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Setting the Tone: Creating Uniformity in Policy and Procedures for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New YorkUnder the anticipated consolidation of the entity known broadly as Catholic Charities of New York, more than 44 different social service sites will be brought together under one set of policies and procedures. After speaking with department directors for …
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The Analysis of Planned Parenthood of New York Citys First Client ContactPlanned Parenthood of New York City (PPNYC) has been in operation for 85 years, providing advanced services and education as well as powerful advocacy to expand reproductive freedom. Following a 2001 customer satisfaction survey that indicated that the …
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Bronx Outreach Program Pilot ProjectResearch has proven that pre-release planning for incarcerated adults leads to lower recidivism rates. The Capstone team designed the Bronx Outreach Program, a pre-release program that utilizes a family case management model as a method of transitioning …
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Needs Assessment of New York City Mission Societys ProgramsThe New York City Mission Society, founded in 1812, is one of New York Citys oldest private human service organizations, providing 25 programs and services in the communities of the Bronx and Harlem. The Capstone team conducted a needs assessment of four …
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Improving Regional Advanced Traveler Information Systems Through Interoperability… The recommendations will focus on three areas: (1) opportunities to co-locate NYSDOT facilities and staff …
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Improving Regional Advanced Traveler Information Systems Through Interoperability… The recommendations will focus on three areas: (1) opportunities to co-locate NYSDOT facilities and staff …
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A Report Card on New Yorks Infants, Toddlers, and their FamiliesThe New York Zero-to-Three Network (NYZTT) promotes the optimal development of young children, their families, their communities and the systems that serve them in the New York City region. The Capstone team was asked by NYZTT to create an advocacy tool …
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A Report Card on New Yorks Infants, Toddlers, and their FamiliesThe New York Zero-to-Three Network (NYZTT) promotes the optimal development of young children, their families, their communities and the systems that serve them in the New York City region. The Capstone team was asked by NYZTT to create an advocacy tool …
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International Medical Graduate Health System AcculturationRecognizing that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) face challenges above and beyond those of their American peers in acculturating to the US health care system, the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) called upon the Capstone team to assist …
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International Medical Graduate Health System AcculturationRecognizing that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) face challenges above and beyond those of their American peers in acculturating to the US health care system, the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) called upon the Capstone team to assist …
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Hinchliffe Stadium RehabilitationThe New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) has identified Hinchliffe Stadium, a former Negro Baseball League venue and treasured community asset, as a key site for revitalization and creative historic preservation. The Capstone team …
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Improving NYC Schools through Innovative Best PracticesUnder the outdated "industrial model" of education utilized in New York City public schools, many students are ill prepared for the challenges they are faced with when they enter the work force. To partially mitigate these problems, the NYC Department of …
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Innovations in School Leadership: An Analysis of Alternative Models of the PrincipalshipThe NYC Leadership Academy is an independent, nonprofit organization that recruits, prepares, and supports visionary school leaders for the complex work of transforming high need schools into rigorous learning environments. The role of school leaders has …
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From Policy to Practice: A Process Evaluation of the New York City Department of Probation's Containment Model for Sex Offender SupervisionThe Capstone team conducted a process evaluation of the New York City Department of Probation's (Department) containment model for supervising sex offenders. The Department commenced this new model in October 2008, but had not examined the extent to which …
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NYU Abu Dhabi Bike Share and Supporting InfrastructureNew York University Abu Dhabi has enlisted a Capstone team to develop a set of recommendations to encourage non-motorized modes of transportation as viable and enjoyable mobility alternatives for students. NYU Abu Dhabi is in the process of planning both …
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Recycling in NYU Abu DhabiNew York University is developing a full scale campus in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi that will admit its first class of students in the fall of 2010. The development and operation of New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will embody the values of New York …
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Car Sharing and Parking Management at NYU Abu DhabiNew York University is developing a campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As part of the campus planning and development efforts, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) tasked the Capstone team with researching and developing a plan …
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Evaluating Two Innovative Employment Programs for Individuals on Probation in NYCThis Capstone project is an implementation evaluation of two innovative employment programs for individuals on probation in New York City. The programs, Employment Works and the New York City Justice Corps, are mayoral initiatives funded through the …
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Plastics Recycling in NYC: A Survey of Residents’ UnderstandingsNYC suffers from a low rate of plastics recycling, and the national plastic resin identification coding (RIC) system is undergoing revisions that may influence this trend. The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) seeks to identify the causes for …
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STARS Realigned: Reengineering Probation’s Performance Management SystemThe New York City Department of Probation (DOP) is implementing a new model of probation designed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of public safety. This approach leverages case management tools to track the progress of probation clients, as …
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Impact Review of the Homeland Security Grant-Funded Projects at FDNYThe Capstone team worked with the NYC Fire Department to develop an impact review model to better measure the effects of high-value homeland security grant-funded projects. The Capstone team conducted extensive research on previous studies of impact …
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Improving Program Quality by Fostering a Data Driven CultureEpiscopal Social Services (ESS), founded in 1831, is a nonprofit organization that provides nonsectarian services to high need communities in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens in order to strengthen families and promote healthy development of …
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Conducting a Pilot Community Needs Survey of the Arab-American Population in Southwest BrooklynThe Arab American Association of New York (AAANY) is a grassroots nonprofit that aims to support and empower the Arab immigrant community by providing services to help them adjust to their new home and become active members of society. The Capstone team …
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Lifecycle Cost Analysis of Sustainable Streetscape ProjectsIn the design and construction of its streets and public spaces, NYCDOT seeks to use designs and materials that are high quality, durable, and cost effective. Currently, the full lifecycle costs and benefits of materials and designs are not considered …