Essays and Research Papers on Social Work

This 7 page paper provides data and statistical information about homeless families in the world, the United States, Georgia and most specifically Atlanta. The problem of homelessness is addressed. An overview of one shelter is provided. There is a decided focus on homeless families and available resources for women and children. Bibliography ...

This is a 5 page original short story about the acceptance of two sisters who had been estranged for five years. The older sister, Fiona, was always the organizer and disciplinarian of her younger sister, through which the story is told in first person. The sisters meet again at their father’s funeral and somehow make ...

This is a 10 page original story about a rigid and cynical woman named Anne who after years of self discipline and running her life and the lives of her family finds herself confronted with a violent act which changes her life and her actions forever. Anne, as a probation officer becomes too close with ...

A 13 page overview of three therapeutic models which have emerged from Bateson’s cybernetic model, a model which concentrates on achieving behavioral modification rather than a precise insight into the cause of abnormal behavior. The models discussed include that proposed by The Mental Research Institute, the strategic approach proposed by Solution-Focused Haley and Madanes, ...

This is an 11 page original short story about the acceptance of two sisters who had been estranged for five years. The older sister, Fiona, was always the organizer and disciplinarian of her younger sister, through which the story is told in first person. The sisters meet again at their father’s funeral and somehow make ...

This 5-page paper is a statistical paper based on research as put forth by the article "Can You Do A Community Assessment Without Talking to the Community?" The paper examines the research methods used by the authors, offers a critical analysis, and explores the strengths and weaknesses of the research design.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the distinctions between men and women in the Song and Qing Dynasties in China. The distinctions between men and women changed during the times of continuous change which existed in China between the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Although China experienced a great deal of ...

This 5-page paper discusses a comprehensive plan for creating a battered men's shelter, including a needs analysis, timeline, staff requirements and evaluation methods.

A five page paper which looks at the concept of family life with particular reference to socio-economic discrepancies, and in relation to Tobias Wolff's short story The Rich Brother.

This 9 page paper looks at social programs and charity for three different eras. The Reagan years are discussed as well as Clintonian America. A great deal of emphasis is placed on F.D.R.'s stint as president during the Great Depression. Changes in social work and charity are duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 ...

5 pages in length. Knowing how to help people who are in an emotionally trying state takes special skills that not everyone inherently possesses. Obtaining counseling skills in order to enhance one's work at a homeless shelter is both prudent and highly recommended to ensure the best possible outcome. Considering such issues ...

5 pages in length. It has been said that as people age and become more and more dependent upon others for their care, their needs reflect those similar to a child's. As a means by which to uphold whatever independence and sense of self that might still remain, adult day care has become ...

A 5 page paper discussing the history of child rearing and family size over the course of the past century. One “authority” told parents in 1912 that children should not be kissed; Dr. Spock told us 50 years later that they should have no negative influence at all. So much has changed in ...

This 9 page paper looks at how the theory and perceived benefits of joint working and the way that these very difficult to realise. The paper considers the historical goals for collaborative working, the motivations, such as financial and political needs as well as patient needs. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing different human values and their importance in terms of individuals’ roles. The importance of different human values differs a great deal depending on the role of an individual and the priority given to values in relation to that role. Richard Wallis has defined a set of “five stem ...

A 5 page paper discussing the influence of administration and manager consultation in gaining access to available social services. The existence of social services programs provides only the beginning point for service delivery. Public budgets are such that programs are being increasingly limited in their ability to serve all of those individuals who ...

A 6 page overview of a family as an interrelated series of components. Presenting a fictional case study, this paper provides a genogram of the major relationships and an analysis of the family unit under Minuchin’s theory of the structured family. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines various aspects of society’s involvement with the condition of divorce. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 14 page paper which examines family violence from a counseling perspective. The paper examines various journal articles that illustrate methods, theories, and causes of family violence. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the cultural condition of grandparents today. The paper utilizes information pertaining to the student requesting the paper as it involves their grandparenting involvement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 7 page paper discussing the different perspectives of socialization in society in relation to self-image and adaptation. Socialization for individuals within society takes place from different perspectives as members of society change their roles throughout their lives and must learn the different socialization tactics related to each new role they adopt. Children ...

A 12 page discussion of the evolutionary changes the traditional family unit has undergone in the last thirty-five years. These changes affect not only how are families are structured but also how we parent our children. This paper addresses the applicability of the conventional stricter parenting style in the modern family, as well ...

A 5 page overview of the problem of teen drug abuse. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Teen drug abuse is inextricably linked with many of the social problems we face today. Drug abusers all too often turn to crime to pay for their habits, they fail academically, and they fail in society as ...

A 3 page overview of the problems associated with the implementation of the McKinney Act and dealing with the homeless. This paper reviews data for Santa Cruz County California to reveal that despite the implementation of various provisions to address the problems of homelessness, the problem only continues to grow. It is suggested ...

This 6 page paper discusses the problems and issues which adult adoptees specifically face. This paper highlights their personality issues, life outlooks, and priotites versus those adults who grew up with their biologial parents. Bibliography lists 4 sources.