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Full-Text Articles in Social Work
Program Evaluation Of Cal-Safe: A Program For Pregnant And Parenting Teens, Kimberly Ann Johns, Charil Dignadice Macaraeg
Program Evaluation Of Cal-Safe: A Program For Pregnant And Parenting Teens, Kimberly Ann Johns, Charil Dignadice Macaraeg
Theses Digitization Project
This program evaluated the effectiveness of the program interventions implemented during the 2002-2003 school year in the Riverside County Office of Education's Cal-SAFE pregnant and parenting minor program. Two researchers divided the twelve school sites, gathered data and formulated information to assess the effectiveness of the program on continuance or completion of high school after teen pregnancy.
Social Workers Attitudes And Perceptions Toward Transracial Adoption, Karla Eduviges Carranza, Nicol Alejandra Stolar
Social Workers Attitudes And Perceptions Toward Transracial Adoption, Karla Eduviges Carranza, Nicol Alejandra Stolar
Theses Digitization Project
Overall attitudes, beliefs, and values have been shown to effect how individuals evaluate and process information. This knowledge is important and relevant to the practice of social work. Social workers are expected to put their attitudes, values, and perceptions aside when working with their clients. Attitudes are effecting processing and evaluation of events, therefore, it is imortant to understand the possible implications of workers perceptions and attitudes. Highly embedded attitudes toward transracial adoption, will influenceSocial workers behavior.
Effect Of The Severity Of Autism On Parental Marital Satisfaction, Georganna Hemingway Jesser
Effect Of The Severity Of Autism On Parental Marital Satisfaction, Georganna Hemingway Jesser
Theses Digitization Project
This was a quantitative research project whose goal was to compare the level of autism and its affect on the parental relationship. Further, it sought to look at different family attributes of the subject child to see how they affected the marital satisfaction as well. The findings indicate that the hypothesis was correct, that the level of severity of autism does negatively affect the parental marital satisfaction.
Electronic Access To Academic Records By Department Of Children's Services Social Workers, Pamela Jean Wagner, Christal June Quam
Electronic Access To Academic Records By Department Of Children's Services Social Workers, Pamela Jean Wagner, Christal June Quam
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not DCS social workers would obtain client's educational records if they had electronic access to these records. If a social worker could access client school records quickly and easily and then enter the information into the case management computer system, the school history would travel with the client to their new environment. This information would insure that the foster child with special education needs was placed in the proper classroom, giving the child a better chance to succeed.
Supportive Work Relationships Effect On Child Welfare Worker's Retention, Renee Josephine Bombaci
Supportive Work Relationships Effect On Child Welfare Worker's Retention, Renee Josephine Bombaci
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the current study was to clarify the importance of social relationships in the retention of social workers in Child Welfare agencies. Data had been gathered by the California Social Work Education Center, University of California Berkeley, in a 2-year state funded study, titled "Retention of California's Child Welfare Workers".
Depression And Diabetes In Adolescents, Leanne Marie Graff, Karin Yakira
Depression And Diabetes In Adolescents, Leanne Marie Graff, Karin Yakira
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the levels of depression in adolescent with diabetes (type 1), non-insulin dependent diabetics (type 2) and the general adolescent population.
Impact Of Foster Care On Hispanic/Latino Foster Mothers' Marital Relationship, Mario David Copenhaguen
Impact Of Foster Care On Hispanic/Latino Foster Mothers' Marital Relationship, Mario David Copenhaguen
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of foster care services on Hispanic/Latino foster mothers' marital relationship.
Impact Of September 11th On Older American Veterans, David Lee Baptist, Tamra Denise Snook
Impact Of September 11th On Older American Veterans, David Lee Baptist, Tamra Denise Snook
Theses Digitization Project
The terrorist attack of September 11th has been widely viewed as a traumatic event. Traumatic events have demonstrated psychological, emotional, behavioral, developmental and physiological detriment to individuals. Among older adults there may be compounding factors such as losses of function, resources, friends, family, and support.
The Effects Of Social Involvement On Work Performance Of Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Jaclyn Leia Jones
The Effects Of Social Involvement On Work Performance Of Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Jaclyn Leia Jones
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine if social interaction is associated with a higher work performance in developmentally disabled adults.
