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Social Disorganization And Sex Offenders In Minneapolis, Mn: A Socio-Spatial Analysis, Joseph Koncur Jan 2011

Social Disorganization And Sex Offenders In Minneapolis, Mn: A Socio-Spatial Analysis, Joseph Koncur

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Using a combination of techniques stemming from the spatial analysis approach of Geography, structural-functionalist theory in Sociology, and an ecological perspective of Criminology, this thesis addresses where sex offenders reside and why. Analyses were performed using the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota as a typical urban setting. The study fuses multiple disciplines work on the complex social problem of released risk level III sex offender management in a spatially-conscious, micro-scale analysis attempting to understand the distribution of released offenders and the relevance of social disorganization theory in explaining their distribution. Socio-economic status and family disruption are tested …

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Dying Today: Perspectives Of The Modern Hospice Worker, Nicholas Jay Mac Murray Jan 2011

Dying Today: Perspectives Of The Modern Hospice Worker, Nicholas Jay Mac Murray

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

From a sociological standpoint, death is relatively difficult to research. While some individuals may describe near-death experiences, the actual act of death cannot be fully known to the living. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the nature of death and dying in the United States today. This research examines the perspective of modern hospice workers. These individuals work near death on a regular basis and therefore have a privileged understanding of what death is like in US society today. Data consist of ten in-depth interviews with hospice/ palliative-care workers in the Midwestern United States. Respondents were …

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Empathic Development Of Counselor Trainees For Difficult Clients Through Film And Narrative, Kristin Elisabeth Matson Jan 2011

Empathic Development Of Counselor Trainees For Difficult Clients Through Film And Narrative, Kristin Elisabeth Matson

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This paper posits that to develop empathy, similar to cross-cultural counseling competencies, counselor trainees should be exposed to life experiences of various clients, especially those deemed challenging, and which counselor trainees indicate no desire to work. As it is impractical to expect counselors to experience every type of client, learning about populations through narrative or film may be an option (Gladstein & Feldstein, 1983; Kurkijan & Banks, 1978; Pearson, 2003). Specifically, empathy in masters level counselor trainees both pre and post exposure to narrative and film depictions of violent juvenile offenders was explored. Results indicated that exposure to juvenile offenders …

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Developing A Measure Of Virtual Community Citizenship Behavior, Luman Yong, Daniel Sachau, Andrea L. Lassiter Jan 2011

Developing A Measure Of Virtual Community Citizenship Behavior, Luman Yong, Daniel Sachau, Andrea L. Lassiter

Psychology Department Publications

This study examines the kinds of behaviors that constitute virtual community citizenship behaviors (VCCB) and tests three factors that may influence community members’ willingness to engage in VCCB. More specifically, the authors propose a multi-dimensional VCCB construct (altruism, civic virtue, consciousness, courtesy, and sportsmanship) and three antecedents of VCCB (affective commitment, structural embeddedness and membership tenure). Four dimensions including altruism, civic virtue, courtesy and loyalty emerged as a result of behavioral examples collection from SMEs using critical incident technique and a VCCB survey with 19 Likert type items reflecting the behavioral examples within each dimension was created. Data was collected …

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A Meta-Analysis Of The Efficacy Of Sex Offender Residential Restrictions To Recidivism, Cheryl Kack Jan 2010

A Meta-Analysis Of The Efficacy Of Sex Offender Residential Restrictions To Recidivism, Cheryl Kack

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to review the empirical research studies pertaining to the enactment of sex offender residency restrictions and its impact on recidivism. The intended purpose for residency restrictions is to limit the distance an offender can reside in proximity to schools, parks, playgrounds and daycare facilities. These residency restrictions were implemented as a safe guard to prevent sex offenders from residing in close proximity to where children typically gather (Chajewski & Mercado, 2009; During, 2006; Melroy, Miller & Curtis, 2008; Mercado, Alvarez & Levenson, 2008; Zgoba, Levenson & McKee, 2009). There has been a limited number …

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Independent Living Outcomes Evaluation Project, Craig J. Padgett Jan 2010

Independent Living Outcomes Evaluation Project, Craig J. Padgett

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This project developed specific examples of skills and resources for three example categories of ILST and developed recommendations for enhancing the creation of goals. It was important to develop indicators into a tiered structure for reinforcing those skills and resources into knowledge through an added educational component. Methodology was developed and necessary instrumentation and processes were designed for implementation. And, an informed consent was designed for any organization providing Independent Living Skills Training (ILST).

