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Social Workers' Perspectives On Implementation Of Extended Foster Care In San Bernardino County Children And Family Services, Brandi Vanessa Guzman
Social Workers' Perspectives On Implementation Of Extended Foster Care In San Bernardino County Children And Family Services, Brandi Vanessa Guzman
Theses Digitization Project
This study partners with San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) to assess child welfare employees on how extended foster care is being implemented. Data was collected via face-to-face interviews with extended foster (EFC) social workers. The goals of this study were to assess the needs of non minor dependents through qualitative interviews with case carrying workers, to assess the strengths and areas of need in services for non-minor dependents, to evaluate initial outcomes of Extended Foster Care (EFC) from the workers perspective, to identify and provide education and training suggestions and materials for future and current child welfare …
Non-Mandated Reporters' Attitudes On Reporting Child Abuse, Christina Ramirez Rivera
Non-Mandated Reporters' Attitudes On Reporting Child Abuse, Christina Ramirez Rivera
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to identify what barriers to reporting child abuse may exist within the population of non-mandated reporters. The number of child abuse reports being filed is on the rise and many of these reports are being evaluated out (not needing follow up).
Stigmatization Of Mental Health Service Consumers By Social Workers, Amelia Grace Wedge
Stigmatization Of Mental Health Service Consumers By Social Workers, Amelia Grace Wedge
Theses Digitization Project
In this Positivist study, the researcher asked the question, what factors determine Social Workers' perceptions of consumers who receive mental health services. The study participants were Bachelor's and Master's of Social Work students. Results of the study suggested that education increased students' levels of stigma towards mental health consumers, but personal and mental health work experience did not influence levels of stigma.
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Preparation Among Master Of Social Work Students On The Hiv/Aids Community, April Marie Fernandez, Maria Guadalupe Villasenor-Perez
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Preparation Among Master Of Social Work Students On The Hiv/Aids Community, April Marie Fernandez, Maria Guadalupe Villasenor-Perez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine how well Master of Social Work students were prepared in providing services to the HIV/AIDS population, and if adding HIV/AIDS course in the curriculum would help them feel competent in working with the HIV/AIDS population.
Social Workers' Perceptions Of Barriers In The Treatment And Community Reintegration Of Sex Offenders, Zayra Janeth Angeles, Sonia Ann Zuniga
Social Workers' Perceptions Of Barriers In The Treatment And Community Reintegration Of Sex Offenders, Zayra Janeth Angeles, Sonia Ann Zuniga
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined barriers to community reintegration and the treatment needs of sex offenders as identified by social workers in the mental health field. Sex offenders undoubtedly experience many barriers which impact their successful community reintegration. Stigma has been strongly implicated by social workers in this study as a major barrier to the treatment and community reintegration of sex offenders.
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.
Attitudes About Sexual Intimacy In The Veterans Home Of California-Barstow, Eric Efren Reyes
Attitudes About Sexual Intimacy In The Veterans Home Of California-Barstow, Eric Efren Reyes
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to measure staff attitudes about sexual intimacy in the Veterans Home of California-Barstow (VHCB). Participants were twenty-seven VHCB staff members. The data collected was used for the purpose of understanding, and then formulating suggestions for implementing better institutional interventions and policy in the VHCB.
Social Workers' Perceptions Of Self-Determination In The Mentally Ill, Tristin Dawn Alfred
Social Workers' Perceptions Of Self-Determination In The Mentally Ill, Tristin Dawn Alfred
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to add to existing literature regarding social worker's perceptions of and attitudes about self-determination in the mentally ill population. In addition, the study looked at how these biases affect the mentally ill population. A total of 51 social workers were asked to participate in this study.
Attitudes Of Social Workers Towards The Use Of Canine Therapeutic Intervention With Traumatized Children Within Child Welfare Services, Cristi Maria Page
Attitudes Of Social Workers Towards The Use Of Canine Therapeutic Intervention With Traumatized Children Within Child Welfare Services, Cristi Maria Page
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of social workers towards the use of canine therapeutic intervention with traumatized children within child welfare 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.
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.
