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Title: How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay - Academicscope Headings: How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay Content: land values in Pennsylvania dropped from $150 an acre to $35 in four years. Unemployment increased with 50,000 people unemployed or erratically employed in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Furthermore, state banks failed, and the federal bank foreclosed mortgages on homes, farms and shops. Perhaps John Calhoun would be able to describe it best: “ There has been within these two years an immense revolution of fortunes in every part of the Union; enormous numbers of persons utterly ruined; multitudes in deep distress.” It is obvious that economic changes were ubiquitous during the time period after the War of 1812. During the time after the war, political changes influenced society significantly. Different issues like the Missouri dispute and the Tariff of 1816 led to sectionalism, dividing the nation.
https://www.academicscope.com/how-did-america-change-after-the-war-of-1812-essay/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_130096008#6_299175026
Title: How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay - Academicscope Headings: How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay Content: enormous numbers of persons utterly ruined; multitudes in deep distress.” It is obvious that economic changes were ubiquitous during the time period after the War of 1812. During the time after the war, political changes influenced society significantly. Different issues like the Missouri dispute and the Tariff of 1816 led to sectionalism, dividing the nation. Slavery had been legal in the Missouri territory under French and Spanish rule, but the North and South disagreed on whether it should have been a slave state. The compromise was to permit slavery in Missouri, create Maine as a free state, and leave future states north of 36°30′ N latitude as free states. Jefferson felt the debate was ominous: “… the momentous question, like a firebell in the night…a bell signaling death of the Union…this is a reprieve only, not a final sentence.” Also, the tariff was supported by the West and North and opposed by the South.
https://www.academicscope.com/how-did-america-change-after-the-war-of-1812-essay/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_130096008#9_299179714
Title: How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay - Academicscope Headings: How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay Content: Next, the Adams-Onis Treaty helped the country gain Florida and set the western boundary of the Louisiana Purchase, as well as renouncing any claim of the United States to Texas. This was another addition to the ever-expanding country. Lastly, an entirely new political party system developed. The Federalists ceased to exist as a national organization after the 1816 election, and two new party alignments formed: the National Republicans, who supported the federal government and national bank and were from the higher class, and the Democrats, who supported individual states, were against the national bank, and came from the working class. As one can see, there was an abundance of political changes after the War of 1812. The War of 1812 greatly affected the United States economy and political system. The years following the war were full of economic ups-and-downs. For example, the cotton gin boosted the cotton industry and southern economy. Although the tariffs of 1816 and 1828 were supposed to protect trade, they proved ineffective.
https://www.academicscope.com/how-did-america-change-after-the-war-of-1812-essay/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_130096008#10_299181160
Title: How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay - Academicscope Headings: How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay How did America change after the War of 1812? Essay Content: As one can see, there was an abundance of political changes after the War of 1812. The War of 1812 greatly affected the United States economy and political system. The years following the war were full of economic ups-and-downs. For example, the cotton gin boosted the cotton industry and southern economy. Although the tariffs of 1816 and 1828 were supposed to protect trade, they proved ineffective. The Panic of 1819 occurred when the European trade bubble burst. On the other hand, the nation’s government underwent various changes. Sectionalism split the nation into the North and the South, and the Missouri Compromise proved to be only a temporary resolution to the slavery debate. The Monroe Doctrine helped the country gain respect, and the end of the Federalists altered the political party system. Although the War of 1812 didn’t have any great impact on the country directly after the war, America experienced numerous changes the years following the war.
https://www.academicscope.com/how-did-america-change-after-the-war-of-1812-essay/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_133903300#0_306904566
Title: Social media and low self-esteem Headings: Social media and low self-esteem Social media and low self-esteem Does social media impact how you feel? Sleep and low self-esteem Toxic social media breeds bad behaviour ‘Likes’ do not make you feel happier Evaluate everything you share on social media Positive habits to increase happiness and combat low self-esteem Do what you love Helping others in your community Seek healthy friendships Having a sense of meaning Exercise boosts happiness Watch what you eat Content: Social media and low self-esteem Social media and low self-esteem Whether you love it, loathe it or simply accept it, social media is part of life, especially for teens. Social media issues are often complex and there are typically no ‘right answers’ to drawn on. Having said that, there is a growing body of research from which can be gleaned some principles for wise usage. While social media is sometimes touted to combat loneliness, a significant body of research suggests it may have the opposite effect. By triggering comparison with others, it can raise doubts about self-worth, potentially leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. In this article, I will explore some of these troubling issues through a balanced lens. Does social media impact how you feel? Researchers haven’t yet been able to prove a direct causative relationship between social media and mental health. However, it seems more than a coincidence that rates of anxiety and depression in young people have risen concurrently with those of social media usage. While social media may help to cultivate friendships and reduce loneliness, evidence suggests that excessive use negatively impacts self-esteem and life satisfaction.
https://www.acc.edu.au/blog/social-media-low-self-esteem/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_137894952#6_314305422
Title: Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: AHA Statement - American College of Cardiology Headings: Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: AHA Statement Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: AHA Statement Authors: Citation: Content: The origins of adult differences in hypertension begin in youth. African American boys and girls have higher blood pressure levels and a higher prevalence of hypertension. African Americans, however, are more likely than whites or Hispanics to be aware of their hypertension and have it treated. The magnitude of the association between systolic blood pressure (SBP) levels and stroke risk is 3 times greater in African Americans than in whites (10 mm Hg difference in SBP in whites is associated with an 8% increase in the stroke risk, but a 24% increase in African Americans). Diabetes is considerably more common in young African Americans through all ages. Similarly, obesity rates are higher among African Americans. Among the reasons for increased obesity include the cultural attitudes of favor for a larger body size, particularly for women, and diet of high-fat meats and deep-frying cooking with excess calories and salt, and decrease in leisure time physical activity. African Americans have an excess burden of chronic kidney disease, owning in part to the high prevalence of hypertension and diabetes, but that may also be the result of the percent of African admixture and other genetic factors including sickle cell trait. Lipids per se underestimate CVD risk in African Americans in younger cohorts. However, the relative risk of dyslipidemia in African Americans compared to whites increases with age.
https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2017/10/30/15/11/cardiovascular-health-in-african-americans
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Title: Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: AHA Statement - American College of Cardiology Headings: Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: AHA Statement Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: AHA Statement Authors: Citation: Content: Similarly, obesity rates are higher among African Americans. Among the reasons for increased obesity include the cultural attitudes of favor for a larger body size, particularly for women, and diet of high-fat meats and deep-frying cooking with excess calories and salt, and decrease in leisure time physical activity. African Americans have an excess burden of chronic kidney disease, owning in part to the high prevalence of hypertension and diabetes, but that may also be the result of the percent of African admixture and other genetic factors including sickle cell trait. Lipids per se underestimate CVD risk in African Americans in younger cohorts. However, the relative risk of dyslipidemia in African Americans compared to whites increases with age. Undertreatment with statins in African Americans requires specific attention by providers and increased adherence by patients. Mortality from all CVD is significantly higher in African Americans as compared with whites, which suggests a role for healthcare to mitigate disparities with comprehensive screening, an enhanced specificity of diagnoses, and tailored disease management. The prominence of disparities in the onset of CVD at younger ages highlights the contribution of CV risk factors and adverse health behaviors among African Americans. Guidelines for pharmacologic management of CVD in African Americans do not differ from management in other race/ethnic groups. However, there are two notable exceptions, heart failure with left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction and hypertension, where African American patients may benefit from tailored treatment approaches.
https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2017/10/30/15/11/cardiovascular-health-in-african-americans
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140343397#0_318188159
Title: About Our Company | Accenture Headings: What we believe O2 Delivering smart metering We worked together to deliver smart metering across 20 million UK homes. Stay in the know with our newsletter Content: About Our Company | Accenture Who we are What we believe How we work with clients Our community impact Awards Case studies & stories Join us read it see it About Accenture Our purpose: To deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity We embrace the power of change to create 360° value for our clients, people and communities. scroll "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities. It is personal to all of us." Julie Sweet Chief Executive Officer meet our leaders We are one global team 537K Accenture employees worldwide 6K Clients served throughout more than 120 countries 7900 Patents and patents pending worldwide 200 Cities with Accenture locations and operations, across 50 countries 185 Partners in our ecosystem Our purpose: To deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity We embrace the power of change to create 360° value for our clients, people and communities. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities. It is personal to all of us."
https://www.accenture.com/in-en/company
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140390774#3_318304027
Title: Awards and Recognition | Accenture Headings: Awards & Recognition About Accenture Awards & Recognition Recognition as a global business leader FORTUNE’s Most Powerful Women Forbes’ Global 2000 FORTUNE’s Global 500 Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies: IT Services Category Interbrand’s Best Global Brands BrandZ’s Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Brand Finance’s Most Valuable IT Services Brands Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies FORTUNE’s Businessperson of the Year FORTUNE’s Blue Ribbon Companies Ad Age A-List Awards​ Recognition as a great employer Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters) Diversity & Inclusion Index Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies Working Mother/AVTAR’s Best Companies for Women in India Stonewall’s Top Global Employers Workplace Pride Global Benchmark Human Rights Campaign's Corp Equality Index Disability Equality Index Canada’s Top 100 Employers Working Mother’s Best Companies for Multicultural Women ​Working Mother’s Best Companies for Dads BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Best Companies for Diversity Top Employers Institute’s Certified Top Employers Merco Talento Business Today’s India’s Coolest Workplaces Minshu’s Top Employers in Japan: Consulting Nikkei WOMAN Top 100 Companies for Women Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards "The soul of our organization is one where people are connected, care deeply for each other and are comfortable being their true selves every day." Recognition as a corporate citizen Barron’s Most Sustainable International Companies FORTUNE’s Change the World List CDP’s Climate Change “A List” Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America FTSE4GOOD Global Index 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens JUST Capital’s America’s Most JUST Companies PEOPLE Magazine and Great Place to Work’s 50 Companies That Care CDP Supply Chain Report Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Content: 1 ON Brand Finance’s Most Valuable IT Services Brands Three consecutive years RECOGNIZED AMONG Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies 14 consecutive years RANKED NO. 14 ON FORTUNE’s Businessperson of the Year Global CEO Julie Sweet included two consecutive years RECOGNIZED AMONG FORTUNE’s Blue Ribbon Companies 11 years on list​ ACCENTURE’S DROGA5 RECOGNIZED BY Ad Age A-List Awards​ Agency of the Decade​ View All View Less Recognition as a great employer As a talent-led organization, Accenture puts people first. We aim to be an employer of choice for the world’s most innovative talent. We embrace diversity as a source of innovation, creativity and competitive advantage. We are proud to be recognized by some of the most forward-thinking companies in the world. Accenture inspires our people around the world to explore their passions while nurturing and cultivating their talents. RANKED NO.3 ON Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters) Diversity & Inclusion Index Five consecutive years Included on Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Four consecutive years Ranked Among FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 13 consecutive years Ranked No. 2 on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity 15 consecutive years Included in Hall of Fame and recognized among Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies 18 consecutive years INCLUDED IN TOP 10 HALL OF FAME AND IN TOP 10 ON Working Mother/AVTAR’s Best Companies for Women in India Five consecutive years Recognized among Stonewall’s Top Global Employers Six consecutive years RECOGNIZED AS ADVOCATE LEVEL ACHIEVER ON Workplace Pride Global Benchmark Five consecutive years Received a perfect score on Human Rights Campaign's Corp Equality Index 14 consecutive years Ranked among the top-scoring companies on Disability Equality Index Four consecutive years Recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers 11 consecutive years Recognized among Working Mother’s Best Companies for Multicultural Women Five consecutive years INCLUDED AMONG ​Working Mother’s Best Companies for Dads Three consecutive years Recognized among BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Best Companies for Diversity Two consecutive years Ranked on Top Employers Institute’s Certified Top Employers In France, Italy, Poland and South Africa Ranked in Spain, Argentina and Chile on Merco Talento 15 consecutive years in Spain; seven consecutive years in Argentina; four years in Chile Ranked No.
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140390774#4_318309181
Title: Awards and Recognition | Accenture Headings: Awards & Recognition About Accenture Awards & Recognition Recognition as a global business leader FORTUNE’s Most Powerful Women Forbes’ Global 2000 FORTUNE’s Global 500 Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies: IT Services Category Interbrand’s Best Global Brands BrandZ’s Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Brand Finance’s Most Valuable IT Services Brands Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies FORTUNE’s Businessperson of the Year FORTUNE’s Blue Ribbon Companies Ad Age A-List Awards​ Recognition as a great employer Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters) Diversity & Inclusion Index Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies Working Mother/AVTAR’s Best Companies for Women in India Stonewall’s Top Global Employers Workplace Pride Global Benchmark Human Rights Campaign's Corp Equality Index Disability Equality Index Canada’s Top 100 Employers Working Mother’s Best Companies for Multicultural Women ​Working Mother’s Best Companies for Dads BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Best Companies for Diversity Top Employers Institute’s Certified Top Employers Merco Talento Business Today’s India’s Coolest Workplaces Minshu’s Top Employers in Japan: Consulting Nikkei WOMAN Top 100 Companies for Women Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards "The soul of our organization is one where people are connected, care deeply for each other and are comfortable being their true selves every day." Recognition as a corporate citizen Barron’s Most Sustainable International Companies FORTUNE’s Change the World List CDP’s Climate Change “A List” Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America FTSE4GOOD Global Index 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens JUST Capital’s America’s Most JUST Companies PEOPLE Magazine and Great Place to Work’s 50 Companies That Care CDP Supply Chain Report Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Content: Accenture inspires our people around the world to explore their passions while nurturing and cultivating their talents. RANKED NO.3 ON Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters) Diversity & Inclusion Index Five consecutive years Included on Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Four consecutive years Ranked Among FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 13 consecutive years Ranked No. 2 on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity 15 consecutive years Included in Hall of Fame and recognized among Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies 18 consecutive years INCLUDED IN TOP 10 HALL OF FAME AND IN TOP 10 ON Working Mother/AVTAR’s Best Companies for Women in India Five consecutive years Recognized among Stonewall’s Top Global Employers Six consecutive years RECOGNIZED AS ADVOCATE LEVEL ACHIEVER ON Workplace Pride Global Benchmark Five consecutive years Received a perfect score on Human Rights Campaign's Corp Equality Index 14 consecutive years Ranked among the top-scoring companies on Disability Equality Index Four consecutive years Recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Employers 11 consecutive years Recognized among Working Mother’s Best Companies for Multicultural Women Five consecutive years INCLUDED AMONG ​Working Mother’s Best Companies for Dads Three consecutive years Recognized among BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Best Companies for Diversity Two consecutive years Ranked on Top Employers Institute’s Certified Top Employers In France, Italy, Poland and South Africa Ranked in Spain, Argentina and Chile on Merco Talento 15 consecutive years in Spain; seven consecutive years in Argentina; four years in Chile Ranked No. 6 on Business Today’s India’s Coolest Workplaces 10 consecutive years Ranked No. 1 on Minshu’s Top Employers in Japan: Consulting Six consecutive years RANKED NO. 1 ON Nikkei WOMAN Top 100 Companies for Women Five consecutive years NAMED A RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CHAMPION FOR RACE EQUALITY Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards Four consecutive years NAMED A RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CHAMPION FOR GENDER EQUALITY Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards Three consecutive years View All View Less "The soul of our organization is one where people are connected, care deeply for each other and are comfortable being their true selves every day." — ELLYN SHOOK, Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer Recognition as a corporate citizen Corporate Citizenship is central to our vision for improving the way the world works and lives.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/awards-recognition
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140390774#6_318318337
Title: Awards and Recognition | Accenture Headings: Awards & Recognition About Accenture Awards & Recognition Recognition as a global business leader FORTUNE’s Most Powerful Women Forbes’ Global 2000 FORTUNE’s Global 500 Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies: IT Services Category Interbrand’s Best Global Brands BrandZ’s Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Brand Finance’s Most Valuable IT Services Brands Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies FORTUNE’s Businessperson of the Year FORTUNE’s Blue Ribbon Companies Ad Age A-List Awards​ Recognition as a great employer Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters) Diversity & Inclusion Index Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies Working Mother/AVTAR’s Best Companies for Women in India Stonewall’s Top Global Employers Workplace Pride Global Benchmark Human Rights Campaign's Corp Equality Index Disability Equality Index Canada’s Top 100 Employers Working Mother’s Best Companies for Multicultural Women ​Working Mother’s Best Companies for Dads BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Best Companies for Diversity Top Employers Institute’s Certified Top Employers Merco Talento Business Today’s India’s Coolest Workplaces Minshu’s Top Employers in Japan: Consulting Nikkei WOMAN Top 100 Companies for Women Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards Business in the Community Responsible Business Awards "The soul of our organization is one where people are connected, care deeply for each other and are comfortable being their true selves every day." Recognition as a corporate citizen Barron’s Most Sustainable International Companies FORTUNE’s Change the World List CDP’s Climate Change “A List” Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America FTSE4GOOD Global Index 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens JUST Capital’s America’s Most JUST Companies PEOPLE Magazine and Great Place to Work’s 50 Companies That Care CDP Supply Chain Report Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Content: We live this vision by making a difference for our people, clients and communities each day. We know we’re on the right path when globally respected organizations recognize our achievements. Accenture’s mobile phone app, BecaXR, an augmented/virtual reality tool, helps students visualize potential career pathways and prepare for success. Ranked No. 2 on Barron’s Most Sustainable International Companies Two consecutive years Ranked No. 21 on FORTUNE’s Change the World List Three years on list Received an A on CDP’s Climate Change “A List” Six years on list Included on Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America 16 consecutive years Included on FTSE4GOOD Global Index 16 consecutive years Ranked No. 10 on 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens 12 consecutive years Ranked No. 33 on JUST Capital’s America’s Most JUST Companies Five consecutive years Ranked Among PEOPLE Magazine and Great Place to Work’s 50 Companies That Care Third consecutive year RANKED AMONG TOP 7% ON CDP Supply Chain Report Fourth consecutive year included on Supplier Engagement Leader Board​ View All View Less "We innovate every day at Accenture to build more inclusive societies and to create a positive, meaningful impact." — JILL HUNTLEY, Managing Director – Global Corporate Citizenship SUBSCRIPTION CENTER Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter SUBSCRIBE
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140414772#0_318355098
