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Five Year Cohort Study Of Homeless Families: A Joint Policy Research Venture, John J. Stretch, Larry W. Kreuger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Over the past ten years there have been significant investments in families uprooted by homelessness, but no data which clearly delineated what types of families had been helped, and how long help may have sustained them. Reported are preliminary data on 875 families who resided in a 60 day family shelter from 1983 through 1987. Field interviews in 1989 with 201 of those families provide data on residential history, employment, familial and demographic changes, service needs and additional homeless episodes. Policy questions focus on current residential stability and community reintegration.

Women And Homelessness: Evidence Of Need To Look Beyond Shelters To Long Term Social Service Assistance And Permanent Housing, Elizabeth Huttman, Sonjia Redmond

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Based on two surveys of staff in 25 homeless shelters in the San Francisco Bay area, this study focuses on services to homeless women and their children. Both the advantages and disadvantages of shelter living are discussed, as well as obstacles to moving homeless women and their children into permanent housing. The survey finds that there is a need for rapid movement out of the shelters and a concomitant need for long term social services.

Ideology. Public Policy And Homeless Families, Padmini Gulati

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper was originally presented at the session of Ad hoc Committee on Housing and the Built Environment of the World Congress of Sociology held in Madrid. July 1990.

Homeless Persons' Interest In Basic And Health Services: The Role Of Absolute, Relative, And Repressed Needs, Russell K. Schutt

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study describes and explains the interest of homeless persons in housing, economic, and health-related services with intake interview data collected by a large urban shelter for single adults. Shelter guests were most interested in assistance with housing, job, and economic benefits, rather than health services. Three explanations of variation in service interests are identified: the "absolute needs" explanation expects service interests to vary directly with service needs, the "repressed needs" explanation expects service interests to vary inversely with alcoholism and mental illness, while the "relative needs" explanation expects interest in health-related services to be related to health needs, but …

To Survive And To Thrive: Integrating Services For The Homeless Mentally Ill, Marie D. Hoff, Katherine H. Briar, Kristin Knighton, Angie Van Ry

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An intervention research project with homeless, chronically mentally ill persons demonstrated that linking rehabilitation services, such as employment skills and psycho-social stabilization, with survival services promotes success in serving this population. The project confirmed the central role of case managers in promoting engagement with mental health services and re-integration into stable community living.

Western News, Nov. 19, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Centers for Excellence will enhance research capabilities, Bartley elected president of WMU-AAUP chapter, Deming speech to be telecast live for campus viewing, Nobel Prize-winning physicist to speak Dec. 2-3 as part of Visiting Scholars and Artists Program, Pilot version of Computer Competency Test ready, WMU unit earns largest national SME grant this year, Cordier' book chronicles lives of school teachers of the Midwestern plains.

Western News, Nov. 12, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Policy governing student academic rights and responsibilities approved by Faculty Senate, Four gain experience and insight into higher education through internship, New students find a friend in popular UNV 101 course, Economist to present talks on human capital, development, Conference to focus on empowering women, E.C. common defense is topic of Ziring lecture, Johnson to share ideas on teaching black children, Famous geographer here as part of special week.

Arguing For Economic Equality, John Baker

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society - Febuary 10, 1992.

Western News, Oct. 29, 1992, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU exploring TQM principles for possible adoption, New officers elected to lead WMU Foundation for '92-'93, 96 percent of 1987-88 graduates satisfied with experience at WMU, assessment survey shows, Counseling Center earns continued accreditation, Suterko noted in newsletter, E.C. lectures scheduled on business practices, currency, Conference will showcase work of Tasha Tudor, Three medical ethics specialists to discuss using concept of futility to limit care in Nov. 6 session, McConnell to speak on financial markets Nov. 5.

Western News, Oct. 22, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Faculty to be recognized for outstanding teaching skills, University has impact of nearly $400 million on Kalamazoo County, according to 1991-92 study, Walters lends a hand to Greater Kalamazoo United Way, Nigerian sculptor returns to lecture, demonstrate work, Expert on Melville to speak at two events Wednesday, Oct. 28, AMA scholar-in-residence will lead sessions on national health reform, rural health education.

Western News, October 15, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Loeffler, Micklin chosen asDistinguished F acuity Scholars, Faculty Senate approves proposal intended to simplify and clarify curriculum review process, Speakers to examine European Community from British and environmental standpoints, Nationally known historian to present peace week address, Economics lecture-seminar series to continue with talks on human capital, Soviet agriculture, Butterfield to lead session on the changing face of Russia.

