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Program Evaluation Of A Mentoring Program For Teen Mothers, Luz Estrada Jan 1997

Program Evaluation Of A Mentoring Program For Teen Mothers, Luz Estrada

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No abstract provided.


An Exploration Of The Need For Macro Trained Social Workers, Crystal Dawn Shackleford Jan 1997

An Exploration Of The Need For Macro Trained Social Workers, Crystal Dawn Shackleford

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No abstract provided.


Post-Positivist Study Exploring The Resettlement Experience Of Professional Asian Indian Women, Karmjit Singh Jan 1997

Post-Positivist Study Exploring The Resettlement Experience Of Professional Asian Indian Women, Karmjit Singh

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No abstract provided.


A Communal Meal Program Aimed At Reducing The Feelings Of Depression In The Elderly, Michael Dane Walper Jan 1997

A Communal Meal Program Aimed At Reducing The Feelings Of Depression In The Elderly, Michael Dane Walper

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No abstract provided.


Community Building With People Of Mexican Decent [Sic] Living In The United States, Alberto Martinez-Granillo Jan 1997

Community Building With People Of Mexican Decent [Sic] Living In The United States, Alberto Martinez-Granillo

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This study explored community building as a method for addressing the problems faced by Mexican Immigrant and Mexican American communities. One of the assumptions that underpinned this study is that community building can be used to counteract racist attitudes toward ethnic minorities. Historically, people of Mexican descent have been the victims of such attitutudes have found their way in oppressive social and economic policy.


Secondary Traumatic Stress In Professional Caregivers, Thomas Patrick Cashin Jan 1997

Secondary Traumatic Stress In Professional Caregivers, Thomas Patrick Cashin

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No abstract provided.


An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Wic Educational Classes On The Knowledge Attained By Wic Participants, Enas Joseph Jan 1997

An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Wic Educational Classes On The Knowledge Attained By Wic Participants, Enas Joseph

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No abstract provided.


The Precipitating Factors Behind The Killing Of Children By Their Caregivers, Hope Hawkins-Henry, Laura Lynn Key Jan 1997

The Precipitating Factors Behind The Killing Of Children By Their Caregivers, Hope Hawkins-Henry, Laura Lynn Key

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No abstract provided.


Services To Victims In Domestic Violence Shelters, Judith Valerie Johnston, Mitchica Mia Mcneair Jan 1997

Services To Victims In Domestic Violence Shelters, Judith Valerie Johnston, Mitchica Mia Mcneair

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The purpose of this positivist study is to describe the present services. The study also evaluates from the clients' perspective the adequacy of services for victims in a domestic violence shelter. The survey design used in this research study brought attention to availability of services and competency of staff.


The Use Of Group Intervention To Modify Undesirable Behavior In Children Who Have Experienced Childhood Parental Loss, Edward Detmer Vieths Jan 1997

The Use Of Group Intervention To Modify Undesirable Behavior In Children Who Have Experienced Childhood Parental Loss, Edward Detmer Vieths

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No abstract provided.


A Survey On Work Experiences Of Practicing Social Workers Who Are Disabled, Charles Robinson Freidel Jan 1997

A Survey On Work Experiences Of Practicing Social Workers Who Are Disabled, Charles Robinson Freidel

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No abstract provided.


Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine Jan 1997

Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine

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This study explored the treatment of women's substance abuse from a critical theory perspective. The literature indicates that, within substance abuse treatment programs and in the research world, few treatment programs are sensitive to women's specific needs.


Bereavement Support Groups For Elementary School-Aged Children: The Impact On Grief Related Problematic Behaviors, Marlen Joyce Kellas, Lynette Christine Wheeler Jan 1997

Bereavement Support Groups For Elementary School-Aged Children: The Impact On Grief Related Problematic Behaviors, Marlen Joyce Kellas, Lynette Christine Wheeler

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No abstract provided.


Chronic Fatigue And Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: Its Relationship To Underlying Emotional And Psychological Issues, Terri Lynn Alberts Jan 1997

Chronic Fatigue And Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: Its Relationship To Underlying Emotional And Psychological Issues, Terri Lynn Alberts

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This post-positivist research study explored the possible relationship between Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and the presence of underlying psychological and emotional issues. An exploratory design with naturalistic methods of inquiry was utilized to investigate whether the presence, or absence, of these issues had any impact on the overall disease process.


A Constructivist Inquiry Of The Bicultural Experiences And Social Support Systems Of Southeast Asian Refugee Youth, Emilio Russ Layon Bermejo Jan 1996

A Constructivist Inquiry Of The Bicultural Experiences And Social Support Systems Of Southeast Asian Refugee Youth, Emilio Russ Layon Bermejo

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No abstract provided.


An Exploratory Study Of Heroin Addicts' Perceptions Of Methadone Treatment, Sandra Ellen Nehring Jan 1996

An Exploratory Study Of Heroin Addicts' Perceptions Of Methadone Treatment, Sandra Ellen Nehring

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Methadone treatment continues to be the most widely used treatment modality for heroin addiction despite continued controversy. The efficacy of methadone treatment has been determined primarily by statistical research of program outcomes. This study explored heroin addicts' perceptions of methadone treatment.


