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Full-Text Articles in Social Work
State Welfare Reforms: Typology And Analysis, Malinda B. Orlin
State Welfare Reforms: Typology And Analysis, Malinda B. Orlin
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Recent state initiatives to change the AFDC program are usually described as a unified welfare reform movement with the single goal of decreasing welfare usage. However, analysis of state waiver applications submitted to HHS finds no single purpose in the reforms. Additionally, the net effect of the state experiments would be to increase usage by expanding eligibility.
The Rise And Fall Of California's Radical Prison Movement. Eric Cummins.
The Rise And Fall Of California's Radical Prison Movement. Eric Cummins.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Eric Cummins: The Rise and Fall of California's Radical Prison Movement. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1994. $45.00 hardcover; $16.95 papercover.
Review Of Juvenile Gangs. Herbert C. Covey, Scott Menard And Robert J. Franzese. Springfield, Il: Charles C. Thomas, 1992., James W. Callicut
Review Of Juvenile Gangs. Herbert C. Covey, Scott Menard And Robert J. Franzese. Springfield, Il: Charles C. Thomas, 1992., James W. Callicut
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Herbert C. Covey, Scott Menard and Robert J. Franzese. Juvenile Gangs. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1992. $54.75 hardcover.
Contructionist Controversies. Gale Miller And James A. Holstein.
Contructionist Controversies. Gale Miller And James A. Holstein.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Gale Miller and James A. Holstein (Eds.). Constructionist Controversies. Hawthorne, NY: Aldine de Gruyter, 1993. $22.95 papercover. James A. Holstein and Gale Miller (Eds.). Reconsidering Social Constructionism. Hawthorne, NY: Aldine de gruyter, 1993. $74.95 hardcover.
Defining Success: The Politics Of Evaluation In Alcohol And Drug Abuse Treatment Programs, James L. Wolk, David J. Hartmann, William P. Sullivan
Defining Success: The Politics Of Evaluation In Alcohol And Drug Abuse Treatment Programs, James L. Wolk, David J. Hartmann, William P. Sullivan
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs must respond to several important stakeholders or beneficiaries of services who have an investment in how success is defined. Utilizing data from recent statewide studies of treatment outcomes of alcohol and drug abuse services, this paper concludes that a strict adherence to an abstinence-only model of success, rigidly adopted by many in the treatment industry is counterproductive. Multiple measures of success are essential to fully understand and assess a changing model of intervention in the chemical dependency field.
Analyzing Administrative Experiences: Feminist, Labor, And Organizational Culture Perspectives, Joan L. Arches, Paula Schneider
Analyzing Administrative Experiences: Feminist, Labor, And Organizational Culture Perspectives, Joan L. Arches, Paula Schneider
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
A framework is offered for making organizational assessment for change using feminist, labor, and organizational culture perspectives. A vision of a humane work environment is important. The labor literature provides the critical analysis, the feminist perspective provides alternatives, and the concept of organizational culture provides the tool for assessment. Based on an exploratory study with women administrators, the authors look at how differences in values are reflected in the administration and structure of feminist and traditional agencies.
Review Of Community Disorders And Policing. Tony Marshall. Reviewed By William G. Archambeault, Louisiana State University., William G. Archambeault
Review Of Community Disorders And Policing. Tony Marshall. Reviewed By William G. Archambeault, Louisiana State University., William G. Archambeault
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Tony Marshall, Community Disorders and Policing. Concord, MA: Paul & Co., 1992. $29.95, Papercover.
Discretion In Criminal Justice: The Tension Between Individualization And Uniformity. Lloyd E. Ohlin And Frank J. Remmington.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Lloyd E. Ohlin and Frank J. Remmington (Eds.). Discretion in Criminal Justice: The Tension between Individualization and Uniformity. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1993. $65.50 hardcover. $21.95 papercover.
Theories Of Deviance. Stuart H. Traub And Craig B. Little.
Theories Of Deviance. Stuart H. Traub And Craig B. Little.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Stuart H. Traub and Craig B. Little (Eds.). Theories of Deviance (Fourth edition). Itasca, IL: F. E. Peacock, 1994. $30.00 papercover.
