so do the ways that social workers can connect with clients. Is it acceptable to look at a client’s activities on social media or seek information through an internet search? Should a social worker allow clients to contact them by text or e-mail? How does a social worker’s personal social media presence influence the worker/client relationship?Post a response to the following:Describe a specific ethical dilemma based on the above.Describe the ethical issues posed.Identify specific values or ethical standards that apply.Identify who is likely to be affected by the ethical dilemma.Describe potential courses of action.Examine reasons in favor of or opposed to the course of action.

SOCW 6311 wk 7 Assignment: Outlining a Logic ModelA logic model is a tool that can be used in planning a program. Using a logic model, social workers can systematically analyze a proposed new program and how the various elements involved in a program relate to each other. At the program level, social workers consider the range of problems and needs that members of a particular population present. Furthermore, at the program level, the logic model establishes the connection between the resources needed for the program, the planned interventions, the anticipated outcomes, and ways of measuring success. The logic model provides a clear picture of the program for all stakeholders involved.To prepare for this Assignment, review the case study of the Petrakis family, located in this week’s resources. Conduct research to locate information on an evidence-based program for caregivers like Helen Petrakis that will help you understand her needs as someone who is a caregiver for multiple generations of her family. You can use the NREPP registry. Use this information to generate two logic models for a support group that might help Helen manage her stress and anxiety.First, consider the practice level. Focus on Helen’s needs and interventions that would address those needs and lead to improved outcomes. Then consider the support group on a new program level. Think about the resources that would be required to implement such a program (inputs) and about how you can measure the outcomes.Submit the following: Start paper with abstract end with conclusionA completed practice-level logic model outline (table) from the Week 7 Assignment handout ( Provided)A completed program logic model outline (table) in the Week 7 Assignment Handout (provided)2–3 paragraphs that elaborate on your practice-level logic model outline. Describe the activities that would take place in the support group sessions that would address needs and lead to improved outcomes2–3 paragraphs that elaborate on your program-level logic model and address the following:Decisions that would need to be made about characteristics of group membershipGroup activitiesShort- and long-term outcomesWays to measure the outcomesresourcesPlummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014a). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].Read the following section:“The Petrakis Family”

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Module 1 Reading ReviewThis assignment has three parts. Please follow the directions below. Please upload your paper here.Part 1 – Exercise: Ethics in Criminal Justice: Screen and share a short video or a current news item on any Ethics in Criminal Justice topic you can find and one that is also interesting to you. Determine how it relates to our readings. Then discuss how your example relates by using at least ONE of the possible ten discussion questions found at the end of Chapter 3, Page 83. This portion of your review should be about one double-spaced page or about 250 words.Part 2 – Research Brief: Next, you will be responsible for collecting a contemporary (last 5-10 years) peer-reviewed research article example that you will use to illustrate a point that you can draw out from the ethical issue identified above. For example, maybe you want to provide some insight into illicit drug dealing by correctional officers in prisons. This portion should be written in “brief” format. It must contain the following sections: 1) the source (cite the source using APA style); 2) what the main question(s)/point(s) is/are – and how it relates to your topic (a paragraph or two); 3) a brief description of the research methodology (e.g. interviews or observations, the who, what, when, where, etc.; three -four sentences will likely do here); and, 4) an overview of the findings and conclusions (probably a couple/few paragraphs). This part of your assignment should be no less than a page and a half and no more than two pages, double spaced, or about 400-500 words.Part 3 – Reflection: This is your opportunity to reflect and share your thoughts and opinions on your chosen topic. There is no right or wrong answer here – I would just like to provide you the opportunity to share any insight, thoughts, opinions, and questions, you might have. This section should be between three-quarters and one-page in length, or about 250 words.In all, the written portion of this assignment, which you will upload here, should be no less than three to no more than four pages in length, double spaced. Please use 12pt Times New Roman font and standard 1″ margins. Please note: efforts to make more look less or less look more will negatively impact your grade. APA formatting should always be followed, including and especially proper citation and references.

paper segment of the grant. Take liberties utilizing your own creative ideas and further fleshing out your program development plans.NorthStar Supports was established in the 1980s to provide mental health services to lower resourced (i.e. low-income) individuals. The agency provides counseling services to individuals, families, and groups. Recently another mental health agency that provided school-based mental health services closed its doors. Several board members have approached the executive director about their desire to expand services, and as the closure of the other agency leaves a large gap in services in the area, the Executive Director has decided to expand the scope of services and offer school-based counseling. Currently, your overall agency budget is $2.8 million and you have 15 full-time employees.Northstar Supports Grant ProposalWhat is the mission or the main function of the agency/organization?What is the geographic locality?What population does the agency serve?

