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Criminal Justice Employees’ Perspectives On Barriers To Successful Prosecution Of Sex Crimes Against Women: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Stephen Dahnkwii Paye

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Criminal Justice Employees’ Perspectives on Barriers to Successful Prosecution of Sex Crimes Against Women: A Qualitative Descriptive Study by Stephen Dahnkwii Paye MA, Keiser University, 2018 BS, Strayer University, 2015 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Criminal Justice Walden University January 20 2024 Postwar Liberia remains particularly challenged in prosecuting sexual crimes against women. As a result, women remain vulnerable to sexual assault against their person. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore how individuals working in the formal and informal criminal justice systems in postwar Liberia describe the barriers to …

Middle And High School Administrators’ Perceptions On The Use Of Culturally Responsive Leadership Practices Related To Student Discipline, Amanda Mccullough

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Educators in the United States have become increasingly concerned about students who are suspended out of school because they miss classroom instruction and are then less likely to graduate. The problem addressed in this study was that school administrators continued to use exclusionary practices for discipline negating more culturally responsive practices. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore middle and high school administrators’ perceptions on their approaches to discipline and culturally responsive practices when considering disciplinary consequences as an alternative to out of school suspension. Culturally responsive school leadership served as the conceptual frameworks for this study. …

Elementary Educators' Experiences Implementing Mandatory Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Curricula, Latonsha Diane Pridgen

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a recognized public health problem with lasting adverse impacts on survivors, their families, and society, and three million children are affected by CSA. School-based CSA prevention education is the primary prevention method most commonly used to address this social problem. As such, legislators in 28 U.S. regions have enacted laws requiring CSA prevention curricula be administered in public schools. Although several researchers have studied the efficacy of school-based CSA prevention curricula, there has been limited research exploring the experiences of educators implementing the curricula. The goal of this generic qualitative study was to examine the …

The Effectiveness Of Counseling Juveniles And Guardians As A Measure Of Recidivism, Robert D. Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study explored the lived experiences and perceptions of 10 juvenile justice professionals who had interacted with juvenile offenders and their guardians. This phenomenological qualitative study aimed to examine the outcomes of functional family therapy (FFT) between juvenile offenders and their guardians and their impact on recidivism rates in the National Capital Region portion of the Washington Metropolitan area. The theoretical framework that guided this study was FFT, which focuses on family dynamics and interactions while addressing a youth’s problem behavior. During semi-structured interviews (conducted via Zoom (due to COVID-19 restrictions), participants were asked open-ended questions about their feelings, experiences, …

Exploring Resiliency In Adult Blacks Who Were Formerly Children Of Incarcerated/Formerly Incarcerated Parents, Jennifer Nowell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Families of incarcerated individuals are impacted by the incarceration of their loved ones, especially those who had parents incarcerated during their childhood. Black individuals comprise a disproportionate rate of people affected by the circumstance of having incarcerated or formerly incarcerated parents. As a result, Black children of incarcerated parents often exhibit childhood trauma. Current evidence revealed that there is little data regarding how childhood trauma impacted the individuals’ perceptions of resiliency as they transitioned from childhood into adulthood. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of adult Blacks regarding their former childhood experiences with resiliency and their …

Exploring The Teacher Perceptions Of The Overrepresentation Disciplinary Actions Against African American Male Elementary School Students, Amber Hill

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Leadership, teachers, and parents have observed significantly disproportionate discipline of African American students at urban elementary schools located in Ohio, despite the implementation of positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS). This basic qualitative study explored teacher perceptions of the overrepresentation of disciplinary actions amongst African American male elementary students in a regional school system in Ohio. The conceptual framework for this study was derived from Ladson-Billings’ theory of culturally relevant pedagogy and Skinner’s operant conditioning, which supports the PBIS framework. The research questions focused on the teachers’ perceptions and recommendations about training, resources, and support they need to address the overrepresentation …

America’S Black Homelessness Epidemic: Rooted In Systemically Racist Public Policies And Administration, Terry L. Lewis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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First-Generation African American Male Students’ Perceptions Of Low Retention Rates, Clinton Harris

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Biosocial Criminology: Projected Criminal Behaviors Induced By Climate Changes, David Brown Sr.

