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Victim Empathy and Sex Offender Therapy, 2007.
This paper explores therapy for sex offenders that is based on developing empathy for their victims.
1,746 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 31.95
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This paper addresses current trends in therapy for sex offenders that are based on developing empathy for the victim. This paper cites literature which shows overwhelmingly that therapists believe "victim empathy" if approached with a well-trained, informed and experienced professional, has more positive outcomes than other methods. The writer concludes that effective therapy involves some sort of meeting, under therapeutic circumstances, for the victim and the offender.
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"Meanwhile, Adams suggests that "victim empathy has long been considered an important dynamic variable in sex offender treatment," and as a result of this history of victim empathy being incorporated into therapy, "most treatment programs have modules designed to increase victim empathy." Adams goes on, however, to assert that "most" victim empathy treatment modules are "primarily cognitive" and as a result, the offender fine-tunes an "appropriate verbal response" but no real changes occur within the offender's emotional self. That doesn't mean, however, that there is no value in victim empathy, since some studies Adams is familiar with show "a relationship between a person's capacity to experience and express their own painful emotions and the capacity to respond sympathetically to the emotional pain of another.""
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Television Violence and Children, 2007.
This paper explores the effects of media violence on children.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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The paper discusses how violence has always been an integral part of the television cartoon format. The paper explores research on the effects of violence on children and shows how younger children tend to be more deeply affected by televised violence than older children. The paper maintains that the correlation between television violence and the development of aggressive patterns of behavior obligates parents to become involved in the monitoring of violent scenes for their young children.
Outline:
Introduction
The Increasing Amount of Violence in the Media
Research on the Effects of Violence of Children
The Role of Parents
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"Violence has always been an integral part of the television cartoon format and there is an increasing acceptance of media violence in our society. It is as if we have become inured or immune to scenes of violence. This also applies to accepted violence in cartoons aimed at very young children. As one critic states: " Every Disney cartoon I watch is violent. They all have very dark scary moments." ( Dickinsin A. 2000, p.90) Numerous studies also emphasize the connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in children. Experts state that there is no doubt about the relationship between television violence and the development of aggressive tendencies in children."
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Juvenile Justice Florida, 2006.
A review of Florida's juvenile justice problems.
863 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 16.95
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This paper takes a look at the issue of juvenile crimes. According to the paper, it appears to be that the states imposing the harshest punishments and consequences for juvenile crimes also have the highest crime and recidivism rates for the very juvenile offenders that they are attempting to rehabilitate. Florida is an example of such a state.
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"Another state-specific problem relating to the juvenile justice situation in Florida is the seriousness of offenses for which juveniles are transferred to the adult justice system. According to Macallair (2000), 28% of these youths were charged with violent offenses. The rest were charged only with minor offenses. The harshness of punishment in such cases appears to be disproportional to the crime. Indeed, Macallair states that the system was originally implemented to target the "worst of the worst". This does not appear to be the case in reality.
A further problem specific to Florida entails the disproportionate representation of race in cases transferred to the adult court system. According to Macallair's report, African American youths are 2.3 times more likely than their white counterparts to be transferred to the adult court system. "
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Memory and the Hippocampus, 2007.
This paper examines the effects abuse has on the hippocampus (a part of the brain) and the powers of recall.
2,329 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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The paper explains that the formation of emotion, motivation and long-term memory happens in the limbic system and is performed primarily by the hippocampus. The paper relates that at age 6 or 7, memories consolidate and beyond this time, new memories are usually not processed. The paper shows how, therefore, if a person was abused or neglected as a child, painful or unbearable memory is preserved for a lifetime. This causes damage to the hippocampus and the powers of recall, making a healthy, normal life of open communication extremely difficult or impossible. The paper stresses how this is a consistent condition among survivors of severe childhood abuse whose subsequent interpersonal relations in later life are seriously compromised.
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Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Conclusion
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"Psychologists and neuroscientists generally agree that the hippocampus plays an essential role in the formation of new memories about experienced events and as part of a larger medial temporal lobe memory system for facts and episodes (Wikipedia 2006). These memories last a lifetime but the role of the hippocampus ceases after a period of consolidation of the memories. Damage to it renders the formation of new memories or anterograde amnesia very difficult and impedes access to stored memories before the damage or retrograde amnesia. It is believed that older memories are transferred out of the hippocampus to other parts of the brain as a result."
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Community Actions Programs, 2006.
A review of community actions programs (CAP) and HIV/AIDS.
773 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 15.95
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This paper examines community action programs (CAP's) and how they relate to substance abuse or dependence and HIV/AIDS prevention. The paper highlights which community programs promote initiatives to combat substance use and how it affects HIV/AIDS.
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Introduction
Community Actions Programs
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"With this being understood Community Action Programs that address both issues are needed and necessary. The article explains that one such program called the Circle of Care which operates in Detroit, Michigan. This program offers ongoing assistance to those suffering form HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. The program uses assessment planning, intervention and evaluation to assist those with these problems. The program provides accompaniment to healthcare appointments, has an integrative treatment program, and the program also makes sure that participants are adhering to the plan (Anderson et al). According to the author the treatments from this program resulted in improved health and functioning and decreased drug use. "
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Controversial Commercials, 2006.
