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Human Trafficking In Orlando, Florida, Danielle Cador
Human Trafficking In Orlando, Florida, Danielle Cador
Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
Goal Statement: My goal for my social change portfolio is to bring heightened awareness to my community through proper training, education, and community involvement to increase the prevention of human trafficking in Orlando, Florida.
Significant Findings: Human Trafficking has become a $150 billion industry globally (Toney-Butler et al., 2023). It has become a type of pandemic that either no one seems to be talking about or gets overlooked. Florida is listed as one (1) of the top three (3) states following California and New York where human trafficking is prevalent (Human Trafficking Hotline, 2021). Women and young girls typically come …
The Sunnyside Movement Towards Mental Health Prevention And Resiliency, Eva Williams
The Sunnyside Movement Towards Mental Health Prevention And Resiliency, Eva Williams
Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
Goal Statement: To increase Mental Health awareness and resources among adults with untreated mental disorders in the Sunnyside community (Understanding Houston, 2023).
Significant Findings: 18,6004 residents reside in Sunnyside. Nearly half (48%) were between 20 and 64 years of age, 18% were 65 or older, and many out of this group have untreated mental disorders or have been hospitalized for mental health symptoms (Sunnyside Survey Shows Neighborhood's Social Fabric Is Strong, 2019). These findings include the LGBTQ community, which accounts for about 40% of people who reported experiencing mental illness in the last year (Kolanek, 2020). The target problem in …
Suicide Awareness And Prevention With Montana (Three Forks) Youth, Joshua Jarvis
Suicide Awareness And Prevention With Montana (Three Forks) Youth, Joshua Jarvis
Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
Goal Statement: Lower the number of suicide attempts or completions with Montana (Three Forks) youth.
Significant Findings: The rate of suicide has increased dramatically over the last 30 years, and the rate for suicide for those between the ages of 5-14 have increased at least 60% since 1981 (Rosston, 2022). The population for this social change portfolio is Montana youth and the problem is suicide attempts and completions. Not all groups of youth are equally at risk for suicide, with Native Americans and the LGBTQ+ population facing a much higher risk of suicide attempts and completions (Rosston, 2022). The consequences …