Research Paper – Annotated Bibliography InstructionsAfter choosing a topic for the Research Paper, your group will complete an Annotated Bibliography using the template provided. The Annotated Bibliography cannot be completed until the instructor approves the topic submitted by the group. This assignment must be used as a beginning point in the research for your project. It may also be used to help you begin exploring ideas or concepts you find interesting within the realm of the topics covered in the course. Use the Jerry Falwell Library Research Portal and identify at least 20 scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals addressing your topic. All references must be less than 10 years old. The assignment must be in current APA format. Use the Group Discussion Board to divide up the work among group members. When using the provided template, delete current material and replace it with your own material. Refer to the Research Paper – Annotated Bibliography Grading Rubric for assignment expectations. When the assignment is returned, read all instructor feedback in order to implement it on future assignments.One group member must submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3.

To build demographic profiles of a less developed country and a more developed country.ASSIGNMENT: Use the two countries from Assignment 1 (unless you were directed to choose new countries). Answer the questions below about the health and mortality, fertility, migration, and urbanization of each country. Make sure you cite where you got the information for each question (in-text citations) and include the full citation under references. Use ASA citation.Note: You do not have to write in complete sentences. I will allow you to copy and paste any information from this assignment to your final paper.More Developed Country1. How are mortality rates different by age groups? (3 points)2. What is the life expectancy of males? (2 points)3. What is the life expectancy of females? (2 points)4. What are the most common causes of death? (3 points)5. How has mortality rates changed over time? (3 points)6. What is the current total fertility rate? (3 points)7. Is the total fertility rate above or below replacement level? Explain how you know that. (3 points)8. What was the total fertility level in the past? Include a total fertility rate from a year at least 10 years ago. (3 points)9. Explain how fertility rates have changed. (3 points)10. What are the patterns of international migration (from or to other countries)? Where are people coming from or going to? (3 points)11. Why are people choosing to migrate? (3 points)12. What is the current net migration rate? (3 points)13. Which theory of migration seems to best to explain patterns of migration within, to, and/ or from these countries? Explain. (3 points)14. Which city has the largest population? (2 points)15. What is the population of the largest city? (2 points)16. Describe the changes in the urban and rural places at two points in time. (3 points)17. Is there evidence of the urban evolution that accompanies the urban transition (urban crowding, slums, suburbanization, residential segregation, gentrification)? Explain. (3 points)Less Developed Country1. How are mortality rates different by age groups? (3 points)2. What is the life expectancy of males? (2 points)3. What is the life expectancy of females? (2 points)4. What are the most common causes of death? (3 points)5. How has mortality rates changed over time? (3 points)6. What is the current total fertility rate? (3 points)7. Is the total fertility rate above or below replacement level? Explain how you know that. (3 points)8. What was the total fertility level in the past? Include a total fertility rate from a year at least 10 years ago. (3 points)9. Explain how fertility rates have changed. (3 points)10. What are the patterns of international migration (from or to other countries)? Where are people coming from or going to? (3 points)11. Why are people choosing to migrate? (3 points)12. What is the current net migration rate? (3 points)13. Which theory of migration seems to best to explain patterns of migration within, to, and/ or from these countries? Explain. (3 points)14. Which city has the largest population? (2 points)15. What is the population of the largest city? (2 points)16. Describe the changes in the urban and rural places at two points in time. (3 points)17. Is there evidence of the urban evolution that accompanies the urban transition (urban crowding, slums, suburbanization, residential segregation, gentrification)? Explain. (3 points)Note: In-text citations are worth 3 points.References (3 points)

The death with dignity Act is carefully constructed and protects both doctor and patient. In order for PAS to be legal, the patient must be sane and properly informed about potential alternatives. This is an ethical template that other states considering such a law might be encouraged to adopt.1. Why do you feel the way you do about the issue presented?2. which do you think is the most ethical and why?

A fascinating element of this case is the fact that so few people involved with Theranos asked the basic question of whether or not the technology worked and many employees who knew the technology did not work did not come forward. Many people with the duty to ask questions did not. For example, a board of directors should exercise “due diligence,” which assures that the company’s financial picture is sound and that the company’s actions do not harm others. The Theranos board seemed uninterested in either function. Theranos board member George Shultz testified under oath that, despite escalating allegations, he believed Holmes’s claims about her technology and it did not occur to him to probe into it. Similarly, very few investors asked basic scientific questions and many employees were too afraid of losing their jobs to come forward. These failures could be argued to have resulted in direct harm to patients who were relying on the faulty tests for medical decisions. Considering that Holmes and Balwani are the only ones charged by the SEC and the only ones facing criminal charges, what, if any, moral responsibility should be placed on the board of directors, investors, and employees? In other words, did they have a moral responsibility to make sure that patients of the blood test were not harmed? Should those that enabled Holmes to continue to lie also be held accountable for their actions? Why or why not? Be sure to include moral argumentation to support your position.