Evidence-Based Drug Information Project

The main goal for the project is to provide evidence-based information to drug users in a readable format, offering scientific facts to help them understand the current landscape of adulterants and how they can implement harm reduction and health promotion to their lives. This will involve several different steps for the learners, including:- Researching and compiling scientific facts and evidence-based information on adulterants and their effects.- Creating a readable format for the public to understand the information.- Developing strategies for implementing harm reduction and health promotion based on the gathered information.- Collaborating with experts and frontline workers to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information.

AI Application for Media Accountability in Drug User Representation

The J Healthcare Initiative is a non-profit organization that does projects to tackle the overdose crisis. In this project we address the pervasive issue of hate rhetoric, stigmatizing language, and misinformation in media coverage related to drug users and harm reduction through machine learning/AI. This project seeks to create a comprehensive analysis of current media practices and develop guidelines for responsible reporting. The goal is to ensure that media outlets are held accountable for their portrayal of drug users, promoting a more accurate and compassionate narrative. By doing so, the project will contribute to reducing stigma and fostering a more informed public discourse.Objective: Develop a basic tool to analyze sentiment and language use in media articles about drug use and harm reduction.Suggested timeline Python Script for Media Analysis (25 hours)Develop a script that:Scrapes articles from 2-3 selected news websitesPerforms basic sentiment analysisIdentifies key terms related to drug use and harm reductionFlags potentially stigmatizing languageSmall Dataset of Analyzed Articles (10 hours)Collect and analyze 50-100 recent articlesStore results in a structured format (e.g., CSV or JSON)Summary Report (15 hours)Brief overview of the project and methodologyKey findings from the analysis2-3 data visualizations (e.g., sentiment distribution, word clouds)Short list of common stigmatizing terms foundBasic Web Interface (10 hours)Simple Flask or Streamlit app that:Allows users to input an article URL or textRuns the analysis script on the inputDisplays basic results (sentiment score, flagged terms)Key objectives include:- Analyzing existing media content for instances of hate rhetoric and misinformation.- Identifying patterns and common issues in media representation of drug users.- Developing a set of guidelines for responsible and accurate reporting.- Proposing strategies for media accountability and public awareness.

Optimizing Volunteer Organization Operational Management for Non Profit Cause to End Overdose Crisis

The J Healthcare Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to end the overdose crisis through advocating multiple treatment modalities, faces challenges in maintaining productivity under a volunteer-based operational model. The primary goal of this project is to strategize and implement solutions that will enhance operational management while ensuring meaningful engagement with drug users and non drug users. The project will involve analyzing current operational workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing actionable strategies to optimize volunteer management. This will help the organization maintain high productivity levels and improve the overall effectiveness of its programs.Key tasks include:- Conducting a thorough analysis of current operational processes.- Identifying key areas where productivity can be improved.- Proposing strategies to optimize volunteer management.- Ensuring that proposed solutions are sustainable and align with the organization's mission.

JHI Brand Identity and Graphic Design

Our company is looking to solidify our identity and revamp the logo that we currently have. We are looking to better connect with our audience by standing out and being memorable while also being able to use the designs the students offer in a corporate setting.We are looking for real designs that we could use in our branding as well as general branding knowledge. The right candidate would work to create consistent promotional branding and come up with possible new names for the company.This will involve several different steps for the students, including:Researching the brand identity.Logo and name proposals that reflect who we areWork to create a branding guide for us to referenceHelp create prototypes using software tools that can be implemented in our marketingResearch into the competitors to see what they are doing.Creating custom branding sheets with colours and logos.