Social Workers' Perspectives Of Factors Affecting Re-Entry Rates, Kristina Danielle Gordon, Lengpea Yang
Social Workers' Perspectives Of Factors Affecting Re-Entry Rates, Kristina Danielle Gordon, Lengpea Yang
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to investigate what factors social workers' perceive to contribute to re-entry rates of children after successful reunification with their families.
Knowledge And Perceptions Of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Among Master Of Social Work Students, Allison Marie Hixon
Knowledge And Perceptions Of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Among Master Of Social Work Students, Allison Marie Hixon
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore knowledge and perception of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community among Master of Social Work students (MSW) at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB). This study is necessary because the LGBT community remains a vulnerable and discriminated group that utilizes both social and mental health services.
Social Workers Attitudes Toward Providing Social Services To Undocumented Immigrants, Michael Ryan Chavez
Social Workers Attitudes Toward Providing Social Services To Undocumented Immigrants, Michael Ryan Chavez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine social workers' and social work students' attitudes toward providing publicly funded social services to undocumented workers.
Clinician Perceptions Of Eating Disorders And Treatment Practices, Katrina Kay Bullard
Clinician Perceptions Of Eating Disorders And Treatment Practices, Katrina Kay Bullard
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences, conclusions, and ideas of clinicians who facilitate recovery with patients who are in treatment for an eating disorder.
A Social Worker's Perception Of The Medically At-Risk (Mar) Program, Corina Chavez, Lilia Razo
A Social Worker's Perception Of The Medically At-Risk (Mar) Program, Corina Chavez, Lilia Razo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to evaluate social workers perception of the Medically at Risk (MAR) program that has been implemented in San Bernardino County. To examine whether social workers receive adequate training in providing services for the special needs population.
Exploring The Efficacy Of Evidence-Based Practice Within Public Mental Health Agencies, Hannah Kaye Norton
Exploring The Efficacy Of Evidence-Based Practice Within Public Mental Health Agencies, Hannah Kaye Norton
Theses Digitization Project
The aim of this project was to explore the efficacy of evidence-based practice within public mental health agencies. It is hoped that this research project will create dialog surrounding evidence-based practice as well as push for a more clear understanding of it and its implementation in public mental health agencies.
Social Workers Perceptions Of Concurrent Planning, Kelsey Marie Karr, Summer Renee Randall
Social Workers Perceptions Of Concurrent Planning, Kelsey Marie Karr, Summer Renee Randall
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine how social workers perceive concurrent planning at Children and Families Services of San Bernardino County. Concurrent planning is the practice of working with families to reunify while also pursuing alternative plans for permanency should reunification fail, is an integral part of child welfare.
Why Do You Want To Be A Social Worker?: Influencing Factors And Implications For Recruitment, Glenda Gean Gordon
Why Do You Want To Be A Social Worker?: Influencing Factors And Implications For Recruitment, Glenda Gean Gordon
Theses Digitization Project
Social workers are among the largest group of professionals in social services. They are trained specifically to meet the needs of their complex client populations. In order for their work to be more effective, social workers must establish rapport quickly and develop a therapeutic relationship with their clients based on understanding their background. Clients often feel more comfortable with a worker from a similar background or ethnic idenity. This study explores identifying the motives of new students entering the profession.
Practitioners' Views On Access To Therapeutic Services For Juvenile Sex Offenders, Dorothy Lizabeth Traudt
Practitioners' Views On Access To Therapeutic Services For Juvenile Sex Offenders, Dorothy Lizabeth Traudt
Theses Digitization Project
Sexual abuse has taken on epidemic proportions. Social workers have to work with families, victims, and the offenders who are part of this cycle. This study was conducted to find out what the social work practitioner's views on the juvenile sex offender was and their view on therapeutic services for the juvenile sex offender.
Social Workers And Human Sexuality Knowledge And Comfort, Larann Rene Henderson
Social Workers And Human Sexuality Knowledge And Comfort, Larann Rene Henderson
Theses Digitization Project
Human sexuality is a major aspect of everyone's existence. Social workers need to have access to information enabling them to be knowledgeable, unbiased, and effective in their professional dealings with individual clients, families, groups, communities, and society at large. The premise of this research is that social workers would be more effective in practice when provided with sufficient human sexuality training and education.
