Human trafficking involving marriage and partner migration to Australia

Abstract: In this report, what is known about human trafficking involving marriage and partner migration to Australia is described, drawing on primary information obtained from victim/survivor testimonies, stakeholder knowledge and expertise, and reported cases that progressed through the Australian justice system.  It confirms what some stakeholders in the human trafficking area have long suspected—that marriage and partner migration have been used to facilitate the trafficking of people into Australia

Pacing Your Fears: Narrative Adaptation in the Age of Binge Culture

Entertainment is an ever-changing medium, and television specifically has gone through many technological innovations since its bright beginnings. These innovations have consistently changed the way stories are told. Stylistic shifts in key elements ranging from shot format to the way shows are constructed can be seen especially clearly in horror which does not have the same narrative constraints as many other genres, and therefore more room to experiment. By tracking changes in the narrative formats of serialized and anthology horror shows, I define a new era of television brought about by the prevalence of streaming, and the rise of binge culture

The Construction of Truth in Fiction: An Analysis of the Faux Footage Genre in Television

This paper explores the way that “truth” is constructed in a fictional sphere through visual and narrative references. I draw upon Caetlin Benson-Allott’s Paranormal Spectatorship, and Jay David Bolter and Richard Grusin’s Remediation to inform my analysis of these constructions. I look specifically at Roanoke, the sixth season of American Horror Story, to provide examples of the way faux footage horror’s unique use of the subjective shot constructs the spectator as both a witness and an interrogator, and creates an aesthetic language of truth. While being immersed in the story, viewers are simultaneously invited to consider how the narrative is being constructed, and by whom. This parallactic viewing experience suggests a future for the unique challenge of serialized televisual horror

Unearthing the opportunities for geotourism contained within the building stones of the Quality Lighthouse Hotel, Bunbury, Western Australia

Geotourism associated with urban environments can draw tourists to natural geoheritage features such as caves, outcrops of significant geology and cultural sites located close to or within cities. Geotourism experiences that lend themselves to the appreciation of geology in the urban environment often involve observing the varieties of building stones and structures in the built environment and capitalising on historic or iconic structures, which are major tourist attractions in world cities. Inspired by the diverse geology contained within the stone walls of the Quality Lighthouse Hotel, Bunbury WA, the purpose of this thesis is to provide a geotourism focused interpretation of three urban sites with potential geological interest within the city of Bunbury. Initially, four international case studies are presented to highlight the spectrum of geotourism experiences offered within the urban environment. Secondly, the abiotic features, geology, geomorphology and deep time of the four key building stones of the Quality Lighthouse Hotel are considered. The closing sections detail the cultural inspiration and influence that the stones have had on diverse groups of people who have participated in shaping the city of Bunbury. Cultural topics featured include mid-century architecture, European settlement and Noongar people’s connections with and uses of the Southwest regions’ landscape and geology. Keywords: Building stones, architecture, cultural values, visitor, engagement, urban geology, Geotourism, deep time, interpretation, Aboriginal Culture

Exploring sexual knowledge and risk in the assessment and treatment of adolescent males with intellectual developmental disorders who display harmful sexual behaviour

The aim of the current thesis was to explore sexual knowledge and risk in the assessment and treatment of adolescent males with intellectual developmental disorders (IDD), who display harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). A variety of methods were used in this undertaking, including a systematic review, a single case study, a critique of a psychometric measure and two empirical studies. The findings of the systematic review indicated that although the identified/assessed risk variables related to recidivism were found to be similar in cases and controls, some were found to be more prevalent for sexual offenders with IDD. However, it was difficult to draw any firm conclusions due to inconsistencies in findings and limitations in the methodological quality of included studies. The case study detailed the assessment and treatment of an adolescent male with limited cognitive ability and a history of harmful sexual behaviour. The assessment highlighted the utility of the integrated theories of sexual offending, and how his adverse early life experiences and developmental trauma disorder may have negatively impacted on his attachments, social and self-regulation skills, low-self-esteem and the development of his harmful sexual behaviour. The post-intervention assessment highlighted the client had made some positive shifts within his identified treatment targets, although there was still room for improvement with regards to his level of socio-sexual knowledge, his ability to self-regulate and his tendency to engage in aggressive and rule-breaking behaviours. In the critique of the Knowledge Test and Quick Quiz components of the Assessment of Sexual Knowledge –ASK (Butler, Leighton & Galea, 2003) the Knowledge Test measure demonstrated some good psychometric properties and had undergone extensive research and robust testing with individuals with IDD during its development. However, weaknesses of the measure considered were its lack of normative data, the ambiguous wording of some items, and limited empirical research regarding the tool’s effectiveness in measuring sexual knowledge across different populations of individuals with IDD. The empirical research consisted of two studies. In the first study a questionnaire adapted from the Knowledge Test of the Assessment of Sexual Knowledge – ASK, was tested for its ability to accurately measure sexual knowledge in adolescent males with and without IDD and their counterparts who display harmful sexual behaviour. Tests examining both the reliability and validity of the adapted measure suggested its psychometric properties were promising. The second study sought to explore whether there were differences in sexual knowledge in adolescents with and without IDD and their counterparts who display harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). Significant differences were observed between groups. In the HSB groups, adolescents with IDD experienced significantly higher rates of sexual victimisation than No IDD adolescents. For those with IDD the HSB group were 12 times more likely to view sexually explicit material than the Non HSB group. The findings suggested that a lack of sexual knowledge might not be a contributory factor in why some young people with IDD go on to display harmful sexual behaviour

