After Scandal, New Rules For Juveniles In Pa. Courts. Hide captionFormer Judge Mark Ciavarella leaves the federal courthouse in Scranton, Pa., in 2009.
Ciavarella was convicted last year of racketeering and conspiracy for taking nearly a million dollars from the developer of two for-profit prisons. David Kidwell/AP Former Judge Mark Ciavarella leaves the federal courthouse in Scranton, Pa., in 2009. Students describe alleged Ohio gunman as 'very normal' Students who witnessed Monday's school shooting told CNN that the suspect was student T.J. Lane. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, police chief saysA newspaper reports that Lane's father was arrested for violent crimesWitnesses say T.J. Lane shot 5 people, 3 fatally"He never would go into detail. He just said he had family trouble," a friend says. Directory of Services. Florida Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families. Florida TANF Progam Assistance Overview TANF was created to help families in need.
The TANF bureau works with families to help them become self sufficient. TANF's program features include: 1. Orida Department of Children and Families. Orida Department of Children and Families. Father Nathan Monk Speaks Up, City Council Slaps Him Down. Www.naswdc.org/pressroom/2009/sweconomiccrisis.pdf. Student Teacher Ratio O. J. Semmes Elementary School - Pensacola, Florida - FL. The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math The state average for Math was 58% in 2013. 53 students were tested at this school in 2013. Reading The state average for Reading was 57% in 2013. Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5 About the tests. Unite Escambia - Spotlight. Project Boost-- Early Riser Receives Inspiration for Escambia Grant The Community Drug and Alcohol Council's Project Boost-- Early Riser has won Unite Escambia's Inspiration for Escambia Grant Compeition.
The project will receive an $1,000 sponosored by Landrum Human Resources and have one on one time with Unite Escambia to make the project strong, sustainable, and the best it can be for the community. Project Boost-- Early Riser is an eight- week summer program for Oakwood Terrace children with an emphasis on reading, creativity and social skills through participation in literature enrichment activities, crafts, and related cultural field trips. The project aims to enhance children's reading skills and help with education retention during summer break. The Inspiration for Escambia Education Grant is the first of five grants that are available to the community. Santa Rosa Schools Ranked No. 2 In Florida; Escambia At No. 44 : NorthEscambia.com. The Santa Rosa County School District was ranked No. 2 in the state while the Escambia County School District was ranked No. 44 in student performance in rankings released Monday by the Florida Department of Education.
Santa Rosa County was one of 30 districts in the state that received an A from the state, while Escambia County was one of 23 to receive a B. Thirty-five percent of the students in Escambia County taking the FCAT read below grade level (Level 3), 32% percent are below grade level in math and 52% are below grade level in science. In Santa Rosa County, 20 percent were below grade level in reading, 17% below grade level in math and 38% below grade level in science. “Education is our highest priority,” said Santa Rosa County Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick. “As educators, we see ourselves as servant leaders who demand excellence and put kids first. The numerical ranking is based on each school’s total points derived from FCAT scores.
Profile for Escambia (County) - Florida - KIDS COUNT Data Center. The number of live births. The birth rate is the number of live births per 1,000 resident population. Race entries usually are tabulated as stated on the birth certificate. However, designations such as "Hispanic" are generally classified as "white". Designations such as "bi-racial," "nonwhite," or "mixed" are classified as "other entries". There are 15 race designations from which any number may be chosen. Office of Vital Statistics, Florida Department of Health, Jacksonville, FL. Www.uniteescambia.com/uploads/poverty_files/PST Bridges Newsletters/Bridges Vol 4 Issue 3 October 2011.pdf. Unite Escambia - About Our Team. - Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/bf1f6079-9757-40e7-bc2e-491446417991/dvoff_jur10.aspx. - Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Crime Reports for Escambia County Annual Crime Reports: 2012 ~ 2011 ~ 2010 ~ 2009 ~ 2008 ~ 2007 ~ 2006 ~ 2005 1995 - 2012 Crime Reports available as Excel Files: Violent Index CrimesProperty Index CrimesForcible Sex OffensesDomestic Violence Related Offenses Domestic Violence Related Forcible Sex Offenses Statewide Annual Crime in Florida Reports: 2012 ~ 2011 ~ 2010 ~ 2009 ~ 2008 ~ 2007 ~ 2006 ~ 2005 Offenses by County Offenses by Jurisdiction Arrests by County Arrests by Jurisdiction Domestic Violence Offenses by County Domestic Violence Arrests by County Offenses: The 7 index crimes of Murder, Sexual Offenses, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny, and Motor Vehicle Theft as reported to law enforcement (not arrest).
