Exploring The Emotional Intelligence Of Veterans Within A Rapid Rehousing Program,
2026
Walden University
Exploring The Emotional Intelligence Of Veterans Within A Rapid Rehousing Program, Damon Omar Colbert
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Policing Sex Trafficking: 'They’Re Never Taught, You Know',
2026
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Policing Sex Trafficking: 'They’Re Never Taught, You Know', Anila S. Duro
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Research shows that victims of sex trafficking are most likely to first come in contact with the police (Baldwin et al, 2011; Twigg, 2017) and at times police have not been able to categorize cases of prostitution as trafficking even when trafficking elements were very clear (Dank et al, 2017; Dempsey, 2017; Farrell & Cronin, 2015). Despite the legal definition of trafficking, the terms prostitution, sex work, and sex trafficking are sometimes used interchangeably by law enforcement, whereas at other times, these words refer to different sets of circumstances and have different criminalization outcomes. Research in this area is limited …
Community Programs That Build Connection,
2026
Washington University in St. Louis
Community Programs That Build Connection, Jihye Baek, Cal J. Halvorsen
Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging
Social connection is a fundamental human need and a critical driver of individual health and well-being. When older adults maintain stable, supportive relationships, they experience significantly better physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes. In response to growing evidence of its public health impact, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated social connection as a global public health priority, and the U.S. Surgeon General issued an Advisory calling for action to address the loneliness epidemic.
Beyond The Generations: Building A High-Quality Workplace For An Age-Diverse Workforce,
2026
Washington University in St. Louis
Beyond The Generations: Building A High-Quality Workplace For An Age-Diverse Workforce, Cal J. Halvorsen, Bruna C. Lopez, Erika Sabbath
Brown School Faculty Publications
At a time when the U.S. is more age diverse than ever before, Americans are extending their careers for financial stability, social connection, and purpose. This article provides a brief background on the history of aging and work, from the late 1800s to present, illustrating the influence that public and organizational policies, as well as personal needs and interests, have on labor force participation. It then provides examples for how employers can create better workplaces for people of all ages, concluding with the case for why more age-inclusive workplaces lead to better results for employees, their families, and their employers.
Radical Social Work In The United States: An Integrative Literature Review,
2026
Portland State University
Radical Social Work In The United States: An Integrative Literature Review, Anastasia Miller
University Honors Theses
Scholars have noted that social work in the United States is particularly dependent on, and tied to, the government. While frameworks that are popular in the U.S. explicitly provide social support, they also implicitly maintain social order. Thus, social work in the U.S. may provide immediate, short-term relief, but as a result of government-imposed limitations, dominant social work frameworks do not work towards the ultimate liberation of humanity. Radical social work methods both challenge and liberate service users, along with those who deliver them. Existing scholarship has examined the development and implementation of radical social work across the globe– especially …
Meeting The Needs: Examining The Response To Houselessness In Portland, Or,
2026
Portland State University
Meeting The Needs: Examining The Response To Houselessness In Portland, Or, Miguel Angel Lopez Paz
University Honors Theses
All across the nation, there is an affordable housing crisis that has led to many people losing their homes. In this paper, This paper examines the current response to ending unsheltered homelessness in Portland, Oregon, and the ways that this response impacts the people it is intended to serve. The current mayor, Keith Wilson, ran his campaign with a plan to expand the number of shelter beds available. This plan has had mixed results as some people have been able to benefit, while others choose not to access shelters for various reasons. Besides opening more shelters, the city has another …
