as developing nations. (REF:1) Prenatal care generally consists of: • monthly visits during the first two trimesters (from week 1–28) • biweekly from 28 to week 36 of pregnancy • weekly after week 36 (delivery at week 38–40) • Assessment of parental needs and family dynamic As a new mother I felt prenatal care kept me and my new baby very healthy. It has been determined and documented that infants of mothers who do not get prenatal care are three times more likely to have a low birth weight
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Juvenile Recidivism Karen G Liberty University Abstract Recidivism is when someone returns to the same behavior that they were previously doing (Unruh‚ Gau‚ & Waintrup‚ 2009). There are many factors that raise the risk of juvenile recidivism such as single parenting‚ and even when the parents become involved in drug use. When juveniles become high risk for recidivism it is important that the adults whether it be the parents‚ teachers or any adult in authority step in to help the juvenile to
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“Unlike the mother‚ the unmarried father has no ’automatic’ parental responsibility.” To what extent is this an accurate summary of the law on parental responsibility? Consider whether compulsory joint birth registration in the case of unmarried fathers would be a helpful reform. The Children’s Act defines parental responsibility as “all the rights‚ duties‚ powers‚ responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property”. The law does
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COUNSELLING THEORY AS A TOOL FOR ADDRESSING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA A PAPER PRESENTED BY PROF. FATI SHUAIBU AND NTAMU BLESSING AGBO ON THE FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI HELD IN 1000 AUDITORIUM SEAT 12TH - 14TH JUNE‚ 2012. ABSTRACT The present methods being utilized by teachers‚ counselors and administrators in dealing with cases of indiscipline and juvenile delinquency in our secondary schools have not been sufficient
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Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Law School To: Prof. Andrés Córdova Phelps Student’s Dean From: Hernan Marrero L00012480 Date: December 13‚ 2005 Re: Parental Kidnapping Since the 1970s‚ the State Department estimates that it has been contacted for help in about 11‚000 international child abductions where a parent was involved. The State Department estimates an average of 400 to 500 new international cases per year. A recent study by the
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2008). Parental Divorce‚ Marital Conflict and Children’s Behavior Problems: A Comparison of Adopted and Biological Children. Social Forces‚ 86(3)‚ 1139-1161. Jolivet‚ K.R. (2011). The Psychological Impact of Divorce on Children: What is a Family Lawyer to Do? American Journal of Family Law. 25 (4)‚ 175-183. Laumann-Billings‚ L.‚ & Emery‚ R.E. (2000). Distress among young adults from divorced families. Journal of Family Psychology‚ 14‚ 671-687. Morrison‚ D.R.‚ & Coiro‚ M.J. (August 1999). Parental Conflict
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Problem Question: What role does ethnicity in parental involvements for high school students in America? Sub Question: What role does environment and ethnicity in parental involvements for high school students in America? As years continue to proceed the amount of parental involvement changes from smothering one’s child to never speaking to another. The different types of these parenting include permissive parenting meaning parents almost “tip-toe” around their children not wanting to create anger
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The Juvenile Justice System As a growing number of adolescents have been displaying problematic behaviors‚ juvenile delinquency has become more apparent in the United States‚ therefore rendering a greater need for a juvenile justice system. Many have asked such questions as what is juvenile justice system‚ what causes problem behavior in these youths‚ what are the solutions‚ are they effective‚ and which of these solutions yield the greatest results. Juvenile detention centers have become one of
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Drug Use and Delinquency Response Adolescents may try drugs just to experiment or by feeling pressured into trying the drug by other family members or friends. Drug use among adolescences may lead to delinquency for the fact that an adolescents’ behavior most likely started before the start of drugs or alcohol. I will give a brief explanation on reasons for delinquency and drug use starting with reasons adolescents may start using drugs or alcohol and then describe how drug use may relate to delinquency
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2013 ------------------------------------------------- Week 2 Check Point CJS 240 ------------------------------------------------- Delinquency Deterrence Response Throughout life’s time‚ juveniles have committed crimes for various reason from peer pressure- to-finding themselves as to how they will fit best amongst this world. Most juveniles recognize there are consequences in which they have to deal with‚ when their criminal-like behavior warrants that punishment. Whereas others may
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