Explain the impact that the socioeconomic background of the population has on their access to healthcare.Explain a current regulation regarding the existing initiative that has been identified and the context in which it was developed. Why is this regulation important?

A gap in equity related to mental health access for veterans

Describe a specific gap in the delivery of healthcare. Include the specific population affected by the gap.

Briefly describe the history of this gap in access to healthcare. Has this been an issue historically, or is it a modern issue?

Explain the impact that the socioeconomic background of the population has on their access to healthcare.

Describe how the healthcare delivered to the population is affected by the gap in access.

Predict any potential implications if this gap in access is not addressed.

Existing Initiatives

Explain an existing healthcare initiative that was put in place to address this gap in access.

Explain the specific goals of the existing initiative in place to address this gap in access.

Describe the circumstances around the development of the existing initiative. Consider when it was developed and what factors were
considered.
Describe the resources required to fund the existing initiative.

Explain why the existing initiative is not meeting its intended purpose and now requires improvement.
III. Regulation
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Explain a current regulation regarding the existing initiative that has been identified and the context in which it was developed. Why is this regulation important?

Describe the regulatory level that the existing initiative is being addressed at. Consider the potential for multiple levels of regulation.

Explain the effectiveness of the existing initiative and associated regulations in addressing this gap in the delivery of healthcare to the target population. Does the initiative align with initiative in place to support other gaps? Are there conflicting interests to be aware of?

How the internship experience solidified or changed your career focus.Which classes and/or classroom experiences prepared you for the internship; how those classes and/or classroom experiences prepared you; be specific.

Internship with the department of veterans

You have taken an internship with the department of veterans affairs google the many responsibilities the VA handles, base your reflection paper mostly on the criminal justice responsibilities to explain your internship experience. Be as creative as necessary (but realistic).

The paper should be a minimum of 10-15 pages (not including the title page or reference page), typed and double-spaced, with Times New Roman, 1″ margins, and 12 point font. The paper should include a title page, table of contents, introduction, body of paragraphs with subheadings, conclusion, and a reference page with at least 5 cited works. Examples of appropriate references are books and/or journal articles discussing the importance of internships, agency websites, and interviews/personal communication with agency supervisors. Works cited and the references must be in APA format.

The final paper must address the topics below and use “headings” to divide each reflection topic within your paper. The final paper must include:

Title Page
Table of Contents

III. Overview

A description of the organization/agency that includes a breakdown of how the agency is organized
A description of your internship duties

III. Body (Objectives, Challenges, and Insights)

Why you chose to complete an internship (your objectives) and selected this internship, in particular? Neither improving your knowledge of language used by criminal justice professionals nor overcoming your fear of public speaking are appropriate objectives.

Whether you accomplished your objectives during the internship.

Indicate how you accomplished each. If you didn’t accomplish some, indicate why you were unable to do so.

Your biggest challenge during this internship, how you overcame that challenge, and what you learned from the challenge.

Any insights that you gained into the practices/problems associated with this particular line of work.

Your contributions to the agency/organization; be specific.

The best and worst aspects of the internship; be specific.

III. Conclusion

The value (professional and/or person) you received from the internship

How the internship experience solidified or changed your career focus

Which classes and/or classroom experiences prepared you for the internship; how those classes and/or classroom experiences prepared you; be specific.

Which additional courses, if any, or experiences are needed to continue preparing for your future career; be specific.

References (a minimum of 5 are required)