Essays and Research Papers on Human Services

7 pages in length. The writer discusses how familial interaction is essential to the identity of self and one's ability to communicate with others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

14 pages in length. Lisa was fed up with hiding the fact that she was a lesbian. While she was not quite sure how her family would react to such news, she had reached the end of her rope; no longer could she continue living a lie. If her mom and dad ...

An 8 page paper discussing the social costs of artificially-induced multiple births. The likelihood of achieving a full term pregnancy decreases with increased numbers of fetuses, which translates to greater costs associated with birth and first-year support. Some of these children need lifetime support, but all are the center of educational and logistical problems that can have ...

5 pages in length. Uncle Bill is one of those people who has never had any true ambition in life. Since he was old enough to work, he would move from one job to another, making just enough money to get by and rarely having anything left as each payday rolled around. ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that the majority of the population is aware that there is a serious problem in America with child abuse but few understand how much of a problem also exists related to elder abuse. In fact “some five percent of the Nation's elderly may be the victims of abuse from moderate to severe... ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how churches can help keep families together, and help them remain stronger, through a great deal of activities and involvement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the assessment process for homeless clients. Emphasizes that while these clients typically need temporary shelter as well as food, clothing, and jobs but long-term intervention is often needed as well. The case counselor must be able to assess both the initial long-term needs of these clients in the short ...

A nine page paper which looks at the issues involved in the adoption process in the USA and the UK, with particular reference to the controversies surrounding trans-racial and trans-cultural adoptions, and how far the welfare of the child should be prioritised in comparison to the rights of both the natural and adoptive parents. Bibliography lists ...

(5 pp) Some have argued that it is "the duty of the social worker to warn and protect" their clients. This discussion will consider that assignment and disagree with it's overbearing intent. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

(5 pp) There are some who have stated it is "the duty of the social worker to warn and protect" their clients. Although there may be some dissention concerning the word, "duty," this discussion will show that is indeed the overall aim of the professional social worker. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

(5 pp) What are the factors that may cause domestic violence in one part of the country and not in another? This is not the kind of data that a community will want to advertise about itself. Yet looking at the prevalent data surrounding Prince George's County in Maryland, leaves us with ...

This 8 page paper looks at how aging is viewed by a variety of cultures. American culture, along with Japanese and Hispanic cultures, is highlighted. Subjects discussed are retirement, elder abuse and euthanasia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page report discusses pet therapy programs that generally consist of volunteers bringing a dog or cat (a shelter animal or their own pet) to an in-patient facility in order to interact with residents or patients. National studies have confirmed the therapeutic effects of animals upon humans, especially those individuals who are confined due to age or illness. Human-animal contact encourages ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses that while understanding the root causes of child abuse has long evaded a logical explanation, the detrimental outcome upon the victim of such mistreatment is quite obvious. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how social work has strayed from its original intent to provide blanket assistance for all low-income populations, as well as addresses the movement toward adopting psychotherapy as an industry standard. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines schools that have classes in fathering. The information provided addresses classes, professors, titles of classes, and all other information pertaining to the fathering classes available at universities and colleges. The paper primarily addresses early childhood, and childhood development classes as they involve parenting, which includes fathering and the skills necessary for fathering. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which argues for International adoption. The paper discusses Chinese, and Russian adoptions, illustrating various conditions as they relate to ethics, logic, and claims as they address evaluations and policies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A seven page paper which looks at the role of the elderly within the community, and the way in which various volunteer programmes not only increase motivation and self-esteem amongst elderly individuals but also work towards diminishing alienation in society as a whole and increasing social participation at all levels. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 6 page contention that the American nuclear family as a sociological model is failing. Lists current issues that verify that contention and suggests a change in attitude from the “us verses them” attitude which so characterizes today’s family to one which is not only receptive to receiving support but also to giving support. ...

A 10 page research paper that uses the Hobart Burch framework for analyzing social policy as it applies to the Adoption and Safe Families Act. The writer specifically addresses how adoption by gays and lesbians relates to this issue. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper proposes that the new family structures inclusive of the single mother syndrome and the blended family is somewhat detrimental to future generations. However, the paper concludes that other changing social factors soften the influence and therefore the future is not necessarily dismal. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. One can readily argue that the process a social worker goes through when her session with a client is about to be terminated bears significant similarity to the separation between a parent and a child. Indeed, the role of a social worker is to nurture and rebuild, two integral ...

9 pages in length. The writer discusses the difference between peer influence and parental influence as they relate to issues of sex, drugs, alcohol, dieting and delinquency. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the film/novel, "Ordinary People," written by Judith Guest, as it involves issues relevant to social workers. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which discusses loss and grief and taking care of oneself as it relates to social services. The loss and grief discussed involve that which is experienced with the terminally ill child, during illness and following death. The social services illustrated involve the medical profession. Bibliography lists 4 sources.