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Editorial: The Impact Of Welfare Reform On Families, Alvin L. Sallee

Journal of Family Strengths

On the horizon a huge wave is building, about to crash down on the poorest most hard pressed families in our country. The impact of welfare reform on families and on those who serve them will be profound The degree to which families and workers will be adversely affected is to date not fully understood. Yet as my son concluded, "...basically, if you are on welfare you had better win the lottery or learn to swim in the treacherous waters of poverty!" (C. Sallee, personal communication, November, 1996). We are also informed by looking back at the Elizabethan Poor Laws …

Annual Report 1997, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Annual Reports: 1943 - Present

The file contains the annual report for the library from 1997.

Ms211: Kaznurse, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

This document is a report by F. Curtiss Swezy, DrPH and Shanta Swezy about nursing reform in Kazakhstan being stimulated and supported by two AIHA partnerships. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

Ms211: Marnies, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

This is a version of a paper on Chernobyl written by Marnie Rose a Russian Studies student who went to Bellaire High School, then UT (I think phase2) that Armin helped get her to study and visit Ukraine. Marnie unfortunately died of a glioblastoma when a Pediatric Resident at UT Houston. A fun run Run for the Rose is held in Houston each year in her memory. http://www.drmarnierose.org/. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

Ms 065 Guide To Herman Wigodsky, Md Papers (1949-1988), Herman Wigodsky (1915-2005)

Manuscript Finding Aids

The Herman Wigodsky, MD papers contains Chernobyl Report and photocopied correspondence. The collection consists of one box equaling 1 cubic foot. Dr. Wigodsky's largest donation to the archive was the Chernobyl Report given in November 1986. He also donated a photocopy of a letter from Manfred Leiser of the International Atomic Energy Commission. See more at MS 065.

Ms 040 Guide To Jack Bangs, Phd And Tina Bangs, Phd Papers (1950-1982), Tina E. Bangs (1913-1999), Jack Bangs

Manuscript Finding Aids

The Jack Bangs, PhD and Tina Bangs, PhD papers contain charter, by-laws, amendments, correspondence, board minutes, programs and newsletters for the Speech and Hearing Institute, its merger with University of Texas. Collection contains correspondence related to the merger. Collection also contains annual reports, program documents, published and unpublished material, miscellaneous brochures and material from other speech and hearing centers, biographical information, committee books and oversized material related Jack and Tina Bangs and their work at the Speech and Hearing Institute. See more at MS 040.

Ms 092 Guide To Frank W. Putnam, Md Papers (1943-1955), Frank W. Putnam (1917-2006)

Manuscript Finding Aids

The Frank W. Putnam papers contains RERF board of directors correspondence and board meeting reports, budget draft proposals, electrophoresis article reprints, “Hiroshima and Nagasaki Revisited”, medical dosimetry, assembly of life sciences, advisory committee meeting, meetings and conclusion of scientific council, genetic study conference, publications, and other material related to the work of Dr. Putnam. Collection consists of 5 boxes totaling 3 cubic feet of various paper material. See more at MS 092.

Ms211: News Clips, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

A collection of news clips I used to track what might be relevant to our work in Kazakhstan. Of note is a story about Newmont Corp's interest in developing gold resources in the region. They eventually were contacted and help support several public health education initiatives in the Semey region. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

Family Preservation Journal, Winter 1996, Volume 1. (Entire Issue)

Journal of Family Strengths

Entire issue (large pdf file)

Articles include:

• Improving Family Functioning through Family Preservation Services: Results of the Los Angeles Experiment. Family Preservation Journal. William Meezan and Jacquelyn McCroskey
• Idiographic Self-Monitoring Instruments to Empower Client Participation and Evaluate Outcome in Intensive Family Preservation Services. Barbara Peo Early
• Evaluating Family Preservation in Nevada: A University-State Agency Collaboration. Christine Bitoni and Joy Salmon
• The Family Partners Credit Card: A Token Economy System Adapted for Intensive Family Preservation Services to Enable Families to Manage Difficult Behavior of Adolescents. Jude Nichols and Barbara Peo Early
• Toward the Development of Ethical Guidelines for Family Preservation. David …

Toward The Development Of Ethical Guidelines For Family Preservation, David A. Dosser Jr., Richard J. Shaffir, Michaux M. Shaffir, De Vault Clevenger, Dustin K. Jeffiries

Journal of Family Strengths

Family preservation workers need a standard set of ethical guidelines to assist them in providing their service in a proper manner. This paper describes how ethical codes have been developed for the "traditional" mental health care disciplines and why such codes are not sufficient for the type of work done in family preservation. The paper further provides examples of the types of ethical dilemmas family preservation workers encounter as well as suggestions for workers, supervisors, and agencies in dealing with such dilemmas.

