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Clients In A Mandated Treatment Program: A Needs Assessment, Sabrina Gail Eisner, Adriana Vazquez Jan 2006

Clients In A Mandated Treatment Program: A Needs Assessment, Sabrina Gail Eisner, Adriana Vazquez

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The purpose of the study was to acknowledge legally mandated client's needs in their substance abuse treatment. De Jong and Berg (2001) found that practitioners could begin to build cooperation with their mandated clients by focusing on what the clients want. However, there are no specific treatment modalities for legally mandated clients.

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Impact Of Parental Visitation On The Behavior Of Foster Children, Tricia Lynn Haggerty Jan 2006

Impact Of Parental Visitation On The Behavior Of Foster Children, Tricia Lynn Haggerty

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This study employed a behavioral symptom checklist filled out by foster parents to examine the impact of biological parents' visits on the behavior of children in foster care. It includes recommendations on educating both foster and birth parents' regarding the effect of these visits.

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The Needs Of Children With Autism And Their Parents Or Caretakers, Dannely Hernandez, Soé Myrna Cortez Jan 2006

The Needs Of Children With Autism And Their Parents Or Caretakers, Dannely Hernandez, Soé Myrna Cortez

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The purpose of this study was to gather information for professionals in the field ofSchool of Social Work, and to identify the needs of children with autism and their parents or caretakers.

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Children's Asthma: Relationship Between Parental Education And Frequency Of Emergency Room Visits, Victorine Natalie Brewer-Benjamin Jan 2006

Children's Asthma: Relationship Between Parental Education And Frequency Of Emergency Room Visits, Victorine Natalie Brewer-Benjamin

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Examines the relationship between parental education on asthma and the frequency of emergency room visits with their children for asthma incidences. The research was conducted at an acute care hospital in Southern California using a sample of 32 parents. Data was collected using a self-administered survey questionnaire employing a quantitative research design and chi-square test. Results indicate that although parents found education beneficial in controlling their child's asthma, there was no significant correlation between education and frequency of hospitalization and emergency room visits.

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Motivational Levels And Abstinence Rates In Substance Abuse Clients, Stephen Sean Borchers Jan 2006

Motivational Levels And Abstinence Rates In Substance Abuse Clients, Stephen Sean Borchers

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Analyzes the motivation of clients beginning a drug and alcohol treatment program to see if their level of motivation affects their success in the program, as measured by drug screens. Thirty-six participants from the Perris Valley Recovery Program (PVRP) in Southern California took a motivation for treatment questionnaire reflecting their levels of motivation for treatment. Results of the study found significant relationships between clients' motivation to be in substance abuse treatment and clean or dirty drug screens.

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How Youth In Transitional Housing Perceive The Independent Living Program And Aftercare Services At Cameron Hill, Savannah Vankummer, Richard Vela Jan 2006

How Youth In Transitional Housing Perceive The Independent Living Program And Aftercare Services At Cameron Hill, Savannah Vankummer, Richard Vela

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The purpose of this study is to explore how emancipated youth, who are clients of the aftercare ILP (Independent Living Program) and transitional housing program with Cameron Hill, evaluate those services.

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Overrepresentation Of African Americans In The Child Welfare System: Differential Treatment In Risk Assessment By Public Child Welfare Workers, Rebecca Sheree Owens, Courtney Marques Roushion Jan 2006

Overrepresentation Of African Americans In The Child Welfare System: Differential Treatment In Risk Assessment By Public Child Welfare Workers, Rebecca Sheree Owens, Courtney Marques Roushion

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The purpose of this study was to identify salient factors contributing to the overrepresentation of African Americans in the child welfare system. This study seeks to examine whether or not public child welfare workers are biased in their assessments of African Americans, and if years of experience influence their judgment. By understanding some of the salient factors that contribute to these disproportionate numbers, Child Welfare Services can begin to revamp their programs and services to ensure that they are more culturally sensitive and equitable.

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Role Satisfaction: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Noreen Orman Ayres Jan 2006

Role Satisfaction: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Noreen Orman Ayres

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Three psychosocial dynamics were assessed for their effect on role satisfaction among grandchildren: (1) the impact of expanding a household on a limited fixed income, (2) health issues of the grandparent as they apply to stamina, and (3) the interaction with their existing social structure to include grandchildren (adjustments, prioritizing, and social isolation). Sampling included a population of 33 custodial grandparents (age=55 and older; male and female; various ethnicities) and selected from a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group in Idyllwild, California. The instrument of this quantitative and qualitative study was an adaptation from the County of Riverside, Department of Mental …

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Family Medicine Physician Residents' Perspectives On Domestic Violence, Christina Marie PeñA Jan 2006

Family Medicine Physician Residents' Perspectives On Domestic Violence, Christina Marie PeñA

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This project surveyed 21 respondents to determine whether family medicine physician assistants' medical education and training while in residency is sufficient to assess or identify domestic violence. The project found that although family medicine physician assistants do receive education and training on domestic violence, it is insufficient because victims may still go undetected and unserved.

