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Transition To Civilian Life: Exploring That Of The Fewer, The Prouder, And Female Marine, Glenisha Foreman
Transition To Civilian Life: Exploring That Of The Fewer, The Prouder, And Female Marine, Glenisha Foreman
All Student Theses
Female Marine veterans are a group that intersects two at-risk populations, Marines and female veterans, and the potential struggles associated with them. Marine veterans have among the highest rates of suicide after transition, as well as one of the highest military sexual trauma (MST) rates. Studies indicate that women veterans are at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), housing instability, and PTSD. Additionally, various social factors impact female veterans, such as a lack of familial support. There are many studies on the overall transitional experiences of the military and even some that evaluate experiences of female service members, but information …
Community Trust Building And The Elgin Police, Frank Trost
Community Trust Building And The Elgin Police, Frank Trost
All Capstone Projects
This study focused on police and community trust and how it may be affected by one’s sense of community. The idea of sense of community has been compared to school spirit. There has been little research that examines if sense of community influences trust in their police. A quantitative study was conducted utilizing an online survey. The location was the city of Elgin, Illinois. Its purpose was to determine what level of sense of community the respondents had and what level of trust they had in the police overall and the Elgin police specifically. The study resulted in 637 respondents …
Facing Obstacles As A Senior, Catherine Mccarthy
Facing Obstacles As A Senior, Catherine Mccarthy
All Student Theses
Seniors are individuals who need the most assistance because they are a growing population in our society. It is estimated that by the year 2020, those 65 years and over will reach 55 million and those 85 years and over will number 7.3 million. Seniors need the most attention because daily items such as personal care, preparing a meal, going to the grocery store or housework become very challenging. This is when you need to acquire services that can help daily for these tasks. The Department of Aging plays a vital role when becoming a senior over the age of …
Have Video Gaming Revenues Led To An Increase In Municipal Services In Illinois?, Christopher Dudzinski
Have Video Gaming Revenues Led To An Increase In Municipal Services In Illinois?, Christopher Dudzinski
All Student Theses
In 2009, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Video Gaming Act, the largest gambling expansion in the state’s history. That expansion allowed locations within Illinois to have five Video Gaming Terminals (VGT) within their business, similar to the slot machines previously only seen at state casinos. These terminals arrived under much scrutiny, as scholars and citizens alike were concerned with the social negatives attached to gambling facilities. Previous research points out many of the societal connotations that comes along with Video Gaming such as negative externalities associated with bankruptcy and addiction, but has yet to analyze the impact on the …
What Effects Body Worn Cameras Worn By Law Enforcement Had On Society, James Bianchi
What Effects Body Worn Cameras Worn By Law Enforcement Had On Society, James Bianchi
All Student Theses
The United States experienced unprecedented growth after World War II. America in the 60’s began to confront cultural, racial and value issues. Questions regarding brutality and unjust treatment by members of law enforcement towards minorities began to become more observed. March 2015 saw President Barack Obama’s Taskforce on 21st Century Policing begin to address this issue in their interim report. The task force identified law enforcement’s need to use new technology as a tool to improve the relationship with the citizens they are sworn to protect and serve. This finding was supported immediately by the Obama Administration. The goal of …
A Workshop For Transit Crisis, Ashley Tillman
A Workshop For Transit Crisis, Ashley Tillman
All Capstone Projects
Crises can cause immediate chaos within any organization they touch. It is imperative that the individuals tasked with responding to crises are knowledgeable enough to communicate using a variety of methods and practices. Transit agencies task Transportation Managers and other key personnel to effectively communicate with front line employees before, during and after a crisis. In order for transit mangers to effectively communicate during crisis it is vital they are provided the necessary training relating to crisis communication. The purpose of the project is to develop a workshop for transit managers, stakeholders, and key leadership that are tasked with the …
The Cyber Crime And Internet And Internet Sexual Exploitation Of Children, Dickson A. Abimbola-Akinola
The Cyber Crime And Internet And Internet Sexual Exploitation Of Children, Dickson A. Abimbola-Akinola
All Student Theses
The availability of the Internet has become increasingly easier to children due to technological advancements. An increasing number of children have access to smart phones and tablets, hence, allowing their susceptibility to become a cyber victim, as parental control is lacking. Concerns about the role of technological change in relation to sexual crimes against children, sexual exploitation and potential harm have been expressed in the USA for some considerable time. These have been reflected in a change in legislation with respect to abusive images of children (child pornography) and its attendant violent content. This study examined the impact of child …
Making An Inherently Dangerous Profession Safer: New Ambulance Designs, Amanda George
Making An Inherently Dangerous Profession Safer: New Ambulance Designs, Amanda George
All Capstone Projects
Current ambulance patient compartment designs have proven dangerous to paramedics during patient transport. Currently, there are no set safety standards for patient compartments of ambulances. This study focused on three fire protection districts: Coal City, Wilmington, and Elwood; each identified that the current ambulance design is very dangerous for paramedics in a crash, particularly concerning usage of seat belts and dangers of the side-facing CPR seat and bench seat. Each fire district addressed these issues with new ambulance designs. The mixed methods research began with observations recorded from riding with paramedics on actual calls on both the old and new …
Examining The Feasibility Of Implementing A Deconstruction Nonprofit In East St. Louis, Il, David M. Hoag Jr.