Current Resources

Journal of Family Strengths

Reviews of:

• Evaluating Family-Based Services Peter J. Pecora et al. 1995 The Civil Rights of Homelwss People: Law, Social Policy, and Social Works Practice. Madeleine R. Stoner and Aldine De Gruyter. 1995
• From Case Management to Services Coordination for Children with Emotional, Behavioral, or Mental Disorders: Building on Family Strengths. Barbara Friesen & John Poertner (Eds.). Paul H. Brookes. 1995. Pat Sullivan, Director

The History Of Pathology In Texas, Marilyn Miller Baker

Texas Medical History E-Books

The History of Pathology in Texas is the study of the changes of disease in Texas from the frontier days to the 1990s. Marilyn Miller Baker wrote the book for the Texas Society of Pathologists. The book was published in 1996 with a forward by Vernie A. Stembridge, MD, the Ashbel Smith Professor and Chairman Emeritus of Pathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. The book covers the story of pathology from the "performance of crude autopsies" on the frontier through the emergence of bacteriology and immunology and beyond.

Front Matter

Journal of Family Strengths

Title pages, table of contents, etc.

Dedication To Family Preservation Workers, Linda Frank

Journal of Family Strengths

Poem.

Improving Family Functioning Through Family Preservation Services: Results Of The Los Angeles Experiment, William Meezan, Jacquelyn Mccroskey

Journal of Family Strengths

This article describes a study of the outcomes of home-based family preservation services for abusive and neglectful families in Los Angeles County. It focuses on changes in family functioning during the 3 month service period and one year after case closing. Families known to the public child welfare agency were referred to the project based on caseworker judgement of the need for services rather than on the criteria of imminent risk of placement. Two hundred forty families were randomly assigned to either the service group receiving family preservation services from two non-profit agencies or to the comparison group receiving regular …

Evaluating Family Preservation In Nevada: A University-State Agency Collaboration, Christine Bitonti, Joy Salmon

Journal of Family Strengths

In this paper, concepts from the emerging family-centered paradigm in child welfare and mental health are applied to evaluative research in family preservation: the ecological perspective, enhancement of competence, a consumer orientation, and collaborative relationships. The experience of family preservation research collaborators from the School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services illustrate these concepts. The researchers apply the theory of isomorphism to the research endeavor to produce eight principles of effective research partnerships derived from family-centered concepts and their own experiences.

Ms211: News Clippings, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

News clippings related to Chernobyl and other radiation events. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

Citation Analysis Of Faculty Publication: Beyond Science Citation Index And Social Science Citation Index, K. L. Reed

Library Staff Publications

When evaluated for promotion or tenure, faculty members are increasingly judged more on the quality than on the quantity of their scholarly publications. As a result, they want help from librarians in locating all citations to their published works for documentation in their curriculum vitae. Citation analysis using Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index provides a logical starting point in measuring quality, but the limitations of these sources leave a void in coverage of citations to an author's work. This article discusses alternative and additional methods of locating citations to published works.

Ms211: Marnie, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

A letter of recommendation for Marnie Rose's application to medical school. Marnie matriculated to UTHouston started a Pediatric Residency but passed away due to a glioblastoma. Her family started http://www.drmarnierose.org/ a foundation that continues today. This letter provides a nice summary of her past interest and work related to Chernobyl. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

Ms 089 Guide To Robert K. Blair, Md Papers (1944-1983), James V. Neel (1915-2000)

Manuscript Finding Aids

The James V. Neel papers contains incoming and outgoing Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission communication and correspondence, Japan lectures, Nagasaki study of Metal Ret. Children, ABCC memoranda and reports, various conference information, genetics and vital statistics, congenital and/or hereditary abnormalities in Japanese and Caucasians, quarterly reports submitted from Japan, monthly reports, genetics and research information, Kitamura program, consultants correspondence, staff correspondence, photocopy of manuscript, and other prints and photos related to the work and research of Dr. James V. Neel. See more informaon at MS 089.

