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Progress Report
Jasmine Adkins
PSYC 495: Psychology/Social Sciences Capstone
Franklin University
Dr. Lee
Date: 07/23/2023
What is going well in the project:
The project has made significant progress in the planning and designing phase. The goals, scope, and research methods have been clearly defined. The extensive literature on sensitivity training, LGBTQIA+ interactions with the police, and relevant studies have been reviewed, providing a solid foundation for the research. Additionally, alliances have been formed with selected urban police forces, and a partnership has been established with an LGBTQIA+ organization that supports youth and adults, ensuring access to valuable resources and insights.
What is not going according to plan:
Because fewer police officers and LGBTQIA+ people than anticipated participated in the project’s data-gathering phase, there have been several difficulties. Even with well-crafted questions for each category, getting police personnel to cooperate with the surveys has proven difficult. Their busy schedules and potential worries about the secrecy and anonymity of their comments cause difficulties. Police officers’ reluctance to participate in the research may also be linked to several issues, such as doubt about the advantages of sensitivity training, worry about consequences, or overall opposition to change within the force. Equally, due to previous prejudices and discriminatory behaviors, some people can be reluctant to relive unpleasant contacts with law police, or they might have a profound suspicion of them. As a result, some people could be hesitant to participate, fearing potential implications or dubious about the research’s ability to improve their future contacts with the police.
What has surprised us thus far:
One surprising aspect has been the willingness of some police forces to actively engage in the project and collaborate on sensitivity training initiatives. While there may still be resistance in some quarters, the level of openness shown by certain urban police forces to address LGBTQIA+ issues through training and research is encouraging.
Describes the obstacles encountered:
The main obstacles encountered during the project include:
a) Low survey response rate: Encouraging police officers to participate in the survey has been challenging due to their busy schedules and concerns about anonymity. Similarly, some LGBTQIA+ people can be reluctant to talk to law enforcement about their experiences because of unpleasant prior encounters.
b) Time obstacles: It has taken a long time to interview all relevant parties in-depth qualitatively, including police officers, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and representatives of the LGBTQIA+ charity. This has caused data gathering to be delayed.
c) Ethical considerations: Ensuring the ethical approval required for the research has taken longer than expected, causing some delays in starting data collection.
Plans for overcoming the obstacles:
To address the obstacles, we have formulated the following plans:
a) Increased engagement efforts: We will intensify our efforts to engage with police departments and LGBTQIA+ organizations, emphasizing the significance of their participation in shaping a more inclusive society. Providing assurances of data confidentiality and privacy will also be emphasized.
b) Flexible data collection methods: To accommodate busy schedules, we will explore the possibility of conducting interviews through various means, such as video calls or telephone interviews, providing participants more flexibility in their availability.
c) Streamlined ethical approval process: We will work closely with relevant authorities to expedite the ethical approval process, ensuring that all requirements are met promptly.
Estimate of project completion percentage:
We now anticipate that around 50% of the project is complete. Data gathering and analysis are well underway after the planning and designing stage, but more must be done before suggestions can be implemented.
Confidence in completing the project on time (on a scale of 1-10):
Our confidence level is currently at 7. Despite facing some hurdles, we firmly believe that by actively addressing challenges and maintaining transparent communication with all involved parties, we can effectively meet our project deadlines and accomplish our goals successfully.
References
Grewe, M. (2018). LGBTQIA+ support systems within higher education. The Routledge Handbook of LGBTQIA Administration and Policy, 244–259. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351258807-17
Isaieva, I. (2018). Police training in the system of professional training for the Federal Police Force in Germany. Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 8(4), 54–59. https://doi.org/10.2478/rpp-2018-0054
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