A look at the problem of controversial commercials and their effect on children.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper takes a look at advertisers, commercials and the effect and influence that they have on the young generation. According to the paper, children are the most vulnerable group of viewers, too young to be able to distinguish between right and wrong.
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"It is also important to mention here that children are more attracted to commercials than older people. They are less likely to enjoy the actual program and may wait for commercials because the jingles, the colorful sequences and the fast action are some of the things that they find far more engrossing than regular programs. Thus they typically are more attraction to advertising (Alexander & Morrison, 1995). We must also understand that the fact that children love advertisements more is evident from the pace and style of some actual programs which appear like commercials to attract children attention. This was the main factor in the development of different kind of pace and style in children's program 'Sesame Street' (Lesser, 1974). Since children also watch television more often than viewers between the ages of 18-34, it means they are more likely to be influenced by what they watch. An average American child is likely to be exposed to 600,000 television commercials during their first 20 years (Black, 1997)."
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Bullies in School, 2007.
A look at the growing problem of aggression amongst school children.
2,149 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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The paper discusses how bullying is not a new problem, but because of the increasing incidence of violence in schools, the problem has become a focus of attention for researchers. The paper examines the nature of a bully and his/her victim and the consequences bullying has on the targeted child. The paper explains that both bullies and victims are at risk for greater problems later in life if the bullying is not stopped. The paper suggests that students, teachers, principals and parents should be actively involved in an ongoing program. The paper concludes that with effort, commitment and a good school-wide program, bullies can be eliminated and even transformed into friends.
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"Bullying used to be thought of as a natural part of growing up. Adults tended to ignore bullying. Since the tragedies at Columbine and Littleton, however, people are taking the problem much more seriously. Fortunately, much more is now known about bullies and their victims and what can be done to make schools safer for children. Along with the increase of knowledge from research, greater public awareness of the problem has also developed. Fox & Bolton (2003) point out that "every school in England and Wales is now legally required to have an anti-bullying program in place--e.g. a school policy" (p. 231)."
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Children on the Internet, 2007.
This paper explores the use of the Internet by children and looks at how the Internet has become a part of daily life.
2,083 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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In this article, the writer demonstrates that it is obvious that the Internet has become an important educational resource and a powerful social element for children. The writer also discusses that while the Internet provides children with a wealth of learning opportunities, it can also potentially expose them to negative content, for although it allows benefits such as socialization, research and communication tools for children, it also contains negative elements such as violence, hate sites, isolation, commercialism, predators, and pornography. The writer concludes that the best safeguards for parents are to remain involved in their child's activities by actively monitoring online usage and to establish open and honest communication.
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"In a series of studies published by the American Psychological Association on April 30, 2006, roughly 75 to 90 percent of American teenagers use the Internet to email, instant message, visit chat rooms and surf online Web sites, all of which can have both positive and negative effects, from encouraging self-injury practices to improving academic performance."
"One study, the HomeNetToo Project, by Michigan State University examined the positive effects of home Internet access on children's academic performance by following 140 children aged 10-18 years from low-income households for a two-year period (Borzekowski). Researchers found that the children who used the Internet for an average of thirty minutes a day had higher standardized test scores in reading and higher grade point averages at one year and at 16 months after the project began, yet Internet use had no effect on standardized math scores."
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The Effects of TV, 2006.
A discussion regarding how TV and the media influence young children.
2,119 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the impact that the media has on children and society. The paper also discusses the idea that due to television and the media, childhood has disappeared.
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"Gauntlett (1998) disagrees. He believes that researchers go about their studies the wrong way. Instead of looking to the media as influencing and encouraging violent behavior, we should be looking at social factors like poverty, unemployment, and abuse. He cites a study of young offenders who watched the same TV programs as non-offenders. When they were asked to name someone on TV they would want to be like, they were unable to name anyone, and according to Gauntlett, this shows they were not very involved with television watching, yet they engaged in violent behavior. He believes the "effects model" of research treats children as though they were unable to think for themselves. Researchers often view children, he says, as other. They define children negatively in terms of what they cannot do, while research that seeks to establish what children can do shows that children are really sophisticated about the media and therefore not that influenced by what they see. "
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ADHD, 2006.
A discussion regarding the issue of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
2,329 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper discusses how over the last several years there has been an increase in interest with regard to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. According to the paper, research regarding ADHD has been significantly focused on educating individuals with the disorder. The paper takes a look at the issue of mainstreaming children with ADHD.
Outline:
Review of Literature
Definition of ADHD
Overview of Diversity Issues
Conclusion of Learning base
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"As a secondary reason, in addition to a better system for children at all needs levels this work will also serve to educate the reader about the signs and symptoms of ADHD, not only to provide a greater understanding of the needs of the child but to allow for intervention as it is often the teacher who first makes observations about a child that may indicate a problem. Teachers are often the ones who must broach the subject with parents and other educators about a child possibly having special needs and it has been show that early intervention is one of the best results for the child's long-term success in in life. (Mcgoey, Eckert, and Dupaul 14) Further more the diagnosis of ADHD must be done by a psychiatric professional and a referral is as far as most teachers should go, as identifying ADHD over other normal situational occurrences can be difficult, especially in the case of gifted children who in many ways exhibit some of the same behaviors as a child with ADHD."
