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Full-Text Articles in Social Work
Review Of Growth And Convergence In Metropolitan America. Janet Rothenberg Pack. Reviewed By Joseph A. Deering., Joseph A. Deering
Review Of Growth And Convergence In Metropolitan America. Janet Rothenberg Pack. Reviewed By Joseph A. Deering., Joseph A. Deering
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Janet Rothenberg Pack, Growth and Convergence in Metropolitan America. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press, 2002. $19.95 papercover.
Review Of Meds, Money, And Manners: The Case Management Of Severe Mental Illness. Jerry Floersch Reviewed By Rafael Herrera, Rafael Herrera
Review Of Meds, Money, And Manners: The Case Management Of Severe Mental Illness. Jerry Floersch Reviewed By Rafael Herrera, Rafael Herrera
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Jerry Floersch, Meds, Money and Manners: The Case Management of Severe Mental Illness. New York: Columbia University Press, 2002. $22.50 papercover, $49.50 hardcover.
Review Of Engendering International Health: The Challenge Of Equity. Gita Sen, Asha George And Piroska Osltin (Eds.). Reviewed By Deborah Schild Wilkinson., Deborah Schild Wilkinson
Review Of Engendering International Health: The Challenge Of Equity. Gita Sen, Asha George And Piroska Osltin (Eds.). Reviewed By Deborah Schild Wilkinson., Deborah Schild Wilkinson
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Gita Sen, Asha George and Piroska Osltin (Eds.) Engendering International Health: The Challenge of Equity. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2002 $24.95 papercover.
Restructuring The Welfare State: Political Institutions And Policy Change. Bo Rothstein & Sven Steinmo (Eds.).
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Bo Rothstein and Sven Steinmo (Eds.), Restructuring the Welfare State: Political Institutions and Policy Change. New York: Pal- grave, 2002. $ 75.00 hardcover, $ 24.95 papercover.
Rethinking Welfare: A Critical Perspective. Ian Ferguson, Michael Lavalette, & Gerry Mooney.
Rethinking Welfare: A Critical Perspective. Ian Ferguson, Michael Lavalette, & Gerry Mooney.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Ian Ferguson, Michael Lavalette and Gerry Mooney, Rethinking Welfare: A Critical Perspective. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Pub- lications, 2002. $92.00 hardcover, $27.00 papercover.
The Quiet Hand Of God: Faith-Based Activism And The Public Role Of Mainline Protestantism. Robert Wunthrow & John Evans.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Robert Wuthnow and John H. Evans, The Quiet Hand of God: Faith- based Activism and the Public Role of Mainline Protestantism. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2002. $60 hard- cover, $24.95 paper cover.
Zen And Clinical Social Work: A Spiritual Approach To Practice, Mark Brenner, E. Homonoff
Zen And Clinical Social Work: A Spiritual Approach To Practice, Mark Brenner, E. Homonoff
Social Work Faculty Publications
This exploratory study examined the influence of a personal practice of Zen Buddhist meditation on the professional work of clinical social workers. Three areas were explored with a sample of 10 clinical social workers who had practiced Zen meditation for at least 5 years: practice framework, clinical practice, and interactions within larger systems. Analysis of the data generated from semistructured interviews revealed 3 interrelated, overarching themes: awareness, acceptance, and responsibility. Implications of these findings for the practice of clinical social work are offered.
Correlations Between Stigma And Self-Esteem In Mental Health Consumers, Marilyn Dee Pitts
Correlations Between Stigma And Self-Esteem In Mental Health Consumers, Marilyn Dee Pitts
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to measure correlations of stigma with self-esteem among individuals who are receiving treatment for a mental illness.
Perceptions Of Childcare Workers About Components Of Effective Care In Group Homes, Vanessa Evette Moreno, Tyler Scott St. Clair
Perceptions Of Childcare Workers About Components Of Effective Care In Group Homes, Vanessa Evette Moreno, Tyler Scott St. Clair
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of care proviided to children in group homes in San Bernardino County. In an effort to better understand the effetiveness of care, childcare workers were interviewed on their perceptions of the components of effective care for children in group homes.
Substance Abuse Treatment: Perceptions From The Client's Point Of View, Margarita Brunilda Salazar
Substance Abuse Treatment: Perceptions From The Client's Point Of View, Margarita Brunilda Salazar
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study was to explore and analyze the perceptions of treatment effectiveness among substance abuse clients involved in Bilingual Family Counseling Outpatient Treatment. The intent was to have a better understanding of a treatment centers program's outcome from the clients' point of view and its effectiveness in terms of the usefulness to the client.