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Exploring Victim Advocates Perceptions Of Human And Sex Trafficking Laws And Programs In Tennessee, Michele Newsome Fenn

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Cameroonian Parent And Teacher Perspectives Of Corporal Punishment And Its Psychological Effects On Children, Joan Mbeng Bakia-William

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Social Workers’ Education In Identifying Victims Of Human Trafficking, Simmone Lafette Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Perspectives Of Human Service Providers For Sex Trafficked Women About Policy Changes In The Prosecution Of Prostitution, Sakinah L. Salley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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An Examination Of Racial Disparities In Traffic Stops Across Central And South Florida, Johnny Cotton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Administrators' Perception Of Racial Disparities In Suspensions And Expulsions, Lonita S. Broome

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Performance Of Military Veterans In Law Enforcement Careers At A Midwest Law Enforcement Agency, Michael Timothy O'Neill

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Public Perceptions About Police With Beards, Dennis F. Hale

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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The April Dunn Act To Support The High School Graduation Rates Of Students With Disabilities, Decarlas Marie O'Neal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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The Narratives Of Participation In Restorative Justice Programs In Formerly Incarcerated African American Men, Jerry D. Elster

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Technology-Based Maternal Parenting Education And Perceptions Of Youth Resilience Among African American Mothers, Marstonya D. Butler

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Acculturation And Intimate Partner Violence Among Kenyans In The United States, Max J. Stein, Peter Ndiang’Ui, Eunice Menja

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse by a partner or spouse. This study focused on IPV among Kenyan immigrants to the United States. Several studies reported connections between IPV and cultural tensions experienced during the acculturation process. Scholars disagree whether acculturation buffers against IPV by exposing immigrants to adaptive social norms or heightens risk factors among those facing challenges acclimating to new settings. Whereas this association has been researched among Latinx and Asian communities in the United States, it is understudied among African and especially Kenyan diasporas. This descriptive study explored how acculturation and IPV among U.S. Kenyans were experienced …

Understanding The Formal Help-Seeking Experiences Of Gay Men Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence During The Covid-19 Global Pandemic, Kyla Tamika Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Mental Health Professionals’ Experience Bridging The Gap Between The Mental Health Community And Law Enforcement, Amber Nichole Anderson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Phenomenology Of Incels With Aggrieved Entitlement Who Participate In Online Communities, Catherine Patterson-Sterling

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Mass Incarceration In The State Of Louisiana And Its Impact On The Mental Health Of Incarcerated Men, Samika Treniece Miner

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Peer Recovery Support Effects On Substance Abuse In Rural Outpatient Community Behavioral Health, Melissa Bruce

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Adolescent And Young Adult Gun Violence In Baltimore, Maryland, Andrew Stewart

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement: The goal of this social change portfolio is to raise awareness of the factors that contribute to adolescent gun violence in low socioeconomic communities by developing strategies on the grassroots level.

Significant Findings: Gun violence is the leading cause of death for African Americans aged 15 to 24 (American Public Health Association, 2020). The crude rate of gun violence in Maryland is higher than the national average (CDC, 2024b). Growing up in a neighborhood where violence is prevalent leads individuals to engage in more risky behavior (Maroufi, 1999; Milam et al., 2016).

Objectives/Strategies/Interventions/Next Steps:

Increase awareness of how …

Addressing Adverse Effects On Children Living In Poverty In Trumbull County, Ohio, Kaitlin Spitak

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Goal Statement: The goal of this social change portfolio is to prevent adverse outcomes for children and adolescents living in poverty in Trumbull County, Ohio. Significant Findings: Trumbull County, Ohio, has an alarming percentage of youth under 18 years old living in poverty. According to the US Census Bureau (n.d.), the current rate is 28.9% and has risen since 2015 (Data USA, n.d.). Black youth are disproportionally affected by poverty, with rates in Trumbull County of 67% (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, n.d.; Hodgkinson et al., 2017). Youth living in poverty are at risk for developmental delays, adverse experiences, chronic …

Excessive Alcohol Use In Charlotte County, Florida, Lindsay Tomaras

Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation

Significant Findings: Charlotte County in southwest Florida is a rapidly growing area for residents and vacationers alike. Although a naturally beautiful destination, excessive alcohol use is higher here than the state average, and motor vehicle crash deaths involving alcohol are significantly greater than both state and national averages (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2024). Alcohol use is a contributing factor to a multitude of physical and mental illnesses, resulting in a massive economic burden on society. These negative consequences disproportionately impact marginalized populations such as LGBTQ+ community members and Hispanic males. The county can reduce this financial strain through increased …

Why Not Evidence-Based Solutions To Juvenile Delinquency? A Review And Conclusions From The Social Science Literature, Marla Kelly

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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