The Impact study, or Impact, as it is often called, is actually a collection of 12 studies centered around the same 100 U S daily newspapers Each study focused on one aspect of newspapers, be it content, consumer or newspaper organization Together, they offer the most complete picture of the newspaper industry ever collected This study, fielded during 2000, forms the foundation of the Readership Institute's knowledge For more information click here
The effect or influence of one thing on another Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated
a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"
the broad changes (for example in economic and social terms) brought about by the project or programme
The extent to which the program has made a long-term change in the attitudes, behavior, or health of the program participants Topic areas: Staff Development and Organizational Capacity, Accountability and Evaluation, Volunteer Management, Operations Management and Leadership
Intensive Motivational Program of Alternative Correctional Treatment This is the states correctional boot camp program, which currently has two sites: Hoffman and Morganton The program is a 90-day shock incarceration with military discipline and heavy reliance on physical labor and personal growth rehabilitation A shock incarceration program is a short, intensive period of incarceration usually for young or first-time offenders to deter later criminal activity The program is operated by the Division of Prisons, therefore an admission to IMPACT is counted as a prison admission, but a term at IMPACT is considered a special condition of a probationary sentence
If one object impacts on another, it hits it with great force. the sharp tinkle of metal impacting on stone When a large object impacts the Earth, it makes a crater. to have an important or noticeable effect on someone or something impact on/upon
Direct or indirect changes in the existing environment, whether beneficial or adverse, resulting from a specific act or series of acts
A part formed in a confining die from a metal slug, usually cold, by rapid single stroke application of force through a punch causing the metal to flow around the punch and/or through an opening in the punch or die