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Services To Victims In Domestic Violence Shelters, Judith Valerie Johnston, Mitchica Mia Mcneair Jan 1997

Services To Victims In Domestic Violence Shelters, Judith Valerie Johnston, Mitchica Mia Mcneair

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this positivist study is to describe the present services. The study also evaluates from the clients' perspective the adequacy of services for victims in a domestic violence shelter. The survey design used in this research study brought attention to availability of services and competency of staff.


A Study Toward Implementation Of A Domestic Partnership Proposal In San Bernardino County, California, Connie Lynn Dawson, Cherie Griffith Hazard, Linda Villeneuve Jan 1997

A Study Toward Implementation Of A Domestic Partnership Proposal In San Bernardino County, California, Connie Lynn Dawson, Cherie Griffith Hazard, Linda Villeneuve

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Survey On Work Experiences Of Practicing Social Workers Who Are Disabled, Charles Robinson Freidel Jan 1997

A Survey On Work Experiences Of Practicing Social Workers Who Are Disabled, Charles Robinson Freidel

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine Jan 1997

Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine

Theses Digitization Project

This study explored the treatment of women's substance abuse from a critical theory perspective. The literature indicates that, within substance abuse treatment programs and in the research world, few treatment programs are sensitive to women's specific needs.


A Communal Meal Program Aimed At Reducing The Feelings Of Depression In The Elderly, Michael Dane Walper Jan 1997

A Communal Meal Program Aimed At Reducing The Feelings Of Depression In The Elderly, Michael Dane Walper

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


The Most Appropriate Educational Placement For Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Children In Residential Care, Margaret Cecilia Afana Jan 1997

The Most Appropriate Educational Placement For Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Children In Residential Care, Margaret Cecilia Afana

Theses Digitization Project

This research project utilized a post-positivist design for the purpose of exploring and determining the most appropriate educational placement for seriously emotionally disturbed children who reside in residential care and who are considered to be "high risk," both educationally and socially. It was the goal of the study, through qualitative research, to establish a basis for the successful education and social integration of SED children.


Secondary Traumatic Stress In Professional Caregivers, Thomas Patrick Cashin Jan 1997

Secondary Traumatic Stress In Professional Caregivers, Thomas Patrick Cashin

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Wic Educational Classes On The Knowledge Attained By Wic Participants, Enas Joseph Jan 1997

An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Wic Educational Classes On The Knowledge Attained By Wic Participants, Enas Joseph

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


An Exploration Of The Need For Macro Trained Social Workers, Crystal Dawn Shackleford Jan 1997

An Exploration Of The Need For Macro Trained Social Workers, Crystal Dawn Shackleford

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Do The Homeless Choose To Remain Homeless?, Miranda Dawn Robinson Jan 1997

Do The Homeless Choose To Remain Homeless?, Miranda Dawn Robinson

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Chronic Fatigue And Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: Its Relationship To Underlying Emotional And Psychological Issues, Terri Lynn Alberts Jan 1997

Chronic Fatigue And Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: Its Relationship To Underlying Emotional And Psychological Issues, Terri Lynn Alberts

Theses Digitization Project

This post-positivist research study explored the possible relationship between Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and the presence of underlying psychological and emotional issues. An exploratory design with naturalistic methods of inquiry was utilized to investigate whether the presence, or absence, of these issues had any impact on the overall disease process.


Are Children Remorseful After Committing Violent Criminal Acts?, Arlene Elisa Garcia Jan 1997

Are Children Remorseful After Committing Violent Criminal Acts?, Arlene Elisa Garcia

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


An Evaluation Of The Parent Education Classes Provided By A Community Based Organization, Judy M. Briggs, Maria Mora Jan 1997

An Evaluation Of The Parent Education Classes Provided By A Community Based Organization, Judy M. Briggs, Maria Mora

Theses Digitization Project

Parent education classes offered in English and Spanish at a community based organization was the focus of the study. A positivist explanatory model with a pre-test and post-test design was used to evaluate the program.


Bereavement Support Groups For Elementary School-Aged Children: The Impact On Grief Related Problematic Behaviors, Marlen Joyce Kellas, Lynette Christine Wheeler Jan 1997

Bereavement Support Groups For Elementary School-Aged Children: The Impact On Grief Related Problematic Behaviors, Marlen Joyce Kellas, Lynette Christine Wheeler

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Program Evaluation Of A Mentoring Program For Teen Mothers, Luz Estrada Jan 1997

Program Evaluation Of A Mentoring Program For Teen Mothers, Luz Estrada

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Conflict In Black Male/Female Relationships, Debra Colleen Taylor, Marilyn Renee Mcclain Jan 1997

Conflict In Black Male/Female Relationships, Debra Colleen Taylor, Marilyn Renee Mcclain

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Post-Positivist Study Exploring The Resettlement Experience Of Professional Asian Indian Women, Karmjit Singh Jan 1997

Post-Positivist Study Exploring The Resettlement Experience Of Professional Asian Indian Women, Karmjit Singh

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Community Building With People Of Mexican Decent [Sic] Living In The United States, Alberto Martinez-Granillo Jan 1997

Community Building With People Of Mexican Decent [Sic] Living In The United States, Alberto Martinez-Granillo

Theses Digitization Project

This study explored community building as a method for addressing the problems faced by Mexican Immigrant and Mexican American communities. One of the assumptions that underpinned this study is that community building can be used to counteract racist attitudes toward ethnic minorities. Historically, people of Mexican descent have been the victims of such attitutudes have found their way in oppressive social and economic policy.