Foster Parent Retention: A Study Of The Factors Associated With Foster Parents Who Continue To Provide Foster Care For Longer Than Two Years, Alberto Ramirez
Foster Parent Retention: A Study Of The Factors Associated With Foster Parents Who Continue To Provide Foster Care For Longer Than Two Years, Alberto Ramirez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to determine what factors contribute to a foster family's ability and desire to remain active in fostering after two years. The sample of this research was selected from Bienvenidos Foster Family Agency, a private non-profit social service organization in the Los Angeles County.
Joint Sibling Placement At San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services, Cynthia Gonzalez, Diane Lynette Meza
Joint Sibling Placement At San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services, Cynthia Gonzalez, Diane Lynette Meza
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to explore and understand the reasons why some siblings are placed together and why other siblings are separated within the foster care system.
The Study Of Self-Efficacy In Latin Female Immigrants Attending A Support Group At A Community Based Agency, Leslie Maldonado
The Study Of Self-Efficacy In Latin Female Immigrants Attending A Support Group At A Community Based Agency, Leslie Maldonado
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study is the effectiveness in increasing self-efficacy and self-esteem level, parenting skills, awareness about domestic violence issues, and the overall effects of these on the quality of life of at-risk Hispanic female immigrants attending a support group at a community agency.
Coparenting/Divorce Education: A Program Evaluation, Sandra Kay Maline
Coparenting/Divorce Education: A Program Evaluation, Sandra Kay Maline
Theses Digitization Project
The study conducted, sought to assess the effectiveness of an established divorce education program in reducing parental conflict and increasing cooperative coparenting relationships among former spouses and also to assess the participant satisfaction with the program's format.
Effect Of Recreation And Leisure On The Life Quality Of Older Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Bethany Ann Rall
Effect Of Recreation And Leisure On The Life Quality Of Older Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Bethany Ann Rall
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine improved life quality indicators of older adults with developmental disabilties who are actively participating in the Senior Facilitation Program, a program designed for seniors with developmental disabilities which allows them to make individual choices about their leisure pursuits.
Assessing Women's Aftercare Needs, Ronda Rae Johnson
Assessing Women's Aftercare Needs, Ronda Rae Johnson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to assess the aftercare needs of women who have completed substance abuse treatment.
Mentally Ill Homeless And Companion Pets, Maria Salomé Garde
Mentally Ill Homeless And Companion Pets, Maria Salomé Garde
Theses Digitization Project
The present study assessed the relationship between mentally ill homeless and their companion pets and questioned if the pets acted as a barrier for them to receive shelter and other services. The study also sought to find if pets acted as a communication tool between this population and society. themselves because they are mentally vulnerable and victims of a mental disorder.
Attitudes And Knowledge Of Law Enforcement Officers Regarding Child Maltreatment, Cathleen May Farrar
Attitudes And Knowledge Of Law Enforcement Officers Regarding Child Maltreatment, Cathleen May Farrar
Theses Digitization Project
This study was conducted in an effort to explore the attitudes and knowledge held by law enforcement officers regarding child maltreatment. This study was completely exploratory in nature, with no hypothesis about the outcome.
Intake Social Workers Tendency To Base Values On A Law Enforcement Practice Model, Don Russell Kelly
Intake Social Workers Tendency To Base Values On A Law Enforcement Practice Model, Don Russell Kelly
Theses Digitization Project
This study proposed to determine if there are different personality traits between police officers, Department of Children's Services (DCS) intake and carrier workers. It was proposed that differences may indicate that investigations done by DCS be delegated as a law enforcement function whereas family preservation services be the responsibility of DCS.
Successful Outcomes Of Adult Ex-Offenders: "Catalyst To Change", Coleen Crowley-Ames, Phyllis Paulette Mcneal
Successful Outcomes Of Adult Ex-Offenders: "Catalyst To Change", Coleen Crowley-Ames, Phyllis Paulette Mcneal
Theses Digitization Project
This descriptive, statistical survey research design sought to identify factors that motivate individuals to stay crime free after serving time in prison. The purpose of this research study was to examine the factors that played a significant role in recidivism.
Day Treatment Programs For Adults With Severe And Persistent Mental Illness: Effectiveness Measured In Rates Of Recidivism, Pamela Jo' Gatfield
Day Treatment Programs For Adults With Severe And Persistent Mental Illness: Effectiveness Measured In Rates Of Recidivism, Pamela Jo' Gatfield
Theses Digitization Project
This study measured the effectiveness of rehabilitative day treatment (RDT) programs for persons with severe and persistant mental illness in San Bernardino County. The effectiveness of RDT services was determined by rates of recidivism.