Title: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Accenture Headings: Our commitment to inclusion & diversity About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Our commitment to inclusion & diversity What we believe The Culture Makers Inclusion Starts With I A commitment to our people Gender equality Persons with disabilities Supporting our LGBTQ+ community Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace Prioritizing mental health & wellness Taking action against racism Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture How Accenture works across cultures Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Activating responsible leadership Responsible Company & Citizen Diversity consulting Awards & recognition Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Human rights campaign’s corporate equality index FORTUNE’s 100 best companies to work for DiversityInc’s Top 50 companies for diversity RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index Refinitiv diversity & inclusion index Careers Come innovate with us Content: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Accenture About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Our commitment to inclusion & diversity Discover how we are creating a culture of equality in our workplace. Accenture CEO recognized Julie Sweet Tops Fortune’s Most Powerful Women List in 2020 Read More What we believe Accenture's purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity and our commitment to our people, clients and communities is to accelerate equality for all. Our purpose and our commitment drives our innovation agenda, helps us deliver 360 value, and ensures we act as a responsible business leader. It enables us to attract, develop, inspire and reward top talent. And it creates an environment that unleashes innovation, allows our people to perform at their very best and underpins a culture in which everyone feels they have an equal opportunity to belong and build a career. This commitment starts at the top with our executive chairman, chief executive officer and Board. And we expect leaders at all levels to help create and sustain a culture of equality where everyone can advance and thrive. Our areas of focus include gender, ethnicity, LGBTI, religion, persons with disabilities and cross-cultural diversity. We strive to ensure that all our people are compensated fairly and equitably from the moment we hire them through the milestones of their careers here. When we see a disparity for any of our people, we fix it.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity-index
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140414772#1_318357805
Title: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Accenture Headings: Our commitment to inclusion & diversity About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Our commitment to inclusion & diversity What we believe The Culture Makers Inclusion Starts With I A commitment to our people Gender equality Persons with disabilities Supporting our LGBTQ+ community Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace Prioritizing mental health & wellness Taking action against racism Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture How Accenture works across cultures Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Activating responsible leadership Responsible Company & Citizen Diversity consulting Awards & recognition Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Human rights campaign’s corporate equality index FORTUNE’s 100 best companies to work for DiversityInc’s Top 50 companies for diversity RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index Refinitiv diversity & inclusion index Careers Come innovate with us Content: This commitment starts at the top with our executive chairman, chief executive officer and Board. And we expect leaders at all levels to help create and sustain a culture of equality where everyone can advance and thrive. Our areas of focus include gender, ethnicity, LGBTI, religion, persons with disabilities and cross-cultural diversity. We strive to ensure that all our people are compensated fairly and equitably from the moment we hire them through the milestones of their careers here. When we see a disparity for any of our people, we fix it. View Transcript The Culture Makers Where Culture Makers lead, organizations grow fast Inclusion Starts With I The importance of an inclusive work environment Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Julie Sweet Chief Executive Officer A commitment to our people What’s the power of diversity? Discover how our commitment to more than 500,000 people from a variety of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds makes us more innovative. Gender equality We believe the future workforce is an equal one. That’s why we’re committed to a gender-balanced workforce by 2025.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity-index
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140414772#2_318360280
Title: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Accenture Headings: Our commitment to inclusion & diversity About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Our commitment to inclusion & diversity What we believe The Culture Makers Inclusion Starts With I A commitment to our people Gender equality Persons with disabilities Supporting our LGBTQ+ community Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace Prioritizing mental health & wellness Taking action against racism Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture How Accenture works across cultures Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Activating responsible leadership Responsible Company & Citizen Diversity consulting Awards & recognition Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Human rights campaign’s corporate equality index FORTUNE’s 100 best companies to work for DiversityInc’s Top 50 companies for diversity RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index Refinitiv diversity & inclusion index Careers Come innovate with us Content: View Transcript The Culture Makers Where Culture Makers lead, organizations grow fast Inclusion Starts With I The importance of an inclusive work environment Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Julie Sweet Chief Executive Officer A commitment to our people What’s the power of diversity? Discover how our commitment to more than 500,000 people from a variety of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds makes us more innovative. Gender equality We believe the future workforce is an equal one. That’s why we’re committed to a gender-balanced workforce by 2025. Learn more. Persons with disabilities We are constantly enabling change so everyone can contribute equally. Our people with disabilities have access to the latest technology, resources and training for a barrier-free workplace. Learn more. Supporting our LGBTQ+ community We embrace authenticity at work–including sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity-index
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140414772#3_318362580
Title: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Accenture Headings: Our commitment to inclusion & diversity About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Our commitment to inclusion & diversity What we believe The Culture Makers Inclusion Starts With I A commitment to our people Gender equality Persons with disabilities Supporting our LGBTQ+ community Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace Prioritizing mental health & wellness Taking action against racism Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture How Accenture works across cultures Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Activating responsible leadership Responsible Company & Citizen Diversity consulting Awards & recognition Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Human rights campaign’s corporate equality index FORTUNE’s 100 best companies to work for DiversityInc’s Top 50 companies for diversity RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index Refinitiv diversity & inclusion index Careers Come innovate with us Content: Learn more. Persons with disabilities We are constantly enabling change so everyone can contribute equally. Our people with disabilities have access to the latest technology, resources and training for a barrier-free workplace. Learn more. Supporting our LGBTQ+ community We embrace authenticity at work–including sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Learn more. Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace We take action to create more opportunities for employment and advancement for our people from underrepresented communities. Learn more. Prioritizing mental health & wellness Our support for mental health and wellness accelerates our culture of equality and helps everyone to thrive. Learn more.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity-index
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140414772#4_318364547
Title: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Accenture Headings: Our commitment to inclusion & diversity About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Our commitment to inclusion & diversity What we believe The Culture Makers Inclusion Starts With I A commitment to our people Gender equality Persons with disabilities Supporting our LGBTQ+ community Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace Prioritizing mental health & wellness Taking action against racism Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture How Accenture works across cultures Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Activating responsible leadership Responsible Company & Citizen Diversity consulting Awards & recognition Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Human rights campaign’s corporate equality index FORTUNE’s 100 best companies to work for DiversityInc’s Top 50 companies for diversity RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index Refinitiv diversity & inclusion index Careers Come innovate with us Content: Learn more. Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace We take action to create more opportunities for employment and advancement for our people from underrepresented communities. Learn more. Prioritizing mental health & wellness Our support for mental health and wellness accelerates our culture of equality and helps everyone to thrive. Learn more. Taking action against racism We have an unwavering commitment to equality and zero tolerance for racism, bigotry, hate and violence of any kind. Together, we are acting, leading and driving change across the globe. Learn more. View All View Less Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture Our commitment to a culture of equality combined with our belief that “together, we are greater than ever”, allows our more than 500,000 people in 120 countries to work as a seamless network. By respecting all of our people’s individual cultures and unique backgrounds, we transcend geographies, drive innovation and better support our clients everywhere in the world.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity-index
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140414772#5_318366806
Title: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Accenture Headings: Our commitment to inclusion & diversity About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Our commitment to inclusion & diversity What we believe The Culture Makers Inclusion Starts With I A commitment to our people Gender equality Persons with disabilities Supporting our LGBTQ+ community Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace Prioritizing mental health & wellness Taking action against racism Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture How Accenture works across cultures Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Activating responsible leadership Responsible Company & Citizen Diversity consulting Awards & recognition Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Human rights campaign’s corporate equality index FORTUNE’s 100 best companies to work for DiversityInc’s Top 50 companies for diversity RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index Refinitiv diversity & inclusion index Careers Come innovate with us Content: Taking action against racism We have an unwavering commitment to equality and zero tolerance for racism, bigotry, hate and violence of any kind. Together, we are acting, leading and driving change across the globe. Learn more. View All View Less Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture Our commitment to a culture of equality combined with our belief that “together, we are greater than ever”, allows our more than 500,000 people in 120 countries to work as a seamless network. By respecting all of our people’s individual cultures and unique backgrounds, we transcend geographies, drive innovation and better support our clients everywhere in the world. How Accenture works across cultures View Transcript Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Learn how we infuse inclusion, diversity and sustainability into our procurement practices. Read more. Activating responsible leadership See our research on responsible leadership and hear young leaders discuss today’s societal challenges. Read more . Responsible Company & Citizen See how we’re working to transform our global economy to be more responsible, more sustainable and work for the benefit of all.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity-index
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140414772#6_318369238
Title: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | Accenture Headings: Our commitment to inclusion & diversity About Accenture Inclusion & Diversity Our commitment to inclusion & diversity What we believe The Culture Makers Inclusion Starts With I A commitment to our people Gender equality Persons with disabilities Supporting our LGBTQ+ community Ethnic and racial diversity in the workplace Prioritizing mental health & wellness Taking action against racism Cross-cultural diversity at Accenture How Accenture works across cultures Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Activating responsible leadership Responsible Company & Citizen Diversity consulting Awards & recognition Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Human rights campaign’s corporate equality index FORTUNE’s 100 best companies to work for DiversityInc’s Top 50 companies for diversity RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index Refinitiv diversity & inclusion index Careers Come innovate with us Content: How Accenture works across cultures View Transcript Find out more Supplier inclusion + sustainability Learn how we infuse inclusion, diversity and sustainability into our procurement practices. Read more. Activating responsible leadership See our research on responsible leadership and hear young leaders discuss today’s societal challenges. Read more . Responsible Company & Citizen See how we’re working to transform our global economy to be more responsible, more sustainable and work for the benefit of all. Read more. Diversity consulting We combine industry expertise and advanced analytics to help organizations advance inclusion and diversity. Read more. View All View Less Awards & recognition GO TO AWARDS & RECOGNITION INCLUDED ON Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 4 consecutive years INCLUDED ON Human rights campaign’s corporate equality index In Chile, Mexico and U.S. GREAT PLACE TO WORK FORTUNE’s 100 best companies to work for In Japan, Mexico, U.K. and U.S. RANKED NO. 2 ON DiversityInc’s Top 50 companies for diversity 15 consecutive years RANKED AMONG THE TOP-SCORING COMPANIES ON Disability Equality Index 4 consecutive years AMONG TOP 3 FOR Refinitiv diversity & inclusion index 3 consecutive years View All View Less GO TO AWARDS & RECOGNITION Careers Come innovate with us VIEW OPPORTUNITIES Subscription Center
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity-index
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140747059#3_319171456
Title: Supply Chain Disruption & How to Respond | Accenture Headings: Supply chain disruption Supply Chain & Operations Supply chain disruption State of supply chains In the eye of the storm Impact on supply chains 94 % 75 % 55 % Risks and challenges Supply chain risks Supply chain challenges How to respond to disruption COVID-19: Repurpose your supply chain for resilience Zero-based Supply Chain: Accelerating COVID-19 recovery Supply chain planning What’s now? Five supply chain priorities for immediate action What’s next? Three key actions for supply chain planning from now on COVID-19: Boost agility with supply chain planning COVID-19: Supply chain scenario planning-as-a-service with SAP Supply chain logistics Five key actions to address COVID-19’s impact on logistics Find out how to develop a rapid response plan for the supply chain. Supply chain procurement Five areas for immediate attention COVID-19: Managing the impact on procurement for resilience and growth Procurement for the post-COVID world Manufacturing Five actions to build agility now and in the future Looking to the future COVID-19: Adapting manufacturing operations to new normal Coordinating production of medical ventilators for the UK’s health service Defend against uncertainty Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Content: COVID-19 is not a typical risk event. The scale of its impact eclipses anything most supply chain leaders will have seen before. The speed of the escalation requires continuous end-to-end assessment, optimization and monitoring. Companies need to respond rapidly and confidently to shape and execute a short-term tactical plan that will mitigate the risks to human health and protect the functioning of global supply chains. In doing so, strong data and analytics capabilities are crucial in understanding complexity, anticipating potential disruption, and quickly developing a response. Supply chain challenges Supply chains lack global resilience and are breaking down in the face of multi-country disruptions. Supply chain and operations are becoming more costly (eg less global and ecommerce fulfillment costs) – and can often represent a company’s highest costs. The significant impacts that supply chains and operations have on the planet and society are not meeting stakeholders’ expectations for sustainability. Talent gaps across the supply chain and operations continue to create high dependency on the human workforce. A lack of flexibility inhibits the ability to address customer demands for personalization and customization.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/consulting/coronavirus-supply-chain-disruption
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140747059#4_319174322
Title: Supply Chain Disruption & How to Respond | Accenture Headings: Supply chain disruption Supply Chain & Operations Supply chain disruption State of supply chains In the eye of the storm Impact on supply chains 94 % 75 % 55 % Risks and challenges Supply chain risks Supply chain challenges How to respond to disruption COVID-19: Repurpose your supply chain for resilience Zero-based Supply Chain: Accelerating COVID-19 recovery Supply chain planning What’s now? Five supply chain priorities for immediate action What’s next? Three key actions for supply chain planning from now on COVID-19: Boost agility with supply chain planning COVID-19: Supply chain scenario planning-as-a-service with SAP Supply chain logistics Five key actions to address COVID-19’s impact on logistics Find out how to develop a rapid response plan for the supply chain. Supply chain procurement Five areas for immediate attention COVID-19: Managing the impact on procurement for resilience and growth Procurement for the post-COVID world Manufacturing Five actions to build agility now and in the future Looking to the future COVID-19: Adapting manufacturing operations to new normal Coordinating production of medical ventilators for the UK’s health service Defend against uncertainty Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Content: Supply chain challenges Supply chains lack global resilience and are breaking down in the face of multi-country disruptions. Supply chain and operations are becoming more costly (eg less global and ecommerce fulfillment costs) – and can often represent a company’s highest costs. The significant impacts that supply chains and operations have on the planet and society are not meeting stakeholders’ expectations for sustainability. Talent gaps across the supply chain and operations continue to create high dependency on the human workforce. A lack of flexibility inhibits the ability to address customer demands for personalization and customization. IT systems continue to be expensive to run, inflexible and often over-reliant on legacy technologies. View All View Less How to respond to disruption Businesses must navigate the financial and operational challenges of coronavirus while rapidly addressing the needs of their people, customers and suppliers. By taking the right actions, supply chain leaders can turn massive complexity and supply chain disruption into meaningful change. As they respond to both the immediate impacts of the pandemic and prepare for what comes next, a continuous cycle of risk mobilizing, sensing, analysis, configuration, and operation will help to optimize results and mitigate risks: The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a short-term crisis.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/consulting/coronavirus-supply-chain-disruption
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140762838#4_319213474
Title: COVID-19: Impact on Consumer Behavior Trends | Accenture Headings: COVID-19: How consumer behavior will be changed COVID-19: How consumer behavior will be changed RESEARCH REPORT In brief New consumer behaviors will transform the industry's future Getting to know the consumer in crisis New buying behaviors in this new normal The big value shift New—and everlasting—shopping habits The ever-increasing focus on health A rise in conscious consumption Growing love for local COVID-19: Retail consumer habits shift long-term The social impact 80% 88% A new virtual workforce 46% Staying connected with consumers Respond Reset Renew Contact us Oliver Wright ​​Emma Blackburn Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Content: At the other extreme, some consumers remain indifferent to the pandemic and are continuing their business as usual, despite recommendations from government and health professionals. CPG companies will need to understand how their own consumers are reacting, and develop customized and personalized marketing strategies for each. The days of one-size-fits-all marketing are over. Consumers are more fearful of the economic impact of COVID-19 than for their health Source: Accenture COVID-19 Consumer Research, conducted April 2–6. Proportion of consumers that agree or significantly agree. New buying behaviors in this new normal Why, what and how consumers buy is changing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Consumer priorities have become centered on the most basic needs, sending demand for hygiene, cleaning and staples products soaring, while non-essential categories slump. The factors that influence brand decisions are also changing as a "buy local" trend accelerates. Digital commerce has also seen a boost as new consumers migrate online for grocery shopping – a rise that is likely to be sustained post-outbreak.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/consumer-goods-services/coronavirus-consumer-behavior-research
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_140762838#5_319215638
Title: COVID-19: Impact on Consumer Behavior Trends | Accenture Headings: COVID-19: How consumer behavior will be changed COVID-19: How consumer behavior will be changed RESEARCH REPORT In brief New consumer behaviors will transform the industry's future Getting to know the consumer in crisis New buying behaviors in this new normal The big value shift New—and everlasting—shopping habits The ever-increasing focus on health A rise in conscious consumption Growing love for local COVID-19: Retail consumer habits shift long-term The social impact 80% 88% A new virtual workforce 46% Staying connected with consumers Respond Reset Renew Contact us Oliver Wright ​​Emma Blackburn Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Stay in the Know with Our Newsletter Content: Proportion of consumers that agree or significantly agree. New buying behaviors in this new normal Why, what and how consumers buy is changing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Consumer priorities have become centered on the most basic needs, sending demand for hygiene, cleaning and staples products soaring, while non-essential categories slump. The factors that influence brand decisions are also changing as a "buy local" trend accelerates. Digital commerce has also seen a boost as new consumers migrate online for grocery shopping – a rise that is likely to be sustained post-outbreak. In times like these, our need for the basic necessities of life takes precedence. It comes as no surprise that personal health is the top priority for the consumers we surveyed, followed by the health of friends and family. Food and medical security, financial security and personal safety were other leading priorities. The big value shift learn more New—and everlasting—shopping habits The outbreak has pushed consumers out of their normal routines. Consumers are adapting new habits and behaviors that many anticipate will continue in the long term.
