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Peer Support Program Evaluability Assessment
Get PDFFederal Directive 1037.1 in 2013 established a peer support program for US immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Working closely with stakeholders from ICE and the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) between October 2023 and May 2024, our team at American University assessed whether a peer support program designed and implemented by ICE via this directive could be reliably and credibly evaluated. We determine that ICE\u27s peer support program can be evaluated for two primary reasons: the program has a clearly defined logic model and theory of change making its goals testable and the program has been under implementation for over 10 years, which provides enough data to design a forward-looking impact evaluation. Through discussion with the DHS team, we were able to narrow down two pathways that are testable and of the highest priority to stakeholders at DHS. These two pathways examine the efficacy of the peer support program in the following ways: 1) efficacy of peer support program training in producing desired outputs; and 2) efficacy of increasing utilization of peer support programs on reduced impacts from workplace stressors. The design and implementation of any evaluation of the peer support program based on either or both proposed pathways requires close collaboration between practitioners at DHS and researchers. The impact of such an evaluation aligns closely with the DHS strategic plan 2023-2027 by strengthening the homeland security enterprise and championing this critical workforce. An evaluation of the program would aid in informing comparative assessments and the continued refinement of existing sister pee
Access to the Archives of the Great Plains Black History Museum
Get PDFPresentation about the Great Plains Black History Museum\u27s archival collections being processed by Criss Library\u27s Archives and Special Collections under a grant. Covered a brief history of the museum, the Archival community partnerships, background of the project, challenges for processing a large collection for access, and highlights from the collection
Here\u27s to Strong Women — May We See Them, May We Be Them: Judy & Dolly, Jo, Harriet, Lizzie, and ART
No full textIn Her Own Words
No full textTorres shares the story of Nildda Izquierdo, a Cuban teacher, mother, and grandmother. Utilizing interviews of her, he shares how she was born and raised in Cuba, grew to love teaching, became a mother and married, and what being a Cuban immigrant means to her. In summary, Torres shares an experience of immigration and how immigrants view their culture within the new life they\u27ve created for themselves. ***Note: There are additional images that correspond to this presentation. They can be found under additional files below*** Image Descriptions: Image 01: The image depicts a trifold display board with various sections under the overarching theme In Her Own Words. The board is divided into categories including On Havana, On Being a Teacher, On Motherhood, On Being a Wife, On Being Cuban, and On Being a Grandma. Each section contains text excerpts and images relevant to the particular topic. The On Havana section has a colorful street view image of Havana. On Being a Teacher features a portrait of Nilda Izquierdo. On Motherhood includes a photograph of a woman and a man in formal attire, possibly at a wedding. The On Being a Grandma section has images of a woman with children, while the bottom of the board shows a small printed text card stating In Her Own Words. The display is set against a backdrop with shelves visible, suggesting it might be in an educational or exhibit setting. Image 02: The image displays a trifold presentation board titled with various sections detailing personal reflections and experiences. The left panel is titled On Identity and On Havana, featuring a photograph of a vibrant street in Havana. Beneath it is a section titled On Being a Wife with an old photograph of a couple. The center panel is titled On Motherhood with a photograph of a couple in wedding attire. Below is another section called On Being a Teacher, which includes a headshot of Nilda Izquierdo. The right panel is titled On Being a Grandmother, showing a collage of three family photos. The display appears to be set up on a table. Visible in the background are vending machines with snacks like Cheetos and Doritos.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/tellallthetruthspring2025/1007/thumbnail.jp
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No full text***Note: There are additional images that correspond to this presentation. They can be found under additional files below*** Image Descriptions: Image 01: The image displays a collection of photographs and documents organized on a red tablecloth. In the lower left, there is a framed diploma from Bellevue University for a Doctor of Business Administration awarded to Jennifer J. Parker. To the right is a certificate from Omega Nu Lambda, a National Honor Society for Online Students, also issued to Jennifer J. Parker. Above these documents are various personal photographs, including pictures labeled with names like Jennifer with her Masters, Violet Parker, and others showcasing family moments and outdoor scenes. To the right, a paper with handwriting is visible, detailing personal notes about Jennifer Parker, describing her as a single mother whose husband passed away when their child was 18 months old. Handwritten notes also mention her recent graduation and Violet Parker\u27s perspective on her upbringing. Image 02: The image captures a collection of framed photographs arranged on a table with a red tablecloth. In the foreground, a silver frame displays a woman in a graduation cap and gown. To the right, a smaller frame contains a photo of two adults with face paint with a child. A larger central frame shows a couple embracing on a beach. Nearby, a picture of a young girl with a playful demeanor is placed on the corner of the large frame. Other scattered photographs depict various family moments including beach scenes, close-ups of children, and a group family picture. Behind the table, there\u27s a couch, a coffee table with a bottle and a phone, and a colorful wall.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/tellallthetruthspring2025/1009/thumbnail.jp
Phoneme Recognition for Pronunciation Improvement
Get PDFThis project aims to improve English pronunciation by investigating speech errors and developing a tool to provide precise feedback. The study focuses on creating a new pronunciation tool that offers localized feedback, identifies specific errors, and suggests corrective measures. By addressing the shortcomings of current methods, this research seeks to enhance pronunciation refinement.
Utilizing cutting-edge technology, the tool leverages speech-to-phoneme AI models and modified lazy string matching algorithms to compare the user\u27s spoken input with the intended pronunciation. This allows for a detailed analysis of discrepancies, providing users actionable insights into their phonetic errors. The speech-to-phoneme AI models mark a significant advancement, facilitating a personalized learning experience that automates some traditional methods used by speech-language pathologists. Through AI integration with a modified Levenshtein algorithm, the tool delivers feedback helping users identify improvement areas with high accuracy
Trends in Terrorism Recruitment: Examining Recruitment Patterns among 250 Armed Groups using Terrorism
Get PDFViolent non-state actors (VNSAs) that use terrorism recruit a wide range of people and draw upon distinct features to entice them. They recruit men and women, the highly educated and undereducated, military veterans, and police officers. They sometimes reach these people with religious, racial, or ideological rhetoric. What do we know about VNSA’s global recruitment patterns? How widespread are different recruitment choices (e.g. military veterans), and which recruitment characteristics are likely to co-occur? Based on the 2019 National Strategy for Counterterrorism priorities 1.1, 3.2, and 3.3 to understand and establish prevention architecture to thwart terrorist radicalization and recruitment, this report describes new data on eight measures of recruitment patterns collected for over 250 VNSAs
Latino Population in Nebraska & the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area: Population Growth
Get PDFThe Hidden Cost of Security: A Short Guide to Understanding Vicarious Trauma
Get PDFIn their mission to protect the nation, counterterrorism and counter-extremism professionals are often exposed to violent and traumatic material, including graphic images and firsthand accounts of abuse and violence. For many, this can take a profound toll – professionally and personally