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Argumentative behavior, engagement in physical altercations, and evidence of mood swings can all indicate that an adolescent is experiencing anger and depression. Self-harming can surface in adolescents, too, as they experience difficult emotions.For this Discussion, read the case study of Dalia and consider what you, as her social worker, would do if you observed self-harm indicators. a brief explanation of self-harming behaviors that Dalia is exhibiting. Describe theoretical approaches and practical skills you would employ in working with Dalia. How might familial relationships result in Dalia’s self-harming behavior? Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.

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Consult at least five recent sources, providing appropriate citations for each source you use. Use quotations and paraphrases appropriately. Use either the APA or MLA method, as described in Appendix B. Do not use other citation styles.If a quotation exceeds three printed lines, you must indent it. The number of words in indented quotations will be deducted from the word count for grading the assignment.

Organize your report into sections that have headings that give the reader a good sense of the dimensions of the topic and the outline. Information you might present includes: Problems in the development of the innovation and potential solutions.
Issues debated in the topic area.
Effects of the innovation on your field and on the industry in general.
Methods of implementing the innovation

Assignment 1: LASA 2: Predicting Crime with the Uniform Crime Reporting SystemIn your final consulting assignment, the mayor of Centervale and the city counsel have asked you to help them understand how to better predict crime rates.An important part of the criminal system is tracking data to help society develop a better understanding of crime and to prevent further crime in the United States. Every year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases a statistical report on crime in the United States, called the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). In this assignment, you will access this report, familiarize yourself with its functionalities, and analyze the data to develop a prediction.All the information you provide is to be presented in a formal 3- to 6-page paper that properly uses subheadings to categorize information. Be sure to use specific information from external sources to support your ideas.Part 1: Learning the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting SystemAccess the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting System at  and familiarize yourself with the site.Using research and data from the site, address the following:Part 2: Analyzing Specific DataAn important goal of the criminal justice system is to use the information gathered about crimes to understand and predict criminal behavior. Access the homepage of the UCR () and complete the following steps:Using research and data from the site and other external sources, address the following:Include a title page with your name, date, and assignment title and check for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage. Provide at least three references (one may be your textbook) in the APA format that you used in writing your paper (make sure all your in-text citations link to a reference in your list). You should read the grading rubric before starting your paper to ensure you cover all the material appropriately.Submission Details:LASA 2 Grading Criteria and RubricAll assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 300 points. Download the assignment rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.    

In this project you will be researching your state’s correctional system — covering both community-based and institutional settings. Create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation using a minimum of three references and APA style. Locate the website for your state’s correctional department by conducting a search: “Your State Department of Corrections.Part A: Community-based corrections What are three goals of community-based corrections?Identify and describe at least three types of community-based corrections available in your state, such as probation, intermediate sanctions, parole, and reentry programs.Are community based corrections effective? Consider the historical impact of community based corrections and discuss any research findings available on state and/or national websites (Note: look for headings titled Research and/or Publications) or from other outside sources to assess the effectiveness of these programs. Be sure to cite specific research from at least three sources and utilize data that will defend your conclusion on whether or not community based corrections are effective.Part B: Correctional Institutions Describe three types of correctional institutions available for adults in your state. Be sure to identify institutions, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and private prisons based on the following designations: security level; men’s and women’s facilities; and public and private institutions. In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, you should format your presentation consistent with the following guidelines: Check the slide length requirement excluding your introduction and reference slides.Use one basic slide design and layout.Limit slides to between 5 and 7 lines of content.Use bullets for your main points. Use speaker notes to fully explain what is being discussed in the bullet points as though you are presenting to an audience.

Project description
The Research Proposal

Hand in date 12th July 2016 @ 4pm. Additional guidance

Write a research proposal addressing your identified topic. You should have agreed the topic and focus with the module leader/your seminar tutor before submission.

The proposal should be 2000 words in length and needs to include a preliminary review of the literature (at least 6-7 sources).

It should use the following structure as a guide (rather than a prescription- you should adjust to suit your particular proposal as appropriate):

1.Title and title page
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
Area and topic
background and context
statement of purpose (Aim: i.e. what you want to achieve)
why its worth doing (significance)
4. Objectives (i.e. how you will achieve your aim (s)
5.Methodology and methods
6.The Literature
7. Ethical considerations
8. Timetable for completion of the dissertation

Your proposal should be designed and written so that it would explain and justify your study to a non-expert.

Title
This should say as much as possible in as few words as possible. Examples:
A case study of the impact of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders on youth nuisance on X estate in Y
or
Counting the cost of independence: a study of older people in sheltered housing in Manchester receiving preventive equipment and adaptations services

Abstract
A brief summary (of the whole proposal). It is like an executive summary and fulfils the same objectives. It should say:

What the work is about and what it aims to achieve;
How it intends to do it

It is the last thing to be written.

Introduction
This section sets the scene. It should convey how the proposed study fits in to what is known about the area under discussion, and locate it in relation to current knowledge and practice.

Creswell (1994) suggest four components:

Establishing the problem leading to the study
Casting the problem within the literature
Discussing deficiencies within the literature about the problem
Noting the significance of the problem

Significance
This relates to the importance of, justification for or contribution of the study i.e. why is it worth doing. There are generally three areas of significance: to knowledge; to policymakers; to practitioners. The last two are most likely to be relevant.

Research Aim/Problem
This section should tell the reader what questions the research is trying to answer.

The Literature
This identifies the body of literature relevant to the study (6-7 sources). This should be approx 1000 words

Methodology and methods
Clarify here what the overall approach to the study is to be remember it is a review of the literature although you may use quantitative and qualitative sources.

References
All cited references should be here. Use the University guidelines to compile the list properly.

Timetable (include as an appendix so it doesnt count in the word count)
This should include a timetable for your dissertation

Tips – Designing your research proposal

The most important part of the task is to get the research question(s) right.

There are three questions you need to be able to answer

What is the research trying to find out/what question(s) is it trying to answer?

How will the proposed research answer the question?

Why is the research worth doing?

Socrates compared Athenians to a dazed, sluggish horse that could possibly be awakened by the persistent biting of an (annoying!) fly. This idea of Socrates as a transformative \”philosophical gadfly\” inspired many who have read about Socrates\’s life and death.Your formal writing assignment this week is to write a 600-900 word essay that answers each of the following questions: Please ensure that your essay addresses each component of the assigned questions and that your answer is well-organized, uses excellent, college-level prose, and makes judicious use of textual evidence. 

During five sessions, students will bring a hard copy half page summary to class in which they discuss issues related to the experience of people of African descent throughout the diaspora.The summary is a reflection of current events and an opportunity to compare past events with current events.  Your summary must include a brief overview of the article and your personal analysis of the article.This assignment is due the day we discuss “Blacks in the News” (see dates listed in course calendar). #HALF PAGE  #RESOURCE NEEDED .

 the \”Multicultural Competence, Awareness, Knowledge, andSkills\” video found in this week\’s Electronic Reserve Readings. a cultural competence assessment tool for human services professionals. an introduction to the tool that discusses cultural issues and how they relate to the delivery of service. The tool should contain 30 original items that will be used to assess a human services professional\’s knowledge, skills, and experience regarding multicultural factors in human services. Ch. 4 of  and the peer-reviewed journal articles listed in your readings as guides. the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.