Building On Rented Land: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Of Black Women’S Digital Homeplace-Building On Tiktok,
2026
CUNY Graduate Center
Building On Rented Land: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Of Black Women’S Digital Homeplace-Building On Tiktok, Monica Thompson
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
This interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) examined the lived experiences of seven Black women TikTok users, exploring how they describe and make meaning of TikTok as a space of digital expression amid algorithmic constraint and platform precarity. Grounded in Black Cyberfeminism, Critical Race Theory, and hooks’ (1990) homeplace theory, the study asked three questions: how Black women describe their use of TikTok; how they make meaning of the platform as a space of expression; and how they navigate platform instability, political threats, and content restrictions while maintaining authentic expression. Drawing on semi-structured Zoom interviews and analyzed using Smith et al.’s (2009) …
News Media Coverage Of Measure Ula: How The Story Of La’S Big Project To Address Homelessness And Affordable Housing Got Sidetracked By The Story Of Big Real Estate,
2026
University of Northern Iowa
News Media Coverage Of Measure Ula: How The Story Of La’S Big Project To Address Homelessness And Affordable Housing Got Sidetracked By The Story Of Big Real Estate, Christopher R. Martin
Faculty Publications
“Measure ULA,” named after United to House LA, was approved by voters in Los Angeles in 2022 to create a dedicated, long-term funding source for solutions to homelessness in LA, including funding the construction of affordable homes and preventing homelessness by helping tenants stay in their homes. The funding would come from a new tax on the most expensive real estate transactions in L.A. (i.e., mansion tax), and would affect fewer than 4% of all property transactions. At the end of three years of local news coverage about Measure ULA from the Los Angeles Times and LAist, the news audience …
Analyzing The Impact: Foster Grandparent Program,
2026
Pepperdine University
Analyzing The Impact: Foster Grandparent Program, Shanetta Weatherspoon, Miyue Chen, Monica Pereda
The Scholarship Without Borders Journal
The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a multigenerational approach to community volunteerism. The study uses intergenerational solidarity to conceptualize the impact of the FGP. The study aims to examine the impact of two dimensions by analyzing data from the Assignment Assessment Forms and the New General Self-Efficacy Scale. Paired t-tests were conducted to determine whether there is a difference in the mentees’ behavior pre- and post-intervention over four years and by way of three priority areas. Results indicated that the FGP has an impact on both the mentees and volunteers. Findings suggest that the program’s activities are the vehicle for …
Educate. Don’T Annihilate: A Narrative Inquiry Into Students With Dark Personality Traits Who Orchestrate Bullying Campaigns Against A Target Through Mob Formation,
2026
Pepperdine University
Educate. Don’T Annihilate: A Narrative Inquiry Into Students With Dark Personality Traits Who Orchestrate Bullying Campaigns Against A Target Through Mob Formation, Zoey Roosevelt
The Scholarship Without Borders Journal
Less is understood about how peer relationships can escalate into coordinated exclusionary dynamics and sustained group-based targeting within student populations than about acceptance into a higher education program. Moreover, existing literature grounded in Social Identity Theory and Organizational Ostracism has primarily focused on workplace and organizational settings, leaving a gap in understanding these processes in higher education contexts. This study addresses that gap using Dark Personality Framework, Social Identity Theory, and Conflict Escalation Theory to explain how and why this phenomenon occurs. The study asks, “What happens when a higher education student with dark personality traits orchestrates a coordinated bullying …
Cv: Lorri Mcmeel (Social Work),
2026
Lewis University
Cv: Lorri Mcmeel (Social Work), Lorri S. Mcmeel
Social Work Department Faculty Curricula Vitae
No abstract provided.
