Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 6 page examination of the true story documented in Monica Stone's "Nisei Daughter"-- the recounting of events that took place in a community of Japanese-Americans during and around the time of World War II. Specifically examined are the harsh ways that the Japanese people were treated and the socio-cultural problems they endured. Culture, power, ...

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares political socialization in these three countries. The writer examines some common features, but primarily focuses on differences in these societies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Native Americans and Japanese Americans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

18 pages in length. Policy change has come to represent a considerable component of contemporary welfare systems across the world. Social welfare policies must be looked at from a communal perspective, leaving out the socially and economically destructive aspects that are intrinsic to private interests. The manner by which such components of ...

This 3 page paper contends that Karl Marx's predictions never materialized. Several nations (China, Japan and India) are used as examples. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper discusses the different decision making models (according to Graham Allison) and attempts to apply these models to the U.S. decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. This paper provides much insight into the weeks and days prior to dropping the bomb in order to fully understand how the U.S. ...

A 6 page examination of the true story documented in Monica Stone's "Nisei Daughter"-- the recounting of events that took place in a community of Japanese-Americans during and around the time of World War II. Specifically examined are the harsh ways that the Japanese people were treated and the socio-cultural problems they endured. Culture, power, ...

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares political socialization in these three countries. The writer examines some common features, but primarily focuses on differences in these societies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts Native Americans and Japanese Americans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

18 pages in length. Policy change has come to represent a considerable component of contemporary welfare systems across the world. Social welfare policies must be looked at from a communal perspective, leaving out the socially and economically destructive aspects that are intrinsic to private interests. The manner by which such components of ...

This 3 page paper contends that Karl Marx's predictions never materialized. Several nations (China, Japan and India) are used as examples. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper discusses the different decision making models (according to Graham Allison) and attempts to apply these models to the U.S. decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. This paper provides much insight into the weeks and days prior to dropping the bomb in order to fully understand how the U.S. ...

A 7 page paper discussing federal, state and local law and policy in domestic violence; common theories and means of intervention; and research evidence supporting the effectiveness of current policy and practice. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper considers one case where three individuals were charged under Utah’s bigamy law. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper is critical of the criminal justice system and suggests that social engineering has been accomplished, but in a negative way. Social engineering need not be negative. Suggestions are provided in respect to how to implement policies to effect positive changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the rebirth of natural law as seen through the theories of John Finnis, Lon Fuller and Patrick Devlin. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of an argument against safe haven laws, suggesting that these laws give women the ability to "opt out" of motherhood without a necessary adoptive process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper considers how the law may be used as a tool for social engineering. The writer looks at the way it may have direct and indirect effect and ends by proposing a law with the aim of social engineering. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines various issues and conditions relating to law enforcement and domestic violence. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14 page paper provides an assessment of social work law, personal empowerment, and promoting personal rights through the view of a specific case. The Report on the Inquiry into the Care and Treatment of Christopher Clunis, conducted by Jean Ritchie, Donald Dick and Richard Lingham in February 1994 relates a number of concerns ...

This 9 page paper looks at the role of law and order in society. The paper starts by considering the purpose of law and order policies, the paper then looks at issues of accountability and how these relate to the law in UK, incldung the mechanisms to hold the police to account. The bibliography cites ...

A 6 page critical analysis of Randall Kennedy’s book Race, Crime, and the Law. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page research paper investigating some of the controversial issues in adoption today, including racial mixing and adoption by homosexual couples. Several laws have been passed recently not only giving homosexual couples the right to adopt, but giving them preference, too. Conservatives and children's rights advocates vow to keep fighting. Bibliography lists 6 ...

10 pages in length. In today's world of institutional care, one might readily surmise that abuse or neglect of children is more common than one wants to admit. Although laws have been passed pertaining to health reform in this area, the extent to which this abuse occurs is sometimes not reported, particularly when such ...

In 8 pages, the author discusses DWI/DUI. The terms DWI and DUI are often used interchangeably. DWI actually is an acronym for Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Impaired., and DUI is an acronym for Driving while Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs. Whichever terminology is used, law enforcement officials fight ...