Western News, Oct. 8, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: $6 million project to transform secondary mathematics teaching and learning, Haenicke announces plans for mini-sabbatical' to focus his energy on internal University affairs, Sharma to receive Distinguished Service Award, Child development expert will discuss views on children and violence, multicultural education, Parfet to be recognized with honorary degree for volunteer leadership in WMU fund raising, WMU again cited in U.S. News College Guide, New Enabling Technology Center schedules two events' for 'Investing in Abilities Week.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting October 5, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• "Campaign for Excellence" Presentation
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• 1993 Annual Meeting Date
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Conferring of Honorary Degree
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Program Revision Requests
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Capitol Outlay Budget Requests for 1993-94
• Authorization to Borrow for Recreational and Parking Facilities
• Name of Battle Creek Regional Center
• Executive Session
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, Oct. 1, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: 'Campaign for Excellence' concludes 15 months early with $62 million, Money and changing faculty among challenges that face higher education, Haenicke tells alumni, KCMS move to East Campus a boon to WMU programs, Engfest to celebrate Michigan's 'multiple voices', Prospective students at Brown and Gold Day will get closer look atfacilities campus offers, Series on European Community to continue with lectures on Swedish and Russian views.

Children's Books, Mary Radtke, Sherry R. Myers, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Alain Leonard (1992). Barnaby and the Big Gorilla; Holly Keller (1991). Island Baby; Anthony Browne (1992). Through the Magic Mirror; John Greenleaf Whittier (1992). Barbara Frietchie; Lydia Dabcovich (1992). The Keys to My Kingdon: A Poem in Three Languages; Charlotte Zolotow (1992). This Quiet Lady

Western News, Sept. 24, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke lifts hiring freeze after three months, savings will be applied to anticipated deficit, Three notable alumni to be honored during Homecoming, Woodworth named to national AAUP post, GEM Center pumping out models to meet big demand, Gianakaris pens second book on Peter Shaffer, Unique musical duo earns applause in Italy, Fitness programs, campus recreational activities consolidated into one unit due to reorganization, Fierro tapped for spots on state and county commissions, Heinig uses drama to help children understand literature, Muizniece co-writes new book to help students better understand Latvian language's verbs.

Western News, Sept. 17, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: University faces $3.9 million budget deficit; fall enrollment down slightly, Boosters to promote pride through 'CommUniverCity', Lecture series on European Community continues, Sept. 22 reading by Kalamazoo writers to benefit the homeless as part of national fund-raiser, Leader of Hispanic organization to speak here, Native American Pow Wow expected to draw 5,000.

Western News, Sept. 10, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story Highlights: Federal grant could give hearing impaired a new voice, Haenicke to lead off 1992-93 series of breakfast programs, Senate to hear presentation on academic programs tonight, Students stress science literacy in Venture Grant project, Coast Guard Academy prof working here as ACE Fellow, Corporate Olympians go for the gold next week, Intellectual skills program adopts new name to better reflect mission and scope of activities, Chemist wins grant to study new treatment for diabetes, Orlofsky among six slated for Athletic Hall of Fame.

Western News, Sept. 03, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story Highlights: Lecture series to explore implications of single market, Ed leadership chairperson takes crash course in current school administration problems, Campus landscape changes with summer construction, Facts on file, Spiritual leader to speak on 'New Vision of Reality'.

The Westerner Vol. 13 No. 1, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Wise Crack Wisdom • Tim Allen's gags, gadgets, and grunts build a solid hit • Three receive honorary degrees • Happy Anniversary • Sculptures installed as part of year-long exhibition • University News in Brief • Research Summary • Six athletic standouts named to hall of fame • The Book Nook • Kendall gift is largest from an individual in WMU's history • University embarks on ambitious project to upgrade athletic, recreational facilities • Homecoming Schedule of Activities and Events • Three receive Western Michigan University's 1992 Distinguished Alumni Award • Everything old is new again • A funny …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 19, No. 3 (September 1992)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• EDITORIAL - Bob Leighninger
• BLACK PINK COLLAR WORKERS: ARDUOUS JOURNEY FROM FIELD AND KITCHEN - Judith B. Bremner
• INTIMATE FEMICIDE: AN ECOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - Karen Stout
• HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, STRESS AND SINGLE MOTHERS: PATHWAY TO HOMELESSNESS - Elizabeth A. Mulroy and Terry S. Lane
• ASSET-BASED SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY: HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR THE POOR - Alice K. Johnson and Michael Sherraden
• CORRELATES OF THE ELDERLY'S PARTICIPATION AND NONPARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) PROGRAM: A NEW EVALUATION - Namkee G. Choi
• A CONTINUUM THEORY FOR SOCIAL WORK KNOWLEDGE - Yair Caspi
• FEDERAL RELIEF PROGRAMS IN THE 19th CENTURY: A …

Alive On The Street, Dead In The Classroom: The Return Of Radical Social Work And The Manufacture Of Activism, William De Maria

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

International evidence is presented for a renewal of radical social work. After a decade of monopolization by neoconservatism in all aspects of public policy and private consciousness, a new commitment to radical analysis and transformation is detected. Radical social work, the second time around, will need to avoid the earlier mistake of abandoning action for critique. In the context of social work education the manufacture of radicalism in the classroom is explored.