An Examination Of Social Workers' Knowledge Of Family Preservation Services In Child Welfare, Kathryn Irene Turnbull
An Examination Of Social Workers' Knowledge Of Family Preservation Services In Child Welfare, Kathryn Irene Turnbull
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to determine how knowledgeable the San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services (DCS) social workers were about Family Preservation Services has been to determine if that intervention works to alleviate out-of-home placements.
Accepting Gay And Lesbian Children: A Parents Perspective, Lacee' Lanai Lanier, Julia Ann Larson
Accepting Gay And Lesbian Children: A Parents Perspective, Lacee' Lanai Lanier, Julia Ann Larson
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the relationships between parents' and their gay and lesbian children from the parents' perspective. Forty-seven questionnaires containing thirty-two questions were distributed and completed. This study sought to identify barriers parents experienced and the levels of acceptance prior to and after their child's disclosure, in order to assist families during the coming out process.
Strain Experienced By Caregivers Of Dementia Patients Receiving Palliative Care: Findings From The Palliative Excellence In Alzheimer’S Care Efforts (Peace) Program, Sadhna Diwan, Gavin W. Hougham, Greg A. Sachs
Strain Experienced By Caregivers Of Dementia Patients Receiving Palliative Care: Findings From The Palliative Excellence In Alzheimer’S Care Efforts (Peace) Program, Sadhna Diwan, Gavin W. Hougham, Greg A. Sachs
Faculty Publications
Programs that provide palliative care to individuals with dementia, which is a progressive terminal illness, are likely to encounter different issues (e.g., management of problem behaviors, caregiver strain extending over years) from those typically addressed by hospice programs. Little research is available on palliative care for individuals with dementia who live in the community.This study examines predictors of types of strain experienced by caregivers of community-dwelling patients with dementia enrolled in a unique demonstration program titled Palliative Excellence in Alzheimer Care Efforts (PEACE), which moved palliative care"upstream," integrating palliative care into the primary care of patients with dementia.Data were collected …
Latino Emancipated Foster Youth Perceptions, Minerva Barcenas
Latino Emancipated Foster Youth Perceptions, Minerva Barcenas
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to obtain a profile of San Bernardino Latino foster emancipated youth regarding their positive and challenging experiences. The focus is on emancipated youth and immigrant acculturation. The study examined the kinds of programs and factors that have had the most success in enabling foster youth to become independent adults.
Social Workers' Perceptions Of The Utilization Of Spanish-Speaking Interpreters In Child Welfare Services, Veronica Huizar Beltran
Social Workers' Perceptions Of The Utilization Of Spanish-Speaking Interpreters In Child Welfare Services, Veronica Huizar Beltran
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined social workers' perceptions of the use of interpreters in child welfare services. Specifically, this study focused on monolingual (English) speaking social workers and their perceptions of the use of interpreters in child welfare services.
Foster Parent Satisfaction, Lila Marie Martin
Foster Parent Satisfaction, Lila Marie Martin
Theses Digitization Project
The findings of this study offer agencies useful ways to develop social relationships with foster parents and to implement useful and accessible training opportunities. Strengthening what works well frees agencies to promote these areas to recruit new parents and simultaneously maintain quality foster homes.
What Are The Experiences Of Foster Parents Who Are Raising Special Needs Children In Accessing Services Needed, Loretta Jean Isaacson, Robbie Palmer Thomas
What Are The Experiences Of Foster Parents Who Are Raising Special Needs Children In Accessing Services Needed, Loretta Jean Isaacson, Robbie Palmer Thomas
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study is to explore the difficulties and experiences that foster parents have in accessing services and what can be done to alleviate some of these obstacles.
Attitudes Of African American Women Toward Marriage-Related Issues, Andrew Lewayne Williams
Attitudes Of African American Women Toward Marriage-Related Issues, Andrew Lewayne Williams
Theses Digitization Project
This study presents results from a survey of 108 African American women. Survey questions covered attitudes towards marriage, qualities of an ideal spouse, and opinions of African American men in general.
Perception Of Domestic Violence Among Nigerian Immigrants In The United States, Francis Ikefule Nwagbara
Perception Of Domestic Violence Among Nigerian Immigrants In The United States, Francis Ikefule Nwagbara
Theses Digitization Project
Nigerian immigrants have been largely excluded from studies on issues relating to immigrants living in American society. This study examines the perception of domestic violence among Nigerians and their help seeking counseling for behavior problems.
How Do Child Welfare Workers Attitudes Affect Utilization Of Gays And Lesbians As Adoptive Parents, Constance Cameron Clifford, Victoria Ann Kohfeld
How Do Child Welfare Workers Attitudes Affect Utilization Of Gays And Lesbians As Adoptive Parents, Constance Cameron Clifford, Victoria Ann Kohfeld
Theses Digitization Project
Social workers' attitudes, beliefs and values have been shown to effect how they evalute and process gay adoptive parents paperwork.
