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Recognition Of Loss: Disenfranchised Grief And The Children Of Incarcerated Parents, Julia Anna Soto
Recognition Of Loss: Disenfranchised Grief And The Children Of Incarcerated Parents, Julia Anna Soto
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to assess provider awareness and perception of service needs, and of the grief and loss issues that children with incarcerated parents face. These issues include the behavioral and emotional state of the child, the attribution of behaviors and emotions to grief, types of referrals, support and services offered for these children, placement disruptions, and keeping maternal contact.
Social Workers' Perception Of The Effectiveness Of The Parent Partner Program Of San Bernardino County, Maisha Lashawn Albert-Alexander, Marion Estelle Wheeler
Social Workers' Perception Of The Effectiveness Of The Parent Partner Program Of San Bernardino County, Maisha Lashawn Albert-Alexander, Marion Estelle Wheeler
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research is to examine social workers' perception of the effectiveness of the Parent Partner program for the San Bernardino County Children and Family Services. This study employed a quantitative study design using an online survey questionnaire. The sample size consisted of 50 Social Service Practitioners and Social Workers II's throughout San Bernardino County Children and Family Services. San Bernardino County Children and Family Services intends to examine its newly introduced program to determine how well social workers and parents are responding to the use of this early engagement strategy as an effective method for faster family …
Assessing Depression Among Elders: How Are We Doing?, Kayli Nicole Stohler
Assessing Depression Among Elders: How Are We Doing?, Kayli Nicole Stohler
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to understand medical social workers' and licensed registered nurses' decision-making process for recognizing late-life depression. The study participants involved in this research project included 10 medical social workers and 9 licensed registered nurses from Redlands Community Hospital. For this study, interviewing was the primary source of collecting data.
Sexual Exploitation And Juvenile Girls, Kimberly Renell Thompson
Sexual Exploitation And Juvenile Girls, Kimberly Renell Thompson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine the variables that are associated with sexually exploited juvenile girls in Contra Costa County, and offer rehabilitative services to these girls while they are detained in juvenile hall. This study used quantitative secondary data analysis collected from Contra Costa County Probation Department from December 2012 to April 2013. The data were collected from a random question survey of Probation Officers within this Department.
The Psychological Effects Of Ageism On Older Adults: Are There Any?, Christina Denise Nieblas
The Psychological Effects Of Ageism On Older Adults: Are There Any?, Christina Denise Nieblas
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study was the psychological effects and experiences of ageism on older adults. Data was gathered qualitatively through interviews with seventeen older adults living in independent living apartments of a continuing care retirement community. The study site was a continuing care retirement community with independent living apartments for older adults in Riverside County, California.
Needs Of Transitional Age Youth, Evelyn Kelli Ensman
Needs Of Transitional Age Youth, Evelyn Kelli Ensman
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to gain insight into needs of transitional age youth by interviewing experts in this field. The study participants for this research study are the employees that work with the transitional age youth population. The study participants consisted of: Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Masters level Social Workers (MSW), and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT). The research site for this study was Bilingual Family Counseling Service, INC located in Ontario, California. It is a non-profit behavioral health-care organization that provides a wide range of services to individuals and families. This study used a post positivist methodology. …
Perspectives On Aging: Stereotypes And Implicit Personality Theories, Reannin Michelle Weinstein
Perspectives On Aging: Stereotypes And Implicit Personality Theories, Reannin Michelle Weinstein
Theses Digitization Project
Current research regarding perspectives on aging discusses perspectives of older adults aged 65+ and college aged young adults, but does not include a discussion of perspectives of individuals aged 30-60 on aging.
Social Workers' Perspectives On Implementation Of Extended Foster Care In San Bernardino County Children And Family Services, Brandi Vanessa Guzman
Social Workers' Perspectives On Implementation Of Extended Foster Care In San Bernardino County Children And Family Services, Brandi Vanessa Guzman
Theses Digitization Project
This study partners with San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) to assess child welfare employees on how extended foster care is being implemented. Data was collected via face-to-face interviews with extended foster (EFC) social workers. The goals of this study were to assess the needs of non minor dependents through qualitative interviews with case carrying workers, to assess the strengths and areas of need in services for non-minor dependents, to evaluate initial outcomes of Extended Foster Care (EFC) from the workers perspective, to identify and provide education and training suggestions and materials for future and current child welfare …
Non-Mandated Reporters' Attitudes On Reporting Child Abuse, Christina Ramirez Rivera
Non-Mandated Reporters' Attitudes On Reporting Child Abuse, Christina Ramirez Rivera
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to identify what barriers to reporting child abuse may exist within the population of non-mandated reporters. The number of child abuse reports being filed is on the rise and many of these reports are being evaluated out (not needing follow up).
Emancipated Foster Youths' Perceptions Of Their Relationships With Their Social Workers, Joni Renee Dominguez, Lakesha Lavone Spivey
Emancipated Foster Youths' Perceptions Of Their Relationships With Their Social Workers, Joni Renee Dominguez, Lakesha Lavone Spivey
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine emancipated foster youths' perceptions of their relationships with their social workers while in the foster care system.
Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among Mexican-Americans, Carmen Isabel Mendoza, Maria Sanjuana. Olmos
Utilization Of Mental Health Services Among Mexican-Americans, Carmen Isabel Mendoza, Maria Sanjuana. Olmos
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores the relationship between culture and the utilization of mental health services among Mexican-Americans.
Does Internalized Homonegativity Cause Depression In Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Individuals?, Guadalupe Vasquez Garfias
Does Internalized Homonegativity Cause Depression In Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Individuals?, Guadalupe Vasquez Garfias
Theses Digitization Project
Past studies indicate that lesbian, gay, bisexuals, or transgendered (LGBT) are at an elevated risk of physical, psychological and mental health isuues. This paper seeks to investigate if internalized homonegativity is correlated to depression. It discusses the bio-psycho-social factors that may lead to internalized homonegativity and how internalized homonegativity is formed.
The Influence Of Surviving Children In Mitigating Symptoms Of Grief In Bereaved Parents, Jennifer Lynn Kachelek
The Influence Of Surviving Children In Mitigating Symptoms Of Grief In Bereaved Parents, Jennifer Lynn Kachelek
Theses Digitization Project
This study seeks to answer questions on the effects of the presence of surviving children on bereaved parents' grief. Bereaved parents have been shown to be at risk for psychological, social and health related conditions due to the unique type of grief experienced from the loss of a child. Increasing knowledge related to factors that influence how bereaved parents process grief could lead to interventions becoming more appropriate in addressing the specific needs of this population.
Education Professional's Perception Of Adolescent Self-Injury, Celeste Kathleen Stevens
Education Professional's Perception Of Adolescent Self-Injury, Celeste Kathleen Stevens
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine education professional's perception of adolescent self-injury. This study focuses on discovering education professionals' perception of the relationship between self-injury and mental illness.
Medical Decision Making Among Mexican-American Elderly Women, Norma Patricia Toro-Hernandez
Medical Decision Making Among Mexican-American Elderly Women, Norma Patricia Toro-Hernandez
Theses Digitization Project
Access to medical coverage has been a topic of constant disussion for many years, in particular accessibility for Mexican-American elderly women to have their medical needs met. Consequently, many elderly women use alternative forms of medicine such as 'remedios caseros' (herbal medicine) as a means to get their medical needs met. The purpose of this study was to understand the reasons elderly women continue to use alternative medicine even when they are elgible for health insurance such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurances.
Attitudes Of Social Workers Towards The Use Of Canine Therapeutic Intervention With Traumatized Children Within Child Welfare Services, Cristi Maria Page
Attitudes Of Social Workers Towards The Use Of Canine Therapeutic Intervention With Traumatized Children Within Child Welfare Services, Cristi Maria Page
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of social workers towards the use of canine therapeutic intervention with traumatized children within child welfare services.
Clients' Perceptions Of Protective And Risk Factors Influencing Substance Abuse Recovery, Bev Nora-Lea Scott
Clients' Perceptions Of Protective And Risk Factors Influencing Substance Abuse Recovery, Bev Nora-Lea Scott
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify client perceptions of protective and risk factors that might influence recovery from substance abuse. Fifty clients in an outpatient drug treatment program in San Bernardino, California completed a survey containing both multiple choice and open-ended questions related to protective and risk factors the literature suggested might be related to recovery.
The Impact Wraparound Services Have On Riverside County Dependents Who Chronically Run Away, Angela Young Thornhill
The Impact Wraparound Services Have On Riverside County Dependents Who Chronically Run Away, Angela Young Thornhill
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact wraparound services has on Riverside County dependents that have a history of running away. The wraparound process is characterized by planning and problem solving, respect for values, culture, and expertise. It includes collaboration and consists of family driven and youth guided goal structure and decisions. It focuses on individualization, opportunities for choice, evaluating strategies, and recognition. This research was conducted, studying six closed cases provided by Olive Crest, a non-profit agency. The results from this study can contribute to social work practice by enhancing social workers' knowledge and providing new …
Local Policy Stakeholder Attitudes About Implementing And Sustaining Needle Exchange Programs In The Inland Empire, Katarina Kucavikova-Fillippelli
Local Policy Stakeholder Attitudes About Implementing And Sustaining Needle Exchange Programs In The Inland Empire, Katarina Kucavikova-Fillippelli
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore attitudes of local policy stakeholders in regards to needle exchange programs (NEPs), focusing on Riverside Council Members to conduct face-to-face interviews using nine closed and open-ended questions. The majority are opposed to implenting NEP's in their ward. Additionally, the majority of participants are opposed to the idea of harm reduction approach with intravenous drug users. This study may be helpful to anyone attempting to establish NEPs in Riverside in designing a public relations campaign that would effectively address the stigma associated with intravenous drug use, HIV/AIDS and needle exchange services.