Exploring Social Workers Beliefs And Practices When Working With Gay And Lesbian Youth, Ethan Brian Michaels
Exploring Social Workers Beliefs And Practices When Working With Gay And Lesbian Youth, Ethan Brian Michaels
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine child welfare workers' beliefs and practices while working with gay and lesbian youth. This study surveyed forty-one children's social workers and their supervisors in Los Angeles County's Department of Children and Family Services.
Social Workers' Attitudes And Perceptions On Cultural Competence In Child Welfare, Monica Elaine Hicks
Social Workers' Attitudes And Perceptions On Cultural Competence In Child Welfare, Monica Elaine Hicks
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined social workers' view on cultural competence and the disproportionate rates of African American children in foster care. This study seeks to explain how cultural biases affecting social workers' decisions contribute to the removal of children from their families based on social worker's inability to understand or recognize cultural differences in child rearing practices.
Attitudes And Beliefs About Evidence Based Practice Among Masters In Social Work Practitioners And Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Katy Leanne Bandy, Emily Violet Thomas
Attitudes And Beliefs About Evidence Based Practice Among Masters In Social Work Practitioners And Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Katy Leanne Bandy, Emily Violet Thomas
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to better understand the attitudes and beliefs about evidence-based practice among masters in social work practitioners (MSWs) and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs). Assessing the attitudes toward evidence-based practice can further the analysis of competent practice and perhaps help determine the extent to which social work is a profession based on research or anecdotal methods. The survey was given to 59 MSWs and LCSWs working in the mental health setting during a staff meeting at Patton State Hospital.
A Needs Assessment Of The Homeless And The Lack Of Affordable Housing Programs For The Homeless, Susan Carol Parks
A Needs Assessment Of The Homeless And The Lack Of Affordable Housing Programs For The Homeless, Susan Carol Parks
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to interview the social workers that work with the homeless population within the Inland Empire. Explored were the social workers perceptions of and attitudes about the homeless population as well as hoping to understand the lack of housing for the homeless and to find out what can be done to provide housing for them.
Social Workers' Perceptions Of Team Decision-Making, Jennifer Yvonne Veal
Social Workers' Perceptions Of Team Decision-Making, Jennifer Yvonne Veal
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to examine child welfare workers' perceptions of the effectiveness of a TDM (Team Decision Making) meeting on permanency plans with Foster care youth who receive specialized alternative services.
Hiv/Aids Service Providers' Views Of Spirituality As A Mechanism For Client Coping, Jody Lynn Reimer
Hiv/Aids Service Providers' Views Of Spirituality As A Mechanism For Client Coping, Jody Lynn Reimer
Theses Digitization Project
This study will contribute to the profession of social work by assessing services provided to persons with HIV/AIDS in regards to spirituality as a coping mechanism. A goal of this study is to encourage social workers to examine their own viewpoints regarding spirituality as a coping mechanism for clients with HIV/AIDS and how well they integrate this method of coping into treatment. Service providers within this population will be able to evaluate and improve their use of a client's spirtual world view as a tool for coping with iving with HIV/AIDS.
Teenage Codependency: A Social Worker's Perspective, Diane Jean Ausilio
Teenage Codependency: A Social Worker's Perspective, Diane Jean Ausilio
Theses Digitization Project
This research project explores social workers' definitions of codependency, assessment of codependency, and types of interventions for codependency, particularly among youth. Learning more about codependent treatment for young clients and families will aid practitioners and mental health workers to focus on appropriate assessment and treatment for teens and families rather than stereotyping and denying them resources and coping strategies.
Working With Ethnic-Minority Families: Evaluating The Need For Cross-Cultural Training Within Riverside County Child Protective Services, Kathleen Fromayan Nebo, Darlena Allen
Working With Ethnic-Minority Families: Evaluating The Need For Cross-Cultural Training Within Riverside County Child Protective Services, Kathleen Fromayan Nebo, Darlena Allen
Theses Digitization Project
This work examined social workers at the Riverside County Child Protective Services and their need for cross-cultural training specifically when working with ethnic minority families.