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Falling Through The Cracks: A Look At Factors Contributing To Non-Participation In Independent Living Program Services, Cheryl Joy Babb, Holly Sue Ninneman Jan 2006

Falling Through The Cracks: A Look At Factors Contributing To Non-Participation In Independent Living Program Services, Cheryl Joy Babb, Holly Sue Ninneman

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The purpose of this study was to identify the youth who do not participate in Independent Living Program (ILP) services and, if possible, to ascertain if any characteristics or factors appear to affect participation in ILP services. The study utilized a quantitative research method to assess ILP participation by extracting data from existing case records via a data extraction form created in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Legislation, Research and Quality Support Services Unit.

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Caregiver Burden In The Latino Family, Yvonne Arellanes-Amador Jan 2006

Caregiver Burden In The Latino Family, Yvonne Arellanes-Amador

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The study focused on the attitudes and beliefs regarding perceived and actual burden experienced by Latino caregivers and their use of formal support services. It also looked at the needs of Latino caregivers and explored their beliefs about why they had taken on the caregiver role, the responsibilities the role entailed, and coping skills used by these caregivers. Participants were obtained from two Alzheimer's caregiver support groups in the East Los Angeles area, and an adult day health care center in the high desert area of San Bernardino county. The author used both qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaires. The findings …

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Narrative Discovery Of Spirituality And Its Correlation With Late Life Satisfaction, Cherie Lynn Barnstable, Samantha Georgeann Lillo Jan 2006

Narrative Discovery Of Spirituality And Its Correlation With Late Life Satisfaction, Cherie Lynn Barnstable, Samantha Georgeann Lillo

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This study utilized both qualitative and quantitative research to explore the correlation of spirituality and late life satisfaction of assisted living residents. The narrative life review process revealed a wealth of information on the effect spirituality had upon various aspects of respondents' lives.

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African American Caregiver Burden: Stress Factors And Utilization Of Services, Lorna Jean Levias Jan 2006

African American Caregiver Burden: Stress Factors And Utilization Of Services, Lorna Jean Levias

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The project attempted to understand what factors create the highest levels of stress for African-American caregivers. Quantitative data was gathered from a self-administered questionnaire given to caregivers that attend Inland Caregiver Resource Center and take their loved ones to a Davita Dialysis center in the Riverside area. Participants were asked to complete the Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS) and additional questions regarding demographics and community services known and used by the caregiver. The findings indicated that the age of the patient receiving care and the lack of attendance at any type of support group were the two elements which markedly contributed …

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Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding This Multigenerational Phenomenon, Ana Maria Stockwell, Maria De La Luz Santana Jan 2006

Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding This Multigenerational Phenomenon, Ana Maria Stockwell, Maria De La Luz Santana

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This study examines the experiences of mothers who were sexually abused as children and who were later faced with their own daughters' sexual abuse.

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Differences In Sexual Knowledge Of Students From Christian And Non-Christian Colleges, Maren Elizabeth Oslund Jan 2006

Differences In Sexual Knowledge Of Students From Christian And Non-Christian Colleges, Maren Elizabeth Oslund

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The purpose of this study was to assess the sexual knowledge of students from a Christian college and two secular colleges and how any lack of sexual knowledge will impact their lives.

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Teenage Codependency: A Social Worker's Perspective, Diane Jean Ausilio Jan 2006

Teenage Codependency: A Social Worker's Perspective, Diane Jean Ausilio

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This research project explores social workers' definitions of codependency, assessment of codependency, and types of interventions for codependency, particularly among youth. Learning more about codependent treatment for young clients and families will aid practitioners and mental health workers to focus on appropriate assessment and treatment for teens and families rather than stereotyping and denying them resources and coping strategies.

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Aging-Out Youth: An Inquiry Into The Social Worker-Client Relationship, Melissa Jenon Myers Jan 2006

Aging-Out Youth: An Inquiry Into The Social Worker-Client Relationship, Melissa Jenon Myers

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This study examines the topic of youth preparedness to age out, by focusing on the positive aspects of the social worker/client relationship as well as support networks such as therapists, schools and community and birth family if appropriate.

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Comparison Of Needs Of (Adhd) Children As Perceived By Elementary, Middle And High School Teachers, Cynthia Renee Bailey Jan 2006

Comparison Of Needs Of (Adhd) Children As Perceived By Elementary, Middle And High School Teachers, Cynthia Renee Bailey

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The purpose of this qualitative study is to gain insight into the needs of children with ADHD from the perspective of teachers. Interviews were conducted either face-to-face or by telephone with teacher participants provided by Sylvan Learning Center and through snowball sampling. Findings of this study are expected to give social workers an opportunity to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and mental health professionals in applying a multimodal approach toward developing effective treatment strategies for children with ADHD.

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Foster Care Adolescents And Higher Education, Mary Ann Holmes Jan 2006

Foster Care Adolescents And Higher Education, Mary Ann Holmes

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Independent Living Program in San Bernardino and Riverside counties to transition foster care youth to independence of the social services system. The study provided a compilation of services and resources available through Cameron Hill Aftercare Services in San Bernardino for emancipated foster youth to assist with the successful transition toward independence as well as access to higher education and stability in housing and employment.

