Essay Instructions: Technology in Human Services Organizations -Area of Interest ? DOMESTIC ABUSE
As you discovered in the Discussion, technologies can provide numerous benefits to human services organizations. To determine whether or not new technologies are a good fit for an organization, you must be aware of their strengths and limitations. You can research new technologies using reviews, articles, and other testimonials from other companies to determine whether a new technology?s benefits will outweigh its limitations.
For this Application, you consider new technologies that would enhance the services provided by a human services organization. As you do so, think about the benefits and limitations of such technologies on the organization and its clients.
The assignment: (3?4 pages)
? Briefly describe a human services organization you believe would benefit from enhanced technology and explain why.
? Briefly describe three specific technologies that might attract and/or better serve potential and existing clients and explain how and why. Be specific.
? Explain at least one benefit and one limitation each technology might present for the organization and its clients.
Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation.
Optional resources:
? Article: Cole, S. A. (2007). How much justice can technology afford? The impact of DNA technology on equal criminal justice. Science and Public Policy 34(2), 95?107.
? Article: Ishizuki, T., & Cotter, J. (2009). Social workers' use of the internet and e-mail to help clients in Virginia. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 27(2), 127?140.
? Article: Mano, R. (2009). Information technology, adaptation and innovation in nonprofit human service organizations. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 27(3), 227?234.
? Article: Shields, A. E., Shin, P., Leu, M. G., Levy, D. E., Betancourt, R. M, Hawkins, D., & Proser M. (2007). Marketwatch: Adoption of health information technology in community health centers: Results of a national survey. Health Affairs, 26(5), 1373?1383.
? Article: Stevenson, B., & Roblyer, M. (2006). Using technology-based strategies to change drug-related attitudes and first-time offenders. Journal of Correctional Education, 57(4), 327?340.
? Article: Tregeagle, S., & Darcy, M. (2008). Child welfare and information and communication technology: Today's challenge. British Journal of Social Work, 38(8), 1481?1498.
? Article: Troy, D., Carson, A., Vanderbeek, J., & Hutton, A. (2008). Enhancing community-based disaster preparedness with information technology. Disasters, 32(1), 149?165.