You are a single mother of an 11-year-old boy. He is a good student but has had difficulty making friends. Recently you’ve noticed he has been hanging around an older boy from the neighborhood. You have heard rumors about this older boy being “bad news.” As your son begins to hang around with this boy, his grades decline, and now you are worried for your son. You confront your son about his new friend, and he becomes angry. He storms out of the house and goes missing for two days. On the third day, you hear a knock on the door. It is the police. They have found your son. He has been shot and killed in a gang-related shooting. You discover that the older boy is part of the gang and that he is the one who shot your son because he wanted his sneakers, which you had just bought for him for his birthday, and your son did not want to give them to him. Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed for your chosen scenario: Explain the purpose and effect of victim impact statements

Overview
In this activity, you will explore the experience of the victim in the criminal justice system. You will choose a scenario and write a victim impact statement from the perspective of the victim in the scenario.
Prompt
In this module, you learned about victim impact statements (VISs). VISs commonly address “the harm or trauma, the economic loss or damage to victims as a result of the crime, and a victim’s reaction to the proposed sentence or disposition” (Takahashi & James, 2019). They can be in written format, in an oral presentation, or even a pre-recorded audio file or video. For this practice activity, the format will be written. First, read each of the scenarios below. Next, choose one of the scenarios. Then, explain the purpose and effect of VISs. Last, write a VIS from the perspective of the victim in the scenario chosen.
Scenario 1:
It’s a normal sunny Saturday afternoon. Your spouse asks you if you want to take a ride up the coast. You hesitantly agree because you need to pick the twins up at your mother’s house. Your spouse suggests that you both pick up the twins early and make it a fun family day. You and your spouse pick up your twin boys, and you begin your journey. You enjoy the warmth of the sun beating down on your face as you close your eyes to soak in the heat. Then you wake up in an emergency room. Your spouse and two children are gone. You learn that a drunk driver crossed over into your lane and hit your vehicle head-on, killing your spouse and children instantly. The drunk driver walked away without injury.
Scenario 2:
You are a single mother of an 11-year-old boy. He is a good student but has had difficulty making friends. Recently you’ve noticed he has been hanging around an older boy from the neighborhood. You have heard rumors about this older boy being “bad news.” As your son begins to hang around with this boy, his grades decline, and now you are worried for your son. You confront your son about his new friend, and he becomes angry. He storms out of the house and goes missing for two days. On the third day, you hear a knock on the door. It is the police. They have found your son. He has been shot and killed in a gang-related shooting. You discover that the older boy is part of the gang and that he is the one who shot your son because he wanted his sneakers, which you had just bought for him for his birthday, and your son did not want to give them to him.
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed for your chosen scenario:
Explain the purpose and effect of victim impact statements (50–100 words)
Craft a victim impact statement from the perspective of the victim (150–200 words)
What to Submit
This assignment should be 200 to 300 words in length. Any references must be cited in APA style. See the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

How are human thinking and machine computing similar in function of memory? How are they different?

In this module, we explore intelligence. More specifically, we engage with theories on intelligence and question whether human intelligence can be found in computers.
For your initial post, review the video The Turing Test: Can a Computer Pass for a Human?—Alex Gendler and answer the following questions:
Is Turing’s test the right way to approach the idea of intelligence? In other words, if you have a conversation with a computer and you believe that you are talking with a human, would that computer be intelligent? Why or why not?
How are human thinking and machine computing similar in function of memory? How are they different?
Do you think it’s possible for computers to ever think or be as intelligent as humans? Why or why not?
How do either of the concepts of human intelligence or artificial intelligence apply to any of the following programmatic course themes:
Self-care
Social justice
Emotional intelligence
Career connections
Ethics

Muslim people consider religion an essential factor in their lives. For Muslims, religion is their fundamental identity; even non-observant Muslims seek spiritual and religious intervention when facing health problems (Jabeen et al., 2022). Muslims connect to God through five daily prayers and worship (Jabeen et al., 2022). Their religious beliefs might sometimes harm patients experiencing psychosis who express delusion with a religious element (Jabeen et al., 2022). They include kindness (to people and animals), charity, forgiveness, honesty, patience justice, respecting parents and elders, keeping promises and controlling one’s anger, love of god and those god loves. Explain how you would adapt intervention skills when working with this client from a culture different than your own.

