Answer the following:
- Given these statistics, why do you think a more concerted effort is not made in the media to make citizens aware of the association between substance abuse and child abuse?
- Choose one of the following audiences, and describe a plan to heighten awareness of this problem:
- Grade and high school students
- Parent or child organizations such as Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts
- Welfare recipients
- Include three action points for implementing this awareness plan nationwide to the chosen audience. Be sure to specify:
- Who will deliver the information?
- How will the information be delivered?
- What systems will be put in place for support if needed by participants?
- Include one additional action point to address prevention strategies in the population chosen above.
Create a two- to three-page plan. Submit your plan as a Word document to the Submissions Areaby the due date assigned.
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Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
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Described at least two reasons why a more concerted effort is not made in the media to make citizens aware of the association between substance abuse and child abuse. |
12 |
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Developed a plan of how awareness of this association could be raised in one of the following realms: grade and high school students; parent or child organizations such as Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts; and welfare recipients. |
20 |
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Included three action points for implementing this plan nationwide. |
32 |
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Included one action point for a prevention strategy in the chosen population. |
16 |
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Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
20 |
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Total: |
100 |
