Key aspect of sociological research

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In Chapter 3 of your textbook, various methodological techniques for studying the social world are discussed. A key aspect of sociological research is utilizing the power of observation. Applying what you have learned about sociological research: First, discuss the role of observational research as a key methodology for studying society.

Second, utilizing nonparticipant observation, participant observation, ethnography or ethnography observe and record a detailed account of a social context or virtual social context that you are no stranger to (think local coffee shop, shopping mall, church or nightclub, a blog, Twitter feed, or Instagram) from a sociological perspective. Be careful to be objective and ethically neutral. Do not include judgments or opinions of behaviors but rather, as best as possible, systematic observations.

Third, discuss how a common-sense view of that social setting may look different from a sociological one. Does looking through the lens of sociological research methodology transform how that social space may be viewed. Substantiate your views.

Fourth and finally, post a response to another classmate’s posting discussing your thoughts in a respectful and thoughtful manner. What stood out to you about their observations and the behaviors occurring?

Difference between addiction and addictive behavior

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Why is an understanding of addiction and addictive behavior important for criminal justice professionals? How would you describe the difference between addiction and addictive behavior? What type of counseling plan would you develop for an offender who suffers from addiction and addictive behavior and has experienced physical and emotional trauma in his or her life? How could you help them set goals and develop a plan that will create success and break the pattern of addictive behavior?

Discuss the concept of refutability

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Discuss the concept of refutability in terms of Anna Freud, Jung, and Adler. What are the main differences between Freud’s and Adler’s theories? Freud believed instinctual forces drove humanity whereas Adler believed people can and do make conscious decisions. A primary difference in therapies was Freud’s focus on the narrow scope of early childhood and its effects but Adler’s therapy focused on the present.

Crime prevention program that targets

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Create a proposal for a new crime prevention program that targets juveniles and determine how you will evaluate its effectiveness.

In the analysis of how your program will deter juvenile delinquency, you will want to use data from your three comparison programs (D.A.R.E, G.R.E.A.T, and Citizens academy) to support your new program. For example, how many juveniles are enrolled in the program? In order to deliver the best programming possible for juveniles in the K 12 school system, calculate the optimal ratio of staff to the target population, based on the average ratio of the comparison programs.

Your analysis should specifically identify the data source and include a summary of the data.

In addition, you will want to specifically address how the data were used to inform your thinking on the development of your new program (i.e., how you used the data to solve a real-world problem).

In a 13- to 15-slide PowerPoint presentation incorporating speaker notes to include the following:

  • Who is your target population, what are your goals, and how will your program be implemented?
  • Explain your program, detailing its elements of it and why it will be effective.
  • Describe how the program’s effectiveness will be analyzed and how the objectives will be evaluated.
  • Specify how deterrence will be measured and what will be considered effective deterrence.

Include a title slide and reference slide.

Cite a minimum of three sources in your reference slide, using in-text citations in the presentation where appropriate.

 

The new program would have the following goals:

 

1. To reduce crime and improve public safety The new program would aim to reduce crime and improve public safety by increasing the number of people who are willing to report crime and cooperate with law enforcement. By improving the relationship between the police and the community, the new program would hope to increase the number of people who are willing to come forward with information about crimes. Additionally, by improving the reentry process for people who are released from prison, the new program would aim to reduce the number of people who re-offend and end up back in the criminal justice system.

 

2. To increase the number of people who are willing to report crime and cooperate with law enforcement The new program would aim to increase the number of people who are willing to report crime and cooperate with law enforcement by improving the relationship between the police and the community. By increasing trust and communication between the police and the public, the new program would hope to encourage more people to come forward with information about crimes. Additionally, the new program would provide training for law enforcement officers on how to better interact with the community, which would hopefully lead to more cooperation from the public.

 

3. To improve the relationship between the police and the community The new program would aim to improve the relationship between the police and the community by increasing trust and communication between the two groups. The new program would provide training for law enforcement officers on how to better interact with the community, which would hopefully lead to more trust and cooperation from the public. Additionally, the new program would create opportunities for the police and the community to work together to solve problems and address concerns.

 

4. To reduce the number of people who are incarcerated The new program would aim to reduce the number of people who are incarcerated by improving the reentry process for people who are released from prison. The new program would provide training and support for people who are released from prison, which would hopefully lead to fewer people reoffending and ending up back in the criminal justice system. Additionally, the new program would work to connect people with resources and opportunities that would help them successfully reintegrate into society.

 

5. To improve the reentry process for people who are released from prison The new program would aim to improve the reentry process for people who are released from prison by providing training and support for people who are released from prison. The new program would work to connect people with resources and opportunities that would help them successfully reintegrate into society. Additionally, the new program would provide support for families of people who are incarcerated, which would hopefully lead to more successful reentry for those individuals.

 

The evolution of American social welfare policy

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The evolution of American social welfare policy has had a profound effect on the lives of children. Please discuss the historical development of child welfare provision from the colonial period through the Progressive Era. How did the changes in child welfare provision reflect changing perspectives on childhood, the relationship between the family and the government, and family roles (i.e., father, mother, child)? Where appropriate, include a discussion of the perspective of social welfare reformers and pay particular attention to the experience of “vulnerable” children (i.e., children living in poverty, immigrant children, African-American children etc.). Use historical details to support your claim and cite your sources according to APA expectations.

Discuss the negative impact of exposure to domestic violence

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Discuss the negative impact of exposure to domestic violence on the developing child’s brain. How can adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) produce a life-long risk for poverty? In the child welfare case planning process, services are often substituted for needs. Why is this a problem? Provide examples illustrating the importance of matching services to the family’s needs.

How can adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) produce a life-long risk for poverty?

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How can adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) produce a life-long risk for poverty? Discuss the negative impact of exposure to domestic violence on the developing child’s brain.  In the child welfare case planning process, services are often substituted for needs. Why is this a problem? Provide examples illuastrating the importance of matching services to the

Differentiate dental and medical neglect

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Differentiate dental and medical neglect. Address vaccination schedules and how parents can legally exempt their children from vaccinations. Make sure to address caping, regional differences in cappings vs. sealings and dental health, childhood tooth extraction due to neglect, and childhood tooth decay. Discuss the differences between lack of resources and dental or medical neglect Identify how LPCs and CSCs can recognize medical and dental neglect. What are the steps for reporting neglect to minors? Identify how COVID has impacted this area of health and neglect. What are the qualifiers in your state’s childhood Medicaid coverage?

Cognitive dissonance Reflection

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Cognitive dissonance Reflection For this assignment, illustrate or describe a time when you experienced cognitive dissonance and what technique you used to reduce that dissonance. You may choose to describe/illustrate a real-life situation involving you or someone you know, or you may also describe/illustrate the situation (instructions below). Following your description, respond to the following questions using what you learned in Chapter 6: Was this dissonance increased by the permanence of the decisions? Did this dissonance result in justification of effort or some sort of reward/punishment?

Identify and explain the significance of Neoliberalism in theory vs. in practice

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Identify and explain the significance of Neoliberalism in theory vs. in practice. Ronaldo Munck, “Neoliberalism and Politics, and the Politics of Neoliberalism”, in A. Saad-Filho and D. Johnston, Neoliberalism: A critical reader (London: Pluto Books, 2005) pp. 60-69URL

Valarie Tarasuk, Naomi Dachner, Rachel Loopstra, “Food banks, welfare and food insecurity in Canada”, British Food Journal, 26 August, 2014URL

Finkel. (2006). Social policy and practice in Canada : a history. Wilfrid Laurier University Press.