To Prepare: Identify cultural values unique to a specific cultural group.

Post a response to the following:

· Describe a cultural value evident in a culture other than your own that you have worked with or that is a part of your community.

· Explain how you would adapt intervention skills when working with this client from a culture different than your own.

Respond to two colleagues who selected a different culture. Explain how your colleagues might integrate an additional or alternate skill.

RESPONSE1

· Describe a cultural value evident in a culture other than your own that you have worked with or that is a part of your community.

A cultural value evident in Asian culture is respecting elders in their family and other parental figures in the community that is a part of my community. In the traditional Asian family, parents define the law, and the children are expected to abide by their requests and demands; filial piety or respect for one’s parents and elders is critically essential. Respecting authority figures manifests in rules of conduct, such as only speaking when spoken to or if there is something important to say (Ed, n.d.). In Asian culture, the family is seen as one unit. Thus, independent behavior that may disrupt the harmony of the family is highly discouraged. One must never bring dishonor or disgrace to oneself or the family.

· Explain how you would adapt intervention skills when working with this client from a culture different than your own.

When working with clients that have a different cultural background from the social worker, it is a must that cultural competency is utilized during intervention. As a social worker, it is very crucial to be aware of one’s own cultural beliefs and values as well as respect and learn from someone from a different background. According to NASW Cultural Standards (2003), Cultural competence in social work practice implies a heightened consciousness of how culturally diverse populations experience their uniqueness and deal with their differences and similarities within a larger social context. Showing clients that their culture matters and that effort was put in to obtain needed information to assist them, but also room for improvement would give the client a sense of being valued and that the social worker cares and can be trusted.

References

Ed, M. C. M. (n.d.). Cultural values of Asian Patients and Families | Dimensions of culture. https://www.dimensionsofculture.com/2010/10/cultural-values-of-asian-patients-and-families/

National Association of Social Workers. (2003). Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice.

https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/NASW-Practice-Standards-Guidelines/Standards-and-Indicators-for-Cultural-Competence-in-Social-Work-Practice

RESPONSE2

Describe a cultural value evident in a culture other than your own that you have worked with or that is a part of your community.

Muslim people consider religion an essential factor in their lives. For Muslims, religion is their fundamental identity; even non-observant Muslims seek spiritual and religious intervention when facing health problems (Jabeen et al., 2022). Muslims connect to God through five daily prayers and worship (Jabeen et al., 2022). Their religious beliefs might sometimes harm patients experiencing psychosis who express delusion with a religious element (Jabeen et al., 2022). They include kindness (to people and animals), charity, forgiveness, honesty, patience justice, respecting parents and elders, keeping promises and controlling one’s anger, love of god and those god loves.

Explain how you would adapt intervention skills when working with this client from a culture different than your own.

One approach that has been recommended is the localization of social work: using fundamental different social work knowledge base and approach with different cultural groups. When working with the Muslim population, the provider must better understand the individual’s religion and spirituality (Jabeen et al., 2022). The first step of a culturally competent provider is to acquire a more profound knowledge of the importance of religion for some groups in the community (Jabeen et al., 2022). According to Jabeen (2022), providers can only know the real impact of religion on the health and well-being of their Muslim clients by studying Islam as their way of life rather than as a religion. As a social worker I would make sure to educate myself and do homework when it comes to learning about my clients and their background. You never want to disrespect or judge your clients.

Describe your experiences with immigrants that you have known. · Describe their story. Did the persons immigrate because of employment, refugee, asylum status?

Post

· Describe your experiences with immigrants that you have known.