Housing Affordability, Stress And Single Mothers: Pathway To Homelessness, Elizabeth A. Mulroy, Terry S. Lane

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Examining the research literature in housing, planning, and the social sciences, this paper argues that the housing crisis of the 1980s spawned a new environmental stress, housing affordability, which has had devastating consequences for economically vulnerable single mothers and their children. A conceptual framework is developed that depicts how the housing affordability dilemma generates a pathway to homelessness beset by four pinchpoints: a resource squeeze that precipitates loss of permanent housing; residential mobility that destabilizes families; discrimination in the housing market that constrains housing choices; and multiple stressors that demoralize a fragile family system. Implications of these findings are discussed, …

Asset-Based Social Welfare Policy: Homeownership For The Poor, Alice K. Johnson, Michael Sherraden

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Asset-based social welfare policy is an emerging theme in public policy that focuses on accumulation of wealth rather than on levels of household consumption. In this paper, housing policy is used to illustrate asset-based policy for the poor. Rather than increasing income-based rent subsidies, asset-based housing policy would promote homeownership. Homeownership has played a critical role in the upward mobility of immigrant groups (Bauman, 1987) and the exiting of families from public housing (Fuerst & Williams, 1983). U.S. public policy promotes homeownership for the nonpoor, and we spend quite a lot of money on it. But for the poor, we …

Federal Relief Programs In The 19th Century: A Reassessment, Frank M. Loewenberg

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The American model of the welfare state, incomplete as it may be, was not plucked out of thin air by the architects of the New Deal in the 1930s. Instead it is the product and logical evolution of a long historical process. 19th century federal relief programs for various population groups, including veterans, native Americans, merchant sailors, emancipated slaves, and residents of the District of Columbia, are examined in order to help better understand contemporary welfare developments.

Western News, August 20, 1992, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Women's Center undergoes restructuring, Warfield to be recommended in Division of Minority Affairs, Cash gifts total more than $6 million in '91-'92, Touchdown Club to meet, 20 faculty members to start academic year with promotions

Factors Influencing Persistence Of Adult Students In High School Completion Programs, Joan E. Garbarino

Dissertations

This research was conducted to contrast adult persisters' and dropouts' perceptions of the importance of institutional, situational, and dispositional barriers to high school completion.

Institutional factors included staff support, curriculum , student services, and logistical considerations. Situational factors were family and friend support, time, employment, and health. Dispositional factors included attitudes toward education, academic preparedness plus expectations, and satisfaction.

Completers who graduated and noncompleters who dropped out before graduation were surveyed. Statistical analysis allowed the researcher to test differences between the perceptions of persisters and dropouts in regard to eleven factors found in the three major barriers. It also revealed …

Juvenile Justice: An Examination Of Disparities In Dispositions, Michael P. Brown

Dissertations

The present study tests the utility of status characteristics and expectation states theory in the context of the juvenile court. The theory contends that there is dispositional certainty when case related factors are consistently rated serious or nonserious; the severity of the sanction will reflect the seriousness of the case. However, the likelihood of sentencing disparities based on individual characteristics (e.g., race and SES) increases as case related factors become increasingly inconsistent, with some rated serious and others rated nonserious.

Data to test this theory were collected from the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Court, Kalamazoo, Michigan in June and July, 1990. …

Applied Relaxation Training In The Treatment Of Genital Herpes, Kent A. Koehn

Dissertations

Four individuals with frequent recurrences of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) were trained in Applied Relaxation (AR). Participants included in the research were all women, had been diagnosed with herpes at least one year prior to the study, experienced 6 or more outbreaks annually, and were not taking antiviral medications.

The experiment employed a multiple baseline across subjects design with individual baselines of 11, 13, 17, and 21 weeks. Participants maintained daily diary recordings of the frequency, duration, and severity of their herpes activity from baseline until a minimum of three months post-treatment.

Treatment consisted of 10 individual AR sessions. …

Foster Parents’ Experience Of Loss And Their Coping Response Style, Kathleen M. Kirby

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the subjective experience of emotional and physical stress reported by foster parents that may be caused by serial placements of foster children. It also addressed the coping response mechanisms and style of foster parents that may promote successful endurance of serial losses. In addition, the relationship between specific coping responses of foster parents was investigated to determine if the circumstances of placement or characteristics of foster parents interact to exacerbate or remediate emotional/physical stress.

Demographics were tabulated for Michigan foster parents including age, family income, religious affiliation, racial/cultural identification, marital status, educational …