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org). Most jobs in America now require applicants to have a minimum of a high school diploma. In an interview with Jeremiah Byrd, Larry Miller, a journalist for Philadelphia Tribune, Byrd stated that even though he was in the process of getting his GED, while applying for a position with McDonald's, they required that an applicant either be in high school or have a minimum of a high school diploma to be considered for a job (New America Media). I feel as though these citizens should have the…

My passion for wanting to obtain my Master’s in social work comes from a multitude of things: my personal life story and being considered an “at-risk” youth; as well as, rearing two children who suffer from mental health disabilities and my 10+ years of experience in the social services field. Society places a negative stigma on mental illness; thus, making it hard for many to receive the assistance they need to be successful in their recovery. My passion lies in helping those who suffer from…

Statistics, the median salaries in 2013 uniformly increased as we go higher up in the hierarchy of degrees. In 2013, individuals with a bachelors degree earned a salary of $48,500, 103% greater than individuals who did not complete high school. Those with a GED…

states that out of the two million men and women incarcerated 90% of all inmates will be released from prison, from witch 75% will commit an additional crime with in a time laps of three years, 60% will return to prison from witch only 40% who earn a GED will return to jai and only 10% of those who completed two years if college would be arrested. The numbers presented above reflect a positive scenario when education is present the numbers of recidivism drop at a high rate. In addition,…

The Eastwood Campus at the SILP (Supervised Independent Living Program) is part of the Toomey Residential Community. The cooperate authority at the Eastwood Campus includes Judy Damone, the Executive Director, Teresa Sullivan, the Operation Director, Bob Moleny, the Program Director, Billy Brill, the Program Coordinator, and Nicole Malliard the LMSW. Their mission is committed to the advancement of all who enter The Eastwood Campus, including tenants, staff, family members, visitors, and service…

did not go to school I would get out of a punishment. They wanted to improve my attitude and behavior because SRRC is more strict. My parents want me to go to school. They want me to learn something. They want me to get a diploma instead of a GED because my dad says it is harder to get one. Since he has one…

A Struggle of Success: A Mother Trying to Better Her and Her Kid’s Lives Coco lived in Morris Heights and was seen as “an ebullient with a taste for excitement. Coco saw family as more important, she was generous throughout, and always wanted to please. Coco wasn’t much of a church girl and she wasn’t much of a schoolgirl either but she wasn’t raised by the street.” (LeBlanc 27). Coco’s mother was Foxy, and her step-father Richie, an older sister Iris, and an older brother Manuel. Foxy worked…

Bryan Santigo Crimnal Investigation Dr.Ray 12-3-16 Female Offenders: Involvement within Criminal Justice System Fines are preferable to imprisonment and other types of punishment because they are more efficient. With a fine, the punishment to offenders is also revenue to the State. According to Bureau of Justice Statistics, females are account for 54 percent of the drug crimes. The growing rate of females incarceration calls for a critical evaluation of social impact of our nation’s…

Precious experiences a horrendous amount of trauma over her lifetime from the age of three. Precious at the age of three began being sexually abused by her father which lasted over ten years all the while being physical and emotionally abused by her mother as well. She carried two of her father’s children. One of which went to live with her grandfather, and the other son she begins to raise on her own. Although Precious has a low IQ and low self-esteem, she begins to connect with peers in her…

Many students share different experiences attending college. For some, these experiences can impact a students overall success; for others, dreams and goals are achieved. Most importantly, students need good role models so that they are confident as well as having the knowledge and skills to succeed. However when these expectations arn’t met, a students future may be at risk. Therefore, one expectation students have attending college is having teachers that are passionate about their work. When…