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Esl Work Readiness Curriculum Survey, Lynda Devine Jan 2010

Esl Work Readiness Curriculum Survey, Lynda Devine

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Minnesota has seen a 120% increase in immigration between 2003 & 2009. Since work is an integral aspect of quality of life in the USA, and in order to successfully integrate into the USA workforce, the new arrivals will need assistance in gaining USA work related skills .The CLUES agency contracts with Ramsey County, MN for its Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) clients. The contract includes providing job skill training to persons for whom English is a Second Language (ESL). CLUES chose to create an ESL Work Readiness curriculum that was meaningful and linguistically appropriate for the participants while meeting …

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Assessing Gaps In Services For Geriatric Patients With Mental Health Needs, Angela Nelson Jan 2010

Assessing Gaps In Services For Geriatric Patients With Mental Health Needs, Angela Nelson

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Older adults in southwest Minnesota have limited options regarding mental health services. Sanford Tracy Medical Center and Sanford Westbrook Medical Center sought to identify the needs of this population so they can better serve their patients. The following research questions were asked: Do local service providers feel gaps in services exist for older adults experiencing mental health needs in the rural southwestern Minnesota communities of Tracy and Westbrook and the surrounding areas? Do area service providers feel that geriatric patients would benefit from a mental health intervention implemented within the primary healthcare setting? A survey of area geriatric service providers …

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Remembering September 11, Southwest State University, Mn Jan 2010

Remembering September 11, Southwest State University, Mn

Crime/Violence

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Southwest State University, Marshall, MN.

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Anger Management For Adults: Developing An Evidence-Based Anger Management Program, Kari Velzke Jan 2010

Anger Management For Adults: Developing An Evidence-Based Anger Management Program, Kari Velzke

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this project is to identify and organize key components necessary in an evidence-based anger management program to be implemented by Lutheran Social Service (LSS) in a rural setting. Current research was examined along with existing anger management program models. Results indicated evidence-based program components that best addressed anger regulation and control for the adult population age 18 and older in a group setting.

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The Importance Of Worksite Supervisors In At-Risk Youths' Lives, Laura Luna Jan 2009

The Importance Of Worksite Supervisors In At-Risk Youths' Lives, Laura Luna

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this research study is to learn the importance of supervisory needs for at-risk youth and young adults between the ages of 14 and 24. The researchers examined age, sex, race, education, and living situations to determine if there differences in needs of these groups related to worksite supervisors. Data was collected and analyzed from a sample of 97 youth residing in Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, and Nicollet rural Minnesota counties.

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Llmhs Elderly Services Outreach Program: Lincoln, Lyon & Murray Human Services, Jamie Olson Jan 2009

Llmhs Elderly Services Outreach Program: Lincoln, Lyon & Murray Human Services, Jamie Olson

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Right now there is a lack of professional and community knowledge regarding the services LLMHS provides to those over age 65. Thus, there are elderly who are in need of help who are not getting connected to a county long term care social worker. The elderly may need help to simply get connected to resources, have questions answered, correct misconceptions about long term care, get recommendations, or assistance paying for home and community based services. There are also many providers and professionals with questions about what LLMHS does and does not do as well as what the assistance programs can …

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Domestic Violence Awareness, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2009

Domestic Violence Awareness, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Crime/Violence

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University.

