Rehabilitation and recidivism The number of prisoners is increasing daily, particularly, in developed nations. The United States accounts for close to 25% of the total world’s prison population. 75% of the prisoners are ex-convicts who have been re-arrested. Building and running prisons is quite expensive and it is high time the world devise ways to […]
Child soldiers in Israel-Palestine conflict The conflict between Israel and Palestine has frequently exposed children to wars, leading them to actively engage in military training and even fights. Between 2000 and 2004 non-governmental organizations realized that Palestine children were involved in suicide bombers and attacks against Israel. Israel too provided military training to their children […]
Difference between references, work cited and bibliography After completing your paper, you may find yourself confused and uncertain about what title to use in the list of sources. Bibliography, work cited and references are all terms that can be used as titles, however, you have to consider the citation style used. Work cited is majorly […]
Bad parenting and juvenile delinquency The family unit plays a core role in the molding of a child’s behavior. The involvement of a parent during a child’s growth and development is essential as it shapes up children’s behavior. Children who grow up with parents who are not involved in their lives are likely to adopt […]
Geriatrics As we age, our bodies go through numerous health changes that demand specific and personalized care. The field of geriatrics is concerned with tending to the unique healthcare needs common in older people. In the past century, the older population has been growing constantly worldwide. In the United States, more than 49 million people […]
Sociology, psychology and criminal justice Sociology is the study of the behaviors of a society. It looks at how specific aspects such as religion, ethnicity, gender, and economic status affect society in general and how the people in a society relate and interact with each other. Psychology studies the human mind. Unlike sociology that studies […]
Medicating Children for Behavioral Issues Behavioral problems in most children and teenagers result from underlying mental conditions such as anxiety, depressions, and ADHD. These conditions make it difficult for a child to focus or concentrate appropriately. It is every parent’s nightmare when their child is diagnosed with a behavioral disorder. But the toughest part is […]
Spinal Disorders The human spinal cord or the backbone is a tube-like structure consisting of numerous discs known as vertebrae stacked on top of each other. The vertebrae enable you to stand, bend, and move freely. They also support the spine and protects it against external pressure. The spine also consists of millions of nerves […]
Developmental Psychology Developmental psychology is a branch of psychology that seeks to explain changes that occur in people over the course of their lifetime. This includes physical, cognitive, intellectual, social, perpetual, emotional, and personality development associated with human growth. The development process can be broken down into four major phases. • Prenatal phase – During […]
Autism and Social Skills Social Skills refer to the ability of a person to effectively interact, communicate, and relate with other people through speaking, body language, and actions. Like language skills and other milestones, social skills are naturally acquired during a young age as a child develops. Social skills are gradually built over time as […]