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The Case of Tim Smith

Last Updated: 02/08/2024

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Florida State University

FSU, designated a preeminent university in the state of Florida, is one of the most respected research and learning institutions in the country.

https://www.fsu.edu/

Tallahassee, FL 32306

101-500

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Shalay Jackson

Teaching Faculty I @ Florida State University for 8 year(s)

in/shalay-jackson-a167167

Teaching a variety of study skills that foster academic success
Presenting information regarding schools and careers to students who wish to pursue higher education

Specialties: communication skills, counseling, directing, forms, fundraising, gis, grant writing, internet explorer, mental health, microsoft excel, microsoft outlook express, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft publisher, microsoft word, personnel, problem solving, program evaluation, quality, research, seminars, spss, stata, and workshops

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Case Management Community Organization and Social Action Courts, Corrections, and Law Enforcement Crisis and Disaster Management Individual and Family Advocacy Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration Research, Analysis, Evaluation Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery

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Tim Smith is a 33-year-old, white, heterosexual, and married male. He has been married to his wife Rachel, 26, for a little over five years. They have four young children - Timothy Jr. (4), twins Emanuel and Grace (2 ½), and their youngest - Daniel who just turned one. In addition, Tim and Rachel just found out last week that they are pregnant with their second set of twins. The family is of strong religious faith and they hold a strict adherence to the tenants of their religion. Tim was recently involved in a physical altercation at his workplace.
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