• Make sure to address any feedback you received for Assignment 2 and 3. This is essential! (this is CRITICAL!!! ADDRESS ALL THE FEBACK THE PROFESSOR PROVIDED IN ASSIGNMENT 2 AND 3) That is why I we need to create this final paper around the worksheet proposal it’s a tangible program that can be achieved realistically) • Review the grading rubric and instructions for final proposal in syllabus first.
• Review the annotated grading rubric Professor Beach created.
• You will need 13 references—8 of these scholarly. You should have these already form assignment 1 and 2. You can use other references from websites, any of the material from the course.
• For APA 7 formatting, check the APA 7 sample paper. The Owl at Purdue is also a good source: https://owl.purdue.edu/ (this is critical and must be followed strictly-some of the other advanced writers i have used did not follow the APA instructions and I have lost points)
• If your project has changed a lot from your initial ideas, starting with the project proposal worksheet will help. (my project has changed, please see proposal worksheet below)
• If you are still identifying resources, don’t forget our helpful librarians. You can also find good sources through this library guide: https://guides.monmouth.edu/socialwork
• There is a sample papers in attached.
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Project Proposal Worksheet:
Proposal Worksheet: Integrating New Hope and Meet Her at the Gate (MHATG)
1. Organization/Community
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health and Meet Her at the Gate (MHATG) are the two organizations involved in this proposal.
New Hope: Provides integrated behavioral health services, specializing in mental health and addiction treatment for individuals and families.
MHATG: A reentry program offering wraparound services for formerly incarcerated women, supporting their reintegration into communities for up to 6 months post-treatment.
2. Population Served
General Population: Formerly incarcerated women struggling with reintegration, trauma, and systemic barriers.
Specific Population for Organizations:
New Hope: Individuals completing addiction treatment or mental health programs.
MHATG: Women transitioning from incarceration to post-treatment care, many of whom are survivors of trauma or in need of family reunification services.
Social Justice Issue: Limited access to trauma-informed, holistic reentry support and aftercare services for women post-incarceration.
Issue Identification: The issue was identified through New Hope’s clinical observations and MHATG’s lived-experience advocacy, highlighting systemic barriers such as stigma, lack of employment, and housing discrimination.
3. Plan to Address the Issue
Create a Trauma-Informed Reentry Program that bridges addiction recovery at New Hope with MHATG’s wraparound reentry support, including:
6 months of aftercare for formerly incarcerated women post-treatment.
Trauma-informed psychoeducational workshops on mental health, family reunification, and relapse prevention.
Individual and group counseling focusing on reintegration challenges.
Employment readiness programs and partnerships with local employers.
Peer mentorship through MHATG to provide lived-experience guidance and ongoing community support.
4. Fit with Hosting Community
The program fits New Hope’s focus on holistic addiction recovery and MHATG’s mission to empower women returning to their communities. By bridging clinical treatment with reentry support, the program addresses gaps in care, ensuring a seamless transition for women in recovery while meeting critical community needs.
5. Anticipated Outcomes
Enhanced mental health stability and coping skills.
Increased success in family reunification and employment.
Reduced rates of recidivism and relapse.
Empowered clients with access to ongoing peer and professional support.
6. Guiding Theory
Feminist Theory will guide this program:
Why?: Feminist theory addresses systemic inequalities and highlights intersectional barriers (e.g., gender, race, class) that impact formerly incarcerated women. This approach aligns with the program’s focus on empowerment, trauma recovery, and systemic change.
7. Human Rights Document
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) supports this plan, particularly:
Article 25: Right to health and well-being, including post-treatment care and mental health services.
Article 23: Right to work, emphasizing employment readiness as a key reentry component.
Article 1: Equality and dignity, addressing systemic discrimination against women post-incarceration.
Rationale: The proposal combats human rights violations by addressing systemic barriers, ensuring access to care, and empowering women to reclaim stability and dignity.
8. Has This Plan Been Tried Elsewhere?
Programs like Women’s Prison Association (WPA) and similar trauma-informed reentry models have demonstrated positive outcomes, including reduced recidivism and improved employment rates.
Evidence supports that combining clinical treatment with wraparound aftercare provides a stronger foundation for long-term success.
9. Implementation Plan
New Hope Staff: Provide treatment completion assessments and refer clients to MHATG for reentry services.
MHATG Peer Mentors: Deliver lived-experience support and group facilitation.
Program Coordinator: Oversee implementation and ensure collaboration between New Hope and MHATG.
10. Training for Implementation
New Hope Staff: Training on trauma-informed reentry challenges and effective handoff practices.
MHATG Mentors: Enhanced training in mentorship, boundaries, and ongoing trauma-informed care.
All Staff: Cultural competence training to address systemic discrimination and promote inclusive care.
11. Stakeholder Engagement
Clients: Active involvement in program design to ensure cultural and experiential relevance.
Community Partners: Local employers, housing agencies, and mental health services will support wraparound care.
Families: Inclusion in counseling to strengthen family reunification efforts.
12. Timeline
Clients: 6 months of aftercare programming post-treatment.
Student (You): 4-6 months for program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Supervisors: Weekly check-ins to monitor progress.
Colleagues: Regular collaborative sessions for service delivery.
Stakeholders: Monthly check-ins for program feedback and sustainability planning.
13. Champion for Implementation
The champion for implementation will be a client who has successfully completed both the treatment at New Hope and the MHATG program. This individual will serve as a powerful advocate, sharing their lived experience to inspire trust among participants, engage stakeholders, and demonstrate the program’s effectiveness. Program champions include MHATG leadership and New Hope clinical directors, who advocate for trauma-informed aftercare and community collaboration.
14. Manuals, Policies, and Protocols including (MHATG brochures)
Existing clinical protocols at New Hope will be expanded to include reentry guidelines. MHATG’s peer mentorship materials will be adapted for the integrated program. Specific program manuals for aftercare services will need to be developed.
15. Evaluation Tools
Existing Tools: Mental health assessments (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7), employment placement data, and recidivism tracking.
New Tools Needed: Client satisfaction surveys and aftercare program effectiveness measures.
16. Cost and Funding
Costs: Training, program coordination, peer mentor stipends, and resource materials.
Funding Sources:
State and federal grants (e.g., SAMHSA Reentry Program Grants).
Local foundations and community partnerships.
In-kind support from partner agencies.
17. Sustainability
The program’s sustainability is rooted in partnerships between New Hope and MHATG. Funding from grants and partnerships ensures continuity, while program evaluation provides data to advocate for continued support. MHATG’s peer mentorship model enhances long-term success
References:
United Nations. (1948). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
SAMHSA. (2014). Trauma-informed care in behavioral health services. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov
Women’s Prison Association. (2020). Trauma-informed reentry practices. Retrieved from https://www.wpaonline.orgv
(the full questions for the proposal worksheet form is attached)
This is my final paper for the course–the rubric, essential tips need to me followed to accuracy. The references need to accurate and must follow the instructions on the amount and include the required scholarly citations as well. 15 pages not the instructions are within the Final Proposal Rubric that I have attached.