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Discussing the Current Perception of Horizontal Violence Within the Sign Language Interpreting Profession: Are There Misconceptions?
Full text linkSign language interpreters are becoming more accustomed to acts of horizontal violence (HV). Research shows the magnitude of the problem in other fields, such as nursing, midwifery, and educational settings. However, little research was available with respect to sign language interpreters. This study investigated sign language interpreters\u27 understanding of HV and emotional intelligence (EI) while determining the differences between feedback, critiquing, and criticism through participants\u27 perspectives. The participants were from varied backgrounds and levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, the research assessed how interpreters perceived the terminology presented. The research also investigated participants\u27 experiences with HV as a student or practicing professionals and their thoughts on any association between HV and EI
But How Do I Sign That: A Look at How to Improve ASL Discourse
Full text linkDiscourse is the complex interwoven aspects of communication. Every language and culture has discourse norms followed by those in the inner circle. The goal of this study is to examine how to effectively build discourse skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Discourse is broken down into individual segments to explicate current skill level as well as the effect of intentional practice. Intentional practice and an interpreter’s intrapersonal perspective were found to be essential components of effective ASL skill discourse acquisition. Further research is required to decipher the relationship between interpreter mindset and ASL discourse skill development
Signed Language Interpreting in K-12 Educational Settings: A Case for Specialization
Full text linkThe field of signed language interpreting is becoming increasingly specialized yet very few educational options are available to prepare students enrolled in interpreter education programs for specialization. This is especially true for those entering the K-12 educational interpreting field since most available interpreter education programs are generalist in nature, focusing on broad skills in community settings.
Due to the specialized content knowledge and skills requirements of practitioners working in K-12 educational settings, many program graduates are graduating without the requisite skills to meet state-established minimum standards for employment. Data gathered from K-12 educational interpreters, students currently enrolled in interpreter education programs, and other Deaf Education stakeholders through a needs assessment may be used to develop an educational interpreter certificate program. This program would be supplementary to existing interpreter education programs and focus specifically on preparing students of the profession to work as educational interpreters, thus providing one way to address the existing field-wide gap between interpreter education and professional credentialing.
Data from interpreter and student respondents focused mainly on preparedness regarding skills specific to working in K-12 settings while data from stakeholder respondents focused on credentialing requirements and the ability to locate qualified educational interpreters when needed
Introduction of the Post-Incarceration Success Index: A General Quantification of the Difficulties Faced by Reintegrated Peoples
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Exiting incarceration and reentering society poses difficulties for many reintegrating peoples. These difficulties exist as collateral consequences, which have a direct impact on their overall quality of life and ability to seamlessly acclimatize to life beyond the walls. We propose an index that quantifies these difficulties through three dimensions: long and healthy living, the ability to earn and make a living, and social freedom. This study offers a new perspective for evaluating the efficacy of reentry efforts and policy and provides an easy-to-understand numerical description of each person\u27s ability to reintegrate into a given state successfully. The paper also offers policy implications such an index could have and suggestions for future research
