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Preparing For Domestic Violence And Associated Trauma: Are We Ready?, Melissa Rodas
Preparing For Domestic Violence And Associated Trauma: Are We Ready?, Melissa Rodas
Undergraduate Research Projects
Domestic violence is an important problem to consider amongst societal issues today. Statistics have consistently shown high rates of violence across the country, and many cases go unreported. Even if survivors are able to escape their situations, trauma often casts a long shadow after the abuse is gone. A best practice model that has been utilized in Tennessee is that of Family Justice Centers. These centers utilize a co-located model to give survivors multiple services in a centralized location. As these organizations find their beginnings, attention is being noted to how social work students are being prepared for such settings. …
Empowering Female Offenders To Reach Success In Probation And Parole, Patricia Lewis
Empowering Female Offenders To Reach Success In Probation And Parole, Patricia Lewis
Senior Research Projects
Responding to the need for gender specific programs within the criminal justice system, this study evaluates a women’s life skills group that is geared towards education and empowerment for female offenders at the Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP) in a small southeastern city. The researcher evaluated the effectiveness of this group using a single system model. The desired outcome of the group was to enhance the women’s knowledge in areas such as self-esteem, parenting, domestic violence, job readiness, and health. Findings reveal overall satisfaction of the participants with the life skills group as well as improvement in individual life …