Abstract:
“High-competent children raised in high-risk environments do worse than low-competent children in low risk environments” (Sameroff, 2013). Children do not stand equal chance to succeed, and a child born into poverty is less likely to reach the educational and financial achievement level of his/her wealthy counterpart. To change poverty, one can evaluate predominant causes of poverty. Environment factors like social bias, stress, trauma and limited resources effect child and adult development and perpetuate the cycle of poverty. Although the multitude of causative factors makes beating the cycle seem unlikely, prevention science aims to mitigate poverty by limiting risk factors and building protective factors. Two social programs that attempt to do just that, are The Crittenton Women’s Union and Movement to Opportunity. The two programs are both based in the theory that environmental factors play a large role in poverty but they vary in the methods of intervention and levels of success.
Causes and Correlates of Poverty: Despite the fact that poverty …show more content…
Some include presenting information through various media outlets and methods of communication, making sure information is presented clearly and fully understood, providing incentive programs, and allowing clients an easy way to continuing if they need to drop out. Fundamental parts of the coaching include stimulating agency, allowing individual choice, and having a well-educated staff. In addition, the program generally attempts to minimize complexity, increase resources and improve coordination. The Crittenton Women’s Union incorporates many important aspects of poverty programs that facilitate access to services, heighten retention of clients and promote the self-sufficiency. These features contribute to the success of Crittenton Women’s Union and most likely many other poverty
“High-competent children raised in high-risk environments do worse than low-competent children in low risk environments” (Sameroff, 2013). Children do not stand equal chance to succeed, and a child born into poverty is less likely to reach the educational and financial achievement level of his/her wealthy counterpart. To change poverty, one can evaluate predominant causes of poverty. Environment factors like social bias, stress, trauma and limited resources effect child and adult development and perpetuate the cycle of poverty. Although the multitude of causative factors makes beating the cycle seem unlikely, prevention science aims to mitigate poverty by limiting risk factors and building protective factors. Two social programs that attempt to do just that, are The Crittenton Women’s Union and Movement to Opportunity. The two programs are both based in the theory that environmental factors play a large role in poverty but they vary in the methods of intervention and levels of success.
Causes and Correlates of Poverty: Despite the fact that poverty …show more content…
Some include presenting information through various media outlets and methods of communication, making sure information is presented clearly and fully understood, providing incentive programs, and allowing clients an easy way to continuing if they need to drop out. Fundamental parts of the coaching include stimulating agency, allowing individual choice, and having a well-educated staff. In addition, the program generally attempts to minimize complexity, increase resources and improve coordination. The Crittenton Women’s Union incorporates many important aspects of poverty programs that facilitate access to services, heighten retention of clients and promote the self-sufficiency. These features contribute to the success of Crittenton Women’s Union and most likely many other poverty