Sexual Assault A 12-year-old boy was caught in the act of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female acquaintance by the victim’s 16-year-old brother, who had arrived home and observed the juveniles in the act. The 12-year-old juvenile suspect, in addition to sexually assaulting the victim, had beaten her with the heel of a shoe that was […]

This week, your case for review is about a radical mastectomy. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the healthcare insurance, facility, and provider practices involved in the care of patients suffering from radical mastectomy. Based on your readings and research, answer the following: Discuss the process by which […]

  The Research Paper Topic Proposal This week, you will submit your research topic proposal to your instructor for approval.  Begin by exploring topics in  developmental psychology. Reference your textbook, the weekly  introductions in your course, and reputable journal articles to explore topic ideas. Be sure to choose a topic that you are highly interested […]

  Aging Adult Case Study A 68-year-old client lives alone and is independent with all ADLs, has no restrictions for mobility, and is competent, and oriented x4. The client is on a fixed income, but has enough to manage a modest lifestyle. The client has family and social supports but is very independent and is […]

Your state is considering passage of a statute that exempts possession and use of marijuana from prosecution if it is used for medical purposes. One of the cases that has been used to support the statute is that of Regina S., a 65-year-old woman, who has a son who has been undergoing treatment for cancer. […]

Discussion 1: Men’s Health Planning This discussion will allow you to examine several different preventive guidelines related to men’s health.  Choose only ONE of the following topics and respond to the thread corresponding to the question you select. Please include at least three scholarly sources within your initial post.   Topic 1: Colorectal Cancer Screening  […]

Argumentative behavior, engagement in physical altercations, and evidence of mood swings can all indicate that an adolescent is experiencing anger and depression. Self-harming can surface in adolescents, too, as they experience difficult emotions. For this, read the case study of Dalia and consider what you, as her social worker, would do if you observed self-harm […]

Assignment 1: LASA 2: Interviewing/Interrogating for the Robbery at the Centervale Grocery Emporium While on patrol with the Centervale Police Department (CPD) you are dispatched to a robbery in progress at the Centervale grocery store. You arrive to find the suspects have fled the scene. There are several witnesses inside the store including customers and […]

  Fish contains beneficial nutrients such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that promote healthy brain development in the fetus. However, unfortunately most fish contain mercury. This poses a dilemma for pregnant women because mercury is a toxic metal pollutant that causes neurological and other health problems. The toxicity of inorganic mercury pollution is magnified in the […]

Over the past several years, people in the United States have been victims and witnesses or horrendous acts committed by juvenile offenders.   Criminal justice personnel and psychologists have to face tough questions about what to do when a child potentially poses a threat. The article in the link below summarizes a threat posed by two […]