Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 3 page paper which discusses the qualities and characteristics of a good father. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The quest for escape from the daily grind has long been found within the enjoyable venues of restaurants and movie theaters; after a relaxing evening of dinner and a movie, both mind and body have had a chance to regroup and prepare for another day full of responsibility. In ...

This 3 page paper briefly examines the differences between one and two career households. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with results of a study regarding access to treatment for certain racial/ethnic groups. The next issue discussed has to do with the counselor's cultural competence when working with diverse populations. The writer discusses issues regarding counseling the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered populations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the different models of assessment that can be used by a social worker. The paper discusses the models that may be used following a referral by a GP to social services, including the unitary or systems approach, procedural, requesting and exchange models as well as they Help Cycle ...

A 4 page position paper on illegal immigrants. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses the effects of video game play on young people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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

3 pages in length. Addressing the health, housing and economic needs of the poor is approached in a number of ways, not the least of which includes more accessible medical facilities and a stronger stance on maximum welfare dependency; however, one aspect in particular serves as the catalyst to enabling people to disengage from ...

A 6 page examination and analysis of the institution of marriage. Bibliography lists 6 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 ...

A 4 page paper. Historically, mothers have been emphasized in home-school relationships. In the recent past, this focus has changed to include the child's father more. This essay discusses why the father's involvement is important and offers some ideas for getting the dad more involved. No Bibliography.

This 3 page paper analyzes an article about the growing trend toward tattoo removals, and how that ties in with the science of sociology. Bibliography lists 1 source.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses both sides of the gun control issues, ultimately supporting the antigun control position. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

There have been hypothesized many causes of war. This 3 page paper looks at the idea that nationalism and social Darwinism are major influences on the continuation war and conflict in modern societies. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

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.

This 5-page paper examines Milton Friedman's neo-liberal theories in the light of globalization and corporate social responsibility. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines gay families and social support. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the way a plan may be developed in order to reduce the levels of infidelity in a society and the associated negative effects. The paper presents the problem and the motivation for the program, the approaches that the program can take with the use of primary prevention as well ...

In eight pages this paper presents a summary and critical review of the text Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich. There are no other sources cited in the bibliography.

3 pages in length. Obtaining - and keeping - affordable housing within one's budget is one of contemporary society's most painful problems. The extent to which rent control has provided many the opportunity to find suitable housing where they otherwise would not is both grand and far-reaching; that the very aspect of rent ...

This 3 page paper discusses Gellner's and Hechter's theories of nationalism, and argues that when discussing the relationship between Spain and the Basque region, Hechter's theory makes more sense. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the reasons behind people getting cosmetic surgery in California. 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 4-page paper discusses the concept of suppression as a potential conflict resolution technique. But it explains why it's not a good technique. Bibliography lists 3 sources.