Examining The Feasibility Of Implementing A Deconstruction Nonprofit In East St. Louis, Il, David M. Hoag Jr.
All Capstone Projects
Background: According to an environmental justice case study by Kozol (2005), East St. Louis is considered the country's most distressed city. It has suffered from environmental and economic misfortunes for several decades. Many residents of the city have left due to the economic conditions of the city, which resulted in a loss of tax base. According to Hou (2010), the loss of tax base has had a severe impact on the community; the city that once had flourishing parks, streets, and businesses has now become blighted with condemned, abandoned, and foreclosed structures. Poor maintenance and neglect has led to decay …
Creating A Veteran Centered Wellness Treatment Model For Successful Reintegration, Lisa Troupe Wallace
Creating A Veteran Centered Wellness Treatment Model For Successful Reintegration, Lisa Troupe Wallace
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In today's society the issue of reintegration following combat deployment among American Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraq Freedom (OIF) veterans has been met with significant barriers. The purpose of this study was to examine current wellness models and to create a model that will assist veterans with reintegration into society. The current models will be examined to identify if the needs of the veterans are being met who are returning from combat and to examine community agencies, Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Defense programs and services essential to meeting their needs. A grounded study was …
Effects Of The Illinois Budget Crisis On Home-Based Childcare Businesses, Okeycha Pettigrew
Effects Of The Illinois Budget Crisis On Home-Based Childcare Businesses, Okeycha Pettigrew
All Capstone Projects
There are over 800,000 children in Illinois that need to be placed in early learning programs. Many programs are closing due to the lack of financial support from government programs that provide financial assistance to parents who cannot afford to pay for childcare. The budget crisis that Illinois is currently experiencing has caused a decrease in funding early childhood education, and has cut many programs that are beneficial to home-based childcare businesses. What is happening to the children and the families that depend on childcare assistance? How does that affect the economy? What will happen to the communities that need …
Englewood: The Impact Of An Underserved Community That Is Faced By Violence: Politicians Vs. Residents Vs. Advocates, Ouidie M. Pollard
Englewood: The Impact Of An Underserved Community That Is Faced By Violence: Politicians Vs. Residents Vs. Advocates, Ouidie M. Pollard
All Capstone Projects
This study examines the impact that violence has on an underserved community and its opportunity for revitalization. It attempts to reveal and analyze significant differences of opinion among residents, politicians, and other stakeholders in the Englewood community of Chicago, focusing primarily on what is needed to revitalize the community and reduce the level of violence in it. One key research finding is that there is a significant disconnect between residents of Englewood, the politicians who represent them, and activists and social-service providers who work with them in the community. Although there was no one clear reason for the disconnect, this …
The Facility Location Problem, Meghan E. Csoke
The Facility Location Problem, Meghan E. Csoke
All Student Theses
The purpose of this study was to analyze the location of an emergency facility location within a town based on given information from the village and to use the results to determine the optimal location for an emergency facility. A model of the problem was developed using a spreadsheet and computer program to record and analyze the optimal response time based on different locations of emergency facilities. Assumptions were made to create situations easily computed through spreadsheet and computer programs. Once calculated, information was used to create a framework of demand density across a gridded map. Once the computer program …
Comparative Analysis Of Illinois Juvenile Judges: 1965 Vs. 1987, Gerald T. Cyrkiel
Comparative Analysis Of Illinois Juvenile Judges: 1965 Vs. 1987, Gerald T. Cyrkiel
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This study will examine the relationship between the current system of educating juvenile court judges and the changes which are necessary to improve the realm of juvenile justice.
This study will describe the current education programs which are presently available for juvenile court judges in the United States. In order to provide a view of the education and experience of a group of juvenile court judges, a sample of Illinois juvenile court judges will be surveyed as to educational background, occupational experience related to youth, and attendance at national and local education programs for juvenile court judges. The findings of …
The Rantoul-Chanute Regionalization Of Wastewater Treatment: Small Town Interest Group Success, Francis G. Mcloughlin
The Rantoul-Chanute Regionalization Of Wastewater Treatment: Small Town Interest Group Success, Francis G. Mcloughlin
All Student Theses
In the pages to follow I intend to show how the Village of Rantoul made a killing in the federal funds market. What did the village do? It entered into a joint venture with Chanute Air Force Base to build and operate a regional wastewater treatment plant.This regioinalization saved village residents millions of dollars while the Air Force, assured of money for their own on-base plant from the Department of Defense, had nothing to lose and public support to gain.In the end, both the village and Chanute Air Force Base have their regional wastewater treatment facility. The self-interest of both …
A Royal Weekend: An Eyewitness Chicago Perspective On Prince Charles' And Princess Diana's Visiting To Washington, D.C., Rosalie Clark, Anne Rashford
A Royal Weekend: An Eyewitness Chicago Perspective On Prince Charles' And Princess Diana's Visiting To Washington, D.C., Rosalie Clark, Anne Rashford
Institute for Public Policy and Administration
No abstract provided.