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Hiv/Aids Service Providers' Views Of Spirituality As A Mechanism For Client Coping, Jody Lynn Reimer Jan 2006

Hiv/Aids Service Providers' Views Of Spirituality As A Mechanism For Client Coping, Jody Lynn Reimer

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This study will contribute to the profession of social work by assessing services provided to persons with HIV/AIDS in regards to spirituality as a coping mechanism. A goal of this study is to encourage social workers to examine their own viewpoints regarding spirituality as a coping mechanism for clients with HIV/AIDS and how well they integrate this method of coping into treatment. Service providers within this population will be able to evaluate and improve their use of a client's spirtual world view as a tool for coping with iving with HIV/AIDS.

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Child Protective Service Worker's Perception Of How Housing Issues Affect Their Decisions, Amanda Vasquez, Dorothy Ann Mokate Wilson Jan 2006

Child Protective Service Worker's Perception Of How Housing Issues Affect Their Decisions, Amanda Vasquez, Dorothy Ann Mokate Wilson

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This exploratory study looked at Child Protective Service workers' perceptions of how housing issues affect their decisions in the removal of children from their parents, and the reunification of children with their parents. The survey examined San Bernardino County Child Protective Service workers in the Inland Empire region of California.

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Psychological Quality Of Life In The Nursing Home Environment, Gabriel Mejia Jan 2006

Psychological Quality Of Life In The Nursing Home Environment, Gabriel Mejia

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This study confirms that depression is highly prevalent in nursing homes. In addition, this study reveals incongruency between depression rates and recognition rates of depression in the nursing home environment.

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Caregiver Characteristics That Foster Secure Attachment Syles In Children, Anna Marie Avila Jan 2006

Caregiver Characteristics That Foster Secure Attachment Syles In Children, Anna Marie Avila

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between foster parents' attachment to their parents, their own marital satisfaction and their attachment with their foster children.

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Parents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Children: A Needs Assessment, Sunshine Dawn Munesue-Tenerelli Jan 2006

Parents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Children: A Needs Assessment, Sunshine Dawn Munesue-Tenerelli

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The purpose of this study was to assess the needs of parents with ADHD children. A needs assessment study will provide information to social workers on what parents are not getting from current intervention models.

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Exposing Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Persons, Milton Anthony Scott Jan 2006

Exposing Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Persons, Milton Anthony Scott

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With the aging of the baby boomers, there is a concern over the likelihood of an increase in reported cases of perpetrators of financial abuse of elders residing in San Bernardino County as reported by Adult Protective Services (APS). This study included 201 confirmed financial abuse cases(data from the San Bernardino Department of Aging and Adult Services) for the period of January 13-December 19, 2005 in the high desert areas. It is the hope that this study will encourage representatives from APS, law enforcement and the Ombudsman Program to look for solutions and develop effective training programs that will help …

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Needs Of Homeless Men Outside Of Shelter, Grace Deeba Dobey Jan 2006

Needs Of Homeless Men Outside Of Shelter, Grace Deeba Dobey

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The purpose of this study was to assess the needs of homeless men outside of shelters. The study helped social works and the social field in understanding the needs of homeless people and providing the resources needed for this population.

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Domestic Violence And Its Link To Child Mental Health Issues, Vickie Lynn Sanderlin, Abraham Cruz Diaz Jan 2006

Domestic Violence And Its Link To Child Mental Health Issues, Vickie Lynn Sanderlin, Abraham Cruz Diaz

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The purpose of this study was to identify mental health disorders in children with exposure to domestic violence within their family.

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No Way Home: Former Foster Youth And Their Families Of Origin, Vanessa Hilary Crayton Jan 2006

No Way Home: Former Foster Youth And Their Families Of Origin, Vanessa Hilary Crayton

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This study sought to investigate former foster youths' attitudes and feelings about contact with their families of origin as they were aging out of the foster care system. The inquiry into the needs of adolescents in foster care during the transitionary period of young adulthood and the social workers who help them seem to indicate the concept of family is important to these youth.

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Impaired Mental Functioning As A Factor In Adult Protective Services Reporting, Valerie Jean Hentzschel Jan 2006

Impaired Mental Functioning As A Factor In Adult Protective Services Reporting, Valerie Jean Hentzschel

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This study looked at the extent to which an elder's impaired mental functioning (IMF) is a factor in Adult Protective Services (APS). The design was a quantitative exploratory study utilizing a content analysis of 50 APS case files from San Bernardino County's Department of Aging and Adult Services.

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Substance Abuse Services Battered Women: A Needs Assessment, Colleen Ann Murphy, Tammy Hunt Jan 2006

Substance Abuse Services Battered Women: A Needs Assessment, Colleen Ann Murphy, Tammy Hunt

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The goal of this study was to determine whether the directors of San Bernardino area substance abuse agencies saw a need to address women's dual needs for substance abuse and domestic violence treatment.

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