Teaching Strategies For Foster Care Students With Behavior Problems, Nikki Ann Console
Teaching Strategies For Foster Care Students With Behavior Problems, Nikki Ann Console
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to research behavior problems of children in foster care and to identify teaching strategies and techniques for teachers who have foster children in their classrooms and experience difficulties working with them. The project examines the types of behavior problems displayed by abused children.
Child Welfare Professionals' Perceptions Of Drug Treatment For Foster Youth: A Needs Assessment, Edward Basil Dehar
Child Welfare Professionals' Perceptions Of Drug Treatment For Foster Youth: A Needs Assessment, Edward Basil Dehar
Theses Digitization Project
This study uses a qualitative research design to examine the skills and knowledge that both CPS (Child Protective Service) workers and Foster Care Professionals have regarding AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) issues. It includes information on professionals' perceptions of whether or not more education in this area is needed, and the impact that these AOD issues are having upon the child welfare / foster care systems.
Social Worker Perceptions Of Services Directed Toward Sexual Minority Youth And Their Families In Child Welfare Agencies, Travis James Webb
Social Worker Perceptions Of Services Directed Toward Sexual Minority Youth And Their Families In Child Welfare Agencies, Travis James Webb
Theses Digitization Project
Sexual minority youth are coming out about their same-sex attractions earlier in recent years. Such youth and their families may experience a range of potential problems and concerns, suggesting that the child welfare system may need to do more to respond to the unique needs of this population. By employing a qualitative research design, this study, using face-to-face interviews with ten child welfare workers, examined child welfare agencies' ability to adequately render services to sexual minority youth and their families.
Women's Perception Of Substance Abuse Treatment And How It Affects Compliance, Jessica Lynn Watkins
Women's Perception Of Substance Abuse Treatment And How It Affects Compliance, Jessica Lynn Watkins
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate how women's perceptions of the helpfulness of services received at a substance abuse treatment clinic affected their compliance with the treatment program. The study surveyed thirty-two women who were receiving treatment from Inland Behavioral and Health Services. The study investigated the efficacy of these elements: parenting classes, health classes, substance abuse therapy groups, group therapy, drug screening, health clinics, Narcotics Anonymous meetings, Dual Diagnosis Anonymous meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, homeless support services, individual therapy, case managers, daycare, transportation.
Youths' Perceptions Of An Independent Living Program, Valorie Albertina Alba, Gloriana Parral
Youths' Perceptions Of An Independent Living Program, Valorie Albertina Alba, Gloriana Parral
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the County of San Bernardino's Independent Living Program's (ILP's) efforts to prepare ILP participants for self-sufficiency. These efforts were evaluated from the perspective of foster youth who are currently participating in an Indepent Living Program. The study utilized quantitative and qualitative research methods to assess the ILP participants' preparedness for independence.
A Closer Look At The Professional Relationship Of Children's Social Workers And Teachers In Regard To The Education Of Foster Children, Marnae Latrice Potts, Koumay Yang
A Closer Look At The Professional Relationship Of Children's Social Workers And Teachers In Regard To The Education Of Foster Children, Marnae Latrice Potts, Koumay Yang
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to explore the extent of interaction between teachers and foster children's social workers in regard to their education.
An Evaluation Of A Transitional Housing Program For Homeless African-American Men, Benjamin Nathaniel Graham
An Evaluation Of A Transitional Housing Program For Homeless African-American Men, Benjamin Nathaniel Graham
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis evaluates San Bernardino's Operation Safe Harbor program, a transitional housing program designed to give 18 to 21 year old African-American males the employment, education, and life skills to overcome homelessness.
Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas
Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores the relationship between the client's functionality, alleged filial abuse, and the effect of interventions as they relate to future Adult Protective Services (APS) referrals.
Perceptions Of The Adoptions And Safe Families Act Of 1997 Among Child Welfare And Substance Abuse Professionals, Nancy Rae Satterwhite
Perceptions Of The Adoptions And Safe Families Act Of 1997 Among Child Welfare And Substance Abuse Professionals, Nancy Rae Satterwhite
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to obtain perceptions of child welfare and substance abuse professionals about the Adoptions and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997.
School Counselors' Perceptions Of Effective Components In Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs, Janet Marlene Jackson
School Counselors' Perceptions Of Effective Components In Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs, Janet Marlene Jackson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to explore perceptions of effective components in adolescent suicide prevention programs among San Bernardino school counselors. The stress model and the mental health model are the two models implemented in suicide prevention programs.