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Turnover Within the Child Welfare System
Full text linkThis Capstone identifies a mandatory training that would be provided to child welfare workers within their first year of employment up to their 3rd year of employment
Bridging the Gap: Developing Trauma Informed Training for Correctional Staff to Support Successful Reintegration and Reduce Recidivism
Full text linkIn the United States, the incarceration rate is reported to have increased by 700%, with the incarceration rate reportedly being sevenfold higher than in any other developed Western country (Ferguson et al., 2016). Incarceration disproportionately affects people of color living in low-income and poverty-stricken communities. There is a higher prevalence of mental illness taking place in prisons versus non-incarcerated settings; incarcerated individuals are not receiving adequate mental health services, leading to recidivism. People of color with substance use disorder and mental illness are overrepresented in the criminal justice system, with 16 percent of men and 31 percent of women in jails and prisons having a mental illness, compared to 5 percent of the general population (Cloud et al., 2014). As we examine the causes and consequences of rising recidivism rates, we aim to increase awareness of inadequate mental health services in both community and carceral settings. To reduce recidivism, increase access and utilization of mental health services, and increase successful reintegration into society for released inmates, we have developed a pilot intervention aimed at engaging the correctional staff in prisons and jails. The long-term goal of this pilot program is to create a holistic support program that trains correctional staff in empathetic and trauma-informed approaches to engage incarcerated individuals to bridge a connection between prison and communities, resulting in a reduction in recidivism rates. This program will shift the prison culture starting with the staff in these facilities
Sugar-Coated Subjugation: The Sugar Sphinx as a Commentary on Black Women and Labor Histories
No full textThis textual analysis essay explores Kara Walker’s enormous sugar sculpture, The Sugar Sphinx, as a critical lens through which we examine the historical and ongoing exploitation of Black women’s labor in the United States. Oriented at the intersection of race, gender, and labor, the sculpture invokes the enduring legacy of the “mammy” archetype and the systemic devaluation of Black women’s work, both physical and emotional, from slavery through the post-emancipation era. Drawing on scholarship in labor history, Black feminist theory, and art history, the paper argues that Walker’s work critiques the sexualization, control, and socio-economic marginalization of Black women, while also highlighting their continued resistance and resilience. The installation\u27s materiality, form, and location collectively challenge viewers to confront the enduring impacts of white supremacy and question whether Black women are truly seen as autonomous individuals or still burdened by exploitative societal expectations
International Disney Parks: Glocalizing Mickey and the Local Market
Full text linkThis paper asks and answers two fundamental questions: 1) what is Mickey\u27s role in the international Disney parks? and 2) How important is glocalization to the success of the international parks? Recognizing Mickey as the promotional foot in the door to the countries the international parks call home, this paper looks at each of the four international parks as case studies for the importance of glocalization. Glocalization is not a one size fits all model, and is an on-going practice for these parks. Each park an important piece of the puzzle for Disney\u27s understanding of the local, global market
Psychiatric Hospitals and the Criminal Justice System need a data tracking system to help collect and record consistent client information across the two settings, thereby improving mental health outcomes and reducing recidivism for individuals.
Full text linkPolicy reform, increased funding for mental health services, and advancements in record management and digitalization can significantly enhance interventions to address “the vicious circle of institutional transfer of individuals from the Criminal justice system to psychiatric hospitals has long-term negative impacts on the well-being of the individual.” Each of these can be leveraged in diverse ways. Some programs divert individuals with mental health issues away from incarceration and into treatment, reduce the criminalization of mental health conditions, enforce timelines for competency restoration, and promote collaboration between criminal justice, healthcare, and community-based services. Reforms target disparities in treatment access to ensure marginalized populations (e.g., racial minorities and low-income groups) receive equitable care, as seen in the Trueblood Settlement and Senate Bill 5440. So, my Intervention in terms of policy reforms is to have policy reform for mental health through the expansion of preventive care policies and legal protections for individuals with mental health to reduce stigma and discrimination against individuals with mental illness. As for increased funding for mental health, since it can expand the availability of mental health services, such as more forensic beds, outpatient competency restoration programs, crisis stabilization, technologically innovative programs (e.g., telepsychiatry in correctional settings) as we sow it during the height of covid-19, longitudinal research that will ensure interventions remain evidence-based, investments in supportive housing, case management, and community-based mental health services reduce reliance on incarceration as a default response. In this light, my intervention will be sustainable and equitable distribution of funds across urban and rural settings and financial support for smaller, community-based organizations often closest to underserved populations. Finally, in the area of record management and digitalization, which is the main intervention idea I am considering for my project, this digitalized record system is the case for insurance and private healthcare systems. This will ensure that health information is accessible across systems, facilitating seamless transitions from incarceration to community care; it helps integrate criminal justice, healthcare, and social services data, enabling better coordination and accountability; it tracks individual outcomes, treatment, and medication history, helping identify gaps in services, and reduce errors and streamline processes, such as competency evaluations and treatment referrals. So, my intended intervention will be privacy protection to safeguard individuals\u27 sensitive health data to prevent misuse or discrimination. Interoperability systems that will be compatible across agencies and jurisdictions with equitable access to support underfunded organizations to be effective