Confronting Drug Policy: Illicit Drugs In A Free Society. Ronald Bayer And Gerald M. Oppenheimer.
Confronting Drug Policy: Illicit Drugs In A Free Society. Ronald Bayer And Gerald M. Oppenheimer.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Ronald Bayer and Gerald M. Oppenheimer (Eds.). Confronting Drug Policy: Illicit Drugs in a Free Society. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1993. $59.95 hardcover; $19.95 papercover.
It's The Budget, Stupid: A Policy Analysis Of Clinton's First Budget, James Max Fendrich, Jamie Miller, Tim Nickel
It's The Budget, Stupid: A Policy Analysis Of Clinton's First Budget, James Max Fendrich, Jamie Miller, Tim Nickel
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This paper analyzes President Clinton's first budget. Clinton's budget is his public policy. The budget is compared to Clinton's three stated objectives of stimulating the economy, investing in the future and reducing the deficit. His proposed budget and subsequent modifications are also compared to the budgets of previous administrations. In contrast to Reagan's first budget, which was a radical modification of public policy, Clinton's budget is only an incremental change from the public policies of the Reagan/Bush years.
Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 21, No. 4 (December 1994)
Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 21, No. 4 (December 1994)
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- IT'S THE BUDGET, STUPID: A POLICY ANALYSIS OF CLINTON'S FIRST BUDGET - James Max Fendrich, Jamie Miller, Tim Nickel
- STATE WELFARE REFORMS: TYPOLOGY AND ANALYSIS - Malinda B. Orlin
- NEW OPPORTUNITIES, NEW RESPONSIBILITIES: WELFARE REFORM IN WYOMING - Mark W. Lusk, Joseph D. Nies
- HOW TO HELP THE WORKING POOR DEVELOP ASSETS - John R. Belcher
- ASSETS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AMONG POOR HOUSEHOLDS IN EXTREME POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS - Cathleen M. Finn, Paz M-B. Zorita, Claudia Coulton
- ROOMS FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN: SOCIAL DESIGN AND SOCIAL DEVIANCE - Bruce A. Arrigo
- SYMBOLIC VIOLENCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL IN THE POST-TOTAL …
Review Of Forensic Social Work: Legal Aspects Of Professional Practice. Robert L. Baker And Douglas M. Branson. Reviewed By Margaret M. Severson, Louisiana State University., Margaret M. Severson
Review Of Forensic Social Work: Legal Aspects Of Professional Practice. Robert L. Baker And Douglas M. Branson. Reviewed By Margaret M. Severson, Louisiana State University., Margaret M. Severson
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Robert L. Barker and Douglas M. Branson. Forensic Social Work: Legal Aspects of Professional Practice. New York, Haworth Press, 1993. $15.95 papercover.
Review Of New Foundations For Scientific Social And Behavioral Research: The Heuristic Paradigm. Katherine Tyson. Reviewed By Gary Mathews, Western Michigan University., Gary Mathews
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Katherine Tyson. New Foundations for Scientific Social and Behavioral Research: The Heuristic Paradigm. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995. Hardcover. $48.00.
New Opportunities, New Responsibilities: Welfare Reform In Wyoming, Mark W. Lusk, Joseph D. Nies
New Opportunities, New Responsibilities: Welfare Reform In Wyoming, Mark W. Lusk, Joseph D. Nies
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Early experiments with welfare-to-work programs and other welfare reform initiatives had disappointing results, but successful state trial programs since the Family Support Act of 1988 are changing the prevailing wisdom. With evidence that reform can enhance self-sufficiency, many states are embarking on a redefinition of public assistance. Wyoming, a conservative frontier state, is implementing a welfare reform plan that incorporates components shown to be successful elsewhere. In addition to enhanced child support enforcement and workfare, Wyoming welfare reform stresses job preparation, education, and training up to the university level. Degree programs utilize the state's video network and are adapted to …
How To Help The Working Poor Develop Assets, John R. Belcher
How To Help The Working Poor Develop Assets, John R. Belcher
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This article explores the inability of the working poor to withstand income shocks. Because they often lack assets, the working poor are increasingly vulnerable to increasing deprivation. Interestingly, the welfare state enables the middle-class to develop and maintain assets through institutional arrangements. It is argued that solutions to the problem of poverty must include ways for the working poor also to develop and maintain assets.