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/consumer-goods-services/coronavirus-consumer-behavior-research
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_190881305#7_352797398
Title: Access Fund - Why Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Matter… Headings: Why Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Matter for Climbers Why Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Matter for Climbers Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion Bringing It All Together Support Climbing Advocacy Content: Each is randomly assigned to a different climb that, for whatever reason, they must do. One is a splitter crack, 0.5 C4s the whole way. Second is a discontinuous crack that goes from tips to offwidth with bolted face sections in between. Third is a fully bolted sport climb. Equality is giving these three climbers the exact same rack, regardless of the climb they have to face. That’s fair, in a sense, because everyone is getting the same thing. But is it right, let alone effective? Equity is dividing the rack so that each climber gets what they need to send the route they need to climb. Equity is ensuring that individuals and groups get the resources they need to succeed, based on their own specific circumstances, strengths, and weaknesses. In an ideal world, equality would be enough, and everyone would get the same fair shake from the beginning.
https://www.accessfund.org/open-gate-blog/jedi-101-for-climbers
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_191543976#4_353865376
Title: Energy Assistance Headings: You Can Now Book Your Energy Assistance Appointment Online Energy Assistance Providing Services to Help wth Heating and Cooling Costs You Can Now Book Your Energy Assistance Appointment Online Ahora puede reservar su cita de asistencia de energia en línea Important info to know before you book: Información importante para saber antes de hacer su cita: Who does it serve? Our housing and utility assistance programs include: What does it provide? Low-Income Heating Assistance Do you qualify? Qualification Guidelines Other Resources Energy Education Low-Income Weatherization Program Content: Who does it serve? Energy assistance programs are designed to assist low-income households pay for a portion of their energy costs to alleviate unmanageable utility bills. Various federal, state and utility grants fund the program. Our housing and utility assistance programs include: Help for low-income families, veterans, seniors and persons with disabilities One-time payment for eligible households towards winter energy bills for all energy types: electric, natural gas, propane, oil and wood What does it provide? Through ACCESS’ Energy Assistance Program, eligible households can receive a one-time payment (typically once per program year) toward their energy bill. This is a fuel blind program and help is available for all energy types; electric, natural gas, propane, oil and wood. There is no requirement to be at risk of disconnection, households just need to be income eligible.
https://www.accesshelps.org/energy-assistance/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_194657688#8_359808905
Title: HIPAA and Social Media: Best Practices | Accountable Headings: HIPAA and Social Media: Best Practices HIPAA and Social Media: Best Practices HIPAA and Social Media Guidelines PHI in Social Media Cost of Noncompliance Policies & Procedures Social media in the Healthcare Industry Don’ts: Do’s: Content: Refrain from discussing patients even in a general way via social media direct messages Monitor the comment section and delete anything that could elicit a compromising response Do’s: As we have seen there are many risks associated with social media usage in the healthcare industry affecting HIPAA compliance. However, with the proper precautions being taken, there are still many ways to use social media to benefit your healthcare organization. In general, social media can be used to attract new clients to your company or educate current clients on a topic or piece of news. Here are a few specific ways that covered entities can use social media beneficially: Offer health tips that patients might find helpful Advertise upcoming events for patients to attend Share new research in the field of your organization Display honors or awards you have been given Create profiles or biography of your staff Post advertisements of your services as long as they DO NOT contain the PHI of any patient Discounts or special offers on services you provide The expectations and requirements of HIPAA can be difficult and confusing, especially in relation to social media where there are no specific laws for the topic. Social media can be used in many useful ways in healthcare but we have also seen that there is a high level of potential risk of HIPAA violations through these platforms. A strong understanding of HIPAA and it’s requirements will help to build guidelines and policies for managing social media in a HIPAA approved way.
https://www.accountablehq.com/post/hipaa-and-social-media
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_196735119#0_363222998
Title: How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor - Accounting.com Headings: How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Why Become a Certified Internal Auditor? International Credential Increased Earning Potential Job Security Opportunities for Professional Advancement Focused Skills Improvement Top Online Programs Understanding the Certified Internal Auditor Exam Frequently Asked Questions for the Certified Internal Auditor Exam What Does an Internal Auditor Do? When Is the CIA Administered? Where Can I Take the CIA Exam? How Is the CIA Exam Taken? How Often Can I Take the CIA Exam? Fulfilling the CIA Exam Requirements Exam Composition and Timing Part 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing Registration and Fees for the CIA Exam Paying for the CIA Exam Scoring the Certified Internal Auditor Exam What Score Do You Need to Pass the CIA Exam? How Does CIA Exam Scoring Work? Who Scores the CIA Exam? When Are CIA Exam Scores Released? After the Exam: Maintaining Your CIA Certification Preparing for the CIA Exam Top 10 Tips for Exam Preparation CIA Practice Exams and Study Resources Not Ready for Certification Yet? Explore Degree Options in Accounting Accredited Online College Programs Recommended Reading Search top-tier programs curated by your interests. Content: How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor - Accounting.com How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) April 28, 2021 | Staff Writers Are you ready to find a school that's aligned with your interests? Founded in 1941 and based in Lake Mary, Florida, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) boasts more than 190,000 members in over 170 countries. It administers the certified internal auditor (CIA) exam and stands as the only organization in the world granting the prestigious CIA designation. The CIA credential presents the holder as a credible and trustworthy professional who possesses a thorough understanding of the principles contained in IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Competent accountants can take on many of the responsibilities of a CIA, but companies and organizations know a CIA designation is an indication of a knowledgeable and well-trained practitioner who answers to the highest professional and ethical standards. Because of this, CIAs tend to find work in a greater variety of fields and industries. Why Become a Certified Internal Auditor? The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10% growth rate for the accounting and auditor professions between 2016 and 2026. Additionally, a diverse range of companies, private organizations, and government agencies often need the services of a well-trained CIA. With a CIA designation, internal auditors demonstrate their qualifications and are positioned to take advantage of a robust job market.
https://www.accounting.com/certifications/certified-internal-auditor/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_196735119#1_363226164
Title: How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor - Accounting.com Headings: How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Why Become a Certified Internal Auditor? International Credential Increased Earning Potential Job Security Opportunities for Professional Advancement Focused Skills Improvement Top Online Programs Understanding the Certified Internal Auditor Exam Frequently Asked Questions for the Certified Internal Auditor Exam What Does an Internal Auditor Do? When Is the CIA Administered? Where Can I Take the CIA Exam? How Is the CIA Exam Taken? How Often Can I Take the CIA Exam? Fulfilling the CIA Exam Requirements Exam Composition and Timing Part 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing Registration and Fees for the CIA Exam Paying for the CIA Exam Scoring the Certified Internal Auditor Exam What Score Do You Need to Pass the CIA Exam? How Does CIA Exam Scoring Work? Who Scores the CIA Exam? When Are CIA Exam Scores Released? After the Exam: Maintaining Your CIA Certification Preparing for the CIA Exam Top 10 Tips for Exam Preparation CIA Practice Exams and Study Resources Not Ready for Certification Yet? Explore Degree Options in Accounting Accredited Online College Programs Recommended Reading Search top-tier programs curated by your interests. Content: Because of this, CIAs tend to find work in a greater variety of fields and industries. Why Become a Certified Internal Auditor? The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10% growth rate for the accounting and auditor professions between 2016 and 2026. Additionally, a diverse range of companies, private organizations, and government agencies often need the services of a well-trained CIA. With a CIA designation, internal auditors demonstrate their qualifications and are positioned to take advantage of a robust job market. The benefits of becoming a CIA include: International Credential Increased Earning Potential Job Security Opportunities for Professional Advancement Focused Skills Improvement International Credential The CIA designation is recognized and respected all over the world. Other accounting and financial management certifications, including the certified public accountant and the financial risk manager designations, do not enjoy international recognition. CPAs and FRMs need to go through another credentialing process or take additional exams when moving outside the credentialing body’s area of jurisdiction. Increased Earning Potential According to a study done by the IIA, CIAs increase earning potential by as much as 51% after earning the credential.
https://www.accounting.com/certifications/certified-internal-auditor/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_196735119#4_363234929
Title: How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor - Accounting.com Headings: How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) How to Become A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Why Become a Certified Internal Auditor? International Credential Increased Earning Potential Job Security Opportunities for Professional Advancement Focused Skills Improvement Top Online Programs Understanding the Certified Internal Auditor Exam Frequently Asked Questions for the Certified Internal Auditor Exam What Does an Internal Auditor Do? When Is the CIA Administered? Where Can I Take the CIA Exam? How Is the CIA Exam Taken? How Often Can I Take the CIA Exam? Fulfilling the CIA Exam Requirements Exam Composition and Timing Part 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing Registration and Fees for the CIA Exam Paying for the CIA Exam Scoring the Certified Internal Auditor Exam What Score Do You Need to Pass the CIA Exam? How Does CIA Exam Scoring Work? Who Scores the CIA Exam? When Are CIA Exam Scores Released? After the Exam: Maintaining Your CIA Certification Preparing for the CIA Exam Top 10 Tips for Exam Preparation CIA Practice Exams and Study Resources Not Ready for Certification Yet? Explore Degree Options in Accounting Accredited Online College Programs Recommended Reading Search top-tier programs curated by your interests. Content: Opportunities for Professional Advancement The CIA designation often positions certificate holders for executive and leadership roles within their company or organization. Additionally, it expands the professional arenas where CIAs can practice, since it is a highly desirable credential in virtually any industry. Many CIAs also get the chance to impact the profession at the policy-setting level. Focused Skills Improvement The CIA exam measures breadth and depth of a test-taker’s skills and knowledge solely in the field of internal audit. Earning the credential presents its holder as a practitioner with a solid grasp and thorough understanding of a complex and demanding professional arena. Top Online Programs Explore programs of your interests with the high-quality standards and flexibility you need to take your career to the next level. Understanding the Certified Internal Auditor Exam The CIA examination is made up of several components. This section outlines exam requirements, test topics, registration and payment, and other relevant information about the CIA examination. Frequently Asked Questions for the Certified Internal Auditor Exam Collapse All Expand All What Does an Internal Auditor Do? Internal auditors (IAs) conduct an objective analysis and evaluation of a company’s financial and business operations, identifying problems and ensuring compliance with industry and government regulations.
https://www.accounting.com/certifications/certified-internal-auditor/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_197272945#8_364033159
Title: Auditing Degree Guide - Accounting.com Headings: Auditing Degree Concentration Auditing Degree Concentration What Is an Auditing Concentration? Featured Online Programs BS - Accounting Southern New Hampshire University BA - Accounting UAGC Forbes School of Business and Technology BS in Accounting Indiana Wesleyan University Bachelor of Science in Accounting Purdue University Global Bachelor's Concentration Master’s Concentration Why Choose an Auditing Concentration? When Is an Auditing Concentration Better Than a General Accounting Degree? When Might a General Accounting Degree Be Better Than an Auditing Concentration? What About Other Concentrations? Explore Specific Accounting Concentrations Courses to Expect from an Auditing Concentration Information Technology Auditing Federal Income Tax Auditing Forensic Accounting Corporate Finance Fraud Examination Careers for Auditing Degree Graduates Financial Analyst Internal Auditor Forensic Accountant Budget Analyst Compliance Officer Selecting an Accounting Program with an Auditing Concentration Resources Frequently Asked Questions What kind of degree do you need to be an auditor? What skills do you need to be an auditor? Do auditors need a CPA license? How do I start a career in auditing? Can you get an auditing degree online? Professional Organizations and Resources Related Reading Recommended Reading Search top-tier programs curated by your interests. Content: While courses differ among programs, a master’s in auditing often includes classes in the following subjects: Forensic accounting Audit and information assurance Detecting and preventing fraudulent financial statements After earning a bachelor’s degree in auditing, students may need to pursue additional certification or licensure. Many accounting firms require accountants and auditors to hold a certified public accountant (CPA) license in the state they conduct business. Explore Top Master’s in Accounting Programs Why Choose an Auditing Concentration? The need for auditors to ensure compliance with new laws and regulations continues to grow. Auditing jobs feature increasing benefits and are not only in demand but also at a low risk of elimination due to developing technologies. Shielded From Automation: While technology will simplify and automate routine auditing tasks, the change to automation will not reduce the overall demand for the position, according to the BLS. Growing Opportunities: As more financial regulations and regulatory bodies receive implementation to combat the 2008 economic recession, stricter government regulations enable auditing to continue to grow as a field.
https://www.accounting.com/degrees/auditing/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_198684612#0_367262023
Title: What is a capital expenditure versus a revenue expenditure? | AccountingCoach Headings: What is a capital expenditure versus a revenue expenditure? What is a capital expenditure versus a revenue expenditure? Definition of Capital Expenditure Examples of Capital Expenditures Definition of Revenue Expenditure Examples of Revenue Expenditures Content: What is a capital expenditure versus a revenue expenditure? | AccountingCoach What is a capital expenditure versus a revenue expenditure? Definition of Capital Expenditure A capital expenditure is an amount spent to acquire or significantly improve the capacity or capabilities of a long-term asset such as equipment or buildings. Usually the cost is recorded in a balance sheet account that is reported under the heading of Property, Plant and Equipment. The asset's cost (except for the cost of land) will then be allocated to depreciation expense over the useful life of the asset. The amount of each period's depreciation expense is also credited to the contra-asset account Accumulated Depreciation. Examples of Capital Expenditures Examples of capital expenditures include the amounts spent to acquire or significantly improve assets such as land, buildings, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, vehicles. The total amount spent on capital expenditures during an accounting year is reported under investment activities on the statement of cash flows. Definition of Revenue Expenditure A revenue expenditure is an amount that is spent for an expense that will be matched immediately with the revenues reported on the current period's income statement. Examples of Revenue Expenditures Examples of revenue expenditures include the amounts spent on repairs and maintenance, selling, general and administrative expenses.
https://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/capital-expenditure-revenue-expenditure
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_199034309#1_367969419
Title: What is the difference between a land improvement and a leasehold improvement? | AccountingCoach Headings: What is the difference between a land improvement and a leasehold improvement? What is the difference between a land improvement and a leasehold improvement? Content: Land improvements are recorded in a general ledger asset account entitled Land Improvements. The depreciation of land improvements will result in depreciation expense on the company's income tax return. This will reduce its taxable income and will reduce a profitable company's income tax payments. An example of a leasehold improvement is the permanent improvement to a building that is being rented under a 10 year lease. For instance, the tenant might construct permanent walls and offices inside of the warehouse that it leases from the owner. The lease will likely state that all improvements to the building will belong to the owner of the building. The amount spent by the tenant to improve the building will be recorded by the tenant in its asset account Leasehold Improvements. Generally, the amount of these leasehold improvements will be depreciated by the tenant over the useful life of the improvements or over the life of the lease, whichever is shorter. The depreciation expense associated with the leasehold improvements will reduce the tenant's taxable income and its income tax payments if the company is profitable.