Migrant Workers in the Neoliberal Age
No full textThis article aims to apply critical thought and analysis to the topic of migrant workers in the broader discussion of human rights. Although migrant workers are ubiquitous around the globe, this article focuses on Philippine workers and their relationship to their government, the United States, and the demands of capitalism. After introducing the subject matter, a discussion of the colonial history that the U.S. has with the Philippines aims to help the audience understand the present intercontinental relationship, and is used as the basis for further arguments, including an assertion of the neocolonial state of the Philippines today. The discussion then moves into the suppression of democracy and the impacts that this repression has on human rights. Moving on from the direct example of the Philippines, this essay discusses the more abstract questions behind human rights, including their origins and the implications that come with their adoption, as well as whether or not they are in fact liberating or rather a guise by which neoliberalism can more effectively extract resources from vulnerable people. The writings of Habermas, a contemporary philosopher and social theorist, Kreide, a professor of political theory, and Rodriguez, professor, author, and activist, are central to this article in its attempt to illuminate the implications of neocolonialism, neoliberalism, and capitalism and the dangers that these pose to human rights
De-Optimizing Distributed Databases for a Military Use Case
No full textResearch in distributed databases has focused on optimizing the performance of reads, writes, latency, isolation levels, and throughput. Over time we have seen successful advances that push the limits of overall system performance. However, in this field, researchers have mostly explored use-cases stemming from finance, social media, ecommerce, and banking. There are fewer publications which consider military operations and the unique requirements for distributed databases in this context. It follows that optimizing distributed military databases, along the lines of research supporting non-military use-cases, may in fact lead to worse system performance. In these cases, a “de-optimized” database may perform better.
This paper presents a use-case for testing the performance of a distributed military database. This use-case focuses on collecting intelligence and destroying identified targets. Exploring this use-case will allow us to reinforce three main ideas. First, we offer engineers and distributed military database designers concrete performance metrics for their system. Second, we provide a framework for testing and evaluating a distributed military database. The data we gather over multiple wargame simulations will demonstrate isolation levels above READ COMMITTED are associated with a 39-121 percent increase in tactical latency, measured as the average time difference between when a reconnaissance sensor creates data and when a frontline tactical unit accesses that data. Higher isolation levels are also associated with longer times to destroy targets and more targets surviving to the end of the simulation. Lastly, this paper offers new terms, concepts, and variables to consider for future testing of distributed military databases
Climate Change and Carbon Emissions: The War Against Ourselves
No full textWithin the past century, carbon-emitting vehicles have become an integral part of modern life. However, the automobile industry’s exponential growth has introduced a significant source of greenhouse gases, exacerbating environmental issues. In the fight to decrease carbon emissions, it is the responsibility of the individual to make a difference, but just as the prisoner’s dilemma displays a lack of trust between said prisoners, there continues to be a lack of trust between the people of this world who have the ability to make a difference. A possible solution to this dilemma is for community groups to implement and enforce policies such as the general use of electric vehicles and bicycle-only zones. The whole world will not change at once; for change to be realized effectively and efficiently, it must begin with small efforts from individuals and local communities
Resilience In Military Families
Full text linkMilitary life imposes intertwined stressors, frequent relocations, parental deployments, and combat-related trauma, that disrupt children’s attachment bonds, emotional regulation, and academic continuity. This literature review synthesizes more than fifty empirical and theoretical works (1969-2025) to map the resilience pathways available to military families. Three converging pillars emerge. First, secure caregiver, child attachments buffer developmental risk. Second, consistent school structures and embedded mental-health services provide everyday stability. Third, coordinated community networks that integrate clinical, educational, and peer supports bolster family resilience. The review concludes by outlining an integrated framework that educators, clinicians, and policymakers can adopt to align attachment-focused interventions, mobility-friendly school policies, and wrap-around community services, thereby transforming isolated exemplars into scalable systems of support for military-connected youth.
Keywords: military-connected youth, attachment theory, emotional regulation, resilience pathways, parental deployment
The Effects of Culture on the Perception of Parenting Styles
Full text linkThe Effects of Culture on the Perception of Parenting Styles explores how cultural contexts shape the interpretation and impact of parenting styles, specifically authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles. Diana Baumrind\u27s original categorization of parenting styles was developed using Eurocentric frameworks that did not include cultural diversity or cultural humility. Because of this, there have been misunderstandings of diverse cultures and beliefs that parenting done in diverse cultures is harmful. However, the cultural context of the parenting promotes warmth and guidance within the culture. Drawing from cross-cultural research, the thesis argues that parenting behaviors should be evaluated within their culture, as cultural values significantly influence the desired outcomes of raising a child. By emphasizing cultural humility and adaptability in both research and practice, this thesis advocates for frameworks that include diverse parenting practices and support the well-being of families globally. Ultimately, the thesis calls for collaboration between professionals and parents to create inclusive strategies that respect and enhance cultural values