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Perceptions Of Mental Health Services For Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom Military Personnel: A Needs Assessment, Chrystal Anne Long, Jeffrey Lee. Soriano Jan 2008

Perceptions Of Mental Health Services For Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom Military Personnel: A Needs Assessment, Chrystal Anne Long, Jeffrey Lee. Soriano

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The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of mental health services for OIF/OEF military personnel among military spouses and mental health practitioners. The professional and personal knowledge of the mental health practitioners and the military spouses provided valuable information about the effectiveness, availability, strengths, and weaknesses of the military's mental health services.

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Being Accountable: Overrepresentation Of Children Of Color In The Child Welfare System, Victoria Lee Scheele, Juliana Francesca Simixhi Jan 2008

Being Accountable: Overrepresentation Of Children Of Color In The Child Welfare System, Victoria Lee Scheele, Juliana Francesca Simixhi

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The purpose of this study was to examine the ethnic composition of families enrolled in Voluntary Family Services (VFS) as well as service delivery and service completion rates among the various ethnic groups utilizing these services.

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Leadership In Faith-Based Social Service Organizations, Veronica Esqueda Jan 2008

Leadership In Faith-Based Social Service Organizations, Veronica Esqueda

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The purpose of this study is to examine leadership in faith based social service organizations. The issue that this researcher addressed is leadership styles in faith-based social service organizations and character traits of spirit led servant leaders. This study addressed the issue of spiritual leadership because recent research implies that spirituality and leadership are important factors that contribute to the healthy human development of indviduals. Many social workers find the assumptions, beliefs, and values of the Christian faith helpful in providing a frame of reference for understanding and responding to both individual and societal problems. There were 35 self-assessment servant …

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Rethinking Empowerment: Collective Action As Intervention With Women, Melissa Liberty Darnell Jan 2008

Rethinking Empowerment: Collective Action As Intervention With Women, Melissa Liberty Darnell

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This study explores women's feelings of empowerment that result from participating in collective action events. The study contributes to the growing body of social work scholarship on empowerment practice by identifying and describing the specific variables that may contribute to or enhance empowerment feelings in women as a result of collective action participation.

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Webquests: Improving Military Training Through Constructivism And The Web, Brian Patrick Lafferty Jan 2008

Webquests: Improving Military Training Through Constructivism And The Web, Brian Patrick Lafferty

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The purpose of this project was for members of the United States Marine Corps to leverage the benefits of inquiry based learning in the form of WebQuests. By creating and implementing WebQuests to meet training needs at the small unit level, non commissioned officers can take advantage of the resources of the World Wide Web in a timely and effective manner. To this end, a course of computer-based training was designed, developed, tested, implemented, and evaluated using the ADDIE instructional design model.

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Degree Of Privacy Afforded In Long-Term Care, Lynn Marie Givens, Jesse Ornelas Jan 2008

Degree Of Privacy Afforded In Long-Term Care, Lynn Marie Givens, Jesse Ornelas

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The purpose of this study was to assess the level of privacy among the elderly living in long-term nursing and communal facilities. The data was collected through a probability sampling at the Veterans Home of California in Barstow.

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Parental Satisfaction With Child Mental Health Services, Frances Ahunna Ohaeri Jan 2008

Parental Satisfaction With Child Mental Health Services, Frances Ahunna Ohaeri

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The purpose of this study was to identify to what degree specific factors influence the level of satisfaction experienced by foster parents whose foster children are recieving mental health services from agencies that they have been referred to by a Coming of Age Foster Family Agency.

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Program Effectiveness Among Recovering Susbance Abuse Mothers In A Treatment Program, Elizabeth Anne Pickett Jan 2008

Program Effectiveness Among Recovering Susbance Abuse Mothers In A Treatment Program, Elizabeth Anne Pickett

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The purpose of this study is to see if all the special circumstances, extra classes, and parenting aspects of a treatment program are effective for pregnant substance abusing women. This study also explored the factors that contributed to the perceived satisfaction and effectiveness of the clients enrolled in a drug and alcohol treatment program.

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A Strength-Based Perspective On Group Homes, Liza Ana Fimbres, Rose Kathleen Solomon Jan 2008

A Strength-Based Perspective On Group Homes, Liza Ana Fimbres, Rose Kathleen Solomon

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The purpose of this study is to promote a more positive perspective on group homes by raising awareness of their strengths. By identifying strengths, group homes can gain knowledge of and build upon assets to better meet the needs of children in the child welfare system.

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Gang Activity In San Bernardino, California: A Needs Assessment For Operation Phoenix, Mario Leone Rogers Jan 2008

Gang Activity In San Bernardino, California: A Needs Assessment For Operation Phoenix, Mario Leone Rogers

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This research study examined an innovative gang approach in the city of San Bernardino called Operation Phoenix. The purpose of this study was to conduct a needs assessment for Operation Phoenix. This qualitative and quantitative study examined how effective Operation Phoenix was in the prevention, intervention, and suppression of gang activity in the city of San Bernardino. In addition it assessed the unique needs of this comprehensive gang program.