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Teenage Mothers, 2007.
A literature review and research proposal into the study of factors influencing teenager girls to become mothers.
2,476 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper provides a proposal for research that will examine the impact certain family factors have on teenager females becoming teenage mothers. The paper explores the problem of teen pregnancy and provides a literature review on research that has been conducted in the past on similar subjects. The paper then proposes a method of study and methods of data collection and analysis for this research.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Participants
Data Analysis
Conclusion
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"Research about teenage pregnancy is abundant in many areas of risk outside of family protective factors. Much of this research highlights the need for further study while also answering questions about the causes and problems associated with teenage pregnancy. One study identified risk factors for early pregnancy as they related to emotional stability among the teenage mothers. The study examined teenagers who had been diagnosed as severely emotionally disturbed, (SED). The study was conducted over a seven year period and it used 190 female adolescents. The study followed them to determine what number of them would become pregnant while they were still in their teenage years (Greenbaum, 2002). The study was initiated when the selected participants were between the ages of nine and 18 years old."
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Internet Censorship, 2007.
An argument against John Carr's suggestion in "It's Time to Tackle Cyberporn" that censoring the Internet is the most effective way to prevent children from accessing pornography.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses the article by John Carr entitled "It's Time to Tackle Cyberporn." The paper argues that Carr's solution to Internet pornography is too radical and that it fails to lay the responsibility for keeping children out of trouble, with the parents, where it belongs. The paper goes on to suggest that his solution steps on the Bill of Rights, which guarantees freedom of speech.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Why is Internet Porn an Issue? What's Wrong?
Criteria For My Argument
Ethical Argument: Principles
Ethical Argument: Consequences
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"Two, Carr suggests a "ratings system" where, like music and movies, parents would be able to see whether it's "family-friendly" or not. This is an absurd notion, since there are virtually thousands of new Web sites going online every day, and the trickery that can be used in presenting the substance of their material will fool any ratings software. And in order to promote his point about strict ratings system Carr uses emotional arguments rather than principle-based arguments. He refers to those like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - who resist any form of censorship on the Web - as having "anxieties...[that are] at best misplaced and at worst paranoid, reckless or self-serving." So, his principle arguments are one, outdated, and two, based on speculation about possible "ratings systems" - which are not bad, but have limited application to the real problem, which is parents who do not supervise their children with intelligent, firm strategies."
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Nurtured Heart Approach, 2007.
This paper discusses the effects of the nurtured heart approach as a method of treating difficult children.
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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In this article, the writer explores the nurtured heart approach of behavior therapy. The writer explains that the topic of behavior disordered children has always been a volatile one. The writer then points out that experts in the fields of child psychology and education not only disagree how to treat the disorders, they sometimes disagree on whether the disorders even exist. The he writer examines Dr. Howard Glasser's approach to treating difficult children, including those who have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and other behavior related disorders. The writer concludes that with the nurtured heart approach to behavior in a classroom, students will realize that negative behavior gets no response, while positive behavior gets compliments, rewards and credits.
Outline:
Introduction
What It Is
Conclusion
References
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"The first thing the approach stresses is the fact that intense, or difficult children do not react normally to the basic rules of parenting. While parents of these children may be dedicated and trying everything they can to get these children turned around they are often faced with defiance and refusal to comply. It can be frustrating for the parents, the teachers and the children who are involved. It can also be difficult on remaining family members."
"The Nurtured Heart Approach believes that these children are programmed in a way that an entirely different approach is needed to make the child change behavior patterns, and consequently gain confidence in his or her ability to fit into society and succeed."
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Contextual Factors Influencing Classrooms, 2006.
A discussion regarding the impact of contextual factors on the learning and teaching process and the student-teacher relationship.
1,178 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper discusses how, in teaching practice, it has been accepted that teaching and learning do not occur in a vacuum. According to the paper, studies have shown how the remarkable creativity of individual teachers can bring contextual factors creatively to life in teaching and learning.
Outline:
Students
Teachers
Resources
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"This could be indicative of the general orientation in the classroom. Because the majority of the school population is black, there may be a tendency to focus on this group and its concerns in the educational effort itself. This shows the importance of inclusivity in the classroom. In terms of context, it is vitally important to make individual students feel like part of the classroom as well as welcome in its proceedings. Hence, in the case of Kansas City, demographic groups in the greatest minority should be the most pertinent focus in classroom interaction. This is one of the ideas echoed by educators such as Paolo Freire. Freire and others promote the ideal of inclusivity in the classroom. When a child is made to feel important not only in terms of the individual self, but also in terms of culture, he or she receives vast motivation to perform. This appears to be substantiated by the provided statistics."
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