https://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/land-improvement-leasehold-improvement
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_199572822#0_369146025
Title: What is a reclassification? | AccountingCoach Headings: What is a reclassification? What is a reclassification? Definition of Reclassification Examples of Reclassification To learn more, see the Related Topics listed below: Related Topics Join PRO or PRO Plus and Get Lifetime Access to Our Premium Materials PRO PRO Plus About the Author Content: What is a reclassification? | AccountingCoach What is a reclassification? Definition of Reclassification In accounting, the term reclassification is often used to describe moving an amount from one general ledger account to another. Examples of Reclassification Assume that a repair bill of $5,000 was initially debited to the asset account Equipment. Since the repair was not an improvement nor did it extend the life of the equipment, the controller prepared a journal entry that debits Repairs Expense for $5,000 and credits Equipment for $5,000. The description on the controller's journal entry was, "To reclassify the XYZ Co.'s repair bill from Equipment to Repairs Expense." Reclassification can also be used to describe moving a note payable from a long-term liability account to a short-term or current liability account when the note's maturity date is less than one year away. Another example of reclassification arises when a company stops using one of its buildings and puts the building up for sale. In that situation, the journal entry description might be, "To reclassify the X building from property, plant and equipment to long-term investments ." To learn more, see the Related Topics listed below:
https://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/what-is-a-reclassification
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_200447886#7_371132592
Title: accumulated depreciation - buildings definition and meaning | AccountingCoach Headings: accumulated depreciation - buildings definition Dictionary accumulated depreciation - buildings definition Join PRO or PRO Plus and Get Lifetime Access to Our Premium Materials PRO PRO Plus About the Author Content: Nonprofit Accounting 27. Break-even Point 28. Improving Profits 29. Evaluating Business Investments 30. Manufacturing Overhead 31. Nonmanufacturing Overhead 32. Activity Based Costing 33. Standard Costing Accounting Careers Certificates of Achievement Take the Tour
https://www.accountingcoach.com/terms/A/accumulated-depreciation-buildings
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_200462467#5_371164666
Title: buildings definition and meaning | AccountingCoach Headings: buildings definition Dictionary buildings definition Join PRO or PRO Plus and Get Lifetime Access to Our Premium Materials PRO PRO Plus About the Author Content: Payroll Accounting 21. Bonds Payable 22. Stockholders' Equity 23. Present Value of a Single Amount 24. Present Value of an Ordinary Annuity 25. Future Value of a Single Amount 26. Nonprofit Accounting 27. Break-even Point 28. Improving Profits 29. Evaluating Business Investments 30.
https://www.accountingcoach.com/terms/B/buildings
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_200462467#6_371165367
Title: buildings definition and meaning | AccountingCoach Headings: buildings definition Dictionary buildings definition Join PRO or PRO Plus and Get Lifetime Access to Our Premium Materials PRO PRO Plus About the Author Content: Future Value of a Single Amount 26. Nonprofit Accounting 27. Break-even Point 28. Improving Profits 29. Evaluating Business Investments 30. Manufacturing Overhead 31. Nonmanufacturing Overhead 32. Activity Based Costing 33. Standard Costing Accounting Careers Certificates of Achievement Take the Tour
https://www.accountingcoach.com/terms/B/buildings
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Title: Accounting Careers: Job Descriptions, Salaries, and Outlook Headings: Accounting Career Center Accounting Career Center Career Opportunities in Accounting What does an accountant do? Helpful Skills and Experience How to Become a CPA Types of Accounting Certifications Career Outlook for Accounting Graduates Top 10 Cities for CPAs Salary for Accounting Professionals Choosing an Accounting Career Accounting Office Assistant Accounting Specialist Budget Analyst Cash Manager Cost Accountant Credit Manager Financial Accountant Financial Analyst Financial Manager Forensic Accountant Hedge Fund Manager Insurance Underwriter Investment Banker Management Accountant Payroll Manager Public Accountant Tax Accountant Venture Capitalist Professional Associations for Accountants Frequently Asked Questions How much do accountants make? How do I begin a career in accounting? What do accountants do? Additional Resources Content: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Bank Auditor (CBA) Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) Enrolled Agent (EA) Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Accredited Business Accountant (ABA) Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE) Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA) Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP) Certified Bookkeeper (CB) Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr. FA) Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) Career Outlook for Accounting Graduates According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting and auditing jobs are projected to grow by 11% from 2014 to 2024 in the United States. 1 This rate is considerably higher than average. Those accountants who are Certified Public Accountants should have the best prospects for employment. Total employment was about 1,332,700 in 2014 and is expected to increase by 1,475,100 by the year 2024. 1 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting and auditing jobs are projected to grow by 11% from 2014 to 2024 in the United States, which is higher than average. Those accountants who are Certified Public Accountants should have the best prospects for employment. The total employment of accountants and auditors was about 1,332,700 in 2014 and is expected to increase to 1,475,100 by the year 2024. 1 There are several factors that are driving change and growth in the accounting profession. The Vault Career Guide to Accounting points to rising complexity of corporations, technology innovations, and the growth of international business as factors leading to job growth in the accounting sector.
https://www.accountingdegreetoday.com/careers/
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Title: Types of Jobs with Accounting Degrees | Accountant Careers Headings: Careers in Accounting Careers in Accounting Government and Non Profit accounting jobs: Public Accounting Jobs: Private Accounting Jobs: Financial Services: What is an Accountant and What Do They Do? Careers in Different Areas of Accounting Featured Bachelor Programs Featured Masters Programs Public Accounting Management Accounting Government Accounting Internal Auditing Other Types of Accounting Jobs Financial Accounting vs. Management Accounting The Big Four Accounting and CPA Firms Who are the Big Four? The Formation of the Big Four Writing Your Accounting Resume Objective Statements are Out Summary of Experience or Professional Profile Skills Summary or Core Competencies or Areas of Expertise Education What to Leave Off The History of Accounting Ancient Accountants of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome 14th Century – Double-Entry Bookkeeping 19th Century – The Beginnings of Modern Accounting in Europe and America 20th Century – The Development of Modern Accounting Standards 21st Century – Accounting Regulation in Modern Commerce Looking to the Future Content: New accountants who go to work for a public accounting firm may serve as staff auditors who analyze and verify activities in specific assigned client accounts. This is sometimes considered the “grunt work” of auditing, and it doesn’t usually involve any interaction with clients. Similarly, tax staff accountants with accounting firms do most of the tax return preparation and research without interacting with clients. Experienced accountants can move into senior positions, taking on more responsibility, and eventually move into management positions if a firm thinks the accountant has partner potential. Management positions include Audit Manager, Tax Manager, and Management Services/Consulting Manager. Only about two percent of accountants in a public accounting firm eventually become a partner, according to the American Institute of CPAs. With experience, public accountants may go on to work in areas like personal financial planning, sometimes starting their own practice. Some accountants take on roles in forensic accounting, specializing in detecting and preventing fraud. Management Accounting Management accounting is also called managerial, cost, corporate, industrial, or private accounting. Management accountants have an internal business role that supports business managers in making business decisions.
https://www.accountingedu.org/career-resources/
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Title: What Kind of Jobs Can I Get With an Accounting Degree? | Accounting School Guide Headings: What Kind of Jobs Can I Get With an Accounting Degree? What Kind of Jobs Can I Get With an Accounting Degree? Certified Public Accountant Comptroller Tax Accountant Auditor Content: Auditors make sure that the financial statements listed are accurate, complete and truthful. There are a set of standards and practices set in place that each auditor must follow known as GAAP. GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Auditors in the United States have a median income of $61,690 annually. Becoming an auditor usually requires a bachelor or master’s degree. Auditor jobs are expected to grow 16% by 2020.
https://www.accountingschoolguide.com/what-kind-of-jobs-can-i-get-with-an-accounting-degree/
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Title: Leasehold improvement definition — AccountingTools Headings: Leasehold improvement definition What is a Leasehold Improvement? Accounting for a Leasehold Improvement Related Courses Content: Leasehold improvement definition — AccountingTools April 18, 2021 Leasehold improvement definition April 18, 2021 / Steven Bragg What is a Leasehold Improvement? A leasehold improvement is a customization of rental property. Examples of leasehold improvements are new carpeting, cabinetry, lighting, and walls. A tenant may want to invest in leasehold improvements in order to adjust the characteristics of office or production space to its specific needs. The landlord may pay for these improvements in order to improve future lease rates for the rental property. Accounting for a Leasehold Improvement In accounting, a leasehold improvement is considered an asset of the tenant if the tenant paid for it, the investment exceeds the capitalization limit of the tenant, and the improvements will be usable for more than one reporting period. If so, the tenant records the investment as a fixed asset and amortizes it over the lesser of the remaining term of the lease or the useful life of the improvement. Upon termination of a lease, all leasehold improvements become the property of the landlord. Related Courses Fixed Asset Accounting How to Audit Fixed Assets
https://www.accountingtools.com/articles/2017/5/13/leasehold-improvement
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Title: Accounting for a tenant improvement allowance — AccountingTools Headings: Accounting for a tenant improvement allowance Related Courses Content: If the building is subsequently destroyed or damaged, the lessor writes off the remaining undepreciated balance of the expenditure, which appears in the income statement as a loss. Flow-through arrangement. If the lessor is directly reimbursing the lessee for the cost of leasehold improvements, this is a flow-through arrangement where the lessee does not record any fixed asset associated with the payments. Instead, the lessee is initially paying for the improvements, and those payments are offset shortly thereafter by payments received from the lessor. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also noted that when a lessee receives cash under what is judged to be a lease incentive arrangement, the cash inflow should be stated within the operating activities section of the lessee's statement of cash flows as a lease incentive. Also, any payments made for leasehold improvements should be stated within the investing activities section of the statement of cash flows. Related Courses Accounting for Intangible Assets Fixed Asset Accounting Property Management Accounting Financial structure definition Installment method definition CPE Courses / CPE Courses CPE Log In How to Take a Course State CPE Requirements State License Information CPE Survey Form Group Discounts Policies Books / Books Listed by Title Articles / Articles Topics Index Site Archive Podcast / Accounting Best Practices Podcast Index Podcast Summary Dictionary / FAQs / About / About Contact Environmental Commitment Home / AccountingTools
https://www.accountingtools.com/articles/accounting-for-a-tenant-improvement-allowance.html
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Title: How to account for land improvements — AccountingTools Headings: How to account for land improvements Content: How to account for land improvements — AccountingTools April 15, 2021 How to account for land improvements April 15, 2021 / Steven Bragg Land improvements are enhancements to a plot of land to make the land more usable. If these improvements have a useful life, they should be depreciated. If there is no way to estimate a useful life, then do not depreciate the cost of the improvements. If land is being prepared for its intended purpose, then include these costs in the cost of the land asset. They are not depreciated. Examples of such costs are: Demolishing an existing building Clearing and leveling the land Also, note that land is not depreciated, since it does not have a useful life. Instead, it is considered to have a perpetual life. The only situation in which the depreciation of land is allowed is when its value is being depleted through the removal of natural resources. If functionality is being added to the land and the expenditures have a useful life, record them in a separate Land Improvements account.
https://www.accountingtools.com/articles/how-do-i-account-for-land-improvements.html
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Title: How to account for land improvements — AccountingTools Headings: How to account for land improvements Content: Examples of such costs are: Demolishing an existing building Clearing and leveling the land Also, note that land is not depreciated, since it does not have a useful life. Instead, it is considered to have a perpetual life. The only situation in which the depreciation of land is allowed is when its value is being depleted through the removal of natural resources. If functionality is being added to the land and the expenditures have a useful life, record them in a separate Land Improvements account. Examples of land improvements are: Drainage and irrigation systems Fencing Landscaping Parking lots and walkways A special item is the ongoing cost of landscaping. This is a period cost, not a fixed asset, and so should be charged to expense as incurred. Debit Credit Land 1,000,000 Cash 1,000,000 ABC then razes a building that was located on the property at a cost of $25,000, fills in the old foundation for $5,000, and levels the land for $50,000. All of these costs are to prepare the land for its intended purpose, so they are all added to the land account with the following entry:
https://www.accountingtools.com/articles/how-do-i-account-for-land-improvements.html
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Title: Student Activism In School Getting Your Voice Heard | Accredited Schools Online Headings: Student Activism In School Getting Your Voice Heard Student Activism In School Getting Your Voice Heard Resources, Inspiration And Expert Advice For Making A Difference On And Off Campus How to Become a Student Activist Take Action: Common Methods of Student Activism Internet Activism Petitions Media Boycotting Protests Strikes Sit-ins Demonstrations Occupations Civil Disobedience Campus Activism by Cause: Examples & Resources Diversity & Racism Resources Real-life examples Environmentalism & Sustainability Resources Real-life examples LGBTQ & Gender Equality Resources Real-life examples Politics & Government Resources Real-life examples Sexual Health & Safety Resources Real-life examples Social Justice Movements Resources Real-life examples Tips for Safe & Effective Student Activism Students: Knowing Your Rights as an Activist Ideas & Inspiration: Small Acts of Activism For Educators & Parents: Benefits of Student Activism Advice from the Expert: Activism on Campus and Online How has student activism evolved with the use of social media? What are your tips for college students who want to make a difference and fight injustices? For educators or parents who get nervous at the idea of student activism, what are the benefits? What are some ways student activists can go about getting others to join their cause? Additional Resources for Student Activists Shape your future with an online degree Content: Has there been a racial injustice in on-campus housing? In these instances, boycotting a space (and getting others to do it with you) might be an effective and quick method of garnering attention for your cause. Protests Protests come in many different forms and serve different functions, depending on how they are used. Common examples of protests include remembrance vigils, picket lines, rallies and marches. Strikes Unlike boycotts where people who are consuming a good or service (such as cafeteria food or a particular class) refuse patronage, strikes occur when employees or student workers refuse to work due to a policy or action they deem unacceptable. Sit-ins This protest movement was popularized by students during the Civil Rights Movement. It involves occupying a space and refusing to vacate until requirements are met. This method could be used for a variety of causes, ranging from racial inequalities to longer library hours. Demonstrations This collective method of activism involves gathering a large group of people and demonstrating dissatisfaction en masse, typically with a march that ends at a place significant to the cause. For example, student activists protesting gender discrimination in college sports may elect to end their march in a large sports field, where a speaker rallies the crowd.
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/student-activism-on-campus/
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Title: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill | Accurate Essays Headings: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Name: Course: Instructor: Date: Ethical and Legal Effects of the Gulf Oil Spill You can place an order similar to this with us. You are assured of an authentic custom paper delivered within the given deadline besides our 24/7 customer support all through. Order Management Testimonials Content: Additionally, the company has an ethical responsibility of cleaning the waters to make them safe for people and animals. The environmental impact of the oil spill is both an ethical and legal issue. Companies hold a responsibility of protecting the environment by ensuring that their operations are in line with the environment protection systems. In this view, the gulf oil spill, presents an ethical responsibility to the companies concerned especially BP. On the legal side, there are several laws that are relevant for this case and may be used against the companies responsible for the spill. One such law is the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 (Riesel, 2007). This law was passed in 1990 after Exxon Valdez was found responsible for a similar oil spill. This law is the principal governing act on matters related to oil spills in the United States. This law gives a clear guideline on how to deal with oil spillage into the country’s waterways. According to this act, a person or company responsible for oil spillage has the sole responsibility for cleanup and containment of the oil spill.
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Title: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill | Accurate Essays Headings: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Name: Course: Instructor: Date: Ethical and Legal Effects of the Gulf Oil Spill You can place an order similar to this with us. You are assured of an authentic custom paper delivered within the given deadline besides our 24/7 customer support all through. Order Management Testimonials Content: One such law is the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 (Riesel, 2007). This law was passed in 1990 after Exxon Valdez was found responsible for a similar oil spill. This law is the principal governing act on matters related to oil spills in the United States. This law gives a clear guideline on how to deal with oil spillage into the country’s waterways. According to this act, a person or company responsible for oil spillage has the sole responsibility for cleanup and containment of the oil spill. Even when the government intervenes, the company must cater for all costs for the clean up. This law does not put a limit to the amount of money that a company can pay for the cleanup of the oil spill. In this perspective, BP and its partners have been legally held responsible for the cleanup (Bowman, 2010). Under this law, if the persons or companies responsible for oil spills do not meet the financial responsibilities for the cleanup, additional penalties may be imposed on them. This shows the extent to which a company can be held responsible for the oil cleanup.
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Title: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill | Accurate Essays Headings: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Name: Course: Instructor: Date: Ethical and Legal Effects of the Gulf Oil Spill You can place an order similar to this with us. You are assured of an authentic custom paper delivered within the given deadline besides our 24/7 customer support all through. Order Management Testimonials Content: Even when the government intervenes, the company must cater for all costs for the clean up. This law does not put a limit to the amount of money that a company can pay for the cleanup of the oil spill. In this perspective, BP and its partners have been legally held responsible for the cleanup (Bowman, 2010). Under this law, if the persons or companies responsible for oil spills do not meet the financial responsibilities for the cleanup, additional penalties may be imposed on them. This shows the extent to which a company can be held responsible for the oil cleanup. The government determines the amount of money that is used in the cleanup and the companies responsible meet this cost. Secondly, under this Act, persons and companies responsible for oil spillage have the responsibility of paying damages for the losses incurred by people or businesses affected by the oil spill. Additionally, the companies are also liable to paying damages to the government for its loss in tax revenues due to the spill (Bowman, 2010). The destruction of natural resources is also a liability that the companies have to meet by paying the government any outstanding amounts lost due to the damage to natural resources. The effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are already visible from the numerous cases that have been filed against BP and its partners.
