What approaches should be utilized to understand juvenile justice and the ethical dilemmas that arise within the condition? Juvenile delinquency in the United States‚ because of its prominence on rehabilitation and the best interest of children‚ has become an increasingly compound subject (Ramirez‚ 2008). Some causes of delinquency include poverty‚ drugs‚ gangs‚ abuse and neglect‚ and truancy (Ramirez‚ 2008). In addition‚ violent juvenile crimes led to an increase in the waiver of many young offenders
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Substance abuse and being homeless are indistinguishably intertwined. One triggering factor of substance abuse is the consequence of being homeless. Most adolescents who are homeless usually have other disorders such as; serious mental illnesses‚ chronic physical health problems‚ and some even have a history of trauma. They need safe housing‚ appropriate interventions‚ and client-centered care. It is estimated that half of all people who are homeless have diagnosable substance use disorders
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not to drink‚ such as a pregnancy. Gwen made an appointment with a doctor in late October‚ after signs pointed to her being pregnant. She’s already changed her lifestyle in preparation for
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Abstract Substance abuse is extremely prevalent among adolescents. School counselors have an opportunity to implement prevention and intervention strategies to help assist adolescents with his or her usage and abuse. This literature review defines the importance of the counselor’s role in adolescent substance abuse. The literature review also explores prevention techniques that school counselors can implement. In addition to prevention methods‚ the literature review also explores the intervention
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Nurses Role in Substance Abuse Introduction: Nurses Role in Substance Abuse The purpose of this Power Point is to bring awareness‚ education‚ and recognition to this growing disease called SUBSTANCE ABUSE: the associated risk factors that accompany substance use and addiction that challenges the nursing role of today. Substance abuse remains a major health concern affecting not only the patient but also families and their communities. As nurses we play a vital role in assessing‚ evaluating
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Running head: ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN THE HEALTHCARE SETTING Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare Harold Ben Harris Jr. Trident University International BHS365 - Ethics in the Healthcare Setting (Mod 1 - SLP) Charles Spach November 3rd‚ 2012 Abstract Session Long Project: The goal of the Session Long Project is to identify and evaluate the ethical principles used in resolving ethical dilemmas‚ and to apply the principles to specific ethical issues that may have
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Week 1 – DQ 1. What ethical dilemmas might CPAs experience? Explain what ethical responsibility a CPA might neglect. (Ch. 17 of Financial Accounting Theory and Analysis) According to our text‚ there are five ethical dilemmas that accountants can experience: ❖ Independence: the accountant must be separate from the company ❖ Scope of Services: the accountant/auditor should not provide services that is not required by an accountant/auditor (consulting‚ tax return preparation‚ tax advice)
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Matthew Busardo 12/3/12 Ethical Dilemma Plan Section 03 Ethical Dilemma Plan If you are reading this than you have a problem that requires attention. Please remember to stay calm and focused on the task at hand. This pamphlet will walk you step by step through your ethical dilemma and help you determine which course of action to take. This is a general overview of how to ethically confront a moral issue‚ analyze it from every possible angle and make an
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Running head: SUBSTANCE ABUSE: PAST AND CURRENT TRENDS OF CELEBRITY USE AND MEDIA REPORTING Substance Abuse: Past and Current Trends of Celebrity Use and Media Reporting University of Phoenix Chemical Dependency in the Workplace PSY425 Todd Holman Nov 07‚ 2009 Introduction Substance abuse in America ebbs and flows from generation to generation. However‚ the exposure of todays generation to much more than past generations due to the dramatic increase in the availability of information
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Substance abuse considered as a strong risk factor for non-adherence among patients with mental illness‚ the MHN would have to make a treatment plan addressing his cannabis use and that will help him long term. It is significant to assess the patient for substance use to know how much and how long they have been using and to encourage them to seek treatment (Macaluso & Mcknight‚ 2013). Different screening‚ diagnosis‚ and treatment for substance abuse are important. A combination of Psychopharmacological
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