Assets And Financial Management Among Poor Households In Extreme Poverty Neighborhoods, Cathleen M. Finn, Paz M-B. Zorita, Claudia Coulton
Assets And Financial Management Among Poor Households In Extreme Poverty Neighborhoods, Cathleen M. Finn, Paz M-B. Zorita, Claudia Coulton
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Proposals supporting the accumulation of assets in poor households are hopeful of creating upward mobility. The experiences of poor families in managing assets and other elements of daily economic life were explored through interviews with low-income Hispanic and Anglo families. All families exhibited planning and management skills needed for assets accumulation, but were unable to escape the effects of unrewarding neighborhood environments. Assets did not provide clear avenues out of poverty. If assets-based programs are to raise the economic status of poor families in extreme poverty neighborhoods they must include mechanisms to protect value and reduce uncertainty.
Rooms For The Misbegotten: Social Design And Social Deviance, Bruce A. Arrigo
Rooms For The Misbegotten: Social Design And Social Deviance, Bruce A. Arrigo
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Housing strategies designed to create a sense of community for our nation's at-risk and poverty-stricken citizens continue to be a source of debate. One major issue is the degree to which criminal behavior exists within these environments. In this article, the results from a seven year study of one single room occupancy (SRO) facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are described. Analysis of two models used for intervening with the vulnerable tenant population of the SRO suggest that a "strengthfocused" strategy rather than a "need- focused" approach may be more effective in reducing crime and may contribute to the establishment of a …
Symbolic Violence And Social Control In The Post-Total Institution Era, John W. Murphy, John T. Pardeck, Woo Sik Chung, Jung Min Choi
Symbolic Violence And Social Control In The Post-Total Institution Era, John W. Murphy, John T. Pardeck, Woo Sik Chung, Jung Min Choi
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Subsequent to the passage of the Community Mental Health Act in 1963, the "Total Institutions" described by Goffman have for the most part disappeared. Nonetheless, many writers charge that social control is still the primary function of mental health programs, even those that are identified as community-based. The new methods of control have not received widespread attention. In community-based programs control is operationalized in the form of "symbolic violence." This paper examines the various factors that contribute to this style of violence.
Review Of Gangs: The Origins And Impact Of Contemporary Youth Gangs In The United States. Scott Cummings And Daniel J. Monti. Reviewed By James W. Callicut, The University Of Texas At Arlington., James W. Callicut
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Scott Cummings and Daniel J. Monti (Eds). Gangs: The Origins and Impact of Contemporary Youth Gangs in the United States. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1993. $59.50 hardcover; $19.95 papercover.
Review Of Policy And Society. Roy R. Roberg And Jack Kuykendall. Reviewed By Margaret M. Severson, Louisiana State University., Larry A. Gould
Review Of Policy And Society. Roy R. Roberg And Jack Kuykendall. Reviewed By Margaret M. Severson, Louisiana State University., Larry A. Gould
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Roy R. Roberg and Jack Kuykendall. Police and Society. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co., 1993. $30.00 hardcover.
Review Of Crime And Punishment In American History. Lawrence M. Friedman. Reviewed By James Midgley, Louisiana State University, James Midgley
Review Of Crime And Punishment In American History. Lawrence M. Friedman. Reviewed By James Midgley, Louisiana State University, James Midgley
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Lawrence M. Friedman. Crime and Punishment in American History. New York: Basic Books, 1993. $30 hardcover.
Inequality, Crime And Control. George S. Bridges And Martha Myers.
Inequality, Crime And Control. George S. Bridges And Martha Myers.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
George S. Bridges and Martha Myers (Eds.), Inequality, Crime and Control. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1994. $59.95 hardcover; $22.95 papercover.
