Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

This 12 page paper considers the role of government and the evolution of social work in America. The writer explains what each era, reconstruction, progressive and New Deal was about and how the role of the federal government during each of those periods in history. For example, the federal government enacted laws and acts ...

This 6 page paper considers the different projects and regulations that have been brought in by the UK government over the past decade, and how they may impact on childhood and what it means to be a child. The writer argues the position may be improving, but most improvements may be seen as attempts ...

This 11 page paper examines social capital, and the role of community in the United States. Works like Putnam's Bowling Alone and Hillary Clinton's It takes a Village are used in the analysis. The paper argues both sides of the issue and concludes that both views are compatible and can be embraced in ...

Approximately 8 pages worth of discussion related to child pornography under the context suggested in the paper's title. No bibliography available.

A 6 page research paper that explores the issues involved with adoption of developmentally disabled children. The writer argues that while there have been improvements in government assistance in recent years, examination of this topic shows that there is room for improvement, as adoption of developmentally disabled children is still lengthy, complicated and expensive. More ...

A 5 page overview of the orphanage debate. The writer posits that although few would argue against removing children from abusive homes, few would agree with the Republican plan that the government should raise children living in loving, but impoverished homes. Issues discussed are orphan surveys, historical view of orphanages, and the role ...

An 8 page overview of the many similarities that exist between humans and chimps when it comes to group dynamics. Using the book by Frans De Waal as a reference, this paper highlights how chimp group dynamics share more similarities than they do differences with politics in American government. No additional sources are ...

A 5 page paper discussing whether it is permissible for a government to subject a terror suspect to "highly unpleasant duress and stress, short of permanent physiological or psychological damage" during interrogation with the goal of averting a strongly suspected terrorist attack. The paper uses a review of decision ethics to provide a resounding ...

A 4 page paper on child support; discusses laws and contemporary problems faced in collecting from "welfare dads" The writer also outlines various actions being taken by the government etc; Includes many statistics- cites 6 sources.

A 6 page essay/book review that examines The Good Society by Robert Bellah, et al (1991). The writer explains the mains points of the book and its major thesis, and then examines in detail what the authors feel is wrong with the American government as a civic institution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper traces the history of a young person without a college degree who gets into debt, faces bankruptcy, and becomes angry at the government and the poor. Bibliography lists 1 source.

5 pages. This paper gives a hard look at the difficulties faced by single parent households and how the government's social programs are in most cases not enough help. Gives the basic key perspectives as to the problems in raising children when there is only one breadwinner in the family. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page discussion of the importance of integrated leisure services programs for the elderly. Emphasizes the importance of not only meeting the basic needs of food and housing among the elderly but also of meeting their emotional needs. Identifies integrated leisure services as a means of accomplishing this and suggests that government ...

4 pages in length. An argument in favor of needle exchange programs -- an inherently HIV- reducing idea that has proven itself to be effective in European countries and recently in the U.S. as well. The writer presents an overview of legal issues, public views, and concludes that the government should be more supportive of ...

This 5 page paper examines these two classics and suggests that More's idea is superior in creating good citizens and good government. Quotes are provided from each of the works. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper looks at the disease from a social perspective. The main focus is on exactly what the government and advocates are doing on behalf of AIDS and HIV infected victims. Subjects addressed are education, research, new drugs, treatment and funding. Statistics are included throughout. Bibliography included.

An 8 page paper that discusses the propositions of Putnam and Polanyi. Both believed that politics and economics are embedded in the culture. Putnam specifically suggested that community association was responsible for having an effective democratic government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses how poverty impacts work, family and education, as well as addresses how government function and conspicuous consumption help to perpetuate its existence. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 11 page report discusses the exploitation of children around the world, especially in Third World nations, as a source of cheap and compliant labor. Governments, businesses, and individual consumers have an obligation to do what they can to bring a halt to the exploitation of children throughout the world. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the exploitation of children around the world, especially in India, Pakistan, and South America, as a source of cheap and compliant labor. Governments, businesses, and individual consumers have an obligation to do what they can to bring a halt to the exploitation of children throughout the world. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 6 page paper reviews 3 articles that consider influences on poverty in sub-Saharan Africa looking at health and social conditions and the way they may impede economic development. The paper finishes with some conclusions based on the three articles. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how independence for metal health clients may be promoted with both a practical and theoretical understanding of the situation. Included is consideration of those detained under sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the many problems that can stem from abuse. The author suggests that the child advocate must gain a child’s trust and confidence to thwart these threats. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page paper discussing the social and economic factors contributing to the increasing number of middle-class Americans who have no health-insurance coverage. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses four articles concerning abuse and neglect of children, the right to healthcare, the right to education and child labor. Each article is discussed and progress towards the stated goals is assessed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.