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Health Literacy And Treatment Adherence Among Latinos With End Stage Renal Disease, Marielena Michel Jan 2008

Health Literacy And Treatment Adherence Among Latinos With End Stage Renal Disease, Marielena Michel

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The purpose of this study was to examine health literacy and treatment adherence among Latinos with end stage renal disease. Health literacy has been overlooked as one of the factors that affects one's ability to comply with the physician's prescribed medical treatment.

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Intervention Outcome Differences For Adult Children Of Domestic Violence, Donna Jo Diamond, Geneva Naomi Hannigan Jan 2008

Intervention Outcome Differences For Adult Children Of Domestic Violence, Donna Jo Diamond, Geneva Naomi Hannigan

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The purpose of this study was to investigate intervention outcomes for domestic violence in families and adult children. This study targeted intervention outcomes of families and adult children from domestic violence homes for the purpose of comparing those self referred versus those who were mandated for intervention.

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What Contributes To Academic Achievement Among Elementary Grade Students: A Needs Assessment, Adriana Chavez, Martha Tinehyn Glomah Jan 2008

What Contributes To Academic Achievement Among Elementary Grade Students: A Needs Assessment, Adriana Chavez, Martha Tinehyn Glomah

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The purpose of this research study was to investigate the needs of parents and teachers to identify factors that contributed to academic achievement among elementary grade students. Data was collected from a total of 65 parents and teachers of elementary grade students from Rowland Elementary School in Rowland Heights.

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Positive Coping Methods Among People Living With Hiv/Aids, Dinora Janeth Morales Jan 2008

Positive Coping Methods Among People Living With Hiv/Aids, Dinora Janeth Morales

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The purpose of this study was to measure the level of self-efficacy in coping methods among people living with HIV/AIDS.

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Children In Shelters: Needs And Current Services, Dorothy Ama Morrison-Acquah Jan 2008

Children In Shelters: Needs And Current Services, Dorothy Ama Morrison-Acquah

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This study identified the needs of homeless children in the Hospitality House shelter of the Salvation Army in San Bernardino. This study explored the current services provided to satisfy the homeless children's needs. The study also assessed the extent to which the shelter supervisors were familiar with the Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and types of services they are mandated by the Act to provide for homeless children in shelters.

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Identifying The Needs Of The Purhepecha Children And Families: An Indigenous Population Of Immigrants From Michoacan Mexico Living In The The United States, Berenice D. Aguirre Jan 2008

Identifying The Needs Of The Purhepecha Children And Families: An Indigenous Population Of Immigrants From Michoacan Mexico Living In The The United States, Berenice D. Aguirre

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The purpose of this study was to identify the needs of the Purhepecha children, also referred to as Tarascan, and their families living in the Eastern Coachella Valley located in California. A questionaire was developed by the author in order to identify the population's specific needs. Ultimatley, it is with hope that the Purhepecha people's needs will be understood as relevant to their language and culture, and make these needs public for other professionals working with this population.

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Housing Concerns And Subjective Well-Being Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Erika Janet Perez Jan 2008

Housing Concerns And Subjective Well-Being Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Erika Janet Perez

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This study examines the relationship between housing concerns, ethnicity, and subjective well-being of grandparents raising grandchildren. 17 participants were recruited from the Kin-Care program of Riverside County, Ca. About 19% of families headed by grandparents are living in poverty. When looking at the type of services that would be beneficial for these families, the housing situation is an important matter to consider.

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Predictors Of Sexual Harassment Experiences And Their Cross-Cultural Differences: A Workplace Study Among Women From The United States, Puerto Rico, And Japan, Gustavo Segura Jan 2008

Predictors Of Sexual Harassment Experiences And Their Cross-Cultural Differences: A Workplace Study Among Women From The United States, Puerto Rico, And Japan, Gustavo Segura

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This study evaluates the influences of individualism, feminism, and extroversion on sexual harassment experiences, as well as the differences of these variables across cultures. Data was collected from 495 female employees located in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan.

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Attitudes And Views Of Older Gays And Lesbians, Neil Mikel Lomeli Jan 2008

Attitudes And Views Of Older Gays And Lesbians, Neil Mikel Lomeli

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The purpose of this study is to understand the views and attitudes of aging gay men and lesbian women 60 years old and greater toward receving services from social welfare agencies. The hope is to give social and welfare agencies in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties a better understanding and awareness in the needs of older gay men and lesbian women that could result in better programs for them.

