Essays and Research Papers on Social Work

A 6 page research paper that has 2 sections. The first section discusses policy development at the micro and macro practice levels and the second section discusses the importance of social and political activism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page essay defines the word "paradigm" and then outlines the difference between several pairs of traditional and alternative paradigms such as masculinity/patriarchy and feminism. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page essay selects 3 ethical guideline statements issued by the National Organization for Human Service Education (NOHSE) and discusses possible contradictions and problems that can arise in relations to these guidelines. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5-page paper presents a model social worker case study for an at-risk youth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of materials collected by an interviewer about the views on foster care in Florida. This paper relates the findings of the interviewer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page research paper reports on demographic trends in regards to older adults and relates this information to how it impacts training for human service professionals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a quantitative research article and critiques the article's content. This paper considers the basic form and information presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In eleven pages this paper argues that mental illness and homelessness does not equal a hopelessness equation and examines the scope of the problem, causes, who is affected, and the efforts by the psychological establishment; federal, state, and local government policies and programs; and considers what can be done to ensure that mentally ill individuals ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses the use of Attachment and Narrative Theory in addressing the needs of domestic violence victims. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the question of whether or not the two-parent family is ideal, and the writer draws upon empirical literature to show that there is insufficient evidence to assert that the two-parent, married heterosexual couple is the ideal parenting type. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of non-profit organizations. Different types of organizations and the services they offer are explored. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of pregnancy prevention programs in low income communities. A review of literature is conducted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on decision-making processes for recovery organization October Road. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an overview and suggested changes to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of substance abuse among the elderly. A quantitative survey instrument is developed for assessing risk factors. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 11 page paper considers the value verses the potential problems of corporal punishment against children. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page research paper reports on the leadership behaviors of a social work supervisor. Various leadership theories and models are described, offering analysis of their applicability to this supervisor. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 15 page paper that discusses this agency which is at the state level, if it exists. As people age, they need care and protection which can be provided through pubic guardianship. This paper explains and discusses this Office. The state of New York does not have this office; the essay explains what this state ...

This 3 page essay describes a specific ethical issue that concerns untrained workers instructing intellectually disabled individuals under the auspices of the social worker's employer. The paper details the social worker's ethical duties, concerns and possible resolution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the effects of television on families. Shows like Modern Family and Blue Bloods are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page research paper takes the form of a personal journal response by the individual assigned to resolve a hospital conflict that arose over the replacement of 3 social workers on the hospital ethics committee. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page essay pertains to the task of telling an elderly relative that he or she should not drive because their driving behavior is no longer safe. Typically this is done by a younger relative and it is difficult due to the emotional impact of losing this privilege. Suggestions are offered for how to ...

This 3 page paper presents an argument against teen pregnancy. The counterargument that teen pregnancy is ok is presented as well but is quickly refuted by the author. No sources are listed.

This 5 page research paper describes a proposed study to investigate the incidence of PTSD among parents in a specific social work clientele. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses a video produced by the U.S. Dept. of Justice entitled Meeting Maria-The Best I Know How to Do. In this video, a woman is caregiver for her father who has Alzheimer’s. A parish nurse has stopped by and the video shows their conversation. This essay analyzes the ...