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Characteristics And Case Outcomes Of Families That Participate In Team Decision Making, Veronica Mendez Lopez
Characteristics And Case Outcomes Of Families That Participate In Team Decision Making, Veronica Mendez Lopez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify the demographics, case characteristics, and outcomes of families that participate in Team Decision Making (TDM) within the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Children's Services Division. The study used secondary data from Riverside County Child Welfare System/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) and Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) databases. Data was collected from 2253 families that first entered CWS and participated in TDM between the years 2008-2012.
Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among Mexican-Americans, Carmen Isabel Mendoza, Maria Sanjuana. Olmos
Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among Mexican-Americans, Carmen Isabel Mendoza, Maria Sanjuana. Olmos
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores the relationship between culture and the utilization of mental health services among Mexican-Americans.
Children's Attitudes And Beliefs About Gangs, Irma Olivia Silva
Children's Attitudes And Beliefs About Gangs, Irma Olivia Silva
Theses Digitization Project
This research evaluated the effectiveness of the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) gang prevention program among elementary school children. The focus of this research is to determine if the G.R.E.A.T. program changes the attitudes and beliefs of elementary school boys and girls who live in areas that are at high risk of gang involvement and gang related crimes. This research also aims to find out which gender is most affected by the program. The sample size was 103 females and 82 males in the fourth and fifth grades. The children who participated in this program were children from Operation …
The Influence Of Surviving Children In Mitigating Symptoms Of Grief In Bereaved Parents, Jennifer Lynn Kachelek
The Influence Of Surviving Children In Mitigating Symptoms Of Grief In Bereaved Parents, Jennifer Lynn Kachelek
Theses Digitization Project
This study seeks to answer questions on the effects of the presence of surviving children on bereaved parents' grief. Bereaved parents have been shown to be at risk for psychological, social and health related conditions due to the unique type of grief experienced from the loss of a child. Increasing knowledge related to factors that influence how bereaved parents process grief could lead to interventions becoming more appropriate in addressing the specific needs of this population.
Emancipating Youth And The Effectiveness Of The Independent Living Program, Roxana Veronica Alas
Emancipating Youth And The Effectiveness Of The Independent Living Program, Roxana Veronica Alas
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores the relationship between the participation of foster youth in the Independent Living Program (ILP) and their outcomes in education, employment, housing, and identification of a life-long connection. 119 random welfare cases involving emancipated youth were sampled. The study used secondary data from Riverside County Child Welfare System/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) and Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database.
Perceptions Of Self-Care Among Mental Health Professionals: A Needs Assessment, Perla Del Rosario Lang
Perceptions Of Self-Care Among Mental Health Professionals: A Needs Assessment, Perla Del Rosario Lang
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to collect and analyze data obtained frommental health professionals in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of self-care among mental health professionals, across various organizations. It will benefit administrators, social workers and consumers.
The Effects Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder On Family Relationships, Melissa Leigh Weissmiller
The Effects Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder On Family Relationships, Melissa Leigh Weissmiller
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to explore the impacts that a loved one's Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has on family relationships. With the majority of resources focused on the afflicted, the impacts on the family member and the relationship have implications for further programs and resources that should be focused on the family.
The Influence Of Social Support On Depression Among Seniors Over 65 Living In Their Homes, Marilene Reed
The Influence Of Social Support On Depression Among Seniors Over 65 Living In Their Homes, Marilene Reed
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of social support on depression among seniors over 65 years of age living in their homes. As part of the aging process, most elderly will face many losses and stresses such as the loss of income, family and friends, and the decline of health and mental capacities.
The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support And Criminal Recidivism For Asian Pacific Islanders, Vuong Thanh Vo
The Relationship Between Perceived Social Support And Criminal Recidivism For Asian Pacific Islanders, Vuong Thanh Vo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to determine if a relationship exists between perceived social support from family and friends and criminal recidivism for Asian Pacific Islanders residing in California.
Emancipated Foster Youths' Perceptions Of Their Relationships With Their Social Workers, Joni Renee Dominguez, Lakesha Lavone Spivey
Emancipated Foster Youths' Perceptions Of Their Relationships With Their Social Workers, Joni Renee Dominguez, Lakesha Lavone Spivey
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine emancipated foster youths' perceptions of their relationships with their social workers while in the foster care system.
The Effect Of Neglect In Infancy On The Ability To Attach To Adoptive Caregivers, Lisa Marie Christoffer
The Effect Of Neglect In Infancy On The Ability To Attach To Adoptive Caregivers, Lisa Marie Christoffer
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between neglect in infancy and the child's ability to form attachments in an adoption context. Most of the current research assesses the effect of all forms of maltreatment on attachment behavior. However this study aimed to investigate one type of maltreatment, neglect, on attachment behavior.
Professionals' Perspectives On Juvenile Recidivism, Maribel Lopez
Professionals' Perspectives On Juvenile Recidivism, Maribel Lopez
Theses Digitization Project
This study identified important risk factors that literature has shown to contribute to juvenile recidivism. Probation officers and social workers were able to provide their professional opinions on the nature of these risk factors.
Social Work Students' Perceptions Of Child Emotional Abuse, Karla Aurora Lara
Social Work Students' Perceptions Of Child Emotional Abuse, Karla Aurora Lara
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine graduate level social work students' perceptions of emotional abuse in order to understand the underlying thought processes that affect the response and decision-making of these future professionals who will likely be responsible for reporting, investigating, and/or treating emotional abuse of children.