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Title: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill | Accurate Essays Headings: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Name: Course: Instructor: Date: Ethical and Legal Effects of the Gulf Oil Spill You can place an order similar to this with us. You are assured of an authentic custom paper delivered within the given deadline besides our 24/7 customer support all through. Order Management Testimonials Content: The government determines the amount of money that is used in the cleanup and the companies responsible meet this cost. Secondly, under this Act, persons and companies responsible for oil spillage have the responsibility of paying damages for the losses incurred by people or businesses affected by the oil spill. Additionally, the companies are also liable to paying damages to the government for its loss in tax revenues due to the spill (Bowman, 2010). The destruction of natural resources is also a liability that the companies have to meet by paying the government any outstanding amounts lost due to the damage to natural resources. The effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are already visible from the numerous cases that have been filed against BP and its partners. Fishermen, hotel owners and operators of tourism businesses, have filed cases that demand for the payment of different amounts in damages due to the losses incurred after the spill. The companies are expected to pay huge amounts in terms of damage costs in the legal cases presented. However, the OPA gives a limit of $75 million as the maximum amount that a company can pay in damages for oil spillage (Bowman, 2010). As an effect of the spill, this law has been under review by the Congress as some people think that this is too lenient considering the effects of the spill. In this perspective, the OPA holds BP, Transocean and the other companies responsible for the payment of the damages caused to people and business.
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Title: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill | Accurate Essays Headings: Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Ethical and legal effects of the gulf oil spill Name: Course: Instructor: Date: Ethical and Legal Effects of the Gulf Oil Spill You can place an order similar to this with us. You are assured of an authentic custom paper delivered within the given deadline besides our 24/7 customer support all through. Order Management Testimonials Content: Fishermen, hotel owners and operators of tourism businesses, have filed cases that demand for the payment of different amounts in damages due to the losses incurred after the spill. The companies are expected to pay huge amounts in terms of damage costs in the legal cases presented. However, the OPA gives a limit of $75 million as the maximum amount that a company can pay in damages for oil spillage (Bowman, 2010). As an effect of the spill, this law has been under review by the Congress as some people think that this is too lenient considering the effects of the spill. In this perspective, the OPA holds BP, Transocean and the other companies responsible for the payment of the damages caused to people and business. Another law that is applicable to this case is the Clean Water Act (CWA), which protects the American waters from contamination of any kind (Riesel, 2007). This act recognizes the negligent release of oil into American waters as a criminal activity. The CWA also recognizes as criminal, any act meant to withhold information about oil spillage from the government. For example, BP has been accused of withholding specific information that defines the amount of oil that has been spilled into the water. Apart from spilling the oil, withholding information is a crime in itself.
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Title: How to Improve Police and Public Relations | Accurate Essays Headings: The Role of the Police in the Society How to Improve Police and Public Relations Introduction The Role of the Police in the Society Principles guiding the Relationship between the Police and the Public The Image of the Police in the Public and Factors that affect It Approaches to Improve the Relationship between the Police and the Public Development of an All-Inclusive Police Force Presence of Proper Communication Systems Decentralization of Services Collaboration with the Society and Environment Clear Process, Structure and Purpose in the Police Conclusion References You can place an order similar to this with us. You are assured of an authentic custom paper delivered within the given deadline besides our 24/7 customer support all through. Testimonials Content: To achieve the above objectives, the police are expected to adhere to a number of principles. Adherence to the principles helps create a positive relationship between the police and the general public. Non adherence to the principles limits the relationship with the public. At the onset, the police should ensure that there is integrity in the performance of their work. Law enforcement should not engage in corrupt activities, dishonesty or abuse of power for personal gain when dealing with the public or fellow officers. There should be fairness in the delivery of duty. Police should treat people equitably and equally regardless of their sex, race or origin (Dempsey & Forst, 2013). They should be civil and treat the public with respect. Law enforcement officers should be responsiveness in their work ensuring that people are given what they want with care and concern for their issues. There should be police presence in society.
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_222668184#6_410940834
Title: How to Improve Police and Public Relations | Accurate Essays Headings: The Role of the Police in the Society How to Improve Police and Public Relations Introduction The Role of the Police in the Society Principles guiding the Relationship between the Police and the Public The Image of the Police in the Public and Factors that affect It Approaches to Improve the Relationship between the Police and the Public Development of an All-Inclusive Police Force Presence of Proper Communication Systems Decentralization of Services Collaboration with the Society and Environment Clear Process, Structure and Purpose in the Police Conclusion References You can place an order similar to this with us. You are assured of an authentic custom paper delivered within the given deadline besides our 24/7 customer support all through. Testimonials Content: There should be fairness in the delivery of duty. Police should treat people equitably and equally regardless of their sex, race or origin (Dempsey & Forst, 2013). They should be civil and treat the public with respect. Law enforcement officers should be responsiveness in their work ensuring that people are given what they want with care and concern for their issues. There should be police presence in society. The police should be available and accessible to avail police services in a timely manner. The police should use appropriate force in the delivery of service. They should be competent in their work demonstrating skill and knowledge. Lack in any of the above often results to a fall in the relationship between the police and the public. Adherence to the principles above helps develop a positive relationship between the police and the public.
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Title: Why is Sales Tax Considered Regressive? (Sales Tax Infographic) Headings: Why is Sales Tax Considered a Regressive Tax? (Infographic) Why is Sales Tax Considered a Regressive Tax? (Infographic) Feel like sharing? Facts to Tweet Embed This Infographic Content: But it refers to a tax that is unfairly imposed more strongly on lower income families. Sales tax is regressive. Why? Because people who earn less pay a larger percentage of their salary in the form of sales tax, as compared to those who earn more. In fact, based on percentage of salary, people in the lowest bracket pay more than DOUBLE what the top 1% pay. Compare that to income tax, where (not counting deductions), the rich pay a higher percentage than the poor. Income tax is called a "progressive tax", because the burden falls more strongly on those who earn more. You may wonder if there’s a middle ground. There is – it’s called a "proportional tax". That’s where everyone pays the same percentage of what they earn.
https://www.accuratetax.com/blog/regressive-sales-tax-infographic/
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Title: Why bridges freeze before roads | AccuWeather Headings: Why do bridges freeze before roads? News / AccuWeather Ready Why do bridges freeze before roads? Three reasons bridges freeze fast 1- Exposure to the elements 2- Location matters 3- C onstruction Means Everything Driving on bridges in icy weather Watch your local weather Content: The first, and most common reason, is because they have nothing underneath them, shielding them from the frigid temperatures. Since a bridge is open on the underside, it has no protection from the wind and extreme weather. A roadway is built upon the ground, which acts as an insulator during inclement weather. While it may be cold outside, there is warmth deep within the ground that acts as padding. Since bridges are open on all sites, they will ice over quickly. Photo by Christopher Lee Christopher Lee 2- Location matters One of the other reasons a bridge is so quick to freeze is because of its location. Yes, they are exposed on all sides, but it’s what’s underneath that counts. Bridges cover rivers, creeks, and bodies of water in many cases. Water freezes quickly, creating cold spots. These cold spots make the bridge more prone to freeze than a roadway that doesn’t have these cold areas underneath them.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/accuweather-ready/why-bridges-freeze-before-roads/687262
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Title: Why bridges freeze before roads | AccuWeather Headings: Why do bridges freeze before roads? News / AccuWeather Ready Why do bridges freeze before roads? Three reasons bridges freeze fast 1- Exposure to the elements 2- Location matters 3- C onstruction Means Everything Driving on bridges in icy weather Watch your local weather Content: Photo by Christopher Lee Christopher Lee 2- Location matters One of the other reasons a bridge is so quick to freeze is because of its location. Yes, they are exposed on all sides, but it’s what’s underneath that counts. Bridges cover rivers, creeks, and bodies of water in many cases. Water freezes quickly, creating cold spots. These cold spots make the bridge more prone to freeze than a roadway that doesn’t have these cold areas underneath them. Photo by Zachary Keimig Zachary Keimig 3- C onstruction Means Everything The last reason a bridge freezes before a roadway is because of its construction. These structures are made of metal, and metal is known as a heat conductor. There is heat within the bridge, but it’s quickly transferred to the surface where it meets the cold temperatures. If the temperature outside is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below, then the air temperature will cause the warm air to freeze quickly, which makes ice spots on the structure. Roadways are made of asphalt and concrete, and they don’t conduct heat well.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/accuweather-ready/why-bridges-freeze-before-roads/687262
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Title: How to Pay off Your Car Loan Faster - Aceable Headings: How to Pay off Your Car Loan Faster How to Pay off Your Car Loan Faster 7 Ways to Pay off Your Car Loan Faster 1. Bi-Weekly Payments 2. Refinance Your Car Loan 3. Simple Interest Auto Loans 4. Round up Your Loan Payments 5. Savings Accounts 6. Tax Refunds, Bonuses, and Raises 7. Extra Gigs ' Should I Pay off My Car Loan Faster?' Content: With that, you can earn money to help you pay down your car faster. ' Should I Pay off My Car Loan Faster?' Paying off your car loan faster not only offers measurable financial benefits, such as reducing the amount of interest you would normally have to pay. It gives you peace of mind. Imagine what you could do with the extra money you have leftover if you paid your car loan off early? You could boost your savings, travel, launch that business idea or put the money towards retirement. Paying off your car loan is well worth it in the long-run!
https://www.aceable.com/blog/how-to-pay-off-your-car-loan-faster/
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Title: How to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven - A Cedar Spoon Headings: How to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven How to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven Sharing is caring! HOW TO BAKE PORK CHOPS IN THE OVEN HOW TO BAKE PORK CHOPS IN THE OVEN HOW LONG DO YOU BAKE PORK CHOPS at 400 DEGREES F? Here is a nice chart for how long to cook pork chops with the bone-in: HOW LONG DO YOU COOK BONELESS PORK CHOPS? How to Bake Pork Chops in the Oven Ingredients Instructions Notes How long to bake pork chops at 400 – Alhimar.com Kathy Rademacher Julia BBQ Baked Pork Chops - A Cedar Spoon How long to bake pork chops at 400 – The Millennial Mirror Instant Pot Pork Roast - A Cedar Spoon Meet Julia Categories Archives Content: Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, Parmesan, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Place the pork chops in a ziplock bag or a large Tupperware container. Toss the pork chops in 2 Tablespoons water. Add the breadcrumbs into the ziploack bag with the pork chops. If there isn’t enough room to coat all of the pork chops, remove two and work in batches. Close the ziploack and use your hands to work the breadcrumbs over the pork chops. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet. Place the pork chops on a wire rack set. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper and any leftover breadcrumbs if you like. Bake the pork chops until the breadcrumbs are turning golden and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. This will take about 12-14 minutes for 1/2 inch/ 1 cm inch thick pork chops, or 20 to 22 minutes for 1inch/ 2 1/2 cm thickness.
https://www.acedarspoon.com/how-to-bake-pork-chops-in-the-oven/
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Title: ACEP // EMTALA and Prudent Layperson Standard FAQ Headings: EMTALA and Prudent Layperson Standard FAQ EMTALA and Prudent Layperson Standard FAQ Content: Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific obligations on Medicare-participating hospitals that offer emergency services to provide a medical screening examination (MSE) when a request is made for examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition (EMC), including active labor, regardless of an individual's ability to pay. Hospitals are then required to provide stabilizing treatment for patients with EMCs. If a hospital is unable to stabilize a patient within its capability, or if the patient requests, an appropriate transfer should be implemented.” Answer According to CMS, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) in 1986 “to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay’. Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific obligations on Medicare-participating hospitals that offer emergency services to provide a medical screening examination (MSE) when a request is made for examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition (EMC), including active labor, regardless of an individual's ability to pay. Hospitals are then required to provide stabilizing treatment for patients with EMCs. If a hospital is unable to stabilize a patient within its capability, or if the patient requests, an appropriate transfer should be implemented.” How does EMTALA impact coding, billing and reimbursement? Recommendations Answer As outlined above, EMTALA obligates Medicare participating hospitals to provide a medical screening examination when a patient presents to the emergency department for examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition (EMC). Until the medical screening examination is provided, hospitals may not query the patient about insurance or payment.
https://www.acep.org/administration/reimbursement/reimbursement-faqs/emtala-and-prudent-layperson-standard-faq/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_239490061#0_440327305
Title: ACEP // EMTALA Fact Sheet Headings: EMTALA Fact Sheet EMTALA Fact Sheet Main Points What is EMTALA? How does EMTALA define an emergency? What is EMTALA's scope? What are the provisions of EMTALA? What are the requirements for transferring patients under EMTALA? What are the penalties for violating EMTALA? Who pays for EMTALA-related medical care? Content: ACEP // EMTALA Fact Sheet Home / Ethics & Legal / EMTALA / EMTALA Fact Sheet EMTALA Fact Sheet Main Points The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is a federal law that requires anyone coming to an emergency department to be stabilized and treated, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, but since its enactment in 1986 has remained an unfunded mandate. The burden of uncompensated care is growing, closing many emergency departments, decreasing resources for everyone and threatening the ability of emergency departments to care for all patients. Emergency physicians provide the most charity care of all physicians (AMA 2003). ACEP advocates for recognition of uncompensated care as a legitimate practice expense for emergency physicians and for federal guidance in how fulfill the requirements of the EMTALA mandate in light of its significant burden on the nation's emergency care system. Everyone is only one step away from a medical emergency. What is EMTALA? EMTALA was enacted by Congress in 1986 as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 (42 U.S.C. §1395dd). Its original intent and goals are consistent with the mission of ACEP and the public trust held by emergency physicians. Referred to as the "anti-dumping" law, it was designed to prevent hospitals from transferring uninsured or Medicaid patients to public hospitals without, at a minimum, providing a medical screening examination to ensure they were stable for transfer. As a result, local and state governments began to abdicate responsibility for charity care, shifting this public responsibility to all hospitals.
https://www.acep.org/life-as-a-physician/ethics--legal/emtala/emtala-fact-sheet/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_241884041#8_445292679
Title: Sexual violence myths & misconceptions | ACESDV Headings: Sexual Violence Myths & Misconceptions Sexual Violence Myths & Misconceptions Content: There are many reasons why a victim of sexual assault would not fight or resist her attacker. She/he may feel that fighting or resisting will make her/his attacker angry, resulting in more severe injury. MYTH: Sexual assault is often the result of miscommunication or a mistake. FACT: Sexual assault is a crime, never simply a mistake. It does not occur due to a miscommunication between two people. Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact obtained without consent through the use of force, threat of force, intimidation, or coercion. MYTH: Sexual assault won’t happen to me or to anyone I know.
https://www.acesdv.org/about-sexual-domestic-violence/sexual-violence-myths-misconceptions/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_241884041#9_445293649
Title: Sexual violence myths & misconceptions | ACESDV Headings: Sexual Violence Myths & Misconceptions Sexual Violence Myths & Misconceptions Content: Sexual assault is a crime, never simply a mistake. It does not occur due to a miscommunication between two people. Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact obtained without consent through the use of force, threat of force, intimidation, or coercion. MYTH: Sexual assault won’t happen to me or to anyone I know. FACT: Men, women and children of all ages, races, religions, and economic classes, and can be and have been, victims of sexual assault. Sexual assault occurs in rural areas, small towns and larger cities. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a rape or attempted rape occurs every 5 minutes in the United States. MYTH:
https://www.acesdv.org/about-sexual-domestic-violence/sexual-violence-myths-misconceptions/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_241884041#10_445294660
Title: Sexual violence myths & misconceptions | ACESDV Headings: Sexual Violence Myths & Misconceptions Sexual Violence Myths & Misconceptions Content: FACT: Men, women and children of all ages, races, religions, and economic classes, and can be and have been, victims of sexual assault. Sexual assault occurs in rural areas, small towns and larger cities. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a rape or attempted rape occurs every 5 minutes in the United States. MYTH: Sexual assault is provoked by the victim’s actions, behaviors, or by the way they dress. FACT: Sexual assault is NEVER the victim’s fault. Sexual assault is a violent attack on an individual, not a spontaneous crime of sexual passion. For a victim, it is a humiliating and degrading act.