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Social Support And Homeless Individuals 50 To 65 Years Of Age, Joseph William Staudt Jan 2008

Social Support And Homeless Individuals 50 To 65 Years Of Age, Joseph William Staudt

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships homeless individuals have and their support systems. It analyzed what social supports an individual homeless person had in their life and how they utilized that support. This research was done due to lack of research being done on the elderly homeless population. The problem this study focuses on was homelessness among individuals between the ages of 50 and 65 years. Ten homeless people were interviewed at the Central City Lutheran Missions Cold Weather Shelter.

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Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson Jan 2008

Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson

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This study explored social workers' views (attitudes and perceptions) on reasons and causes for disproportionality among African American children in the child welfare system. This study contributed to social work practice, policy, and research because it is the first study of its kind for Riverside County where information is readily available to understand the reasons and causes for disproportionality among these children according to social workers.

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The Life Experiences Of Women Ex-Offenders Of Domestic Violence, Hope Hermosillo Mora Jan 2008

The Life Experiences Of Women Ex-Offenders Of Domestic Violence, Hope Hermosillo Mora

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The purpose of this study was to examine the life experiences of women ex-offenders in treatment programs for domestic violence. This study provided this population the opportunity to tell their stories, their perspectives about domestic violence, their concerns, and their perceived needs, if any. The study aimed to understand women's subjective experiences with domestic violence, the various forms it took, and the content to which it was expressed. Overall, the findings from this study indicated that women did not perceive mutual violence as symmetrical; the violence perpetrated by the participants towards their spouse or partner was less severe than the …

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A Secondary Analysis Of The Rural Elderly Population In Twentynine Palms, Nicholas Rene Perez Jan 2008

A Secondary Analysis Of The Rural Elderly Population In Twentynine Palms, Nicholas Rene Perez

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The purpose of this study was to identify needs of the elderly population 65 years and older, who reside in the Twentynine Palms area by conducting secondary analyses of data collected from a needs assessment survey administered by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) from 2005. This study highlited the barriers that the residence of Twentynine Palms found to be most important. The barriers focused on in this paper will assist social workers in focusing on the urgent needs of these residents.

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January 22nd 2008, Csusb Jan 2008

January 22nd 2008, Csusb

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No abstract provided.

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Depression Among The Elderly, Lynda Lee Omagari Jan 2008

Depression Among The Elderly, Lynda Lee Omagari

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This study will examine depression among the elderly in an assisted living facility. The main problem in depression in the elderly is the lack of diagnosis and treatment. Left untreated it affects the elderly person's overall well-being and may eventually lead to their mortality.

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Parents' Perceptions Of Effective Coping Strategies For Raising A Child With Autism, Dee Thigpen Jan 2008

Parents' Perceptions Of Effective Coping Strategies For Raising A Child With Autism, Dee Thigpen

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The purpose of this study is to identify the main stessors that parents experience when raising an autistic child and parents' perceptions of what can help them cope better. It is important that parenting stressors and coping strategies are identified as they relate to the age of the child with autism.

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Assessing Service Satisfaction: Experiences Of Individuals Living With Hiv/Aids, Latanya Renee Lewis Jan 2008

Assessing Service Satisfaction: Experiences Of Individuals Living With Hiv/Aids, Latanya Renee Lewis

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The purpose of this study was to explore HIV/AIDS client experiences with supportive services. The consumption of social services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS has assumed increasing importance. This is a crucial population that requires a multifaceted approach to treatment in order to remain active and productive for longer periods of time.

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Foster Parent Perceptions Concerning Reasons For Continued Involvement As Care Providers In A Foster Family Agency, Stephanie Lynn Harper Jan 2008

Foster Parent Perceptions Concerning Reasons For Continued Involvement As Care Providers In A Foster Family Agency, Stephanie Lynn Harper

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This study investigated foster parents' reasons for deciding to continue their careers as foster parents. The participants were obtained from Koinonia Foster Homes, San Bernardino office. In addition, an effort was made to determine what unmet needs foster parents had that had those needs been addressed by the agency might have encouraged them to continue fostering children.

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Foster Parent Satisfaction And Retention, Ruth Maria Albarran, Ranee Taechameena. Sahachartsiri Jan 2008

Foster Parent Satisfaction And Retention, Ruth Maria Albarran, Ranee Taechameena. Sahachartsiri

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This study proposed to explore several factors that promote foster parent satisfaction in order to preserve quality foster homes to serve the 532,000 displaced children currently in the child welfare system. A sample of 52 foster parents were surveyed to determine overall satisfaction with their foster care experience at Children's Way Foster Family Agency in San Bernardino, California. It was hypothesized that the higher the level of foster parent satisfaction, the higher rates of retention. A modified version of an existing instrument titled "Foster Parent Satisfaction Survey" was utilized in this study.

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Attitudes And Beliefs About Evidence Based Practice Among Masters In Social Work Practitioners And Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Katy Leanne Bandy, Emily Violet Thomas Jan 2008

Attitudes And Beliefs About Evidence Based Practice Among Masters In Social Work Practitioners And Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Katy Leanne Bandy, Emily Violet Thomas

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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.

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