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In Step With Our Parents: 3-Part Educational Series, Kate Boisen-Macdonald Jan 2009

In Step With Our Parents: 3-Part Educational Series, Kate Boisen-Macdonald

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this project is to educate adult children caring for their parents, so they can identify as caregivers so they can better cope with, identify with, and/or navigate the role of care giving, and be aware of the resources available to them.

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A Few Too Many, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2008

A Few Too Many, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Crime/Violence

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Crime In The Usa, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Jan 2007

Crime In The Usa, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Crime/Violence

Photograph of a display of government documents from Oklahoma State University.

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Combating Terrorism, San Antonio Public Library Jan 2007

Combating Terrorism, San Antonio Public Library

Crime/Violence

Bibliography and photograph of a display of government documents from the San Antonio Public Library, Texas.

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Violence In The Media, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2007

Violence In The Media, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Crime/Violence

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Dangerous Games: Drugs In America, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2007

Dangerous Games: Drugs In America, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Crime/Violence

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Terrorism And September 11, Emory University Jan 2007

Terrorism And September 11, Emory University

Crime/Violence

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Emory University, Georgia.

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Identity Theft - Don't Get Hooked!, Poplar Creek Public Library Jan 2007

Identity Theft - Don't Get Hooked!, Poplar Creek Public Library

Consumer Fraud

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Poplar Creek Public Library, Illinois.

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Identity Theft: Are You Vulnerable?, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2007

Identity Theft: Are You Vulnerable?, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Consumer Fraud

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Who Are We?, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2007

Who Are We?, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Census

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Census 2000 Southwest University, Southwest Minnesota State University Jan 2007

Census 2000 Southwest University, Southwest Minnesota State University

Census

Bibliography and photograph of a display of government documents from Southwest Minnesota State University.

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Census 2000 University Of Minnesota, University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities Jan 2007

Census 2000 University Of Minnesota, University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Census

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of Minnesota.

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We Count!, San Antonio Public Library Jan 2007

We Count!, San Antonio Public Library

Census

Photographs of a display of government documents from San Antonio Public Library.

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The Historical Geography Of Good Thunder, Minnesota, 1870-2005, Robert L. Bothmann Jan 2005

The Historical Geography Of Good Thunder, Minnesota, 1870-2005, Robert L. Bothmann

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Good Thunder is a small village in south central Minnesota on the Maple River. Founded in 1870, it is named for two prominent Indian leaders, one a Winnebago chief who lived at the site, and the other a Dakota who was active in the conflict of 1862. It began as an agricultural commerce center when the railroad arrived in Minnesota. The purpose of the study is to consider the transformation of the village, focusing upon the origins and significance of its physical and cultural features in the context of historical geography. The changing historical events and geographical features of the …

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The Changing Face Of Terrorism, 1986-2002, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2002

The Changing Face Of Terrorism, 1986-2002, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Crime/Violence

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Impact Of The Earned Income Credit And The Working Family Credit On Limited Resource Families In Minnesota, Elizabeth J. Sandell, Donna Bailey Jan 1999

Impact Of The Earned Income Credit And The Working Family Credit On Limited Resource Families In Minnesota, Elizabeth J. Sandell, Donna Bailey

Elementary and Literacy Education Department Publications

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Review Of Parent Education Resources For Adults With Low English Proficiency, Elizabeth J. Sandell Jan 1995

Review Of Parent Education Resources For Adults With Low English Proficiency, Elizabeth J. Sandell

Elementary and Literacy Education Department Publications

This paper reviews seven parent education resources for adults with low English proficiency, focusing on materials that are flexible and adaptable to parent education programs. Each review lists the name and publisher of the resource, date of publication, cost, intended audience, content, goals, format, and reviewer comments. The resources include: (1) "Nurturing Program for Parents and Young Children" (Family Development Resources), a remedial parenting skills program; (2) "Small Wonder" (American Guidance Service), which uses activity cards to explain child development; (3) "Child Care Picture Books" (Minnesota Early Learning Design), a series of six parenting skills picture books available in English …

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