A Descriptive Study Of The Effectiveness Of An Independent Living Program, Sidney E. Asher Jan 1996

A Descriptive Study Of The Effectiveness Of An Independent Living Program, Sidney E. Asher

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The project is concerned with the effectiveness of the Independent Living Program (ILP) in assessing the effectiveness of preparing youth for emancipation from the foster care system. Specifically, the project focused on ILP participants' preparedness to live independently as determined by: education, housing, employment/career, and money management skills attained.


Participating Foster Care Youths' Perceptions Of An Independent Living Program, Sonja Anita Flowers Jan 1996

Participating Foster Care Youths' Perceptions Of An Independent Living Program, Sonja Anita Flowers

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No abstract provided.


A Pre-Test/Post-Test Analysis Of Value, Behavioral And Spritual Changes In Drug Treatment, Ralph Olav Jacobsson Jan 1996

A Pre-Test/Post-Test Analysis Of Value, Behavioral And Spritual Changes In Drug Treatment, Ralph Olav Jacobsson

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No abstract provided.


Factors Affecting Hispanic Adolescent Substance Abuse, Patricia Joanne Williams Jan 1996

Factors Affecting Hispanic Adolescent Substance Abuse, Patricia Joanne Williams

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No abstract provided.


Child Abuse Factors Which Influence Social Workers' Recommendations To The Court To Sustain A Petition Of Child Abuse, Marcia Marie Vreeken Jan 1996

Child Abuse Factors Which Influence Social Workers' Recommendations To The Court To Sustain A Petition Of Child Abuse, Marcia Marie Vreeken

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No abstract provided.


Group Intervention To Modify Undesirable Behavior In Children Who Have Experienced Parental Loss, Frances Marie Westover Jan 1996

Group Intervention To Modify Undesirable Behavior In Children Who Have Experienced Parental Loss, Frances Marie Westover

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This study uses a cognitive group intervention approach in an attempt to alter anti-social behavior in elementary school children who experienced parental loss. The findings demonstrate improvement in some behaviors and worsening in others.


A Literature Of Change: Slave Narrative Rhetoric In Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, Andrew Jack Loverde Jan 1996

A Literature Of Change: Slave Narrative Rhetoric In Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, Andrew Jack Loverde

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No abstract provided.


A Study Of Inter-Generational Activities In Structured Environments For Seniors, Raymond Vanek, Sophie Walker Jan 1996

A Study Of Inter-Generational Activities In Structured Environments For Seniors, Raymond Vanek, Sophie Walker

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This survey research project explored different factors influencing the desire of seniors living in structured residential centers to have inter-generational activities with children from their communities.


Correlation Study Of Methamphetamine Abuse And Resultant Levels Of Child Neglect, Marjorie Nodelman-Niedringhaus Jan 1996

Correlation Study Of Methamphetamine Abuse And Resultant Levels Of Child Neglect, Marjorie Nodelman-Niedringhaus

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This positivist research project will attempt to show a correlation between levels of child neglect and proportionate levels of methamphetamine abuse. The term abuse will be used to refer to the chronic, compulsive use of methamphetamine in such a manner, that it will assume a central and negative role in the individual's life style and will result in impaired functioning and parenting.


A Cross Cultural Survey Of Study Habits And Use Of Campus Services By Eops And Non-Eops Community College Students, Diane Mitzenmacher Jan 1996

A Cross Cultural Survey Of Study Habits And Use Of Campus Services By Eops And Non-Eops Community College Students, Diane Mitzenmacher

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The following study surveyed 111 community college students to identify patterns in study habits and use of services to examine whether differences exist between ethnic backgrounds or grade point averages, in the utilization of skills or services.


Teachers Experiences Of Social Services On An Elementary School Site, Wendy Marie Nims Jan 1996

Teachers Experiences Of Social Services On An Elementary School Site, Wendy Marie Nims

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No abstract provided.


The Efficacy Of The Augmented Board And Care (Abc) System In Reducing Rehospitalization Of Identified "High End User" Residents Of San Bernardino County, Rowena Mateo Jan 1996

The Efficacy Of The Augmented Board And Care (Abc) System In Reducing Rehospitalization Of Identified "High End User" Residents Of San Bernardino County, Rowena Mateo

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No abstract provided.


A Program Evaluation Of A Structured Homeless Shelter, Joellen Marie Atkinson Jan 1996

A Program Evaluation Of A Structured Homeless Shelter, Joellen Marie Atkinson

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This study compared homeless shelters, one was a structured homeless shelter and the other a non-structured homeless shelter, evaluating the residents' level of social functioning and level of self-sufficiency at both shelters. A structured shelter may offer counseling, parenting classes, money management, nutrition classes, a 12-step program and support groups, and after school and summer programs for youths. Whereas a non-structured shelter is one that only offers a place to sleep and some food.


The Perceptions Of African-American Males On Affirmative Action In Education And Employment, Art Clark Jan 1996

The Perceptions Of African-American Males On Affirmative Action In Education And Employment, Art Clark

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No abstract provided.