Prince Reflection Paper
Christian Smith
DYFS and Principalities
Centenary College
Machiavelli’s book, The Prince has been, and still is, a guideline to the average organization in today’s world. New Jersey’s Department of Division of Youth and Family Services known as DYFS has grown to the organization that they are today because of the principalities it applies from The Prince. Machiavelli also composed The Prince as a practical guide for ruling. In this book, there are a few chapters that stood out and were compatible to the purpose of the Department of Division of Youth and Family Services. In The Prince, chapter eight, “Concerning Those Who Have Obtained a Principality by Wickedness”, represents DFYS employees’ job description. In this chapter, Machiavelli talks about how wickedness can bring out the best in someone. Machiavelli wrote
Although a prince may rise from a private station in two ways, neither of which can be entirely attributed to fortune or genius, yet it is manifest to me that I must not be silent on them, although one could be more copiously treated when I discuss republics. These methods are when, either by some wicked or nefarious ways, one ascends to the principality, or when by the favour of his fellow-citizens a private person becomes the prince of his country (Machiavelli, 1515).
This chapter relates to DYFS because this organization strives off wicked parents. According to DYFS, it is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the child 's protection and the family 's treatment (department, 2007). DYFS job usually has to deal with children who are not properly raised. Parents are usually the offenders when it comes to DYFS.
DYFS is New Jersey 's child protection and child welfare agency within the Department of Children and Families. “Its mission is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families” (Department, 2007). Department of Children and Families (DCF)
DYFS and Principalities
Centenary College
Machiavelli’s book, The Prince has been, and still is, a guideline to the average organization in today’s world. New Jersey’s Department of Division of Youth and Family Services known as DYFS has grown to the organization that they are today because of the principalities it applies from The Prince. Machiavelli also composed The Prince as a practical guide for ruling. In this book, there are a few chapters that stood out and were compatible to the purpose of the Department of Division of Youth and Family Services. In The Prince, chapter eight, “Concerning Those Who Have Obtained a Principality by Wickedness”, represents DFYS employees’ job description. In this chapter, Machiavelli talks about how wickedness can bring out the best in someone. Machiavelli wrote
Although a prince may rise from a private station in two ways, neither of which can be entirely attributed to fortune or genius, yet it is manifest to me that I must not be silent on them, although one could be more copiously treated when I discuss republics. These methods are when, either by some wicked or nefarious ways, one ascends to the principality, or when by the favour of his fellow-citizens a private person becomes the prince of his country (Machiavelli, 1515).
This chapter relates to DYFS because this organization strives off wicked parents. According to DYFS, it is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the child 's protection and the family 's treatment (department, 2007). DYFS job usually has to deal with children who are not properly raised. Parents are usually the offenders when it comes to DYFS.
DYFS is New Jersey 's child protection and child welfare agency within the Department of Children and Families. “Its mission is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families” (Department, 2007). Department of Children and Families (DCF)
References: Department of Children and Families (N/A) Retrieved from http://www.nj.gov/dcf/about/ Machiavelli. N, (1515) The Prince: Ch. 3, 17, 8, 18, 19. New York City: Bantam Classics NJ Corrupts (Feb-19-11) Supreme Court Rules Against Almighty DYFS. Retrieved from http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=167x4655 Spoto, M & The Star Ledger (December 07, 2011). N.J. DYFS is Improving in Some Areas, Still Needs Work in Others, New Report Finds. Retrieved from http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/12/nj_dyfs_is_improving_in_some_a.html The Messenger- Gazette (March 08, 2012). Ex-DYFS Case Worker Convicted of Falsifying Records While Working Overlapping Jobs. Retrieved from http://www.nj.com/messenger-gazette/index.ssf/2012/03/ex-dyfs_case_worker_convicted_of_falsifying_records_while_working_overlapping_jobs.html