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Beliefs About The Effects Of Children Witnessing Domestic Violence Among Title Iv-E Students, Lawanda Robinson, Ramon Enrique Suarez
Beliefs About The Effects Of Children Witnessing Domestic Violence Among Title Iv-E Students, Lawanda Robinson, Ramon Enrique Suarez
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This study analyzed the beliefs about the effects of children witnessing domestic violence among Title IV-E students at California State University San Bernardino. The study sample consists of eight Title IV-E students with at least one year of experience working in child welfare. Utilizing knowledge gained from various studies an instrument was developed to interview participants. In analyzing the responses, six core themes emerged as dominant beliefs about the effects of children witnessing domestic violence. Respondents indicated that mental illness, parental attachment, improving treatment, negative effects, external behaviors, and coping mechanisms are issues to consider when discussing the effects of …
Overcoming Barriers To Mental Health Service Utilization Among Justice Involved Youth, Susan Y. Vanallen
Overcoming Barriers To Mental Health Service Utilization Among Justice Involved Youth, Susan Y. Vanallen
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The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers to and facilitators of mental health services utilization among youth in the justice setting, and to explore ways to overcome these barriers and expand these facilitators. This qualitative study utilized focus groups as a means to extract themes among the perceptions of social workers on this topic. Results were transcribed to written form. Qualitative analysis procedures were followed to identify and label themes. A total of 473 statements are organized into 26 major themes with 18 sub‑themes. Suggestions for change under the agency/organizational category of domain three received the most …
Utilization Of Specialized Camp Services Among Parents Of A Child With A Disability, Heather Ann Wroten
Utilization Of Specialized Camp Services Among Parents Of A Child With A Disability, Heather Ann Wroten
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The purpose of this study was to explore the utilization of specialized camp services among parents of a child with a disability. This study sought to investigate specialized camp services as respite for families. The data was gathered utilizing a mixed method survey approach. The surveys were distributed to primary caregivers of a child with a disability who have attended Camp Paivika within the past three years. The sample size of this study was 69 respondents. The results show that the family unit benefits by way of de-isolation. The camper increases social skills, confidence, and independence. The caregivers experience emotional …