The Democratic Republic Of The Congo’S National Landmines Contamination Survey,
2015
Mine Action Specialist
The Democratic Republic Of The Congo’S National Landmines Contamination Survey, Pascal Simon, Kevin Thoma
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The absence of accurate data on the scope and location of landmine contamination negatively affected more than a decade of mine action activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This article discusses the 2013 National Landmines Contamination Survey and its results.
Perceptions Of Violence In East New York (Brooklyn),
2015
CUNY John Jay College
Perceptions Of Violence In East New York (Brooklyn), Sheyla A. Delgado, Jeffrey A. Butts, Marissa Mandala
Publications and Research
The NYCCure study measured changes in violent norms and attitudes in areas of New York City operating Cure Violence programs. Respondents were men aged 18-30 from the East New York area of Brooklyn.
Perceptions Of Violence In Harlem,
2015
CUNY John Jay College
Perceptions Of Violence In Harlem, Sheyla A. Delgado, Jeffrey A. Butts, Marissa Mandala
Publications and Research
The NYCCure study measured changes in violent norms and attitudes in areas of New York City operating Cure Violence programs. Respondents were men aged 18-30 from the East Harlem area of Manhattan.
Perceptions Of Violence In The South Bronx,
2015
CUNY John Jay College
Perceptions Of Violence In The South Bronx, Jeffrey A. Butts, Sheyla A. Delgado, Marissa Mandala
Publications and Research
The NYCCure study measured changes in violent norms and attitudes in areas of New York City operating Cure Violence programs. Respondents were men aged 18-30 from the South Bronx.
Racial Disparities In Juvenile Drug Arrests,
2015
CUNY John Jay College
Racial Disparities In Juvenile Drug Arrests, Jeffrey A. Butts
Publications and Research
Illegal drug use in the U.S. does not differ significantly by race (SAMHSA 2014). Data from the U.S. Department of Justice show notable racial disparities in youth drug arrests specifically arrests for possession. This databit looks at differences in juvenile drug arrests rates since the late 1980s.
Jefferson's New Smoking Policies: Steps Toward A Healthier Work Environment,
2015
Jefferson School of Population Health
Jefferson's New Smoking Policies: Steps Toward A Healthier Work Environment, Russell K. Mcintire Phd,Mph, Amber Bowie Mph Student
Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)
No abstract provided.
Beyond State Boundaries: A Comparative Analysis Between States On Domestic Violence,
2015
Syracuse University
Beyond State Boundaries: A Comparative Analysis Between States On Domestic Violence, Ashlee Newman
Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All
This project seeks to answer the question of how policy across the United States impacts domestic violence. Sparked by personal tragedy, I have explored the domestic violence advocacy and legislative sphere for the past four years while at Syracuse University. Through my personal experiences and work in this field, I realized that a comprehensive approach to answer questions about domestic violence is imperative. Because of this, I decided to explore a variety of policies to understand how they interact with domestic violence. With lives lost every year across our nation at the hands of domestic violence, it was very clear …
Imagining The Unimaginable: Torture And The Criminal Law,
2015
Montclair State University
Imagining The Unimaginable: Torture And The Criminal Law, Francesca Laguardia
Department of Justice Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
This article examines the use of torture by the U.S. government in the context of the late 20th-century preventive turn in criminal justice. Challenging the assumption that the use of “enhanced interrogation tactics” in the war on terror was an exceptional deviation from accepted norms, this article suggests that this deviation began decades before the terror attacks, in the context of conventional criminal procedure. I point to the use of the “ticking time bomb hypothetical,” and its connection to criminal procedure’s “kidnapping hypothetical.” Using case law and criminal procedure textbooks I trace the employment of that narrative over several decades, …
A Study Of Life Skills From Traditional And Afterschool 4-H Participants,
2015
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A Study Of Life Skills From Traditional And Afterschool 4-H Participants, Julia M. Kreikemeier
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Cooperative Extension has been serving youth and their families for over one hundred years. The total impact of this service has been measured on several occasions by many researchers, most notably in the research of youth development by Richard Learner; however, his research only took into account those who participated in traditional 4-H clubs. The purpose of this quantitative study was designed to examine which life skills youth participants in traditional and afterschool 4-H programs reported. Quantitative methodology was used to collect post-program survey data of youth participants. Qualitative informal interviews were conducted of Extension Educators and afterschool 4-H program …
Swings For Dreams: Public Perceptions Of The Nonprofit Sector And Effects On Donating Behavior,
2015
San Jose State University
Swings For Dreams: Public Perceptions Of The Nonprofit Sector And Effects On Donating Behavior, Kelsey L. Fisher
Master's Projects
No abstract provided.
