Literacy and its Relationship with Family Economics
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This 4 page report discusses the basic premise that literacy levels within a family or household indicate the economic and social success of the child within it. Examine the statistics that show that in the United States, 13.1 percent of the people live in poverty, and of that percentage, over half are women - 56.2 percent and 27.8 percent of children under 5 live in poverty, a clear connection between literacy, economics and the family household begins to present itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWlitcon.wps

Human Service Organizations
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(5 pp) What was once seen in the light of the Biblical admonition, 'the poor are always with us,' the human service organization is beginning to look at some vital retooling in the new century. This discussion will examine some of the new challenges and potential solutions that face human service organizations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBhumsrv.doc

Integrating Christian Thought Into Social Work
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A 3 page paper which examines how an individual could integrate the Christian faith into social work practice in relationship to diverse client populations. No sources cited.
Filename: RAchsoc.rtf

“Analysis of research study on foster care placements”
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A five page paper which looks at a research article concerning the relevant factors which may affect the possibility of placement instability and disruption in foster children, the way in which the authors conducted their study, and the information which can be learned from it Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Jlresart.rtf

“Immigration, Welfare and the 1996 Acts”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which immigration and welfare regulations are structured, and the effect which the 1996 Acts have had upon the way that immigrants can qualify for legal residency, and how this affects their entitlement to federal benefits. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLimmigration.wps

“Single Mothers’…” by Jackson and Scheines
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A 12 page analysis of the research article “Single Mothers' Self-Efficacy, Parenting in the Home Environment, and Children's Development in a Two-Wave Study” by Aurora P. Jackson and Richard Scheines. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmtrs.rtf

“Structural inequalities and poverty”
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A five page paper which looks at the issue of poverty on both a national and international scale and considers some of the ways in which structural inequalities can be addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLPoverty.rtf

A Domestic Violence Project for Immigrant Hispanic Women
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of a program developed to address the needs of undocumented Hispanic women in New York. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: MHDomVioIm.rtf

A Look at Homelessness
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This 3 page paper takes a look at an Internet article on homelessness and evaluates it with sections required by a student. Homelessness and the criminalization of it is the topic of discussion. The article is evaluated. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA342h.rtf

A Modest Proposal as Applied to Modern Day America
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This 5 page paper looks at Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal and applies it to life in America today. The sarcastic commentary is taken seriously to some extent and whether or not crime, poverty and taxation would be reduced as a result is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA245Swf.rtf

A Proposal for Combating Child Abuse
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This 5 page paper uses Florida as a sample state to institute a new program to combat child Abuse. A couple of counties are targeted to embrace a team approach which might help to alleviate the heavy work load taken on by social workers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA004Fla.rtf

A Solution for Poverty
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This 9 page paper examines microcredit, and a 1997 conference where the concept was discussed. Quotes to come from the conference are evaluated along with ideas on how to eradicate poverty. Entrepreneurism is discussed as a good alternative to welfare. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA353pov.rtf

A TUTORIAL PAPER: THE 1996 WELFARE REFORM ACT
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This paper, written in the form of a tutorial, provide suggestions for the student of how to write a report about the effectiveness of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. Involved in the discussion is whether the Act has had any impact on poverty and hunger. Bibliopraphy lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTwelfar.rtf

A.F.D.C. & W.I.C.
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2 pages reflecting upon an interview with a social worker who discusses AFDC and WIC programs (welfare-related). Essay is complimented by a wealth of statistics. 4 sources listed in bibliography.
Filename: Afdcwic.wps

Addams's Twenty Years at Hull House
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the book, focusing on several key areas. How social work had begun, Addams's work in respect to immigration and how social work is related to social policy, are some subjects discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA148HH.rtf

Addressing Inequalities in Income Distribution in Australia
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This 5 page paper considers how the inequalities in the distribution are increasing between the richest and poorest in society. The writers considers way in which this may rectified and the potential side effects by looking as tools such as taxation, welfare payments and wages policies. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEaustin.rtf