· Describe their story. Did the persons immigrate because of employment, refugee, asylum status?

· Describe a policy or policies that could or should be implemented to address undocumented persons.

· Describe a policy or policies that could or should be implemented to grant asylum status.

Respond to two colleagues in one or more of the following ways:

· Explain how a different policy or policies could or should be implemented to address undocumented persons.

· Explain how a different policy or policies could or should be implemented to grant asylum status.

RESPONSE1

· Describe your experiences with immigrants that you have known.

There are many known immigrants, and they are all hardworking and humble people. They have come from all over the world and had to start from scratch in a new country. They have all been very grateful for the opportunities they have been given and have worked hard to make the most of them. I have always been impressed by their strength and determination, and there is pride in knowing them. These immigrants have come mainly from Mexico. 

They have had to leave their homes and everything they know behind and start over in a new country. This can be very difficult and scary, but they have all done it with courage and strength. They have all had to work hard to learn a new language, find a job, and make a new life for themselves. This is not easy, but they have all been very humble and grateful for the opportunities they have been given. I have always been impressed by their strength and determination, and I am proud to know them.

· Describe their story. Did the persons immigrate because of employment, refugee, or asylum status?

Many of the immigrants have come seeking employment and have faced significant challenges such as language barriers and discrimination. They are paid less than native-born workers, even when they have the same qualifications. They also face discrimination and racism in the workplace. This makes it difficult for immigrants to find jobs and support themselves and their families.

· Describe a policy or policies that could or should be implemented to address undocumented persons.

A pathway to citizenship would allow undocumented persons to become legal residents or citizens of the country, providing them with the ability to work and live without fear of deportation. 

Providing access to education and job opportunities would allow undocumented persons to improve their economic situation and provide for their families. 

 Strengthening border security would help to deter undocumented immigration by making it more difficult and expensive to cross the border illegally.

Increasing enforcement of laws against employers who hire undocumented workers would help to discourage businesses from hiring undocumented workers. It would provide additional incentives for undocumented workers to obtain legal status. 

Providing access to health care would allow undocumented persons to receive necessary medical care and would help prevent the spread of disease.

· Describe a policy or policies that could or should be implemented to grant asylum status.

Providing a haven for refugees: One policy that could be implemented to grant asylum status is providing a haven for refugees. This would involve creating designated areas where refugees can go to seek safety and protection. These areas need to be well-protected and well-equipped to meet the needs of refugees. 

Establishing clear and humane criteria for granting asylum: Another policy that could be implemented to give asylum status is establishing clear and compassionate criteria for granting asylum. This would involve creating a set of standards that would need to be met in order for an asylum seeker to be eligible for asylum. These standards need to be straightforward to understand, and they need to be humane to protect the rights of those seeking asylum. 

Asylum seekers’ access to legal representation must be ensured. Granting asylum status could be achieved by providing asylum seekers with legal representation. Free or low-cost legal assistance will be provided to asylum seekers to help them prepare their applications and present them in the best possible light.

Providing adequate resources to support asylum seekers: Another policy that could be implemented to grant asylum status is providing sufficient resources to help asylum seekers. This would involve ensuring asylum seekers have access to basic needs like food, shelter, and medical care. It would also include providing resources to help them integrate into their new community. 

Training law enforcement and immigration officials in human rights standards: Another policy that could be implemented to grant asylum status is training law enforcement and immigration officials in human rights standards. This would involve teaching these officials on the proper way to treat asylum seekers and on international human rights standards.

Reference:

· DiNitto, D. M., & Johnson, D. H. (2016).  Social welfare: Politics and public policy (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

· Chapter 12, “The Challenges of a Diverse Society: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration” (pp. 471–528)

Research and discuss how Americans view the use of chronemics,oculesics and proxemics.