Ms211: First Trip To Kazakhstan Executive Summary, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

This Executive Summary report gives a synopsis of our FIRST trip from February 12-21, to the city of Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan that established the AIHA, TMH, BCM partnership. Great first impressions and orientation to what follows. A lot of prep went into this including getting letters from key Texas players including one from Governor George W. Bush, Texas to Governor Galimzhan B. Jakianov. ee more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

Ms211: Working Notes From First Trip To Kazakhstan, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

Includes great material & notes eg, "ADW and CL returned to Semipalatinsk with BT’s car and driver. Unfortunately while returning they hit a patch of ice and ended up in a snowy ditch. Fortunately this occurred near one of the few villages along the way and a passing truck was able to pull them out. The good reflexes and driving skills of the driver kept them from overturning. ML and MR hired a car and driver from Kuchartov and returned later after completing the hospital survey" I (ADW) gave the drive $100 for pulling us out it was below zero …

Ms211: Background & History Of Kazakhstan, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

Some background and history about Kazakhstan including USSR period to provide early context for us as we entered the AIHA partnership. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

Family Preservation And Support: Past, Present, And Future, Katharine Hooper-Briar, Anne Broussard, John Ronnau, Alvin L. Sallee

Journal of Family Strengths

As the family preservation and support movement evolves rapidly, this article overviews the past, present and future of this approach to policy and services. Building upon several decades of practice experience and research, and now federally funded, program designers are searching for ways to implement system wide change with an array of services all from a family focus, and strengths perspective. Critical issues facing the movement are discussed and a set of benchmarks to judge our future success is presented.

Annual Report 1994-1995, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Annual Reports: 1943 - Present

The file contains the annual report for the library from 1994-1995.

Current Resources

Journal of Family Strengths

Reviews of:

• Kaplan, L., & Girard, J. L. (1994). Strengthening high-risk families: A handbook for practitioners. New York: Lexington. Reviewed by June Lloyd
• Schuerman, J.R., Rzepnicki, T. L., & Littell, J. H. (1994). Putting families first: An experiment in family preservation. New York: Aldine de Gruyter. Reviewed by Anthony Maluccio and Kristine Nelson
• Behavioral Sciences Institute, HOMEBUILDERS Training Division. (1992). Skills for Family and Community Living. Federal Way, WA: Author. Reviewed by Pat Sandau-Beckler

Editorial, John Ronnau, Alvin L. Sallee

Journal of Family Strengths

After 20 years of development, research and practice, it is time to begin a journal for family preservation and support. There are many exciting opportunities and issues for consumers and practitioners, as well! Last year most states became deeply invested in new collaboration activities across agency lines and with consumers. This is the "high" in which this journal was conceptualized. The need for a family preservation journal has also been made clear by the new Congress which wants to provide orphanages, or the Administration which has proposed residential group homes as the ultimate punishment for children who's parents fail to …

Intensive Family Preservation Services: Do They Have Any Impact On Family Functioning?, Roy W. Rodenhiser, Joseph Chandy, Kazi Ahmed

Journal of Family Strengths

Tills article presents a review of the intensive family preservation evaluation literature, the prepost test rnethology employed to evaluate three models in one state and the findings which have informed policymakers and program designers as the service expands. After intensive family preservation services, significant changes were found in parent-centered risk, parental disposition, and child-centered and child performance. No changes were found in economic risk and household adequacy.

Ms211: News Clips Re Nuclear Waste Mid-1990s, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

Early on and still today what and how to deal with nuclear waste of various types remains unsettled. Yet we continue to rely on nuclear sources for medical, societal, energy and military applications. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.

Ms211: News Clipping From 1994 Relevant To Our Interest In Chernobyl, Armin Weinberg

Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020

News coverage that could inform our work in Chernobyl and USA... eg, "CLINTON WEIGHS NEXT STEP ON RADIATION TESTSRTw 1/1/94 9:42 AM HILTON HEAD, SC, Jan 1 (Reuter) - President Clinton said Saturday he supports Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary's release of documents disclosing secret Cold War radiation tests on people and said the next step is to decide what to do with the information. " See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.