AFDC Program and Welfare to Work Program
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An 8 page paper which provides an overview and analysis of the welfare to work program and the AFDC program. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAafdcw.rtf

American Guilt: Prejudice to Genocide
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An 8 page discussion of the prejudices and attempts at cultural annihilation which have occurred, and are occurring, right here in the United States. Relates our role in prejudice and injustices throughout the world as well and discusses how these prejudices are based not just on race and ethnicity but also on money. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPusDscr.wps

An Exploration of Horoscopes
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A 5 page overview of horoscopes. This paper discusses their origin, construction, and influence. Even professional horoscopes, however, are subject to considerable variation in their production and their interpretation. Consequently, there is considerable controversy surrounding their validity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPhorosc.rtf

An Overview of Homeless Families in Atlanta
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This 7 page paper provides data and statistical information about homeless families in the world, the United States, Georgia and most specifically Atlanta. The problem of homelessness is addressed. An overview of one shelter is provided. There is a decided focus on homeless families and available resources for women and children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA243Ga.rtf

AN OVERVIEW OF SOCIALISM IN AUSTRALIA
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This 8-page paper answers questions dealing with various socialistic philosphies and practices in Australia, especially during the Hawke/Keaton eras. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: MTaussoc.rtf

Anti-Poverty Programs
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This 3 page paper discusses three "anti-poverty" programs as outlined by Karger; they are unsecured credit cards, rent-to-own companies, and payday loans. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVAntPov.rtf

Are We Still Blaming the Victim?
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A 5 page research paper that first of all examines the principal points of William Ryan's Blaming the Victim (1971), which accuses American society of perpetuating social rhetoric that places the blame for social inequalities on the victims. The writer then examines some recent articles on health care and the poor to assess how they either substantiate or contradict Ryan's accusation for the present day. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 99blavic.rtf

Assessment (Case Study of a Homeless Man)
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This 9 page paper provides an assessment of a 51 year old homeless man who has been a drug addict from an early age. Although no names are used to protect the identity of the client, this evaluation is based on an actual case study submitted by a student. No bibliography.
Filename: SA344hom.rtf

Attitudes Towards Harm Reduction for Substance Abusers: An Annotated Bibliography
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of an annotated bibliography on the attitudes of social workers towards harm reduction for substance abusers. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MHSocW34.rtf

Baltimore Child Protective Services
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A 3 page research paper that offers an analysis of the Child Protective Services (CPS) agency serving the city of Baltimore, Maryland, which is part of the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR). This is a specialized agency dedicated to service for children who may be either abused or neglected and to the parents of these children, as well as other adults, who are involved in the “permanent or temporary” care and custody of children at risk (DHR). Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khcpsmd.rtf

Barbara Ehrenreich on the Working Poor and Not Getting By in America
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This 7 page paper discusses Barbara Ehrenreich’s book “Nickel and Dimed,” as well as the system in place in Florida to assist the poor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVnkdime.rtf

Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America”
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A 5 page review of Ehrenreich’s findings on class and power in contemporary America formulated based on her experiences working in numerous blue collar jobs and trying to get by. The contention that the wealthy hold the power, the middle class wield that power, while the poor carry out their wishes with little reward and even littler power themselves is presented. No additional sources are included.
Filename: PPwmNick.rtf

Berkman/Homophobia in Social Work
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A 5 page article critique that examines Berkman and Zinberg's 1997 study of level of homophobia and heterosexual bias among social workers. The writer summarizes and critiques this research. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kharhomo.rtf

Bio-Psycho-Social Case Analysis
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the bio-psycho-social elements of a case involving a mentally altered elderly woman who is found living in squalor. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCBioCase.rtf

Care Management and the Empowerment of Independent Living
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This 9 page paper considers to what extend care management assist services users in achieving empowerment and independent living. The paper identifies possibilities of service users and how social workers can improve the service they offer. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEempcare.rtf

Caring for clients with learning disabilities; legal commentary on experience within a voluntary organization
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This 9 page paper considers the way in which a voluntary organisation set up to help individuals with learning difficulties will need to deal with legal issues and the potential conflicts and ethical dilemmas due to the different needs of the client's and the constraints they face. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TElearnleg.rtf