Research and discuss how Americans view the use of chronemics,oculesics and proxemics. Choose another culture and discuss how they view each nonverbal cue and any differences between the two cultures. Then discuss how Intercultural conflict can occur between cultures who view these differently.
Choose 1 culture to study all 3 nonverbal cues. These responses need to be researched based. So please provide a works cited with your submission. The assignment is 50% research of the culture’s view of these nonverbal cues and 50% examples of specific conflict that can occur for each cue if interacting with someone with an American view of these cues.
Please use a separate paragraph for each nonverbal cue.

Select a non-experimenal designWhat type of questions would you ask for your selected non-experimenal design?Regarding this weeks article, what are the general ed teachers level of understanding about evidenced based practice in teaching students with Autism?

Week 4 – Discussion: Non-experimental DesignSchool Academic Counseling course

Respond to the following prompts in the Threats to Validity discussion

forum by Wednesday November 8 2023:

Select a non-experimenal designWhat type of questions would you ask for your selected non-experimenal design?Regarding this weeks article, what are the general ed teachers level of understanding about evidenced based practice in teaching students with Autism?

· Describe the role that practical wisdom plays in character.

For your Unit 5 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay (minimum 1500 words) in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below. Use at least four scholarly sources and remember to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections in your essay. Cite your sources in APA format.

· According to Aristotle, what is the relationship between leading an ethical life and being happy or “flourishing”? Provide a specific example of such a relationship.

· Describe the role that practical wisdom plays in character.

· What is Aristotle’s theory of the “Golden Mean”? Provide an example of a situation which follows that principle and one which violates it.

· In 1997, a civil court awarded $25 million in punitive damages for the wrongful deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The Goldman family was also awarded $8.5 million in compensatory damages. Punitive damages are designed to account for the reprehensibility of the act, while compensatory damages, are designed to compensate for a loss.

Is it right or wrong to assign a monetary value to human life? How should society calculate compensatory and punitive damages in wrongful death cases?

Write a case analysis of no more than two pages for the case to which you are as

Write a case analysis of no more than two pages for the case to which you are assigned. Then write a one-sentence summary and three questions you have about the other case.
The Topics and rubric to follow will be provided in a word document attached.

Perform literature search for original research on neonatal thermoregulation, particularly related to the neonatal/newborn period. Primary or original research articles are those where the findings from a specific study are being reported by the researchers who conducted the study. This is in contrast to articles like literature reviews, where the author(s) are conveying findings from numerous studies on any given topic. Examples of study topics related to thermoregulation include newborn bathing, newborns wearing hats, or kangaroo care. Provide a summary of the study you selected. Include elements of the methodology such as population, sample size, instruments used, how the study was conducted, what the findings were. You can find this in the methods section of the article. What is the evidence saying based on the results and discussion sections?

Perform a literature search for original research on neonatal thermoregulation, particularly related to the neonatal/newborn period. Primary or original research articles are those where the findings from a specific study are being reported by the researchers who conducted the study. This is in contrast to articles like literature reviews, where the author(s) are conveying findings from numerous studies on any given topic. Examples of study topics related to thermoregulation include newborn bathing, newborns wearing hats, or kangaroo care.
Provide a summary of the study you selected. Include elements of the methodology such as population, sample size, instruments used, how the study was conducted, what the findings were. You can find this in the methods section of the article.
What is the evidence saying based on the results and discussion sections? Is this an adequate article from an evidence standout (i.e. would you change your practice based on this article or would you need more research?)? Consider the sample population and size, and if findings were statistically significant as a part of this discussion.
Did the research article address physiologic principles in their discussion? If yes, what principles or concepts were explained? If not, did they infer them in some way? Were there physiologic concepts that were not addressed that you think would improve the readers’ understanding of the study? Explain

Describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Include descriiptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.

Write a 1-page narrative in APA format that addresses the following:
Explain the circumstances under which children should be prescribed drugs for off-label use. Be specific and provide examples.
Describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence. Include descriiptions and names of off-label drugs that require extra care and attention when used in pediatrics.