Social Workers' Perceptions Of Barriers In The Treatment And Community Reintegration Of Sex Offenders, Zayra Janeth Angeles, Sonia Ann Zuniga
Social Workers' Perceptions Of Barriers In The Treatment And Community Reintegration Of Sex Offenders, Zayra Janeth Angeles, Sonia Ann Zuniga
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined barriers to community reintegration and the treatment needs of sex offenders as identified by social workers in the mental health field. Sex offenders undoubtedly experience many barriers which impact their successful community reintegration. Stigma has been strongly implicated by social workers in this study as a major barrier to the treatment and community reintegration of sex offenders.
The Effect Of Neglect In Infancy On The Ability To Attach To Adoptive Caregivers, Lisa Marie Christoffer
The Effect Of Neglect In Infancy On The Ability To Attach To Adoptive Caregivers, Lisa Marie Christoffer
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between neglect in infancy and the child's ability to form attachments in an adoption context. Most of the current research assesses the effect of all forms of maltreatment on attachment behavior. However this study aimed to investigate one type of maltreatment, neglect, on attachment behavior.
Effects Of Sibling Placements On Stability And Permanency In Foster Care, Andrea Trinidad Lomeli
Effects Of Sibling Placements On Stability And Permanency In Foster Care, Andrea Trinidad Lomeli
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess overall placement stability and permanency of children in joint or separate sibling placements within the San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services. The purpose of child welfare agencies is the safety, protection, and permanency of children and the promotion of child and family well-being. Therefore, it is important to research the effects of sibling placements in foster care.
Perceptions Of Group Homes Among Former Foster Youth: A Needs Assessment, Moraima Davalos
Perceptions Of Group Homes Among Former Foster Youth: A Needs Assessment, Moraima Davalos
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to see how former foster youth perceived group homes. This study obtained interviews from six former foster youth between the ages of 18 and 43 years old. A qualitative study design consisting of open ended interview questions was used to get a clear assessment of group homes from the participants view.
Professionals' Perspectives On Juvenile Recidivism, Maribel Lopez
Professionals' Perspectives On Juvenile Recidivism, Maribel Lopez
Theses Digitization Project
This study identified important risk factors that literature has shown to contribute to juvenile recidivism. Probation officers and social workers were able to provide their professional opinions on the nature of these risk factors.
Children's Attitudes And Beliefs About Gangs, Irma Olivia Silva
Children's Attitudes And Beliefs About Gangs, Irma Olivia Silva
Theses Digitization Project
This research evaluated the effectiveness of the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) gang prevention program among elementary school children. The focus of this research is to determine if the G.R.E.A.T. program changes the attitudes and beliefs of elementary school boys and girls who live in areas that are at high risk of gang involvement and gang related crimes. This research also aims to find out which gender is most affected by the program. The sample size was 103 females and 82 males in the fourth and fifth grades. The children who participated in this program were children from Operation …
Foster Children Customer Service Survey, Adam Berenson
Foster Children Customer Service Survey, Adam Berenson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop a customer service survey to be used by child welfare agencies to improve both ongoing social work practice and training of new social workers. Two organizations in Southern California under contract with Children and Family Services (CFS) to serve former foster youth were contacted to recruit volunteers for the focus groups. Two focus groups of former foster youth were convened to discuss their experiences in foster care. The purpose of the survey is to elicit from child clients specific feelings and thoughts about the services they receive from the agency with emphasis …
Fostering Resiliency In Emancipated Foster Youth: What They Need To Transition Successfully, Olga Cherie Phillips, Maria Guadalupe Martinez
Fostering Resiliency In Emancipated Foster Youth: What They Need To Transition Successfully, Olga Cherie Phillips, Maria Guadalupe Martinez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess emancipated foster youths' views on challenges, resilliencies, and coping strategies associated with aging out of foster care. It seeks to identify resiliency or qualities which helped former foster youth overcome their struggles while in the child welfare system.
Protective And Risk Factors In The Placement Of Foster Children With Severe Mental Illness, Dianna Nicole England, Kendra Nicole Lutzow
Protective And Risk Factors In The Placement Of Foster Children With Severe Mental Illness, Dianna Nicole England, Kendra Nicole Lutzow
Theses Digitization Project
The aspiration of this study was that social workers will screen and train foster parents in order to reduce hesitation and anxiety over parenting a child with a mental illness.
Social Work Students' Perceptions Of Child Emotional Abuse, Karla Aurora Lara
Social Work Students' Perceptions Of Child Emotional Abuse, Karla Aurora Lara
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine graduate level social work students' perceptions of emotional abuse in order to understand the underlying thought processes that affect the response and decision-making of these future professionals who will likely be responsible for reporting, investigating, and/or treating emotional abuse of children.
Attitudes About Sexual Intimacy In The Veterans Home Of California-Barstow, Eric Efren Reyes
Attitudes About Sexual Intimacy In The Veterans Home Of California-Barstow, Eric Efren Reyes
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to measure staff attitudes about sexual intimacy in the Veterans Home of California-Barstow (VHCB). Participants were twenty-seven VHCB staff members. The data collected was used for the purpose of understanding, and then formulating suggestions for implementing better institutional interventions and policy in the VHCB.