Does Internalized Homonegativity Cause Depression In Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Individuals?, Guadalupe Vasquez Garfias
Does Internalized Homonegativity Cause Depression In Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Individuals?, Guadalupe Vasquez Garfias
Theses Digitization Project
Past studies indicate that lesbian, gay, bisexuals, or transgendered (LGBT) are at an elevated risk of physical, psychological and mental health isuues. This paper seeks to investigate if internalized homonegativity is correlated to depression. It discusses the bio-psycho-social factors that may lead to internalized homonegativity and how internalized homonegativity is formed.
Organizational Behavior In Mental Health Services: A Needs Assessment, Geovana Varela
Organizational Behavior In Mental Health Services: A Needs Assessment, Geovana Varela
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to know the needs of non-profit organizations that will help increase their effectiveness and enhance the delivery of mental health services.
Child Welfare Workers' Perspectives On Father-Daughter Attachments And Teenage Pregnancy, Ruby Aceves, Dawn Denise Vetro
Child Welfare Workers' Perspectives On Father-Daughter Attachments And Teenage Pregnancy, Ruby Aceves, Dawn Denise Vetro
Theses Digitization Project
The study investigated Children and Family Services (CFS) workers' awareness of the importance of father-daughter attachments and the associated risks of teenage pregnancy as well as the use of such knowledge in their intake assessment process. A quantitative, cross-sectional, survey design was utilized to study 113 child welfare workers who were employed with San Bernardino County Children and Family Services in California.
Juvenile Offenders' Self-Perceptions Of Resilience During An Intervention Program, Erik Gerald Roth
Juvenile Offenders' Self-Perceptions Of Resilience During An Intervention Program, Erik Gerald Roth
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to gain understanding into the effects that juvenile offender treatment facilities have on the nurturance of protective factors leading to resilience in juvenile offenders. This research study looks into juvenile offenders self-perceptions of factors associated with resilience during an intervention program. It breaks resilience into two categories, traits shown to be associated with resilience, known as internal traits, and protective factors shown to lead to resilience, known as external traits. Data on these two categories were obtained through offender self-report. In order to collect information on the resilience levels of those within their programs, …
Correlations Between Compassion Fatigue And Perceived Quality Of Life Among Medical Social Workers, Shannon Casey Saldin
Correlations Between Compassion Fatigue And Perceived Quality Of Life Among Medical Social Workers, Shannon Casey Saldin
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine the correlations between compassion fatigue (CF) and the quality of life among medical social workers. The types of clients that these social workers encounter have experienced oppression, abuse, violence and injustice and it can be a difficult and isolating aspect of work for many social workers.
Local Policy Stakeholder Attitudes About Implementing And Sustaining Needle Exchange Programs In The Inland Empire, Katarina Kucavikova-Fillippelli
Local Policy Stakeholder Attitudes About Implementing And Sustaining Needle Exchange Programs In The Inland Empire, Katarina Kucavikova-Fillippelli
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore attitudes of local policy stakeholders in regards to needle exchange programs (NEPs), focusing on Riverside Council Members to conduct face-to-face interviews using nine closed and open-ended questions. The majority are opposed to implenting NEP's in their ward. Additionally, the majority of participants are opposed to the idea of harm reduction approach with intravenous drug users. This study may be helpful to anyone attempting to establish NEPs in Riverside in designing a public relations campaign that would effectively address the stigma associated with intravenous drug use, HIV/AIDS and needle exchange services.
Encouraging Foster Youth To Pursue Their Spiritual Journey, Jessica Andrea Huitrado-Manio
Encouraging Foster Youth To Pursue Their Spiritual Journey, Jessica Andrea Huitrado-Manio
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to find out if former foster youth ages 18-21 participating in the Independent Living Program at Riverside Community College incorporated spirituality into their daily lives. The study also identified what spiritual activities they participated in while in foster care and whether or not they feel their spiritual journey was supported by child welfare workers and/or foster parents.
Medical Decision Making Among Mexican-American Elderly Women, Norma Patricia Toro-Hernandez
Medical Decision Making Among Mexican-American Elderly Women, Norma Patricia Toro-Hernandez
Theses Digitization Project
Access to medical coverage has been a topic of constant disussion for many years, in particular accessibility for Mexican-American elderly women to have their medical needs met. Consequently, many elderly women use alternative forms of medicine such as 'remedios caseros' (herbal medicine) as a means to get their medical needs met. The purpose of this study was to understand the reasons elderly women continue to use alternative medicine even when they are elgible for health insurance such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances.
Clients' Perceptions Of Protective And Risk Factors Influencing Substance Abuse Recovery, Bev Nora-Lea Scott
Clients' Perceptions Of Protective And Risk Factors Influencing Substance Abuse Recovery, Bev Nora-Lea Scott
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify client perceptions of protective and risk factors that might influence recovery from substance abuse. Fifty clients in an outpatient drug treatment program in San Bernardino, California completed a survey containing both multiple choice and open-ended questions related to protective and risk factors the literature suggested might be related to recovery.
Stage 3 Childcare And Child Welfare: A Social Worker's Persepctive, Cristina Morales, Timothy Charles Seibert
Stage 3 Childcare And Child Welfare: A Social Worker's Persepctive, Cristina Morales, Timothy Charles Seibert
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis centers on establishing the relationship between a parent's employment status and the impact the loss of funding from CalWORKs Stage 3 childcare funding might have on child abuse. CalWORKs Stage 3 funding was installed in 1997 as a safety net for families to receive subsidized childcare for working parents if the household is below 75% of the state median income and the children are under the age of 13 and eliminated in November 2010. The purpose of this study was to address social workers concerns associated with the loss of this funding.