Describe the factors that contribute to these problems. Incorporate the theories from earlier in the course where appropriate.

In August, 2016, one small West Virginia city dealt with 27 heroin overdoses in just a four-hour span. Earlier in 2016, the Buffalo, New York area saw 23 fatal overdoses in eleven days. Although these particular examples took place in 2016, similar occurrences can unfortunately be found in other times and locations.

Review the following reports:

Report 1

Report 2

Prepare a report in Microsoft Word that covers the following points:

  • Conduct an analysis of the opiate addiction problem. Be sure to include a look at how users become introduced to opiates and opioids in the first place.
  • Describe the factors that contribute to these problems. Incorporate the theories from earlier in the course where appropriate.
  • Propose specific recommendations for resolving the problems. Analyze whether this issue should be approached as a law enforcement or a healthcare issue.
  • Identify expected changes that will occur in the community’s perception of the criminal justice system when these policies are instituted.

Discuss how perceptions of police can differ across different communities or cultures.

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.

The dangers inherent in police work are brought to the public’s mind when police are killed in the line of duty. This is especially true when it is apparent that the officers were deliberately ambushed. Clearly, the relationship between police and community differs widely from place to place.

  • Discuss how perceptions of police can differ across different communities or cultures.
  • Critics of police have questioned the “militarization” of local police in America. Explain what is meant by this term and analyze whether it is an accurate characterization.
  • Earlier in the course, we examined “positive” theories, which suggest that criminal behavior is often influenced by factors outside the offender’s control. Can positive theories apply also to police officers who use excessive force or otherwise abuse their power?
  • Police agencies across the country are increasingly turning to the use of “body cams.” These are devices worn on the uniform of a patrol officer in order to record audio and video during encounters with residents. Proponents believe body cams will deter and detect instances of police misconduct. What are the drawbacks of body cameras? What position do police unions take on this issue?

What are potential ramifications or consequences of doing so, not just in the immediate moment, but in the long run?

In 80 words or more, review the following statement and answer the below question “Companies will ensure that the cost of SOX compliance is decreasing every year, despite the stabilization of the number of controls.”

What are potential ramifications or consequences of doing so, not just in the immediate moment, but in the long run?

Many legacy systems require normalization. Identify at least two factors that should be considered in order to produce an optimal normalized set of tables when performing normalization.

Many legacy systems require normalization. Identify at least two factors that should be considered in order to produce an optimal normalized set of tables when performing normalization. Include in your discussion a detailed example on how each factor would eliminate data redundancy.

Optimal database design recognizes proper organization of table structures and relationships. Suggest at least two methods that can be used to improve the design of a database system

Analyze the risks that can occur if any of the developmental or iterative steps of creating an ERM Diagram are not performed.

Imagine that you work for a consulting firm that offers information technology and database services. Part of its core services is to optimize and offer streamlined solutions for efficiency. In this scenario, your firm has been awarded a contract to implement a new personnel system for a government agency. This government agency has requested an optimized data repository for its system which will enable the management staff to perform essential human resources (HR) duties along with the capability to produce ad hoc reporting features for various departments. They look forward to holding data that will allow them to perform HR core functions such as hiring, promotions, policy enforcement, benefits management, and training.

Using this scenario, write a 3–4 page paper in which you:

  • Determine the steps in the development of an effective Entity Relationship Model (ERM) Diagram and determine the possible iterative steps/factors that one must consider in this process with consideration of the HR core functions and responsibilities of the client.
  • Analyze the risks that can occur if any of the developmental or iterative steps of creating an ERM Diagram are not performed.
  • Select and rank at least 5 entities that would be required for the development of the data repositories.
  • Specify the components that would be required to hold time-variant data for policy enforcement and training management.
  • Diagram a possible 1:M solution that will hold salary history data, job history, and training history for each employee through the use of graphical tools. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
  • Plan each step of the normalization process to ensure the 3NF level of normalization using the selected 5 entities of the personnel database solution. Document each step of the process and justify your assumptions in the process.
  • Diagram at least 5 possible entities that will be required to sustain a personnel solution. The diagram should include the following:
    • Dependency diagrams.
    • Multivalued dependencies.
    • Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Paper should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (12-point), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
  • Include charts or diagrams created in a drawing tool with which you are familiar. The completed diagrams or charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.

Describe various definitions of stress, including the difference between stimulus-based and response-based stress and good stress and bad stress.

Please be sure to fully address the questions.  These are considered essay questions.  Answer in complete sentences and be careful to attend to the details of each question.   Number and repeat original question before each response.   The information for completing this assessment activity is provided with your course online text and support section.  Please number original question before each response.

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  1. Describe various definitions of stress, including the difference between stimulus-based and response-based stress and good stress and bad stress.
  2. Define coping and differentiate between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping.  In addition, describe the importance of perceived control in our reactions to stress
  3.  Compare and Discuss the Differences between Jean Piaget’s Stages of Development and  Erik Erickson’s.  Which theory do you believe is more closely associated with your own beliefs.
  4.  Describe Kohlberg’s theory of moral development and the stages of reasoning
  5.  Explain how people with psychological disorders have been treated throughout the ages and discuss deinstitutionalization
  6.  Explain the basic process and uses of play and behavior therapy
  7.  Explain and compare biomedical therapies
  8.  Describe the basic features of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and how it is used to classify disorders
  9.  Describe social roles, social norms, and scripts and how they influence behavior
  10. Explain the process and the findings of Zimbardo’s Stanford prison experiment

How does elasticity help to explain why demand fell as a result of the imposition of the yacht tax?

Please read the following article: http://www.nytimes.com/1992/02/07/business/falling-tax-would-lift-all-yachts.html How does elasticity help to explain why demand fell as a result of the imposition of the yacht tax? How can we use elasticity analysis to craft sound public policy?

How would your NAB business work in terms of operations (production, inventory control, distribution, customer service, research, and development, etc.)?

  1. How would your NAB business work in terms of operations (production, inventory control, distribution, customer service, research, and development, etc.)?

Notes: 

  • You will have to include all the equipment, technology and personnel listed in your NAB Company Portfolio from your business plan. The information is located under Note #2 in the portfolio.
  • You must use the information from the NAB Portfolio first and then you can add to it.

Describe the guidelines consumers should follow when selecting a career counselor.

After reading Chapters 10, 15-19 and respond to the following in the discussion board. (Textbook:Career Information, Career Counseling, and Career Development 11th ed. Duane Brown)

1. Differentiate among the various approaches to career development assessment.

2.  Identify several types of inventories and qualitative approaches that can be used in the assessment process.

3.(SCHOOL COUNSELING MAJORS ONLY) Discuss the career development program in the context of the ASCA national model and identify the steps in developing a career development program for each level of a public school.

4.  Identify the problems associated with developing a career development program in a post-secondary institution.

5.  Describe the guidelines consumers should follow when selecting a career counselor.

6.  Discuss the dual aims of career development in industry.

7.  What is the objective of program evaluation?