06 Aug Assess how well the Psychology or Social Sciences program outcome 5 is met: Incorporate applied psychological or social sciences concepts and tools into a work-related project
I have already started my paper Can you just finish it up and double check that all of the required information is there? Use the temple i provide as requested by the teacher PLEASE DO NOT RUSH THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT .15-20 PAGES NOT INCLUDING THE TITLE, PAGE , REFRENCES OR APPENDICES. Pleases PAY ATTENETION TO ABC UNDER ACTION ITEMS
PURPOSE
This assignment is intended to help you provide evidence of your mastery of selected program outcomes. This assignment is also used to assess how well the Psychology or Social Sciences program outcome 5 is met: Incorporate applied psychological or social sciences concepts and tools into a work-related project.
ACTION ITEMS
Obtain the instructor’s written approval prior to initiating the project.
Prepare a written project paper that:
Is about 15-20 pages in length. (This does not include the Title Page, References, or Appendices.)
Incorporates at least three Psychology or Social Sciences program outcomes.
Contains at least 10 citations.
Organize the paper into sections outlined in the Project Plan template Download Project Plan template.
Submit the completed first draft of your Capstone Project Paper. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
Access your Turnitin report by reviewing your Submission Details for this assignment. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.
Include the Originality Report (the portion with the percentages of similarity) as an appendix to your final report.
Requirements: 20 PAGES
Capstone Project Paper Title
Student’s Name
Department of Communications, Behavioral, and Natural Sciences, Franklin University
PSYC 495: Psychology & Social Sciences Capstone
Professor’s Name
Month Day, Year
Just as an FYI, here are the instructions for the paper:
Prepare a written project paper that:
Is about 15 to 20 pages in length
Incorporates at least three Psychology or Social Sciences Program Outcomes
Contains at least 10 citations and references
[Delete this page before submitting your final capstone project paper]
Abstract
Typically, one-two paragraphs, an overall summary of the entire paper, no references included.
Project Schedule
Explain what you intend to accomplish each week of the course in order to complete your Capstone Project Paper by Week 6.
Capstone Project Paper Title
Introduction
Explain the purpose and the mission of the organization, as well as the history and background of the organization that you are working with to collect data. Explain the population you plan to conduct your research with. What is your personal connection to this research project? Why did you decide to do this study? (Limit to about 1-2 pages.)
Background Information
Discuss the theories and research that support your project. Make sure to discuss the foundational psychological/sociology theories, as well as any emerging research. This section should include a comprehensive discussion on multiple theories from your prior course work in this program. Make sure to cite all sources in APA format. (Generally, 2-5 pages.)
Hypotheses
What do you think will find from the data you collect? Explain the intended outcomes of the project. This is not the evaluation of the project, that section comes later. Given the purpose of the project, what are you expecting to happen with the project? Do you know of any similar projects?
Methods
Describe the events of the project. How did you collect the data? What tools did you use to collect your data? Describe the tools used, and what research supports them. (At least 1 page.)
Results
Share the results of the project. Include graphs and charts where applicable.
Discussion
Provide your reaction to the results. Did the results support or refute your hypotheses? Why do think this is? (At least 1 page.)
Expected Stakeholder Benefits
Discuss what benefits you expect might come from this project to the population studied, organization, customers, volunteers, employees, etc.
Limitations and Future Directions
Discuss what you were able to accomplish, as well as what limitations you experienced. What did the organization/community gain from the project? Will the organization/community continue to use your project or aspects of it? What are the potential long-term impacts?
Reflection on Personal Learning
What did you learn from this project?
How has this project informed your next steps for after graduation?
If you are planning to earn a master’s degree, please share more about the field (including license or certification requirements for that field in your state, if applicable).
References
List all citations from the body of the paper here in APA references format. (See )
Appendices
(Questionnaires, surveys, transcripts from interviews, etc.)
