Don W. Jones

Does it sometimes seem as though no matter what you do-even achieving great things in life-you still feel empty, less than, or just not good enough? Do you find yourself constantly looking to food, alcohol, social media, pornography, other external comforters, only to find that the satisfaction doesn't last? Do you feel as if you have done everything possible to get unstuck, but still seek endlessly? Dr. Don W. Jones, a seasoned spiritual advisor and holistic addition professional, presents a contemporary perspective on seven ancient principles. His take on these hermetic life truths allows you to find the peace, joy and love that are already within you. Through a modern interpretation of timeless philosophies, you will discover key life tools that allow for more being and less doing. Illustrated with stories and examples, useful exercises, and dozens of tips, these revelations give you the opportunity to get unstuck as you learn how to: *Find ongoing serenity.*Unlock your innate abilities for healing and creativity.*Accept and rise above the seemingly unacceptable aspects of life.*Uncover and recover your own inner powers and joy.*Transform unhealthy mental and emotional states of being.*Overcome anything that prevents you from just being you. Even if you don't believe it right now, you can discover that you have the answers within you. If you are tired of being stuck in life and seek contentment and wholeness, Finding True Inner Comfort is for you.

Traditionally, the study of financial decision making in law enforcement and criminal justice entities has been approached from the perspective of tax revenues and budgeting that focus only on the past and present. Capital investments of cash flow provide future benefits to all organizations, and among courses in business administration, these notions of long-term financial management are critical to a sound understanding of organizational finance. Strategic Finance for Criminal Justice Organizations examines capital budgeting techniques from a quantitative perspective that targets the strategic future of revenues within the criminal justice and law enforcement sectors. Explaining capital budgeting concepts through the use of practical examples, this volume discusses: Economics and the use of money as a tool to facilitate the exchange of goods and services Human decision making, impediments to rendering objective decisions, and methods for improving decision objectivity The consequences of making capital budgeting decisions, the concept of risk, and the time value of money The rendering of decisions using the payback time method and the mathematical formula necessary to use it The concept of discounting and decision rules for net present value How to make an internal rate of return financial decision The mathematical formula for the profitability ratio/index method and using it to make financial decisions In all organizations, it is essential that financial decisions are made through informed insight considering all relevant factors. This volume contributes to improvements of the skills that are required to robustly render beneficial, long-term strategic decisions within the law enforcement and criminal justice environment.

From small law offices to federal agencies, all entities within the justice system are governed by complicated economic factors and face daily financial decision-making. A complement to Strategic Finance for Criminal Justice Organizations, this volume considers the justice system from a variety of economic and financial perspectives and introduces quantitative methods designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Using only a minimum of theory, Economic and Financial Analysis for Criminal Justice Organizations demonstrates how to make decisions in the justice system using multiple financial and economic models. Designed for readers with little knowledge of advanced mathematics, quantitative analysis, or spreadsheets, the book presents examples using straightforward, step-by-step processes with Excel and Linux Calc spreadsheet software. A variety of different types of decisions are considered, ranging from municipal bond issuance and valuation necessary for public revenues, pension planning, capital investment, determining the best use of monies toward construction projects, and other resource planning, allocation, and forecasting issues. From municipalities and police departments to for-profit prisons and security firms, the quantitative methods presented are designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all organizations in the justice domain.

Traditionally, the study of financial decision making in law enforcement and criminal justice entities has been approached from the perspective of tax revenues and budgeting that focus only on the past and present. Capital investments of cash flow provide future benefits to all organizations, and among courses in business administration, these notions of long-term financial management are critical to a sound understanding of organizational finance. Strategic Finance for Criminal Justice Organizations examines capital budgeting techniques from a quantitative perspective that targets the strategic future of revenues within the criminal justice and law enforcement sectors. Explaining capital budgeting concepts through the use of practical examples, this volume discusses: Economics and the use of money as a tool to facilitate the exchange of goods and servicesHuman decision making, impediments to rendering objective decisions, and methods for improving decision objectivityThe consequences of making capital budgeting decisions, the concept of risk, and the time value of moneyThe rendering of decisions using the payback time method and the mathematical formula necessary to use itThe concept of discounting and decision rules for net present valueHow to make an internal rate of return financial decisionThe mathematical formula for the profitability ratio/index method and using it to make financial decisionsIn all organizations, it is essential that financial decisions are made through informed insight considering all relevant factors. This volume contributes to improvements of the skills that are required to robustly render beneficial, long-term strategic decisions within the law enforcement and criminal justice environment.