https://www.acesdv.org/about-sexual-domestic-violence/sexual-violence-myths-misconceptions/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_241884041#11_445295648
Title: Sexual violence myths & misconceptions | ACESDV Headings: Sexual Violence Myths & Misconceptions Sexual Violence Myths & Misconceptions Content: Sexual assault is provoked by the victim’s actions, behaviors, or by the way they dress. FACT: Sexual assault is NEVER the victim’s fault. Sexual assault is a violent attack on an individual, not a spontaneous crime of sexual passion. For a victim, it is a humiliating and degrading act. No one “asks” for or caused their assailant to commit a crime against them. MYTH: Most sexual assaults occur between strangers. FACT: Most sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows:
https://www.acesdv.org/about-sexual-domestic-violence/sexual-violence-myths-misconceptions/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_243624237#9_448770287
Title: LIHEAP FAQs for Consumers | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: LIHEAP FAQs for Consumers LIHEAP FAQs for Consumers Answer LIHEAP Services Finding Help Qualifying for LIHEAP Resolving Problems LIHEAP SERVICES What is LIHEAP and how can LIHEAP help me? What kinds of services does LIHEAP provide? Does LIHEAP help pay for water and sewer bills? Is there a way for me to tell the state what I think about how LIHEAP works in my area? Will LIHEAP pay for my whole utility bill? How can LIHEAP help me to lower my energy bills in the future? Can LIHEAP help me fix my furnace or air conditioner? What are the dangers of being unable to heat and cool my home? FINDING HELP How can I get help with my energy bills? Can I submit my LIHEAP application online? Can I send my LIHEAP application directly to the federal government? QUALIFYING FOR LIHEAP How do I know if I’m qualified for LIHEAP? Do I qualify for LIHEAP if I already receive SNAP or TANF? What is the most money I can make and still get LIHEAP benefits? If I rent or live in subsidized or public housing, can I receive help from LIHEAP? RESOLVING PROBLEMS I applied for LIHEAP but was told that there wasn't any LIHEAP money left. What can I do? Who do I talk to if I have a complaint about my local LIHEAP office? Who do I talk to if I have a complaint about my utility company? My local LIHEAP office says I don’t qualify for LIHEAP. I think they made a mistake. What can I do? What do I do if I think someone is wrongly taking advantage of LIHEAP or breaking the rules? Topics: Content: We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and make suggestions regarding how LIHEAP is designed in your area. Get in touch with the state, territory, or tribe’s LIHEAP office To find out about the next opportunity to give feedback and input on LIHEAP. Will LIHEAP pay for my whole utility bill? Probably not. LIHEAP is not meant to pay for all of your energy costs for the year, the season, or even the month. In many places, you can get help only with your main heating source. For example, if you heat with gas, you might get help with your gas bill but not your electric bill. Or you might get help with one bill or the other. The highest benefits go to those households that have the highest home energy costs or needs, taking into account income and family size. The amount of help that you get will depend on where you live (each grantee's payment levels are different), your income, your energy costs or needs, your family size, and possibly other factors.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/faq/liheap-faqs-consumers
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_243624237#10_448773056
Title: LIHEAP FAQs for Consumers | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: LIHEAP FAQs for Consumers LIHEAP FAQs for Consumers Answer LIHEAP Services Finding Help Qualifying for LIHEAP Resolving Problems LIHEAP SERVICES What is LIHEAP and how can LIHEAP help me? What kinds of services does LIHEAP provide? Does LIHEAP help pay for water and sewer bills? Is there a way for me to tell the state what I think about how LIHEAP works in my area? Will LIHEAP pay for my whole utility bill? How can LIHEAP help me to lower my energy bills in the future? Can LIHEAP help me fix my furnace or air conditioner? What are the dangers of being unable to heat and cool my home? FINDING HELP How can I get help with my energy bills? Can I submit my LIHEAP application online? Can I send my LIHEAP application directly to the federal government? QUALIFYING FOR LIHEAP How do I know if I’m qualified for LIHEAP? Do I qualify for LIHEAP if I already receive SNAP or TANF? What is the most money I can make and still get LIHEAP benefits? If I rent or live in subsidized or public housing, can I receive help from LIHEAP? RESOLVING PROBLEMS I applied for LIHEAP but was told that there wasn't any LIHEAP money left. What can I do? Who do I talk to if I have a complaint about my local LIHEAP office? Who do I talk to if I have a complaint about my utility company? My local LIHEAP office says I don’t qualify for LIHEAP. I think they made a mistake. What can I do? What do I do if I think someone is wrongly taking advantage of LIHEAP or breaking the rules? Topics: Content: In many places, you can get help only with your main heating source. For example, if you heat with gas, you might get help with your gas bill but not your electric bill. Or you might get help with one bill or the other. The highest benefits go to those households that have the highest home energy costs or needs, taking into account income and family size. The amount of help that you get will depend on where you live (each grantee's payment levels are different), your income, your energy costs or needs, your family size, and possibly other factors. Because of the way the LIHEAP funds are distributed, some states receive more LIHEAP funds than others, and are able to pay higher benefits. It is unlikely that you will receive enough to pay your entire heating or cooling bill for the year, because LIHEAP is not designed to do that. How can LIHEAP help me to lower my energy bills in the future? LIHEAP grantees can spend a portion of their funds on low-cost energy related repairs for homes, but they are not required to do so. These types of repairs and improvements are known as weatherization.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/faq/liheap-faqs-consumers
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244170283#1_449561103
Title: What is human trafficking? | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: What is human trafficking? What is human trafficking? There are two types of a severe form of trafficking in persons: Who is at risk? Where does trafficking occur? Who are the traffickers? What are the signs that someone may be experiencing trafficking? Physical Health Behavioral Health Social/Environmental How to get help Legal definition Content: Labor Trafficking — Individuals are compelled to work or provide services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Sex Trafficking — Individuals are compelled to engage in commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. When a person under 18 years old is induced to perform a commercial sex act, it is a crime regardless of whether there is any force, fraud, or coercion. Who is at risk? Individuals from any class, religious, cultural, or ethnic group can be targeted in human trafficking schemes. The following groups are especially vulnerable: Individuals who have experienced childhood abuse or neglect Children and youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems People experiencing homelessness American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Survivors of violence Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) individuals Migrant workers Undocumented immigrants Racial and ethnic minorities People with disabilities People with low incomes People with a history of substance abuse Communities exposed to intergenerational trauma Where does trafficking occur? Trafficking can happen anywhere, from illicit markets to legal industries like hospitality, construction, agriculture, or domestic services. The National Human Trafficking Hotline identified at least 25 types Visit disclaimer page of human trafficking. Who are the traffickers?
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip/about/what-is-human-trafficking
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#0_449705972
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Compassion fatigue, or secondary traumatic stress disorder, is a natural but disruptive by-product of working with traumatized clients. It is a set of observable reactions to working with people who have been traumatized and mirrors the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Osofsky, Putnam & Lederman, 2008; Figley, 1995). Many types of professionals, such as physicians, psychotherapists, human service workers and emergency workers, are vulnerable to developing this type of stress, though only a subset of such workers experience it. The symptoms of compassion fatigue may include feelings of isolation, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments, and sleep disturbances. Additionally, compassion fatigue is associated with a sense of confusion, helplessness, and a greater sense of isolation from supporters than is seen with burnout. ( Figley, 1995, 2002). It is preventable and treatable, however, if unaddressed, the symptoms can result in problems with mental and physical health, strained personal relationships, and poor work performance Pryce, Shackelford, & Pryce, 2007). Evidence of compassion fatigue can be difficult to recognize in oneself or even in others.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#2_449710161
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: Symptoms often include a combination of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and physical features. They may also involve a spiritual component such as questioning meaning or loss of faith. Common examples include: Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Cognitive Lowered Concentration Apathy Rigid thinking Perfectionism Preoccupation with trauma Emotional Guilt Anger Numbness Sadness Helplessness Behavioral Withdrawal Sleep disturbance Appetite change Hyper-vigilance Elevated startle response Physical Increased heart rate Difficulty breathing Muscle and joint pain Impaired immune system Increased severity of medical concerns These kinds of symptoms can be alarming and personally overwhelming to anyone experiencing them. However, once recognized, compassion fatigue can be addressed and resolved and the caregiver or helper can heal and even grow from the experience. Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Understanding secondary traumatic stress (STS), its effects on staff, and how to alleviate its impact is of concern to agency and organizational leaders. Being exposed to traumatic and troubling events, sometimes on a daily basis, influences one’s personal and professional lives. Staff acquire different ways to cope – some are adaptive, others are not. STS can decrease staff functioning and create challenges in the working environment. Some of the documented negative organizational effects that can result from STS are increased absenteeism, impaired judgment, low productivity, poorer quality of work, higher staff turnover, and greater staff friction.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#3_449712466
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Understanding secondary traumatic stress (STS), its effects on staff, and how to alleviate its impact is of concern to agency and organizational leaders. Being exposed to traumatic and troubling events, sometimes on a daily basis, influences one’s personal and professional lives. Staff acquire different ways to cope – some are adaptive, others are not. STS can decrease staff functioning and create challenges in the working environment. Some of the documented negative organizational effects that can result from STS are increased absenteeism, impaired judgment, low productivity, poorer quality of work, higher staff turnover, and greater staff friction. Relevant Interventions and Approaches Addressing compassion fatigue needs to occur at both the individual and organizational levels and falls into two categories: prevention and treatment. Helpers can adopt lifestyle and work habits that help them maintain strong practice approaches and personal boundaries that can be protective in relation to a helping role. Sometimes even the most seasoned and personally balanced professionals find themselves struggling with secondary traumatization. Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider:
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#6_449717821
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: Interpersonal communication skills – improve written and verbal communication to enhance social and professional support. Cognitive restructuring – regularly evaluate experiences and apply problem-solving techniques to challenges. Time management – set priorities and remain productive and effective. Plan for coping – determine skills and strategies to adopt or enhance when signs of compassion fatigue begin to surface. Individual Treatment Strategies to Consider: Focusing on self-care – making a healthy diet, exercise, and regular sleep priorities reduces adverse stress effects. Journaling – writing about feelings related to helping or care giving and about anything that has helped or been comforting can help make meaning out of negative experiences. Seeking professional support – working with a counselor who specializes in trauma to process distressing symptoms and experiences provides additional perspectives and ideas. Joining a support group – talking through experiences and coping strategies with others who have similar circumstances can enhance optimism and hope. Learning new self-care strategies – adopting a new stress management technique such as yoga or progressive muscle relaxation can reduce adverse physical stress symptoms.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#7_449719788
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: Focusing on self-care – making a healthy diet, exercise, and regular sleep priorities reduces adverse stress effects. Journaling – writing about feelings related to helping or care giving and about anything that has helped or been comforting can help make meaning out of negative experiences. Seeking professional support – working with a counselor who specializes in trauma to process distressing symptoms and experiences provides additional perspectives and ideas. Joining a support group – talking through experiences and coping strategies with others who have similar circumstances can enhance optimism and hope. Learning new self-care strategies – adopting a new stress management technique such as yoga or progressive muscle relaxation can reduce adverse physical stress symptoms. Asking for help – asking social supports or co-workers to assist with tasks or responsibilities can hasten healing. Recognizing success and creating meaning – identifying aspects of helping that have been positive and important to others assists with resolving trauma and distress. Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Create an organizational culture that normalizes the effects of working with trauma survivors. Adopt policies that promote and support staff self-care.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#10_449724723
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: Resources for Further Learning American Psychological Association Visit disclaimer page The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Visit disclaimer page Secondary Trauma for Caseworkers Visit disclaimer page References Bell, H., Kulkarni, S. & Dalton. ( 2003). Organizational prevention of vicarious trauma. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, 84, 463-470. Figley, C. (1995). Compassion fatigue: Coping with secondary traumatic stress disorder in those who treat the traumatized. New York, NY: Brunner-Routledge.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#11_449725943
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: Figley, C. (1995). Compassion fatigue: Coping with secondary traumatic stress disorder in those who treat the traumatized. New York, NY: Brunner-Routledge. Figley, C. (2002). Compassion fatigue: Psychotherapists’ chronic lack of self-care. Psychotherapy in Practice, 58 (11), 1433-1441. Osofsky, J.D., Putnam, F.W., & Lederman, C. (2008).
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#12_449726956
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: Figley, C. (2002). Compassion fatigue: Psychotherapists’ chronic lack of self-care. Psychotherapy in Practice, 58 (11), 1433-1441. Osofsky, J.D., Putnam, F.W., & Lederman, C. (2008). How to maintain emotional health when working with trauma. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 59 (4), 91-102. Pryce, J., Shackelford, K. & Pryce, D. (2007). Secondary traumatic stress and the child welfare professional. Chicago, IL:
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244251776#13_449728046
Title: Secondary Traumatic Stress | The Administration for Children and Families Headings: Secondary Traumatic Stress Secondary Traumatic Stress What is Secondary Traumatic Stress? Common Compassion Fatigue Symptoms Why Secondary Traumatic Stress is Important for Human Services Agencies Relevant Interventions and Approaches Individual Prevention Strategies to Consider: Organizational Prevention Strategies to Consider: Resources for Further Learning References Content: How to maintain emotional health when working with trauma. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 59 (4), 91-102. Pryce, J., Shackelford, K. & Pryce, D. (2007). Secondary traumatic stress and the child welfare professional. Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books, Inc. Return to Resource Guide to Trauma-Informed Human Services
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/trauma-toolkit/secondary-traumatic-stress
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_244749884#0_450399580
Title: Headings: Sample Social Media Policy POLICY PROCEDURES Content: Sample Social Media Policy POLICY This policy provides guidance for employee use of social media, which should be broadly understood for purposes of this policy to include blogs, wikis, microblogs, message boards, chat rooms, electronic newsletters, online forums, social networking sites, and other sites and services that permit users to share information with others in a contemporaneous manner. PROCEDURES The following principles apply to professional use of social media on behalf of [Company] as well as personal use of social media when referencing [Company]. Employees need to know and adhere to the [Company’s Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, and other company policies] when using social media in reference to [Company]. Employees should be aware of the effect their actions may have on their images, as well as [Company’s] image. The information that employees post or publish may be public information for a long time. Employees should be aware that [Company] may observe content and information made available by employees through social media. Employees should use their best judgment in posting material that is neither inappropriate nor harmful to [Company], its employees, or customers. Although not an exclusive list, some specific examples of prohibited social media conduct include posting commentary, content, or images that are defamatory, pornographic, proprietary, harassing, libelous, or that can create a hostile work environment. Employees are not to publish, post or release any information that is considered confidential or not public. If there are questions about what is considered confidential, employees should check with the Human Resources Department and/or supervisor.
https://www.acfe.com/uploadedFiles/ACFE_Website/Content/documents/sample-documents/sample-social-media-policy.pdf
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_247128804#11_454805289
Title: The Effects of Humidity on the Human Body | Achoo! Blog Headings: The Effects of Humidity on the Human Body The Effects of Humidity on the Human Body Effects of High Humidity on the Human Body Humidity Hampers the Body’s Cool-Down Mechanism The Danger of High Humidity Effects of Low Humidity on the Human Body Symptoms of Low Humidity Content: Even a suspicion that someone might be suffering from heatstroke requires immediate medical aid. Heatstroke can kill. There are a number of ways to avoid overheating. First, you need to be aware of not only the temperature, but of the heat index, too. Be sure to drink plenty of water and to take it easy, slow down and cool off if you notice any signs of fatigue, headache or an increased pulse. Keeping your indoor air at a comfortable and healthy humidity level is also very important—you can do this by running a dehumidifier in your home. While an air conditioner may remove some of the moisture from the air inside of your home, a dehumidifier is built specifically for that purpose. Often times a dehumidifier enables you to control both the humidity and the temperature inside of your home. The drier the air, the quicker you will cool down and the cooler your body will feel. In addition to creating a more comfortable living environment, a dehumidifier also works to reduce allergens that often thrive in warmer, more humid conditions.
https://www.achooallergy.com/blog/learning/the-effects-of-humidity-on-the-human-body/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_254966861#6_470348353
Title: The Death Penalty: Questions and Answers | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: The Death Penalty: Questions and Answers The Death Penalty: Questions and Answers Content: The few murderers who plan their crimes beforehand -- for example, professional executioners -- intend and expect to avoid punishment altogether by not getting caught. Some self-destructive individuals may even hope they will be caught and executed. Death penalty laws falsely convince the public that government has taken effective measures to combat crime and homicide. In reality, such laws do nothing to protect us or our communities from the acts of dangerous criminals. Q: Don't murderers deserve to die? A: No one deserves to die. When the government metes out vengeance disguised as justice, it becomes complicit with killers in devaluing human life and human dignity. In civilized society, we reject the principle of literally doing to criminals what they do to their victims:
https://www.aclu.org/other/death-penalty-questions-and-answers
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_254966861#16_470359880
Title: The Death Penalty: Questions and Answers | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: The Death Penalty: Questions and Answers The Death Penalty: Questions and Answers Content: Only the worst criminals get sentenced to death, right? A: Wrong. Although it is commonly thought that the death penalty is reserved for those who commit the most heinous crimes, in reality only a small percentage of death-sentenced inmates were convicted of unusually vicious crimes. The vast majority of individuals facing execution were convicted of crimes that are indistinguishable from crimes committed by others who are serving prison sentences, crimes such as murder committed in the course of an armed robbery. The death penalty is like a lottery, in which fairness always loses. Who gets the death penalty is largely determined, not by the severity of the crime, but by: the race, sex, and economic class of the prisoner and victim; geography -- some states have the death penalty, others do not, within the states that do some counties employ it with great frequency and others do not; the quality of defense counsel and vagaries in the legal process.
https://www.aclu.org/other/death-penalty-questions-and-answers
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255255987#0_470940380
Title: Immigrants and the Economy | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: Immigrants and the Economy Immigrants and the Economy IN BRIEF Content: Immigrants and the Economy | American Civil Liberties Union Immigrants and the Economy "Is it true that immigrants take jobs away from Americans and are a drain on the economy?" BACKGROUND Blaming immigrants for the nation's woes has long been an American pastime, especially in hard economic times like today. Recently, there has been an upsurge in anti-immigrant sentiment, particularly in areas of the country that host large number of immigrants. Public opinion surveys indicate that the public does draw a distinction between legal and undocumented immigrants, and that the public regards undocumented immigrants with increasing disfavor. One of the most well-entrenched myths about immigrants is that they steal jobs from American workers, collect an excess of government benefits and in general represent a drain on the economy. According to an August 1993 Field Poll of Californians, 39 percent of respondents agreed that illegal immigrants are "taking jobs away from Californians." But these are all myths that must be refuted to create a more hospitable environment for immigrants' rights. IN BRIEF Contrary to popular belief, immigrants do not take away jobs from American workers. Instead, they create new jobs by forming new businesses, spending their incomes on American goods and services, paying taxes and raising the productivity of U.S. businesses. Immigrants are good for the economy, not the other way around.
