Theories and Principles of Crisis

Unit 1 Assignment: Theories and Principles of Crisis

Intervention Programs

In a 3- to 4-page paper (not counting reference and abstract pages), analyze the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention programs.

Your paper should:

 Identify and describe the four main goals of crisis intervention.

Provide examples of how the four main principles of crisis intervention are used in a

crisis intervention program of your choosing.

Analyze the principles within an intervention program and determine how well they are

currently being utilized.

Directions

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the

following criteria:

 Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times

New Roman are acceptable)

 Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained

 Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar,

punctuation, etc.)

 Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful

 Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics

 Appropriate citation style should be followed.

You should also make sure to:

 Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date

 Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level

communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English

 Use examples to support your discussion

 Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the

body of your paper using APA format

Submitting Your Assignment

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