Exploring Child Welfare Social Workers’ Professional Versus Personal Values Regarding Medication-Assisted Treatment,
2026
Walden University
Exploring Child Welfare Social Workers’ Professional Versus Personal Values Regarding Medication-Assisted Treatment, Natalie Renee Avery Green
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Homeless Systems Of Care And Outcomes In The Augusta–Richmond County, Georgia Geographical Area,
2026
Walden University
Homeless Systems Of Care And Outcomes In The Augusta–Richmond County, Georgia Geographical Area, Zenia Negron
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Family Caregivers’ Experiences Of Caring For Virally Nonsuppressed Hiv-Positive Adolescents In Uganda,
2026
Walden University
Family Caregivers’ Experiences Of Caring For Virally Nonsuppressed Hiv-Positive Adolescents In Uganda, James Byarugaba
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Perspectives Of Formerly Incarcerated African American Males On Prison Vocational Work Programs On Reducing Recidivism,
2026
Walden University
Perspectives Of Formerly Incarcerated African American Males On Prison Vocational Work Programs On Reducing Recidivism, Mark Steven Frazier
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Stronger Together Program: Justice For Latino Youth Involved In The Juvenile Justice System,
2026
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Stronger Together Program: Justice For Latino Youth Involved In The Juvenile Justice System, Leyla Feize, Marisa Ugalde, John M. Gonzalez, Tamer Oraby
School of Social Work Faculty Publications
Adolescents are vulnerable to delinquent behaviors during their period of cognitive and emotional development. Latino adolescents are often more vulnerable to delinquency behaviors and are over-involved in the juvenile system. Ten Latino youths and 15 parents/guardians participated in a culturally adapted Functional Family Therapy (FFT) intervention program. The behavioral change of the youths was measured using pre- and post-test scores on the Sorensen Self-Esteem test questionnaire and the Low Self-Control Measure. The parents/guardians’ behavioral change was measured using pre- and post-test scores from the Family Interpersonal Relationship Questionnaire. The results indicated that the youths’ self-esteem increased. The change in self-control …
Perceptions Of Care: An Exploratory Case Study On Residents’ Perceptions Of Neighborhood And City Maintenance,
2026
University of Denver, Denver
Perceptions Of Care: An Exploratory Case Study On Residents’ Perceptions Of Neighborhood And City Maintenance, Taylor Coats
Transforming Communities
Where one lives impacts both their physical and mental well-being. Though one’s builtenvironment is an important factor, the perception of one’s environment influences mental well-being. This qualitative study examines what influences residents’ perceptions of theirneighborhood and local governmental efforts to maintain and improve their community. Thisstudy utilized a case study methodology to interview residents, stakeholders, and politicians intwo neighborhoods in a mid-sized urban city in the Midwest (N = 16). This study identified threecore aspects that influence participants' perceptions of their neighborhoods and city efforts tomaintain and improve their community: 1) history with the city; 2) geographic location withinsegregated neighborhoods; …
“I Have A Voice”: Bridging The Communication And Sensemaking Gap Between Restorative Justice Practice And Program Implementation,
2026
University of San Diego
“I Have A Voice”: Bridging The Communication And Sensemaking Gap Between Restorative Justice Practice And Program Implementation, Stefan Cocorelis
Dissertations
Restorative justice (RJ), a philosophy, practice, and movement inspired by local, largely Indigenous traditions, has increasingly been introduced in modern criminal justice systems as an alternative process to more comprehensively address harmful incidents, heal harms, and meet victim’s needs. While RJ implementation growth is encouraging for its advocates, there remain significant questions around formalized RJ practice. Specifically, little is known about the decision-making process in implementing and administering RJ programming within criminal justice. This dissertation aimed to contribute to the understanding of RJ practice and implementation efforts within criminal justice systems by putting emphasis on practitioners already working directly in …
Exploring Coping Mechanisms For Colorism Among African American Women: A Focus On Social Support And Resilience,
2026
Walden University
Exploring Coping Mechanisms For Colorism Among African American Women: A Focus On Social Support And Resilience, Zelina Marie Chinwoh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Purity Culture And Sexual Shame,
2026
Independent Scholar
Purity Culture And Sexual Shame, Dr. Amanda Gray, Dr. Kat R. Klement
Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education
We investigated the relationship between Christian purity culture (PC) exposure/endorsement and sexual shame in 1,273 participants. Purity culture (PC) is a belief system predicated on sexual abstinence until heterosexual marriage and traditional gender roles. Correlational data showed that PC exposure was associated with higher sexual shame, particularly among women, and only among those who no longer endorsed PC. However, we did not find a causal relationship between PC exposure and sexual shame. Based on these findings, we provide recommendations for countering sex-negative messages during adolescence to improve healthy sexual development and better health and relationship outcomes.
