Tasks and Duties
Your first task involves conceptualizing and developing a proposal for a Youth Prevention Program. This proposal should be based on evidence-based practices and existing academic research. You should focus on addressing a particular issue affecting youth, such as substance abuse, violence, mental health, etc. The proposal should include an introduction, problem definition, objectives, strategies, target population, timeline, and evaluation methods. Please submit a DOC file that includes your program proposal, along with a summary of the academic research you used to inform your approach. This task will demonstrate your ability to research, plan, and strategize a comprehensive youth prevention program.
For this week, your task is to devise an outreach strategy for the program you proposed in Week 1. This should include identifying key stakeholders (schools, parents, community organizations, etc.) and developing a communication plan to engage them. You should also propose potential partnership opportunities and describe how these would benefit the program. Please submit a DOC file that outlines your outreach strategy, including your identified stakeholders, communication plan, and proposed partnerships. This task will test your ability to identify and engage with key groups in the community and to develop strategic partnerships.
This week's task requires you to develop a detailed implementation plan for your proposed program. This should include resource requirements, role assignments, program activities, and a timeline for execution. You should also consider potential obstacles and propose strategies to address them. Please submit a DOC file that includes your implementation plan and your strategies for overcoming potential obstacles. This task will test your project management skills and your ability to foresee and address challenges.
Your task this week is to develop a framework for evaluating your proposed Youth Prevention Program. This should include both quantitative and qualitative measures, and should assess both process and outcomes. You should also propose a timeline for conducting evaluations and a plan for using the results to improve the program. Please submit a DOC file that includes your evaluation framework, timeline, and improvement plan. This task will test your understanding of program evaluation and your ability to use data for program improvement.
In your final week, your task is to develop advocacy and policy recommendations that would support the implementation and success of your proposed program. This should include identifying key policy makers or influencers, outlining the specific changes you would advocate for, and explaining how these changes would benefit the program and the youth it serves. Please submit a DOC file that includes your advocacy and policy recommendations, including your identified targets for advocacy and your proposed changes. This task will test your understanding of the broader policy context and your ability to advocate for change.