Negotiating The Neighborhood: The Role Of Neighborhood Associations In Urban Planning Processes,
2015
Macalester College
Negotiating The Neighborhood: The Role Of Neighborhood Associations In Urban Planning Processes, Lane K. Holden
Sociology Honors Projects
To promote collaborative urban planning, the United States Federal Government requires that city and regional governments consult communities affected by planning processes. Neighborhood associations were originally created to engage community members in local social justice issues in order to meet this mandate. Relying on these organizations raises questions about whether they fulfill their potential: what role do community members play in urban planning? Do neighborhood associations feel like they participate effectively in the urban planning process? How do these associations perceive the extent to which the government uses their input? To address these questions, this study examines perceptions of urban …
Water Poverty In Disadvantaged Communities In California,
2015
Pepperdine University
Water Poverty In Disadvantaged Communities In California, Alyssa J. Galik
Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium
California, the eighth largest economy in the world, has nearly one million residents that lack daily access to clean drinking water, yet it recently became the first state in the US to declare water a human right through the passage of 2013 Assembly Bill 685. The majority of water quality violations take place in the rural San Joaquin Valley in unincorporated, low-income communities, which have difficulties accessing clean, drinking water due to issues including quality, affordability, and physical availability. The role of community participation in improving water poverty has been studied extensively in developing countries but its impact is infrequently …
Building Capacity To Promote The Rights Of People With Disabilities In Vietnam,
2015
Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at JMU (CISR)
Building Capacity To Promote The Rights Of People With Disabilities In Vietnam, Cameron Macauley, Heather Holsinger
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In Vietnam, legislation to guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities has advanced significantly during the past decade; however, implementation of laws and reduction of social barriers has been slow. An ongoing campaign focuses on changing the attitudes of Vietnamese government officials and of the public to promote education, employment and inclusion for Vietnam's large population of persons with disabilities.
Mine Risk Education In Vietnam,
2015
Catholic Relief Services
Mine Risk Education In Vietnam, Ta Thi Hai Yen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has focused their recent efforts on successfully implementing mine risk education (MRE) programs in Vietnam that have proven to increase knowledge and awareness about landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). This teacher and student MRE training prevents mine/ERW incidents in high-risk areas of Vietnam.
Train-The-Trainer Trauma Care Program In Vietnam,
2015
Project RENEW
Train-The-Trainer Trauma Care Program In Vietnam, Dang Quang Toan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
By conducting a train-the-trainer trauma care program in collaboration with the Norwegian Tromsø Mine Victim Resource Centre and the Quang Tri Department of Health, Project RENEW hopes to develop the first-aid capacity of first responders in order to minimize the number of deaths and injuries caused by incidents involving landmines and unexploded ordnance.
Vietnam Veterans Of America Foundation,
2015
Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation
Vietnam Veterans Of America Foundation, Ha Nguyen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF) expanded its scope by developing a national system to coordinate mine-action activities in Vietnam. VVAF’s previous collaboration with organizations served as a fundamental step toward establishing an effective national program.
Quality Management In Vietnam: Building A National Iso 9001 System,
2015
Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
Quality Management In Vietnam: Building A National Iso 9001 System, Russell Gasser
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Vietnam’s pilot quality management (QM) project in Ha Tinh province has proven successful in its implementation of the international QM standard ISO 9001. The next step for GICHD and partners will be to support Vietnam in establishing ISO 9001 QM on a national scale.
The Quang Tri Integrated Survey And Clearance Project,
2015
Norwegian People's Aid (NPA)
The Quang Tri Integrated Survey And Clearance Project, Jonathon Guthrie, Portia Stratton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Surveys estimate that as much as 83 percent of land in Quang Tri province in Central Vietnam is contaminated by explosive remnants of war. Recent advances in information management and operational methodology have significantly reduced this figure. This article looks at a coordinated response currently being implemented in Quang Tri province in collaboration between MAG (Mines Advisory Group) and Norwegian People's Aid, and the key factors involved in successfully facilitating this process
Protecting The Environment: Mine Clearance In Skallingen, Denmark,
2015
Danish Coastal Authority
Protecting The Environment: Mine Clearance In Skallingen, Denmark, Martin Jebens
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Denmark has long been affected by landmines. Environmental factors such as landscape, wildlife and endangered species make mine clearance difficult. However, through environmental legislation and mine clearance, Denmark has reestablished areas in Skallingen for use.
Mine Risk Education In Uganda,
2015
Ugandan Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Mine Risk Education In Uganda, Harriet Akello
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although Uganda declared itself mine-free in 2012, explosive remnants of war (ERW) still contaminate the country. To prevent resulting deaths and injuries, ERW risk education must be accessible to civilians.
