Essays and Research Papers on Human Services

A 3 page research paper that examines the problem of homelessness and suggests methods for community activism based on projects in San Francisco and New York City. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the components of poor parenting that cultivate unattachment disorder in children. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page article critique that addresses research performed by Smith, White and Holland, "A Longitudinal Perspective on Dating Violence Among Adolescent and College Age Women," which is significant research because of its implications for social work and designing more efficient interventions to address this problem. The study results show that there is a significant ...

A 10 page consideration of what constitutes child abuse. The author defines child abuse and describes some of the traditional practices that are considered abuse from a Western perspective. The emphasis is made that when a child is being psychologically or physically harmed the interest of that child must outweigh that of the ...

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, looks at drug and alcohol addiction in the 11572 zip code, which refers to Oceanside, New York, in Nassau County, Hempstead Township. Then, the writer offers a more general view of the damage caused by addiction, and closes with an overview of prevention steps taken by ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses preparation, tasks and technique as they relate to the first interview of the therapeutic engagement process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Counseling is a profession whereby one must possess myriad skills and characteristics not necessarily required in a number of other occupations. Given the extent to which this area of human services necessitates a greater capacity for empathy, emotional guidance and patience, an individual entering this particular field must already ...

A 5 page assertion that Christian therapist can be a stabilizing influence in the lives of their clients. This paper contends that the Word of Christ provides the direction that is needed to intervene in crisis situations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the types of economic exchanges that take place at or near a marriage. In developed economies such as that in the United States, couples are likely to open a joint checking account (or not) and agree to combine all household income among the working and middle classes. In ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses many aspects of home economics as they have transpired over the past one hundred years. Bibliography lists one source.

This 3 page paper explains what family values are, and why they are so important. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the influence of a national organization that affects local conditions. There were no battered women's shelters in 1970 when the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) originated the concept. Today there are more than 2,000 shelters across the United States, inviting the involvement of many other organizations on ...

This 6 pager paper looks at the problem of elder abuse in the United States. Various theories are discussed including family stress theory. This paper provides a general overview of causes, detection and prevention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines what services and facilities are within a 5 mile radius of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses some of the reasons offered for the changes in family structure over time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 Page overview of domestic abuse. This paper identifies the victims, perpetrators, and impacts of domestic violence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how the elderly, in rural areas, may well experience a feeling of attachment to place more than elderly who live in urban areas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page consideration of how family disruption affects adolescents. This paper contends that, despite arguments to the contrary, disruptions in family structure such as those associated with divorce can have both short and long-term impacts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. Skills of a social worker encompass a vast and varied collection of abilities that serve to engage, relieve, understand and respect the client. The extent to which reaching for clients' feelings is the cornerstone of any good social worker is both grand and far-reaching; that empathic skills represent the ...

A 5 page report on the work Fist Stick Knife Gun by Geoffrey Canada. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. The family unit is an ever-changing entity in today's society; unlike sixty years ago when families consisted of a father who worked outside the home, a wife who maintained the household, children who appreciated the simpler things in life and a cohesion among all members that came from spending quality ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses the relationship between public service and professionalism. In today's world, the reputations of many traditional professions are under attack. There is widespread skepticism that public interests are being served (Sullivan 19). Lawyers are routinely denigrated and physicians are regarded as caught under the thumb of the dehumanizing aspects ...

A 4 page paper that discusses a hypothetical interview with a case manager at a real women's and children's organization. Included are the data regarding domestic abuse, the skills needed and major responsibilities of the case manager, why this person chose this field, the initial interview with the client and other aspects of this ...

A 10 page research paper, with footnotes, that discusses the problem of family violence. Spouse abuse is defined within the context of using intentional physical force or psychological abuse that is meant to "hurt or attempt to hurt" a spouse or partner. This examination of family violence will summarize various aspects of the complex topic, ...

A 7 page paper which examines George Orwell’s novel 1984, parallels aspects concerning present day conditions, and discusses how social workers could help prevent the conditions in the novel. No additional sources cited.