Provide Discussion Post Responses to Colleagues by noting the similarities and differences in the factors that would support or impede your colleague’s implementation of evidence-based practice as noted in his or her post to those that would impact your implementation of evidence-based practice as noted in your original post. Offer a solution for addressing one of the factors that would impede your colleague’s implementation of evidence-based practice.

Be certain to provide reference and citations. You can use the referenced materials from the original post

Colleague #1 – TACO

RE: Discussion – Week 1

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           To earn the label of “evidenced-based practice” several factors within the practice or program must be met and analyzed. One factor that distinguishes evidenced-based practice or programming is experimental or quasi-experimental evaluation designs (Cooney et al., 2007). Experimental designs are preferred over quasi-experimental designs, as they randomly assign participants to either treatment or control groups (Cooney et al., 2007). Experts in the field of study then analyze the findings to measure the program’s effects (Cooney et al., 2007). Thus, another distinguishing characteristic of evidenced-based practice is a critical peer review (Cooney et al., 2007). If findings and peer reviews indicate the program has positive effects, the effects can be linked to the program, and the program is supported by “respected research organization,” the program is considered evidenced-based (Cooney et al., 2007).

 
 

           In adopting evidence-based practice and programming, it is important to note that not all “research-based” programming is evidenced-based (Cooney, et al., 2007). Some programming may be considered research-based yet not scientifically proven to be effective (Cooney, et al., 2007). In selecting programming, I would place preference on programming and practice that is evidenced-based (scientifically proven) over programming that uses research-based strategies or components. Next I would consider if the evidenced-based programming suits the goals intended in my agency or for the specific client’s treatment goal.  Specific aspects of the program must be considered including program length, intensity, and client and audience culture (Small et al., 2007). Finally, I would consider the resources required to carry out the program (Small et al., 2007). For example, it is important to factor in the fiscal resources needed and the expertise required to carry out the program.

 References

Cooney, S. M., Huser, C. M., Small, S., & O’Connor, C. (2007). Evidence-based programs: An overview. What Works, Wisconsin- Research to Practice Series, (6), 1-8. Retrieved from https://class.content.laureate.net/67f305f481964ec20f855bc1c0054f9a.pdf

Small, S. A., Cooney, S. M., Eastman G. & O’Connor, C. (2007). Guidelines for selecting an evidence-based program: Balancing community needs, program quality, and organizational resources. What Works- Wisconsin- Research to Practice Series, (3), 1-6. Retrieved from https://class.content.laureate.net/40cc4815daec59362b9ac569b5181b23.pdf

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Colleague #2 – Dick Slocumer

RE: Discussion – Week 1

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A description of the distinguishing characteristics of evidenced-based practice.

Evidence-based practice is distinguished by the continuous, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care and welfare of clients (Thayer, 2010).This means that for every client a practitioner serves he/she is constantly finding the best practices available in such a way to assure that the correct interventions are used based on the client situations. It is important that the integrity of the interventions is maintained and evaluation of how the intervention is working is continuous and changed when necessary. On going evaluation of the intervention with regard to the clients. 

The evidence-based practitioner gives the patient informed consent, relies on good data that will allow the client to meet his /her goals in a reasonable amount of time. Practitioner should be wary that all research-based programs do not meet the criteria for evidence-based programs as they may not have been proven effective (Cooney et al., 2007). 

Provide an evaluation of factors that might support or impede your efforts in adopting evidence-based practice or evidence-based programs. 

Some factors that might affect the adoption of evidence-based practice or programs includes cost, the makeup of those with whom the intervention will be implemented and biases and misunderstanding regarding evidence-based practice and programs (Small et al., 2005). There are also issues of difference in the goals and objective of the agencies not aligning with program (Small, et al., 2007). Situations where the cultures of the agencies differ from those of the program or those of the target population can also cause difficulties (O’Conner et al., 2007). However, the importance of research is a fundamental part of professional social work and has been since its inception (Thyer, 2010). 