https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255255987#1_470942137
Title: Immigrants and the Economy | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: Immigrants and the Economy Immigrants and the Economy IN BRIEF Content: According to an August 1993 Field Poll of Californians, 39 percent of respondents agreed that illegal immigrants are "taking jobs away from Californians." But these are all myths that must be refuted to create a more hospitable environment for immigrants' rights. IN BRIEF Contrary to popular belief, immigrants do not take away jobs from American workers. Instead, they create new jobs by forming new businesses, spending their incomes on American goods and services, paying taxes and raising the productivity of U.S. businesses. Immigrants are good for the economy, not the other way around. A U.S. Department of Labor study prepared by the Bush Administration noted that the perception that immigrants take jobs away from American workers is "the most persistent fallacy about immigration in popular thought" because it is based on the mistaken assumption that there is only a fixed number of jobs in the economy. Experts note that immigrants are blamed for unemployment because Americans can see the jobs immigrants fill but not the jobs they create through productivity, capital formation and demand for goods and services. Immigrants pay more than $90 billion in taxes every year and receive only $5 billion in welfare. Without their contributions to the public treasury, the economy would suffer enormous losses. ACLU POLICY The ACLU recognizes that the U.S., like every country, has the right to control who enters the country and to enforce the integrity of its internationally recognized borders.
https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255255987#2_470943970
Title: Immigrants and the Economy | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: Immigrants and the Economy Immigrants and the Economy IN BRIEF Content: A U.S. Department of Labor study prepared by the Bush Administration noted that the perception that immigrants take jobs away from American workers is "the most persistent fallacy about immigration in popular thought" because it is based on the mistaken assumption that there is only a fixed number of jobs in the economy. Experts note that immigrants are blamed for unemployment because Americans can see the jobs immigrants fill but not the jobs they create through productivity, capital formation and demand for goods and services. Immigrants pay more than $90 billion in taxes every year and receive only $5 billion in welfare. Without their contributions to the public treasury, the economy would suffer enormous losses. ACLU POLICY The ACLU recognizes that the U.S., like every country, has the right to control who enters the country and to enforce the integrity of its internationally recognized borders. It also has the right to deport persons in the country who are not authorized to be here. However, the ACLU also believes that the power to exclude and deport must be exercised fairly, humanely and consistent with the constitutional norms of due process and non-discrimination, and believes that the government must comply with the legal and humanitarian principles of international law that bind the United States. ARGUMENTS, FACTS, QUOTES In a 1990 American Immigration Institute Survey of prominent economists, four out of five said that immigrants had a favorable impact on economic growth. None said that immigrants had an adverse impact on economic growth. A 1994 study of unemployment and immigration by Richard Vedder and Lowell Galloway of Ohio University spanning 100 years (from 1891 to 1991) found that higher rates of foreign-born population historically have corresponded to lower unemployment rates.
https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255255987#4_470948286
Title: Immigrants and the Economy | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: Immigrants and the Economy Immigrants and the Economy IN BRIEF Content: The study found that immigrants expand total output and the demand for labor, tend to be highly productive and promote capital formation through high savings rates. According to a L.A. Times analysis summarizing the best available research, "Immigrants contribute mightily to the economy, by paying billions in annual taxes, by filling low-wage jobs that keep domestic industry competitive, and by spurring investment and job-creation, revitalizing once-decaying communities. Many social scientists conclude that the newcomers, rather than drain government treasuries, contribute overall far more than they utilize in services." ( January 6, 1992). Studies by the Rand Corporation, the University of Maryland, the Council of Economic Advisors, the National Research Council and the Urban Institute all show that immigrants do not have a negative effect on the earnings and employment opportunities of native-born Americans. A 1989 Department of Labor study found that neither U.S. workers in complementary jobs, nor most minority workers, appear to be adversely affected by immigration. "The truth is that the challenges we face as a nation have not been imported by our immigrants, nor would they disappear if we could only succeed in sealing our borders for good -- even if that were possible. In fact, there is good reason to believe that some of the problems we should take most seriously as a people -- from the decline in our economic competititiveness to the decay of our community values -- are problems that the new immigrants can help us solve." Mario Cuomo, Governer of New York State, "Immigration is Source of our Strength," USA Today, July 19, 1993.
https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255388824#7_471234853
Title: The Rights of Immigrants -ACLU Position Paper | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: The Rights of Immigrants -ACLU Position Paper The Rights of Immigrants -ACLU Position Paper "This country has grown and prospered in a climate of constant refreshment by the introduction into our midst of adventurous spirits willing to leave the security and predictability of what they knew in the lands and rulers they adjured for the hope of full equality of rights and opportunities within our borders." IMMIGRATION: MYTHS AND FACTS Myth: U.S. Borders are Out of Control Myth: Immigrants take jobs away from American Workers Myth: Immigrants Drain our Social Services TROUBLE AT THE BORDER THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS What's Wrong With "English Only" Laws? IN SEARCH OF ASYLUM Stay Informed Content: But according to the 1997 report issued by the Binational Study on Migration and commissioned by the U.S. and Mexican governments, the annual average is closer to 105,000 Ð only one-tenth of Buchanan's figure. The total number of people from all countries who entered illegally or overstayed their visas in 1996 was estimated by the INS to be 275,000, again a fraction of Buchanan's claim, and less than one-tenth of one percent of the U.S. population. Myth: Immigrants take jobs away from American Workers Fact: Most economic experts who have studied the relationship between immigration and U.S. employment report that immigrants create more jobs than they fill. They do this by forming new businesses, raising the productivity of already established businesses, investing capital and spending dollars on consumer goods. A 1994 study by Ohio University researchers, for example, found "no statistically meaningful relationship between immigration and unemployment.... [I]f there is any correlation, it would appear to be negative: higher immigration is associated with lower unemployment." Studies by the Rand Corporation, the Council of Economic Advisors, the National Research Council and the Urban Institute all came to the conclusion that immigrants do not have a negative effect on the earnings and the employment opportunities of native-born Americans. Myth:
https://www.aclu.org/other/rights-immigrants-aclu-position-paper
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255388824#8_471237225
Title: The Rights of Immigrants -ACLU Position Paper | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: The Rights of Immigrants -ACLU Position Paper The Rights of Immigrants -ACLU Position Paper "This country has grown and prospered in a climate of constant refreshment by the introduction into our midst of adventurous spirits willing to leave the security and predictability of what they knew in the lands and rulers they adjured for the hope of full equality of rights and opportunities within our borders." IMMIGRATION: MYTHS AND FACTS Myth: U.S. Borders are Out of Control Myth: Immigrants take jobs away from American Workers Myth: Immigrants Drain our Social Services TROUBLE AT THE BORDER THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS What's Wrong With "English Only" Laws? IN SEARCH OF ASYLUM Stay Informed Content: They do this by forming new businesses, raising the productivity of already established businesses, investing capital and spending dollars on consumer goods. A 1994 study by Ohio University researchers, for example, found "no statistically meaningful relationship between immigration and unemployment.... [I]f there is any correlation, it would appear to be negative: higher immigration is associated with lower unemployment." Studies by the Rand Corporation, the Council of Economic Advisors, the National Research Council and the Urban Institute all came to the conclusion that immigrants do not have a negative effect on the earnings and the employment opportunities of native-born Americans. Myth: Immigrants Drain our Social Services Fact: The Urban Institute has concluded that "immigrants actually generate significantly more in taxes paid than they cost in services." This is because undocumented workers, despite their ineligibility for most federal benefits, frequently have Social Security and income taxes withheld from their paychecks. In fact, immigrants pay substantially more in taxes every year than they receive in welfare benefits. As a result, one commentator has pointed out, "a senior citizen on Social Security who lives in rural Kentucky is indirectly being subsidized by an immigrant who washes dishes in a chic restaurant in Santa Monica."
https://www.aclu.org/other/rights-immigrants-aclu-position-paper
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255473979#0_471399156
Title: Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act What is the "USA/Patriot" Act? Why Congress passed the Patriot Act The Patriot Act increases the government's power to spy in four areas 1. Expanded access to personal records held by third parties 2. More secret searches 3. Expansion of the intelligence exception in wiretap law 4. Expansion of the "pen register" exception in wiretap law The erosion of accountability Non-surveillance provisions Content: Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act | American Civil Liberties Union Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act What is the "USA/Patriot" Act? Just six weeks after the September 11 attacks, a panicked Congress passed the "USA/Patriot Act," an overnight revision of the nation's surveillance laws that vastly expanded the government's authority to spy on its own citizens, while simultaneously reducing checks and balances on those powers like judicial oversight, public accountability, and the ability to challenge government searches in court. Why Congress passed the Patriot Act Most of the changes to surveillance law made by the Patriot Act were part of a longstanding law enforcement wish list that had been previously rejected by Congress, in some cases repeatedly. Congress reversed course because it was bullied into it by the Bush Administration in the frightening weeks after the September 11 attack. The Senate version of the Patriot Act, which closely resembled the legislation requested by Attorney General John Ashcroft, was sent straight to the floor with no discussion, debate, or hearings. Many Senators complained that they had little chance to read it, much less analyze it, before having to vote. In the House, hearings were held, and a carefully constructed compromise bill emerged from the Judiciary Committee. But then, with no debate or consultation with rank-and-file members, the House leadership threw out the compromise bill and replaced it with legislation that mirrored the Senate version. Neither discussion nor amendments were permitted, and once again members barely had time to read the thick bill before they were forced to cast an up-or-down vote on it. The Bush Administration implied that members who voted against it would be blamed for any further attacks - a powerful threat at a time when the nation was expecting a second attack to come any moment and when reports of new anthrax letters were appearing daily.
https://www.aclu.org/other/surveillance-under-usapatriot-act
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255473979#1_471401881
Title: Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act Surveillance Under the USA/PATRIOT Act What is the "USA/Patriot" Act? Why Congress passed the Patriot Act The Patriot Act increases the government's power to spy in four areas 1. Expanded access to personal records held by third parties 2. More secret searches 3. Expansion of the intelligence exception in wiretap law 4. Expansion of the "pen register" exception in wiretap law The erosion of accountability Non-surveillance provisions Content: Many Senators complained that they had little chance to read it, much less analyze it, before having to vote. In the House, hearings were held, and a carefully constructed compromise bill emerged from the Judiciary Committee. But then, with no debate or consultation with rank-and-file members, the House leadership threw out the compromise bill and replaced it with legislation that mirrored the Senate version. Neither discussion nor amendments were permitted, and once again members barely had time to read the thick bill before they were forced to cast an up-or-down vote on it. The Bush Administration implied that members who voted against it would be blamed for any further attacks - a powerful threat at a time when the nation was expecting a second attack to come any moment and when reports of new anthrax letters were appearing daily. Congress and the Administration acted without any careful or systematic effort to determine whether weaknesses in our surveillance laws had contributed to the attacks, or whether the changes they were making would help prevent further attacks. Indeed, many of the act's provisions have nothing at all to do with terrorism. The Patriot Act increases the government's power to spy in four areas The Patriot Act increases the governments surveillance powers in four areas: Records searches. It expands the government's ability to look at records on an individual's activity being held by a third parties. (
https://www.aclu.org/other/surveillance-under-usapatriot-act
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255626711#5_471654665
Title: Your Right to Religious Freedom | American Civil Liberties Union Headings: Your Right to Religious Freedom Your Right to Religious Freedom WHAT IS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM EXACTLY? HOW DO YOU KNOW THE GOVERNMENT IS "ESTABLISHING RELIGION"? IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL TO TEACH RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS? CAN MY TEACHER START THE DAY OR A MEETING WITH PRAYER? CAN MY SCHOOL HAVE PRAYERS AT GRADUATION? WHAT IF WE PUT IT TO A VOTE? IS IT EVER OK TO PRAY IN SCHOOL? IS IT OK TO CELEBRATE RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS? WHAT ABOUT RELIGIOUS CLUBS OR BIBLE DISTRIBUTION? Content: IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL TO TEACH RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS? No. The public schools are run by the government. Therefore, they must obey the First Amendment. This means that while they can teach about the influences of religion in history, literature, and philosophy -- they can't promote religious beliefs or practices as part of the curriculum. Since private and parochial schools aren't run by the government, the First Amendment doesn't apply to them. Also, students can be excused from some school activities if they conflict with their religious beliefs. CAN MY TEACHER START THE DAY OR A MEETING WITH PRAYER? No. Prayers, scriptural readings, and loudspeaker devotionals violate the First Amendment because they promote religion.
https://www.aclu.org/other/your-right-religious-freedom
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255770420#1_471807838
Title: Headings: Racial Disparities in Sentencing Racial Disparities in Sentencing Hearing on Reports of Racism in the Justice System of the United States Submitted to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights I. Racial Disparities in Sentencing in the United States Racial Disparities in Life-without-Parole Sentencing for Nonviolent Offenses Racial Disparities in Juvenile Life-without-Parole Sentencing Racial Disparities in Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Racial Discrimination in the United States Capital Punishment System Persistent Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System Racially Disparate Treatment in Life-Without-Parole Sentencing for Nonviolent Offenses Racial Bias in Death Penalty Cases III. Suggested Recommendations to the United States Government Content: and to recommend that the government of the United States amend its sentencing laws to prevent any discriminatory impact. I. Racial Disparities in Sentencing in the United States There are significant racial disparities in sentencing decisions in the United States.1 Sentences imposed on Black males in the federal system are nearly 20 percent longer than those imposed on white males convicted of similar crimes.2 Black and Latino offenders sentenced in state and federal courts face significantly greater odds of incarceration than similarly situated white offenders and receive longer sentences than their white counterparts in some jurisdictions.3 Black male federal defendants receive longer sentences than whites arrested for the same offenses and with comparable criminal histories.4 Research has also shown that race plays a significant role in the determination of which homicide cases result in death sentences.5 The racial disparities increase with the severity of the sentence imposed. The level of disproportionate representation of Blacks among prisoners who are serving life sentences without the possibility of parole (LWOP) is higher than that among parole-eligible prisoners serving life sentences. The disparity is even higher for juvenile offenders sentenced to LWOP, and higher still among prisoners sentenced to LWOP for nonviolent offenses. Although Blacks constitute only about 13 percent of the U.S. population, as of 2009, Blacks constitute 28.3 percent of all lifers, 56.4 percent of those serving LWOP, and 56.1 percent of those who received LWOP for offenses committed as a juvenile.6 As of 2012, the ACLU’s research shows that 65.4 percent of prisoners serving LWOP for nonviolent offenses are Black.7 The racial disparities are even worse in some states. In 13 states and the federal system, the percentage of Blacks serving life sentences is over 60 percent.8 In Georgia and Louisiana, the proportion of Blacks serving LWOP sentences is as high as 73.9 and 73.3 percent, respectively.9 In the federal system, 71.3 percent of the 1,230 LWOP prisoners are Black.10 These racial disparities result from disparate treatment of Blacks at every stage of the criminal justice system, including stops and searches, arrests, prosecutions and plea negotiations, trials, and sentencing.11 Race matters at all phases and aspects of the criminal process, including the quality of representation, the charging phase, and the availability of plea agreements, each of which impact whether juvenile and adult defendants face a potential LWOP sentence. In addition, racial disparities in sentencing can result from theoretically “race neutral” sentencing policies that have significant disparate racial effects, particularly in the cases of habitual offender laws and many drug policies, including mandatory minimums, school zone drug enhancements, and federal policies adopted by Congress in 1986 and 1996 that at the time established a 100-to- one sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses.12 Racial disparities in sentencing also result in part from prosecutors’ decisions at the initial charging stage, suggesting that racial bias affects the exercise of prosecutorial discretion with respect to certain crimes. One study found that Black defendants face significantly more severe charges than whites, even after controlling for characteristics of the offense, criminal history, defense counsel type, age and education of the offender, and crime rates and economic characteristics of the jurisdiction.13 Available data also suggests that there are racial disparities in prosecutors’ exercise of discretion in seeking sentencing enhancements under three-strikes and other habitual offender laws.14 For instance, a 1995 legal challenge revealed the racially biased role of prosecutorial discretion in the application of Georgia’s two-strikes law. Georgia prosecutors have discretion to decide whether to charge offenders under the state’s two-strikes sentencing scheme, which imposes life imprisonment for a second drug offense. They invoked the law against only 1 percent of white defendants facing a second drug conviction, compared to 16 percent of Black defendants.15 As a result, 98.4 percent of prisoners serving life sentences under the law were Black.16 In California, studies similarly show that Blacks are sentenced under the state’s three- strikes law at far higher rates than their white counterparts.17 Scholars have also noted that federal § 851 sentencing enhancements, which at a minimum double a federal drug defendant’s mandatory minimum sentence and may raise the maximum sentence from 40 years to life without parole if the defendant has two prior qualifying drug convictions in state or federal courts, are applied by federal prosecutors in an arbitrary and racially discriminatory manner and exacerbate racial disparities in the criminal justice system.18 While the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Sentencing Commission do not develop or publicize data on racial disparities in prosecutors’ application of this federal drug sentencing enhancement, the U.S. Sentencing Commission has reported that “[b]lack offenders qualified for the [§ 851] enhancement at higher rates than any other racial group.
