Essay On Primary Prevention
Determining Levels of Prevention
Jessica Beverly
HSM/210
July 20, 2011
Laneisha Searles
In scenario one: Violence Prevention in a High-Risk Community, I believe that the prevention strategy was the Primary Prevention strategy. I choose this strategy because the primary prevention “involves building the strengths, resources, and competence in individuals, families, and communities that can reduce the flow of a variety of unfortunate outcomes.” (Human Services in Contemporary America, page 309). I believe that this strategy was very effective because it allowed the organization to be prepared for situations such as the one that took place. It gave both the clients and the workers a plan to keep them safe as well has have the authorities on call to help remove any one that tries to hinder or hurt a person that is coming to the organization for assistance. In the second scenario, Closure of a Planned Parenthood Clinic, I believe that the prevention …show more content…
This scenario discusses many of the problems that someone would face if you were a manager at a community mental health center. Many of the issues that homeless people face are very serious ones, such as lack of medical care, sanitary facilities, food, and support systems, all of which can cause the deterioration of the homeless people health. The Tertiary prevention strategy focuses on “efforts to rehabilitate and return to the community those afflicted with severe mental disorders.” (Human Services in Contemporary America, page 310) I think that the plan of action that was taken is a wonderful idea because it addresses all of the issues that the people using the program would need, such as food, shelter, support, medical assistance. Using this method would help to ensure that the clients learn how to take better care of themselves and help to learn continue these practices even after they leave the
Jessica Beverly
HSM/210
July 20, 2011
Laneisha Searles
In scenario one: Violence Prevention in a High-Risk Community, I believe that the prevention strategy was the Primary Prevention strategy. I choose this strategy because the primary prevention “involves building the strengths, resources, and competence in individuals, families, and communities that can reduce the flow of a variety of unfortunate outcomes.” (Human Services in Contemporary America, page 309). I believe that this strategy was very effective because it allowed the organization to be prepared for situations such as the one that took place. It gave both the clients and the workers a plan to keep them safe as well has have the authorities on call to help remove any one that tries to hinder or hurt a person that is coming to the organization for assistance. In the second scenario, Closure of a Planned Parenthood Clinic, I believe that the prevention …show more content…
This scenario discusses many of the problems that someone would face if you were a manager at a community mental health center. Many of the issues that homeless people face are very serious ones, such as lack of medical care, sanitary facilities, food, and support systems, all of which can cause the deterioration of the homeless people health. The Tertiary prevention strategy focuses on “efforts to rehabilitate and return to the community those afflicted with severe mental disorders.” (Human Services in Contemporary America, page 310) I think that the plan of action that was taken is a wonderful idea because it addresses all of the issues that the people using the program would need, such as food, shelter, support, medical assistance. Using this method would help to ensure that the clients learn how to take better care of themselves and help to learn continue these practices even after they leave the