The assessments in this section measure behaviors related to youth violence: A. Aggressive and Violent Behavior B. Concentration C. Conflict Resolution Skills D. Dating Violence E. Disciplinary and Delinquent Behavior F. Drug and Alcohol Use G. Exposure to Gangs H. Handgun Access I. Impulsivity J. Leisure Activity K. Parental Control L. Safety and Threats M. Social Competence N. Social Problem Solving Skills O. Victimization P. Weapon Carrying...
Legal Reference Publication
Foreword: In recent years hate crimes and related legal issues have received a significant amount of coverage and commentary in the news media. As a result of several dramatic incidents of hate crimes and domestic terrorism, public awareness and concern over bias-motivated crimes have heightened, and the topic has steadily moved up the political agendas of leaders at every level of government. These developments have led Attorney General Janet Reno to seek an assessment ...
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According to the American Psychiatric Association, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disruptive behavior disorder characterized by on-going inattention and/or hyperactivity occurring in several settings and more frequently and severely than is typical for individuals in the same stage of development. Symptoms begin before 7 years of age and can cause serious difficulties in home, school and/or work life. ADHD can be managed through behavioral or medica...
Excerpt: About the Guide Series: The Problem-Oriented Guides for Police summarize knowledge about how police can reduce the harm caused by specific crime and disorder problems. They are guides to prevention and to improving the overall response to incidents, not to investigating offenses or handling specific incidents. The guides are written for police–of whatever rank or assignment–who must address the specific problem the guides cover. The guides will be most useful to...
Alice is about to pick daisies when a white rabbit approaches her, but this rabbit is not like any other rabbit she has seen. Her curious nature forces her to follow the rabbit for a wonderful adventure.
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Government Reference Publication
Overview of the argument Underlying causes of poor quality and high costs Flawed understanding of medical care Inadequate information to support wise decisions Flawed incentives Solution Expanded model of medical care Organizational accountability -- for quality and costs Better information Fix the incentives...
Medical Reference Publication
La información recogida de 10 países que se presenta en este informe confirma que la violencia infligida por la pareja contribuye en gran medida a la mala salud de las mujeres. El Estudio aporta nuevos datos no sólo sobre la prevalencia de la violencia en países donde se había recopilado poca información al respecto, sino sobre las formas y pautas de la violencia en distintos países y culturas. También documenta cuáles son las consecuencias de la violencia para la salud ...
Excerpt: Dedication dedicated to J.R. And Shirley Dixon, Ed and Joyce Ritche, and to all parents with the vision to listen to what kids really wish for?and help them find it.
Statistical Reference Document
Excerpt: Since the issuance of Executive Order 12862 for ?Setting the department. However, this approach lead to two Customer Service Standards,? customer satisfaction mea- separate sponsors with two separate goals. The first sponsor surement has become prominent ...
Technical Reference Publication
Introduction: The field of Accounting Management is concerned with the collection of resource consumption data for the purposes of capacity and trend analysis, cost allocation, auditing, and billing. This document describes each of these problems, and discusses the issues involved in design of modern accounting systems. Since accounting applications do not have uniform security and reliability requirements, it is not possible to devise a single accounting protocol and se...
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