Exploring sexual knowledge and risk in the assessment and treatment of adolescent males with intellectual developmental disorders who display harmful sexual behaviour

The aim of the current thesis was to explore sexual knowledge and risk in the assessment and treatment of adolescent males with intellectual developmental disorders (IDD), who display harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). A variety of methods were used in this undertaking, including a systematic review, a single case study, a critique of a psychometric measure and two empirical studies. The findings of the systematic review indicated that although the identified/assessed risk variables related to recidivism were found to be similar in cases and controls, some were found to be more prevalent for sexual offenders with IDD. However, it was difficult to draw any firm conclusions due to inconsistencies in findings and limitations in the methodological quality of included studies. The case study detailed the assessment and treatment of an adolescent male with limited cognitive ability and a history of harmful sexual behaviour. The assessment highlighted the utility of the integrated theories of sexual offending, and how his adverse early life experiences and developmental trauma disorder may have negatively impacted on his attachments, social and self-regulation skills, low-self-esteem and the development of his harmful sexual behaviour. The post-intervention assessment highlighted the client had made some positive shifts within his identified treatment targets, although there was still room for improvement with regards to his level of socio-sexual knowledge, his ability to self-regulate and his tendency to engage in aggressive and rule-breaking behaviours. In the critique of the Knowledge Test and Quick Quiz components of the Assessment of Sexual Knowledge –ASK (Butler, Leighton & Galea, 2003) the Knowledge Test measure demonstrated some good psychometric properties and had undergone extensive research and robust testing with individuals with IDD during its development. However, weaknesses of the measure considered were its lack of normative data, the ambiguous wording of some items, and limited empirical research regarding the tool’s effectiveness in measuring sexual knowledge across different populations of individuals with IDD. The empirical research consisted of two studies. In the first study a questionnaire adapted from the Knowledge Test of the Assessment of Sexual Knowledge – ASK, was tested for its ability to accurately measure sexual knowledge in adolescent males with and without IDD and their counterparts who display harmful sexual behaviour. Tests examining both the reliability and validity of the adapted measure suggested its psychometric properties were promising. The second study sought to explore whether there were differences in sexual knowledge in adolescents with and without IDD and their counterparts who display harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). Significant differences were observed between groups. In the HSB groups, adolescents with IDD experienced significantly higher rates of sexual victimisation than No IDD adolescents. For those with IDD the HSB group were 12 times more likely to view sexually explicit material than the Non HSB group. The findings suggested that a lack of sexual knowledge might not be a contributory factor in why some young people with IDD go on to display harmful sexual behaviour

Are word association responses really the first words that come to mind?

Word association has been a popular tool for research in linguistics and psychology over the last century. The paradigm presents participants with a cue word and asks them to respond with the first associated word that comes to mind. Inferences about the structure and organisation of the lexicon have been made on the basis of the findings of word association tasks, and on the assumption that responses reflect the strongest link between words in the participants' vocabulary. The procedure adopted in traditional word association tasks does not guarantee that this is the case. This paper presents two experiments that aimed to determine whether or not participants make deliberate and strategic responses in word association tasks. Findings indicate that word association responses are likely to reflect the first word that participants activate in their lexicon. Keywords : psycholinguistics, Methodology, Word association, Working memory, Lexical organisation

Pharmacist Outlooks on Prescribing Hormonal Contraception Following Statewide Scope of Practice Expansion

In an effort to increase access to contraception, the pharmacist scope of practice is being expanded to allow prescribing. While this is being accomplished in the United States by a variety of models, legislation that allows pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraception under a statewide protocol is the most common. This study was designed to explore the outlooks of pharmacists regarding prescribing contraception in the period following the first state legislation and prior to statewide protocol development and availability. A qualitative study of community pharmacists in California using structured phone interviews explored their opinions regarding access to contraception in pharmacies and outlooks regarding prescribing. Data were analyzed using an inductive approach to identify themes. Among the thirty participants, the majority worked in a chain pharmacy. Themes were identified in five overarching domains: Pharmacist barriers, system barriers, patient issues, safety concerns, and pharmacist role. Most were unfamiliar with the new law, yet were interested in expanding access for patient benefit despite foreseeing challenges with implementing the service in community pharmacies. Barriers will need to be addressed and requisite training disseminated widely to facilitate successful implementation and thus improve access on a broad scale. Further research following protocol implementation is needed to understand service implementation, as well as patient utilization and satisfaction

The Diagnosis, Clinical Course, Treatment, and Prevention of the Rabies Virus

Rabies, despite available vaccines, causes approximately 55,000 deaths every year. Diagnosing relies on noting physical behaviors such as hydrophobia, vomiting, fever, behavior changes, paralysis, and consciousness, as well as, using several methodologies to molecularly detect the presence of the virus. RABV often enters through a bite wound given that it is transmissible through saliva. Infection spreads from muscle fibers into the peripheral nervous system traveling to the central nervous system. Infection of the central nervous system can lead to encephalitis (furious rabies) or acute flaccid paralysis (paralytic rabies). Treatment relies heavily on the time of exposure. If the patient is diagnosed prior to being symptomatic, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can be administered. However, once the patient has begun displaying symptoms, therapy success rates sharply decline. Prevention includes vaccinating during both pre- and post-exposures, as well as utilizing Stepwise Approach towards Rabies Elimination (SARE) to aid impoverished countries in declining their rabies mortality rates