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Substance Misuse Intervention Proposal For Harrison County, Tristen Alvarez, Lanetta Williams, Kate Mares, Val Modisette, Keren Fuentes, Matilyn Liles
Substance Misuse Intervention Proposal For Harrison County, Tristen Alvarez, Lanetta Williams, Kate Mares, Val Modisette, Keren Fuentes, Matilyn Liles
Undergraduate Research Conference
Background: A report produced in 2021 analyzing substance misuse in Panola, Harrison, and Gregg counties emphasized the need for intervention on substance misuse in the area. We decided to create a therapeutic community program to be implemented in the Harrison County Jail to target the specific need of the inmates with substance charges and Harrison County as a whole. Our approach was guided by the Community Partnership Model.
The Social Impacts Of Religion: Implications For Social Work Practice, Alasia Johnson
The Social Impacts Of Religion: Implications For Social Work Practice, Alasia Johnson
Undergraduate Research Conference
No abstract provided.
A Program Review Of Trauma-Informed Mindfulness: An Alternative Treatment Program For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence, Nicole Hale
Undergraduate Research Conference
This study was conducted as part of the student’s senior field practicum experience at the Montgomery County Women’s Center (MCWC) during the Spring 2020 semester. Current literature identifies symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (such as stress and anxiety) to be consistent with symptoms experienced by survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). As noted by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, a leading expert in the treatment of complex trauma, the goal in treating those who experience symptoms related to PTSD with mindfulness techniques is to help those individuals learn to live and function in the present, without being held …
Homelessness Among Youth, Reyna Sanchez
Homelessness Among Youth, Reyna Sanchez
Undergraduate Research Conference
No abstract provided.
A Lumberjack Sunflower, Blooming From Undergraduate Research, Robert J. Hurt
A Lumberjack Sunflower, Blooming From Undergraduate Research, Robert J. Hurt
Undergraduate Research Conference
My research focus is a case study on my own self, blooming from the growth that I have experienced from #brfloodsfa, my School of Social Work, and the 2017 Undergraduate Research Conference.
On My Own Terms: Effectiveness Of Death With Dignity Legislation In Oregon, Megan E. Russell
On My Own Terms: Effectiveness Of Death With Dignity Legislation In Oregon, Megan E. Russell
Undergraduate Research Conference
Social Issue: Today the elderly represent a growing segment of the population. This has resulted in a number of different controversies, including rising medical costs and end-of-life issues. In recent years, multiple states have passed legislation to provide guidance to the terminally ill regarding end-of-life issues. Oregon has led the way in providing dignified options for terminally ill individuals wishing to end their lives through the use of legal prescription medication. This issue of a 'death with dignity' has been a controversial topic on which individuals have a variety of strongly held views, and we have only just begun to …
Differential Media Portrayal Of The Pope, Keara King, James Morris
Differential Media Portrayal Of The Pope, Keara King, James Morris
Undergraduate Research Conference
This project presented the media portrayals of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. It examined theories of media impact on media consumers, and applied these to media coverage of the Popes and perceptions of Catholicism in America.
Death And Dying In Young Adults: Reflections From A Surviving Parent, Andreya Stephenson
Death And Dying In Young Adults: Reflections From A Surviving Parent, Andreya Stephenson
Undergraduate Research Conference
Dying is a process that all must face. No one is left untouched by death. Research reveals that preparation and using hope as a coping strategy can help make the process easier on the dying and bereaved. These strategies are more difficult to employ when the dying person is a young adult in what should be the prime of life. The purpose of this project is to gain a better understanding of how young adults with terminal illness prepare for death so that professionals can better serve that population.
Bullying In The Lgbt Community, Dasha Evans
Bullying In The Lgbt Community, Dasha Evans
Undergraduate Research Conference
Bullying is not a new trend, but something that has always existed. Different forms of bullying have evolved over time ranging from physical abuse to misuse of cyber activity. Within the past decade there has been a great influx of bullying in all forms in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. This new phenomenon of targeting children and teens in the LGBT community has swept legislative and nationwide attention. Popular stories of suicide as the result of targeted bullying are provided. For children and teens who have suffered from such humility and hurt, generalist social workers are able …
Rural Poverty: Homelessness, Terra M. Oden
Rural Poverty: Homelessness, Terra M. Oden
Undergraduate Research Conference
The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of poverty and homelessness in rural communities in East Texas.
Elder Abuse: A Policy Analysis, Cortni Davis
Elder Abuse: A Policy Analysis, Cortni Davis
Undergraduate Research Conference
Elder abuse is a growing social problem in the United States. It takes on many forms, and is prevalent throughout various cultures. Elder Abuse Reporting Laws have been enacted throughout various states to prevent and intervene in elder abuse cases. California’s Financial Abuse Reporting Act of 2005 is one among many laws in the United States which was formed to help ensure social justice for the elderly citizens of America.