*UCR data includes notice to appear. Note: Florida has adopted a "Forcible Sex Offense" category that is not used at the Federal level. Upload/images/CommunityDevelopment/PDFs/demographics.pdf. Www.fchonline.org/pdf/2010 - Homelessness in Florida - Final.pdf. Www.dcf.state.fl.us/regions/c1/docs/Escambia.pdf. Press Release - Florida Department of Children and Families.
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Sheldon Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2009 Media Contact: Judi Spann (850) 488-4855. Press Release - Florida Department of Children and Families. DCF's Northwest Region Receives Federal Funding to Combat Homelessness PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Department of Children and Families is pleased to announce federal funding from The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development for two projects to assist community homeless programs in the Northwest Region.
The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless and The Okaloosa/ Walton Continuum of Care "Opportunity Inc" were two of 691 projects nationwide to be chosen. The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless received $142,499 to provide housing for homeless individuals. The Okaloosa/Walton Continuum of Care "Opportunity Inc" was awarded $33,167 for a project for a Veterans Housing Program. "DCF is committed to supporting our most vulnerable neighbors and these funds allow our front lines to help bring an end to chronic homelessness by providing services to the many individuals and families without a home of their own," said Janice Thomas Circuit 1 Administrator for the Department of Children and Families. Press Release - Florida Department of Children and Families.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ANNOUNCES $72 MILLION IN GRANTS TO HELP HOMELESS ACROSS FLORIDA ~ More than 300 local projects will be funded with federal grant money ~ TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – The Department of Children and Families announces nearly $72 million in grants that will help keep the doors open at local homeless shelters, find housing for those living on the streets and provide programs to help those who are homeless.
The grants, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will renew funding for 331 local homeless housing projects across Florida for this year. "These grants play an important role in providing job training, health care, substance abuse treatment and child care," said Department Secretary David Wilkins. "This funding is critical to helping people find housing and is a crucial part of our state's plan to be a national leader in battling homelessness. " Www.unitedwayescambia.org/sites/unitedwayescambia.org/files/Annual Report.pdf. Ethnic and Racial Minorities & Socioeconomic Status. Socioeconomic status (SES) is often measured as a combination of education, income, and occupation.
It is commonly conceptualized as the social standing or class of an individual or group. When viewed through a social class lens, privilege, power, and control are emphasized. Furthermore, an examination of SES as a gradient or continuous variable reveals inequities in access to and distribution of resources. SES is relevant to all realms of behavioral and social science, including research, practice, education, and advocacy. SES Affects our Society Low SES and its correlates, such as lower education, poverty, and poor health, ultimately affect our society as a whole. Www.escambiahealth.com/recent_hot_topics/2011/syphilis/pdf/Syphilis Outbreak Physician letter final jjl 093011.pdf.
Code of Ethics (English and Spanish) Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers Approved by the 1996 NASW Delegate Assembly and revised by the 2008 NASW Delegate Assembly The 2008 NASW Delegate Assembly approved the following revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics: 1.05 Cultural Competence and Social Diversity (c) Social workers should obtain education about and seek to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability. 2.01 Respect (a) Social workers should treat colleagues with respect and should represent accurately and fairly the qualifications, views, and obligations of colleagues.