Capstone Project Plan
Jasmine Adkins
PSYC 495: Psychology/Social Sciences Capstone
Franklin University
Dr. Lee
Date: 07/09/2023
Title: The Impact of Sensitivity Training on the Police Force: A Project Plan for LGBTQIA+ Charity Resources
Introduction
The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way toward gaining equality and acceptance, but obstacles and inequalities exist, notably in how LGBTQIA+ people and law enforcement interact. A potential way to close the gap and promote greater diversity, empathy, and understanding within police forces is through sensitivity training. With a focus on big cities like Los Angeles or New York, this project plan examines how sensitivity training affects police forces in major urban regions (Grewe, 2018). This research study aims to support continuing efforts to build a more inclusive society by working with an LGBTQIA+ organization that offers resources to youth and adults.
Project Timeline
Phase 1: Planning and Designing the Research
Define the goals, scope, and methods of the research.
Review the material that has already been written about sensitivity training, LGBTQIA+ interactions with the police, and pertinent studies.
Identify important parties, such as the nonprofit that supports LGBTQIA+ people.
Form alliances with the selected urban police forces.
Create research tools, such as questionnaires and interview techniques.
Obtain the required authorizations and ethical approval.
Phase 2: Data collection
Provide questionnaires to both LGBTQIA+ people and police officers.
Police officers’ survey questions:
a) Are you aware of any sensitivity training programs offered by your local police force?
b) Have you participated in sensitivity training designed to address LGBTQIA+ issues?
c) How comfortable are you handling situations involving LGBTQIA+ people?
d) Have there ever been instances of racism or discrimination within the police force that you have seen or experienced?
Survey inquiries for the LGBTQIA+ community:
a) Have you ever come into contact with police enforcement?
b) How sensitive and understanding were the members of law enforcement during those interactions?
c) Have you ever encountered any evidence of bias or discrimination by law enforcement personnel?
2. Conduct in-depth qualitative interviews with police officers, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and officials from the selected charity.
Perceptions of sensitivity training, interactions with law enforcement, and recommendations for improvement will all be included in interview questions.
Phase 3: Data Analysis
Utilizing the proper statistical tools, organize and code the quantitative survey data.
To find trends, patterns, and correlations, analyze survey data.
To acquire deeper insights, transcribe and analyze the data from qualitative interviews.
To detect commonalities, differences, and emerging themes, compare the survey and interview results.
Analyze the information and judge how sensitivity training has affected how the police force interacts with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Phase 4: Reporting and Recommendations
Make a thorough research report describing the project’s goals, approach, findings, and analysis.
Identify the most important suggestions for enhancing the police department’s sensitivity training programs.
Work with the selected LGBTQIA+ nonprofit organization to share the research findings through workshops, talks, and publications.
Promote the adoption of the suggested modifications through interacting with stakeholders, such as law enforcement groups, lawmakers, and community organizations.
Appendix: Interview/survey Questions
Questions for Police Officers in a Survey:
a) Are you aware of any sensitivity training programs offered by your local police force?
b) Have you participated in sensitivity training designed to address LGBTQIA+ issues?
c) How comfortable are you handling situations involving LGBTQIA+ people?
d) Have there ever been instances of racism or discrimination within the police force that you have seen or experienced?
2. Survey Questions for Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community
a) Have you ever come into contact with police enforcement?
b) How sensitive and understanding were the members of law enforcement during those interactions?
c) Have you ever encountered any evidence of bias or discrimination by law enforcement personnel?
3. Interview Questions:
a) What effect do you think sensitivity training has had on police attitudes and conduct toward the LGBTQIA+ community?
b) Do you have any firsthand anecdotes or stories about encounters between LGBTQIA+ people and law enforcement?
c) How could the training programs be improved to serve the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community better?
Conclusion
This study plan provides a thorough research attempt to investigate how sensitivity training affects encounters between the police and the LGBTQIA+ population in major metropolitan areas. This study aims to offer useful insights into the present state of sensitivity training within law enforcement and its influence on promoting inclusivity and understanding by working with an LGBTQIA+ charity and using a combination of surveys and interviews. The conclusions and suggestions from this study could support continuing initiatives to develop a fairer and respectful environment for all LGBTQIA+ community members (Isaieva, 2018).