References:

Cooney, S. M., Huser, C. M., Small, S. & O’Conner, C. (2007). Evidence-based programs: An overview. What work, Wisconsin-Research to Practice Series, (6), 1-8. Retrieved from https://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_06.pdf (PDF) 

O’conner, C., Smell, S. A. & Cooney, S. M. (2007). Program fidelity and adaptation: Meeting local needs without compromising program effectiveness. What works, Wisconsin-Research to Practice series, (4), 1-6. Retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_04.pdf (PDF)

Small, S. A, Reynolds, A. J. O’Conner, C. & Cooney, S. M. (2005). What works, Wisconsin: What science tells us about cost-effective programs for for juvenile delinquency prevention. Retrieved from http://whatworks.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworkswisconsin.pdf (PDF)

THyer, B. (2010) Introductory principles of social work research. In B. Thyer (ed.), The handbook of social research methods (2nd ed., pp. 1-8) Thousand Oaks, CA SAGE. (PDF).

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•  Read Chapter 3, review the PowerPoint slides, and respond to one question 

Read through the following questions and answer one of them in your journal. Your answer should be complete, and must be written in standard, grammatically correct English.

1. List and briefly describe the four stages of cognitive development according to Piaget. Provide an example of behavior for each stage. Discuss how this theory should be applied to create a more effective system of education.

2. Cooley developed the concept of the looking-glass self. Describe each of the three steps of the process, providing at least one example of how a person can correctly use feedback from others and how a person can make an error in using feedback. How would each of these affect self-concept?

3. George Herbert Mead explored how a person acquires social roles. Define and provide an example of significant others and the generalized other. Discuss the three stages of development according to his theory, providing at least one example of behavior at each stage.

4. Define “agents of socialization.” Identify what you believe are the two most important agents in the United States and describe the role of each in the socialization process.

5. In “Cultural Diversity in the United States” (p.89), the dilemma of the children of immigrants is described. What are the costs and benefits of choosing either strategy: abandoning the culture of their parents in favor of their new home, or rejecting the culture of their new home in favor of the culture of their parents? Do you know any immigrant families? If so, please discuss what the children of one of the families chose? Was it successful? Why, or why not?

6. Define resocialization, and provide at least two examples of the process. Define total institutions and degradation ceremonies, providing at least two examples of each. Discuss at least one example of resocialization that you or someone you know experienced. Was it successful? Why, or why not? How difficult was it?

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•  Read Chapter 4, review the PowerPoint slides, and respond to one question

Read through the following questions and answer one of them in your journal. Your answer should be complete, and must be written in standard, grammatically correct English.

1. Define status. Define and distinguish between ascribed and achieved status, providing at least two examples of each. Define and discuss master status. What do you believe is your master status? Why? Define and discuss status inconsistency. Do you believe that you experience any status inconsistency? Why or why not?

2. Define social institutions. Name at least four of the ten discussed in the text and discuss the basic needs they meet for society. Can you imagine any of the ones that you chose ending? Why or why not? Can you imagine them changing? Why or why not?

3. Several prominent sociologists have examined the processes that hold societies together. What is social integration? Define and discuss the differences between mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity, according to Durkheim. Define and discuss the differences between gemeinschaft and gesellschaft, according to Tönnies. Which one or two of the four terms do you believe best describes American society today? Why?

4. Describe the differences between role strain and role conflict. Illustrate the differences by providing at least one example of each and explain why it qualifies as role strain or role conflict. Have you ever experienced either or both processes? If so, how did you respond to it?

5. In the United States, according to Hall and Hall, there are four “social distance zones” or expected physical distances between persons based on the type of interaction they are experiencing. Discuss each of the zones. Discuss at least one circumstance in which someone violated the distance expectations with you. Why do you think it happened? For example, was it a person from a different culture who had different expectations than you or was there a different reason? How did it make you feel? How did you respond?

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that compares the roles and responsibilities of public policing versus private security. Use the ASIS International website (http://www.asisonline.org/) as a resource for this paper. Be sure to address the following:

• What are differences and similarities between the two roles?
• How does leadership differ between the two roles?
• What is the relationship of each role with the criminal justice system?
• What are essential policies for each role?
• Describe and discuss the importance of a comprehensive security plan, and its key components.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines with at least two outside reference sources.

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