Wheeling And Dealing: An Ethnography Of An Upper-Level Drug Dealing And Smuggling Community. Patricia A. Adler.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Patricia A. Adler. Wheeling and Dealing: An Ethnography of an Upper-level Drug Dealing and Smuggling Community. New York: Columbia University Press, 1993. $45.00 hardcover; $14.00 papercover.
Women, Violence And Crime Prevention. Jalna Hanmer And Sheila Saunders.
Women, Violence And Crime Prevention. Jalna Hanmer And Sheila Saunders.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Jalna Hanmer and Sheila Saunders. Women, Violence and Crime Prevention. Aldershot, England: Avebury, 1993. $59.95. (Distributed in the United States by Ashgate Publishing Co., Old Post Road, Brookfield, VT 05036)
... And We Keep On Building Prisons: Racism, Poverty, And Challenges To The Welfare State, Paula L. Dressel
... And We Keep On Building Prisons: Racism, Poverty, And Challenges To The Welfare State, Paula L. Dressel
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Prison-building is argued to be an intervention of last resort when a nation loses faith in the social welfare enterprise. Recent proposals for more punitive regulations for means-tested benefits, along with the recent dramatic growth in the construction of prisons and in the size of the inmate population, indicate that we are moving as a society toward heightened levels of scapegoating and victim-blaming as a response to troubles generated by significant structural shifts in the economy. This paper analyzes the connections between poverty, punishment, and prisons, with particular emphasis on the scapegoating of people of color. The role of racism …
Public Child Welfare Professionals - Those Who Stay, Rhonda Reagh
Public Child Welfare Professionals - Those Who Stay, Rhonda Reagh
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Public child welfare workers-especially those working in the "trenches" -are the life blood of child protection. Yet, the ever present challenge is keeping committed and talented professionals in the field. This article is based on a 1990 study which examined the phenomena of staying in the field through the eyes of the professionals who have done so. The study investigated the life histories and work experiences of 18 selected child welfare workers in a mid-western state through data gathered from in-depth written and oral life histories. Findings provide insight into the world of the child welfare worker.
Review Of The Economics Of The Welfare State. Nicholas Barr And The Welfare State. Assar Lundbeck. Reviewed By Henry J. D'Souza, University Of Nebraska At Omaha., Henry J. D'Souza
Review Of The Economics Of The Welfare State. Nicholas Barr And The Welfare State. Assar Lundbeck. Reviewed By Henry J. D'Souza, University Of Nebraska At Omaha., Henry J. D'Souza
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Nicholas Barr. The Economics of the Welfare State. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 1993. $59.50 Hardcover, $18.95 papercover.
Review Of The Principles Of Islamic Political Economy. Masudul Alam Choudhury And Comparative Development Studies: In Search Of The World View. Masudul Alam Choudhury. Reviewed By James Midgeley, Louisiana State University., James Midgeley
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Masudul Alam Choudhury. The Principles of Islamic Political Economy. New Yorlc St. Martin's Press, 1992. $79.95 hardcover.
Masudul Alam Choudhury. Comparative Development Studies: In Search of the World View. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1993. $69.95 hardcover.
Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 21, No. 3 (September 1994)
Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 21, No. 3 (September 1994)
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- EDITORIAL AND REMARKS
- TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY INVITED PAPER:... AND WE KEEP ON BUILDING PRISONS: RACISM, POVERTY, AND CHALLENGES TO THE WELFARE STATE - Paula L. Dressel
- RACIAL DIFFERENCES IN TIMING AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH RETIREMENT - Namkee G. Choi
- THE ELUSIVE BOUNDARIES OF SOCIAL WORK - Arnon A. Bar-On
- PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS: THOSE WHO STAY - Rhonda Reagh
- ECONOMIC STRAIN, FAMILY STRUCTURE AND PROBLEMS WITH CHILDREN AMONG DISPLACED WORKERS - Carolyn C. Perrucci
- HOW QUALIFIED ARE SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS? - Carol T. Tully
- DESIGNING COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES - John O'Looney
- COMMODIFICATION, THE WELFARE STATE AND THE ISRAELI …