References
Grewe, M. (2018). LGBTQIA+ support systems within higher education. The Routledge Handbook of LGBTQIA Administration and Policy, 244–259. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351258807-17
Isaieva, I. (2018). Police training in the system of professional training for Federal Police Force in Germany. Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 8(4), 54–59. https://doi.org/10.2478/rpp-2018-0054
The Impact of Sensitivity Training on Police Interactions with the LGBTQIA+ Community: A Comprehensive Examination
Jasmine Adkins
PSYC 495: Psychology/Social Sciences Capstone
Franklin University
Dr. Lee
Date: 07/20/2023
The Impact of Sensitivity Training on Police Interactions with the LGBTQIA+ Community: A Comprehensive Examination
I. Introduction
An overview of the Capstone Project is given in the introduction, with particular attention paid to how sensitivity training affects police contacts with the LGBTQIA+ population in law enforcement. It underlines how crucial it is to comprehend sensitivity training and how it may help the police force and society at large by fostering diversity, empathy, and understanding.
II. Literature Review
A. Definition and Goals of Sensitivity Training in Law Enforcement
Farrell, A., & Reichert, J. (2017). Using US law-enforcement data: Promise and limits in measuring human trafficking. Journal of Human Trafficking, 3(1), 39-60.
Renzetti, C. M., Bush, A., Castellanos, M., & Hunt, G. (2017). Does training make a difference? An evaluation of a specialized human trafficking training module for law enforcement officers. In Human Trafficking (pp. 56-72). Routledge.
B. Effectiveness of Sensitivity Training in Promoting Diversity and Understanding
Mummolo, J. (2018). Modern police tactics, police-citizen interactions, and the prospects for reform. The Journal of Politics, 80(1), 1-15.
Engel, R. S., McManus, H. D., & Isaza, G. T. (2020). Moving beyond “best practice”: Experiences in police reform and a call for evidence to reduce officer-involved shootings. The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 687(1), 146-165.
Normore, A. H., & Scott, W. R. (2021). Police brutality and the militarization of Black and Brown communities: Transforming the culture of policing through education and training. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021(170), 79-88.
C. Challenges Faced by the LGBTQIA+ Community in Interactions with Law Enforcement
Dobek, P., Bowen, H., & Callaghan, P. (2023). Experiences and perceptions of military and emergency services personnel identifying as LGBTQIA+ and their families: a qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 10-11124.
Jacobson López, D. (2023). Enhancing inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ student survivors of color commentary: creating a university strategic plan to address relationship violence and sexual misconduct (RVSM): an application of principles-focused evaluation at michigan state university. Violence against women, 29(1), 35-43.
Braunstein, M. D. (2017). The five stages of LGBTQ discrimination and its effects on mass incarceration. U. Miami Race & Soc. Just. L. Rev., 7, 217.
III. Primary Research Sources
A. Surveys for Police Officers
Chitra, T., & Karunanidhi, S. (2021). The impact of resilience training on occupational stress, resilience, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being of female police officers. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 36(1), 8-23.
Pasia, K. M. (2022). The Most Optimal Methods for Acknowledgement of Medical Biases Toward LGBTQIA+ Patients in United States’ Healthcare Facilities.
B. Surveys for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Brenner, N., Ross, M. H., McLachlan, E., McKinnon, R., Moulton, L., & Hammond, J. A. (2022). Physiotherapy students’ education on, exposure to, and attitudes and beliefs about providing care for LGBTQIA+ patients: a cross-sectional study in the UK. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 1-9.
Bayram, E., Weigand, A. J., & Flatt, J. D. (2023). Perceived Discrimination in Health Care for LGBTQIA+ People Living With Parkinson’s Disease. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, gbad046.
C. In-depth Interviews
Siregar, S. A., Siregar, G., & Lubis, M. A. (2020). Criminological Perspective Of Street Crime. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems-JARDCS, 12(6), 603-611.
Mazel, O. (2022). Violence in the name of equality: The postal survey on same-sex marriage, LGBTQIA+ activism and legal redemption. Australian Feminist Law Journal, 48(1), 137-163.
Conclusion
In order to support the Capstone Project on the effect of sensitivity training on police encounters with the LGBTQIA+ community, a thorough list of pertinent materials is provided in the bibliography. These sources, which give a variety of viewpoints to improve the project’s legitimacy and credibility, include peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and research projects. The final Capstone Project paper will use these references as crucial sources in order to present evidence-based analyses and insights on the subject.