https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/assets/141027_iachr_racial_disparities_aclu_submission_0.pdf
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_255770420#2_471817960
Title: Headings: Racial Disparities in Sentencing Racial Disparities in Sentencing Hearing on Reports of Racism in the Justice System of the United States Submitted to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights I. Racial Disparities in Sentencing in the United States Racial Disparities in Life-without-Parole Sentencing for Nonviolent Offenses Racial Disparities in Juvenile Life-without-Parole Sentencing Racial Disparities in Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Racial Discrimination in the United States Capital Punishment System Persistent Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System Racially Disparate Treatment in Life-Without-Parole Sentencing for Nonviolent Offenses Racial Bias in Death Penalty Cases III. Suggested Recommendations to the United States Government Content: In 13 states and the federal system, the percentage of Blacks serving life sentences is over 60 percent.8 In Georgia and Louisiana, the proportion of Blacks serving LWOP sentences is as high as 73.9 and 73.3 percent, respectively.9 In the federal system, 71.3 percent of the 1,230 LWOP prisoners are Black.10 These racial disparities result from disparate treatment of Blacks at every stage of the criminal justice system, including stops and searches, arrests, prosecutions and plea negotiations, trials, and sentencing.11 Race matters at all phases and aspects of the criminal process, including the quality of representation, the charging phase, and the availability of plea agreements, each of which impact whether juvenile and adult defendants face a potential LWOP sentence. In addition, racial disparities in sentencing can result from theoretically “race neutral” sentencing policies that have significant disparate racial effects, particularly in the cases of habitual offender laws and many drug policies, including mandatory minimums, school zone drug enhancements, and federal policies adopted by Congress in 1986 and 1996 that at the time established a 100-to- one sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses.12 Racial disparities in sentencing also result in part from prosecutors’ decisions at the initial charging stage, suggesting that racial bias affects the exercise of prosecutorial discretion with respect to certain crimes. One study found that Black defendants face significantly more severe charges than whites, even after controlling for characteristics of the offense, criminal history, defense counsel type, age and education of the offender, and crime rates and economic characteristics of the jurisdiction.13 Available data also suggests that there are racial disparities in prosecutors’ exercise of discretion in seeking sentencing enhancements under three-strikes and other habitual offender laws.14 For instance, a 1995 legal challenge revealed the racially biased role of prosecutorial discretion in the application of Georgia’s two-strikes law. Georgia prosecutors have discretion to decide whether to charge offenders under the state’s two-strikes sentencing scheme, which imposes life imprisonment for a second drug offense. They invoked the law against only 1 percent of white defendants facing a second drug conviction, compared to 16 percent of Black defendants.15 As a result, 98.4 percent of prisoners serving life sentences under the law were Black.16 In California, studies similarly show that Blacks are sentenced under the state’s three- strikes law at far higher rates than their white counterparts.17 Scholars have also noted that federal § 851 sentencing enhancements, which at a minimum double a federal drug defendant’s mandatory minimum sentence and may raise the maximum sentence from 40 years to life without parole if the defendant has two prior qualifying drug convictions in state or federal courts, are applied by federal prosecutors in an arbitrary and racially discriminatory manner and exacerbate racial disparities in the criminal justice system.18 While the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Sentencing Commission do not develop or publicize data on racial disparities in prosecutors’ application of this federal drug sentencing enhancement, the U.S. Sentencing Commission has reported that “[b]lack offenders qualified for the [§ 851] enhancement at higher rates than any other racial group. ”19 Racial Disparities in Life-without-Parole Sentencing for Nonviolent Offenses In general, studies have found that greater racial disparities exist in sentencing for nonviolent crimes, especially property crimes and drug offenses.20 In particular, there are staggering racial disparities in life-without-parole sentencing for nonviolent offenses. Based on data provided to the ACLU by the U.S. Sentencing Commission and state Departments of Corrections, the ACLU estimates that nationwide, 65.4 percent of prisoners serving LWOP for nonviolent offenses are Black, 17.8 percent are white, and 15.7 percent are Latino. According to data collected and analyzed by the ACLU, Black prisoners comprise 91.4 percent of the nonviolent LWOP prison population in Louisiana (the state with the largest number of prisoners serving LWOP for a nonviolent offense), 78.5 percent in Mississippi, 70 perc
https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/assets/141027_iachr_racial_disparities_aclu_submission_0.pdf
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_262743492#0_484915267
Title: Having A Baby | ACOG Headings: Having A Baby Having A Baby Frequently Asked Questions Expand All If you have further questions, contact your ob-gyn. A Guide to Pregnancy from Ob-Gyns Content: Having A Baby | ACOG FAQs for Teens Having A Baby Frequently Asked Questions Expand All What is prenatal care? Prenatal care is the health care you get while you are pregnant. It includes medical care, education, and counseling. The earlier you get prenatal care, the better your chances are for a healthy pregnancy and baby. What may happen at my first prenatal care visit? At your first prenatal care visit, your health care professional will ask you many questions. You will be asked the date of the first day of your last menstrual period. Your health care professional uses this date to figure out how many weeks pregnant you are and estimate when your baby will be born (your due date). You will have a complete physical exam, which may include a pelvic exam. You also may have a urine test and some blood tests.
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Having-a-Baby-Especially-for-Teens
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_265270449#9_487289830
Title: How Your Fetus Grows During Pregnancy | ACOG Headings: How Your Fetus Grows During Pregnancy FAQs How Your Fetus Grows During Pregnancy Frequently Asked Questions Expand All If you have further questions, contact your ob-gyn. A Guide to Pregnancy from Ob-Gyns Content: Cardiac tissue starts to develop. Muscles of the eyes, nose, and mouth form. Webbed fingers and toes poke out from developing hands and feet. The lungs start to form the tubes that will carry air in and out after birth. The inner ear begins to develop. What happens during weeks 9 to 12 of pregnancy? Cartilage for the limbs, hands, and feet start to form but won’t harden into bones for a few weeks. Eyelids form but remain closed. Genitals begin to form. Liver begins development.
https://www.acog.org/en/Womens%20Health/FAQs/How%20Your%20Fetus%20Grows%20During%20Pregnancy
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_265270449#12_487292644
Title: How Your Fetus Grows During Pregnancy | ACOG Headings: How Your Fetus Grows During Pregnancy FAQs How Your Fetus Grows During Pregnancy Frequently Asked Questions Expand All If you have further questions, contact your ob-gyn. A Guide to Pregnancy from Ob-Gyns Content: Skin is thin and see-through but will start to thicken soon. Toenails form. Neck is defined and lower limbs are developed. Hearing starts to develop. Lungs begin to form tissue that will allow them to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide when breathing starts after birth. What happens during weeks 17 to 20 of pregnancy? The part of the brain that controls motor movements is fully formed. Digestive system is working. Ears, nose, and lips are recognizable on an ultrasound exam. In girls, the uterus and vagina are starting to form.
https://www.acog.org/en/Womens%20Health/FAQs/How%20Your%20Fetus%20Grows%20During%20Pregnancy
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_267735468#15_494908342
Title: 9 Ways Modern Society Is Causing An Existential Vacuum Headings: 9 Ways Modern Society Is Causing An Existential Vacuum 9 Ways Modern Society Is Causing An Existential Vacuum 1. The Pursuit Of Happiness 2. Consumerism/Materialism 3. Social Media 4. The Rise Of Celebrity 5. Traditional Media Related posts (article continues below): 6. A Culture Of Problems Rather Than Solutions 7. The Breakdown Of Families 8. Failure Of The Education System 9. Treatment Of The Elderly Content: Failure Of The Education System While universal education isn’t yet a reality across the world, where it is available, it is found wanting. Far too often, modern education systems concentrate on equipping a student with the necessary skills they will need to find a job. The irony is that, despite having qualifications, many people struggle to get and hold down a job. That’s because the system focuses too much on information and training, and far too little on knowledge and what I call true education. Individuality is stifled, creativity is not nurtured, and questioning the status quo is not seen as a positive. Young people graduate from the education system with a brain full of hows, but very few whys. They may be able to suitably fill a role, but they are not always the mature, rounded individuals that employers look for. If the education system spent more time and resources developing the spirits of students, I think they would be better able to choose a path that suits them. Instead, they are funnelled along like cattle through a fairly restrictive structure that does nothing to help them find their true identities. No wonder the existential vacuum is strong among the youth of the world.
https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/3779/9-ways-modern-society-causing-existential-vacuum/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_268632913#0_497332434
Title: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Headings: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health What Is Minimalism? Minimalism And Mental Illness 1. Peace And Clarity 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery 3. Focus On What Is Important You may also like (article continues below): 4. More Space To Unwind 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Conclusion Content: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Minimalism has become a bit of a buzzword lately. As we choose to live more mindfully, it is natural to take stock of what we have. When we are no longer merely going through the motions in our daily lives, we begin to think more deeply about the objects that surround us in our homes. We realize how much we need and, in turn, how much we don’t. What Is Minimalism? According to Leo Babauta, author of several books on how to be more Zen, minimalism isn’t about living with as little as possible. It is about discovering what is important. Taking a mental inventory of our belongings, and deciding what enriches our lives and what does not, is the first step toward a more minimalist lifestyle. Once we have rid ourselves of all those extra belongings that are bogging us down, we have the opportunity to achieve the minimalist lifestyle. Minimalism And Mental Illness However, minimalism isn’t just a concept that helps us reorganize our homes and lives in a more effective and aesthetically pleasing manner.
https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/6881/minimalism-mental-health/
msmarco_v2.1_doc_32_268632913#2_497335842
Title: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Headings: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health What Is Minimalism? Minimalism And Mental Illness 1. Peace And Clarity 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery 3. Focus On What Is Important You may also like (article continues below): 4. More Space To Unwind 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Conclusion Content: In fact, minimalism can be a helpful way to combat mental illness of all degrees of severity, from anxiety to schizophrenia and back. By having fewer things to distract or trigger you, your mental health will be positively impacted. Minimalism gives you the chance to tune out all the noise in your life, and change for the better. Here are five ways in which minimalism is good for your mental health. 1. Peace And Clarity By decluttering your living and/or office space, you are doing the same for your mind. Minimalist environments are peaceful, allowing us not to be overstimulated. Overstimulation is an enemy of mindfulness, as one cannot think clearly when we are bombarded with sensory information. What is more, an abundance of stimuli cluttering up our homes or offices means that there are plenty of visual cues that can trigger thoughts or memories. And while that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can be hell for someone dealing with mental illness.
https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/6881/minimalism-mental-health/
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Title: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Headings: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health What Is Minimalism? Minimalism And Mental Illness 1. Peace And Clarity 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery 3. Focus On What Is Important You may also like (article continues below): 4. More Space To Unwind 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Conclusion Content: Peace And Clarity By decluttering your living and/or office space, you are doing the same for your mind. Minimalist environments are peaceful, allowing us not to be overstimulated. Overstimulation is an enemy of mindfulness, as one cannot think clearly when we are bombarded with sensory information. What is more, an abundance of stimuli cluttering up our homes or offices means that there are plenty of visual cues that can trigger thoughts or memories. And while that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can be hell for someone dealing with mental illness. Overstimulation caused by too much “stuff” might even trigger schizophrenic episodes in someone that is prone to them. Thus, a minimalist approach eases this problem and makes way for a life of peace and clarity. 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery Although getting rid of a huge amount of your material possessions will seem like you’re losing a part of you, it’s just a step in finding yourself. When there are no longer so many things around to distract you from who you truly are, the most enlightening and radical self-discovery takes place.
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Title: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Headings: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health What Is Minimalism? Minimalism And Mental Illness 1. Peace And Clarity 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery 3. Focus On What Is Important You may also like (article continues below): 4. More Space To Unwind 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Conclusion Content: It is so easy to lose focus when you’re surrounded by reminders of other things you could, or should, be doing. With the freedom to focus, you begin to remove the inner clutter from your mind. You have the option to find a place in your home in which you no longer feel torn in a dozen different directions, which will, in turn, work wonders for your mental health. This focus could be used to learn something, or share something. It might be used to write a book or learn a new language, giving you a sense of pride and accomplishment that will permeate into other areas of life. Having the time, space, and focus necessary for such an accomplishment can push you along your path toward a more peaceful life. What is more, by tuning out the noise and focusing on what is important, you will soon realize what truly matters and what does not. Removing yourself from situations that are not beneficial to you has the potential to be very healing, and it will help you reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. You may also like (article continues below): 4.
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Title: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Headings: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health What Is Minimalism? Minimalism And Mental Illness 1. Peace And Clarity 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery 3. Focus On What Is Important You may also like (article continues below): 4. More Space To Unwind 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Conclusion Content: More Space To Unwind By emptying your living area of unneeded clutter, you create open space. Intuitively, the more open a space is, the more peaceful and less constricting it feels, and there is some evidence to suggest that the human mind is influenced by the distance between objects. So, making your home feel more spacious is likely to be beneficial for your mental health. The home will become a blank canvas where you unwind in whatever way you see fit, instead of having to take care of your numerous belongings on the daily. There is a chance to do what you want with this space. Your home or personal corner could become a place of creativity, for painting or working with clay. According to one study, creating art reduces cortisol levels, which is one hormone that contributes to stress, anxiety, and many other mental illnesses. Using that space to do something enjoyable also releases endorphins, the chemicals in the brain that makes us feel good. Instead of having visual cues all around you that trigger unwanted thoughts, it’s better to make something new. What is more, expressing yourself in creative ways might help you recover from the deep lows of mental conditions such as anxiety and depression.
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Title: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Headings: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health What Is Minimalism? Minimalism And Mental Illness 1. Peace And Clarity 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery 3. Focus On What Is Important You may also like (article continues below): 4. More Space To Unwind 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Conclusion Content: Your home or personal corner could become a place of creativity, for painting or working with clay. According to one study, creating art reduces cortisol levels, which is one hormone that contributes to stress, anxiety, and many other mental illnesses. Using that space to do something enjoyable also releases endorphins, the chemicals in the brain that makes us feel good. Instead of having visual cues all around you that trigger unwanted thoughts, it’s better to make something new. What is more, expressing yourself in creative ways might help you recover from the deep lows of mental conditions such as anxiety and depression. 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Owning a lot of material goods is incredibly tempting, which is why most of us fall into consumerism so easily. Thus, transitioning from a cluttered and materialistic lifestyle toward the exhilarating simplicity of minimalism is a tough decision to make. But if you decide to go down that road and follow through, you will not only be more at peace, but also more in control of your own life. This is all the more important if you are struggling with mental illness.
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Title: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Headings: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health What Is Minimalism? Minimalism And Mental Illness 1. Peace And Clarity 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery 3. Focus On What Is Important You may also like (article continues below): 4. More Space To Unwind 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Conclusion Content: A huge part of mental illness is comprised of feeling a loss of control over various, if not all aspects of your life. Anyone knows how disheartening this issue is and how it can send you spiraling. This is the reason why regaining control over at least some aspects of your life is crucial for you. And that’s not all. By not focusing your attention on material possessions, such as too many cool clothes or a new car that you don’t really need, you are able to face your problems effectively. There will no longer be any distractions that allow you to deflect from what you should have been acknowledging all along. Knowing what’s weighing you down is the most important step toward successfully coping with it. Conclusion Living a minimalist lifestyle does great things for your mental state. Minimalism gives you the time, space, clarity, and freedom to cultivate your true self and fully engage with everyday life, but it can do even more than that. Starting your journey toward minimalism can help you deal with mental illness of all kinds.
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Title: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health Headings: 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health 5 Ways Minimalism Is Good For Your Mental Health What Is Minimalism? Minimalism And Mental Illness 1. Peace And Clarity 2. A Step Toward Self-Discovery 3. Focus On What Is Important You may also like (article continues below): 4. More Space To Unwind 5. An Exercise In Self-Control Conclusion Content: There will no longer be any distractions that allow you to deflect from what you should have been acknowledging all along. Knowing what’s weighing you down is the most important step toward successfully coping with it. Conclusion Living a minimalist lifestyle does great things for your mental state. Minimalism gives you the time, space, clarity, and freedom to cultivate your true self and fully engage with everyday life, but it can do even more than that. Starting your journey toward minimalism can help you deal with mental illness of all kinds. Although minimalism is not a cure in itself and you should still seek out professional help if you are in such a situation, it is a valuable ally. Fighting mental illness is a sustained effort that you have to put in every day, so making your environment more pleasant can be highly beneficial. Becoming a minimalist may seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be. Start small, with being mindful of new purchases. The road to minimalism has no predetermined length;
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