Cash Grants for Earned Income: An Analysis of Three Hypothetical Approaches
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A 2 page analysis of earned income strategies designed to aid working women in Hawaii. Outlines Hawaii's current approach and compares that approach to two hypothetical approaches. Each involves a cash grant for earned income but the budget constraints for each differ both in the maximum work hours allowed without taxation and in the rate of taxation. Concludes that the second hypothetical approach is superior as it rewards women who work a minimum or one-hundred hours per month with an increased cash grant. The other two approaches actually penalize women who work over forty hours per month by requiring that the cash grant be taxed away. No sources are listed.
Filename: PPecEarn.wps

Changes in Britain's Welfare State
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This 4 page paper examines the welfare state and changes that occurred during the 1980s and 1990s. The Community Care Act and The Human Rights Act are each discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA419UK.rtf

Child abuse
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A five page paper which looks at some of the causes of child abuse and neglect and the different ways in which society deals with the issue. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLchabuse.rtf

Child Abuse
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This 12 page paper examines the problem of child abuse and its cyclic nature. The writer considers the evidence of the causes and influencing factors in the occurrence of abuse and the relevant of any repeating patterns. After this the writer examines the ways that this may be prevented or treated where it occurs. Included in the paper are issues such as poverty and devaluation of human life. The paper ends by considering the role of intervention, comparing a typical US case with the equivalent case in the UK. The emphasis on prosecution and treatment are considered as well as the attitudes of separation or maintaining the family unit. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEcabuse.wps

CHILD ABUSE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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This 7-page paper offers a literature review/AP style paper that discusses the connection between substance abuse and violence against children. Also under discussion are implications for treatment from a social worker standpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTchsuab.rtf

Child Abuse: Causes and Solutions
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This eight-page-paper explores child abuse. It opens with an explanation of what constitutes child abuse and moves into signs that it may be occurring. Next the paper explores some of the solutions that are available to prevent it. Bibliography lists eight sources.
Filename: CWchlabu.doc

Child poverty and social exclusion
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This 8 page paper looks at the phenomenon of social exclusion with particular reference to child poverty in the UK, and also considers the level of succcess which the Social Exclusion Unit has achieved since its inception in 1997. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JLchpov.rtf

Child poverty in the UK
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A 5 page research paper that examines the problem of child poverty in the UK. The writer discusses the prevalence of this problem, its consequences, and the initiatives undertaken by the British government to eradicate child poverty. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khcpuk.rtf

Child Protection
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This 5 page paper looks at the role of a child protection unit, its aims and purpose and the way it meats these. The second part of the paper is a structured interview which may be used in order to interview a member of that team in order to gain a deeper level of understanding. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEchildp.wps

Child Protective Services (CPS) In Arizona
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6 pages in length. ARS §8-802 governs Arizona's Child Protective Services (CPS) program that provides the resources to investigate, punish and prevent childhood abuse/neglect situations. This agency is responsible for the first step of an 'alleged' charge of neglect or abuse, all the way through assessment, intervention and legal action. Crisis assistance is also available through Arizona's Child Protective Services that helps to mitigate the potential for ongoing safety concerns. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLC_CPS-AZ.rtf

Child Welfare Concerns
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A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of child welfare. The issues addressed include an explanation of child welfare, why one would become interested in pursuing the field in terms of a career, the qualities that make a good child welfare worker, areas of concern in the field, and what the long and short term goals of a child welfare worker should be. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAchldwlfre.wps

Childhood
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A paper which looks at the way in which the social construct of childhood has changed and developed, and the different ways in which society perceives childhood as a result. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLchild.rtf

Children and Poverty: Multifaceted Impacts
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A 4 page review of the many impacts poverty can have on young children. When children are poor, society as a whole pays. The problems these children experience can be both direct and indirect. Impoverished children are more likely to be the victim of child abuse, for example. The societal mechanisms we have in place to address such problems are insufficient. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPchdPov.rtf