A Process Evaluation Of The Riverside County Dependency Recovery Drug Court, Philip Marshall Breitenbucher, Sean Collins Sullivan
A Process Evaluation Of The Riverside County Dependency Recovery Drug Court, Philip Marshall Breitenbucher, Sean Collins Sullivan
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of the "Key Components" as identified by the Department of Justice (1998) into the Riverside County Dependency Recovery Drug Court Program.
The Effects Of Housing On The Biological, Psychological, And Sociological Functioning Of Homeless Persons With Human Immuno Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, Jason Wayne Colby
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of housing services on the bio-psycho-social functioning of homeless persons with HIV/AIDS. Ideally, taking a homeless person with HIV/AIDS and returning them to a healthy state would be a goal of any social service intervention.
Understanding The Experience And Needs Of Foster Parents Caring For Medically Fragile Children, Ana Maria Baisley
Understanding The Experience And Needs Of Foster Parents Caring For Medically Fragile Children, Ana Maria Baisley
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding about the experiences and needs of foster parents who care for medically fragile children and indentify characteristics related to providing quality care.
Comparative Analysis Of Depression In Homeless Populations, Tsudoi Suzuki
Comparative Analysis Of Depression In Homeless Populations, Tsudoi Suzuki
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to find out whether or not there were specific factors that made homeless people depressed. Finding depression factors will help to establish strategies and programs that would prevent homeless people from being depressed. The current study tested the hypothesis that basic needs and education are needed to help in factoring depression.
Language Brokering: A Parent's Perspective, Lucy Sloan
Language Brokering: A Parent's Perspective, Lucy Sloan
Theses Digitization Project
Language brokering is known as the translating transaction between two individuals. This study seeks to investigate the language brokering which occurs between Latino parents and their children. In particular, it seeks to examine Latino parents' comfort level in different brokering settings/places and with different individuals.
Spirituality And Coping With Master's Of Social Work Education, Stacey Lynn Chavez
Spirituality And Coping With Master's Of Social Work Education, Stacey Lynn Chavez
Theses Digitization Project
This study explored how students utilized spirituality as an effective coping mechanism for the stress they faced while in the Master's of Social Work program at California State University, San Bernardino. A stress and spirituality scale was used to measure each student's spirituality and perceived stress. Most students stated that spirituality and religious activity was helpful in coping with the stress of the MSW program. In addition, spirituality was found to have a strong positive impact on a person's abilities to cope with the stress of the program.
Inadequate Substance Abuse Assessment As A Contributory Factor To Child Abuse And Neglect, Gary Eugene Graves
Inadequate Substance Abuse Assessment As A Contributory Factor To Child Abuse And Neglect, Gary Eugene Graves
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined an important, yet underreported, area of family service agency assessments, the failure to adequately screen for substance abuse issues. A self-report screening instrument was used to accurately determine substance abuse frequency rates, instead of using the current clinician-directed questioning. New agency clients were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (self-report) or the control group (clinician-directed) to determine if assessment accuracy improved.
Working With Emancipated Foster Youth: An Outcomes Assessment Of Cameron Hill Associates, Deborah Nava Baeza, Omyia Nikol Thurston
Working With Emancipated Foster Youth: An Outcomes Assessment Of Cameron Hill Associates, Deborah Nava Baeza, Omyia Nikol Thurston
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to conduct an outcome assessment of emancipated foster youth, who have completed aftercare services with the agency, Cameron Hill Associates.
Marital Satisfaction Among Adult Children Of Divorce: The Connection To Poor Conflict Resolution Skills, Deanna Michelle Graham
Marital Satisfaction Among Adult Children Of Divorce: The Connection To Poor Conflict Resolution Skills, Deanna Michelle Graham
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study is on marital satisfaction among adult children of divorce and how they address conflict in their marriage.
Latinas' Utilization Of Domestic Violence Resources, Lillian Navas, Lilia Santoyo
Latinas' Utilization Of Domestic Violence Resources, Lillian Navas, Lilia Santoyo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to develop a better understanding of the barriers faced by Latinas when confronted with domestic violence.