Integration Maintenance Program Evaluation Part 1: Report Of Findings For The Village Of Park Forest, Illinois, Leonard F. Heumann, James L. Rose, Hildy L. Kingma, Joseph Gore, Ann Campbell
Integration Maintenance Program Evaluation Part 1: Report Of Findings For The Village Of Park Forest, Illinois, Leonard F. Heumann, James L. Rose, Hildy L. Kingma, Joseph Gore, Ann Campbell
Park Forest
This report presents an evaluation of the Park Forest Integration Maintenance Program. The report was conducted at the request of the Village Board of Trustees to aid them in evaluating and directing future policy regarding the Program. This report is not seen as a public relations document but as a working document for the Board and Village staff. As such it assumes a working knowledge of terms such as integration maintenance and affirmative marketing as well as knowledge of the basic history of the Program. This is not to say that there is no statement by the researchers of what …
Park Forest South: History And Development, An Annotated Bibliography, Larry A. Mcclellan
Park Forest South: History And Development, An Annotated Bibliography, Larry A. Mcclellan
Park Forest South
Park Forest South: History and Development, by Larry A. McClellan, Governors State University, Park Forest South, Illinois. A comprehensive annotated bibliography of print materials on the emergence and growth of the village as a federal "Title VII New Community" and as a racially integrated suburb. This includes citations from 1962 through mid-1979 and a narrative introduction for each section: Introduction; Newspapers and Newsletters--Local, Metropolitan and National; The Planning Process; The History and Development of Park Forest South--Pre-New Town (prior to 1970), New Town Development (1970-74), Restructuring (1975-mid-78), Renewed Development (mid-1978 -present); and Integration Policies and Issues in Park Forest South.
The Institute For Public Policy And Administration, The Institute For Public Policy And Administration
The Institute For Public Policy And Administration, The Institute For Public Policy And Administration
University Anniversaries & Historical Documents
The Institute for Public Policy and Administration was created to provide an organizational base for better utilizing the resources of Governors State University in working with citizens and their elected or appointed officials for the improvement of public policy and administration in our region. Its purpose is to offer research, service, and training in cooperation with those who serve the public. The Institute is funded by grants, contracts, and contributions. While federal and state agencies have provided for our early development, most applied research, service, and training are offered on a contractual basis or are supported by project grants. The …
Affirmative Marketing Handbook: A Guide To Integrated Housing, Judy Wunker, Wilma Scott, Donald L. Demarco, Dudley Onderdonk
Affirmative Marketing Handbook: A Guide To Integrated Housing, Judy Wunker, Wilma Scott, Donald L. Demarco, Dudley Onderdonk
Park Forest
From the Preface:
As fair housing laws have been adopted during the late 1960's and the 70's, tools have been forged for implementing integration and fighting discrimination and segregation. One such tool, affirmative marketing, has come to public attention as the implementation of affirmative action became an important issue in the United States. For those groups interested in avoiding (re)segregation and promoting integrated communities through affirmative marketing, literature on the subject is sparse and scattered. Because of the need for a comprehensive guide, we pulled together existing information, and pooled our own ideas, observations and experiences concerning affirmative marketing to …
Integration In Housing: A Plan For Racial Diversity, Dudley Onderdonk, Donald Demarco, Kathy Cardona (Mcdonough)
Integration In Housing: A Plan For Racial Diversity, Dudley Onderdonk, Donald Demarco, Kathy Cardona (Mcdonough)
Park Forest
The Villages of Park Forest and Park Forest South are concerned about the possibility of racial resegregation. The four parts of the plan are as follows: Part I, Why we value integration; Part II, Policy- what we can do to promote integration maintenance; Part III, A discussion of the housing forces which contribute to racial resegregation and; Part IV, A history of housing integration in Park Forest and Park Forest South.
Park Forest South: Utopia Goes Kerplunk, Nory Miller
Park Forest South: Utopia Goes Kerplunk, Nory Miller
Park Forest South
This article describes the collapse of the early development efforts of Park Forest South following incorporation until 1975 and its failure.
Executive Powers: The Role Of The Supreme Court In An Expanding Presidency, Gale M. Filter
Executive Powers: The Role Of The Supreme Court In An Expanding Presidency, Gale M. Filter
All Student Theses
In the "Pacificus-Helvidius" debate of 1793, Alexander Hamilton locked horns with James Madison in a classic exchange of broadsides on the issue of express versus inherent executive powers. In his interpretation of presidential powers, Hamilton sows the seeds for an argument which justifies the exercise of executive powers in combating situations of domestic emergency and in matters concerning the general welfare or public interest. The seeds of this theory took firm root more than sixty years later in the administration of Abraham Lincoln. Subsequently, the growth of these roots was stimulated by the Supreme Court's decisions in the famous cases …
City To Order (Reprint From Collier's), Harry Henderson, Sam Shaw
City To Order (Reprint From Collier's), Harry Henderson, Sam Shaw
Park Forest
On the rolling hills south of Chicago a city for 30,000 people is being built in one operation. Its creators, the American Community Builders, have taken all the essentials for an ideal community and are piecing them together like a jigsaw puzzle.