The Growing Role Of Fathers In Today's Family
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The changing role of the father is examined in this 10 page paper, inclusive of historical references. Numerous studies reveal that a father's role significantly impacts the development of the child, which is separate and distinct from maternal influences. Also noted are differences in black and gay communities and how the male role model is viewed by each. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The History Of U.S. Children In Poverty
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A 15 page paper that provides a historical analysis of the topic of children in poverty, and considers the advantages and disadvantages within the scope of society & social theory. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Childpov.wps

The Immigrant Experience: Max Weber's Values Axiom
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A 3 page discussion of how cultural traditions are transformed with immigration to a new country. This transformation results in changes in interaction between more traditional members of a community and those that are more open to new lifeways. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Impact of Absent Fathers on Children
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A 4 page paper that documents the impact of absent fathers on the social, psychological and cognitive development of children. Literature supports the theory that children who are raised by single mothers often exhibit a number of problems relative to their development, including lower test score reflecting cognigitive problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Fatherle.wps

The Impact of New Family Paradigms on Future Generations
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This 6 page paper proposes that the new family structures inclusive of the single mother syndrome and the blended family is somewhat detrimental to future generations. However, the paper concludes that other changing social factors soften the influence and therefore the future is not necessarily dismal. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Domestic Violence and Juvenile Delinquency
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This 12 page paper considers the questions of substance abuse as it effects domestic violence and impacts the rise in juvenile delinquency. This paper assesses the findings in the current literature through an analytical review of literature. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Parenting
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This 18 page paper is a proposal, literature review and methodology with a pilot study for a dissertation looking at the impact of substance abuse, such as drug addiction or alcohol abuse, on parenting, specifically the way in which substance abuse can impair parent - child communications directly and indirectly. The paper considers prenatal substance abuse and the way it may impact a child’s development and communisations abilities, then the abuse of substances after birth and the direct interference it may cause. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
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The Importance of Head Start
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A 10 page research paper which examines the history of this popular federally-funded program which is designed to enrich the early years of at-risk children by offering a part-day preschool experience which is generally one-year in length. The writer looks at both arguments supporting and criticizing the program before coming to the conclusion that Head Start needs to be expanded. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Issue of Service User Rights in the Social Work Setting
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A 7 page overview of the many considerations which enter into the relationship between social worker and their client. Each of these clients have basic human rights which must be acknowledged if beneficial changes can be enacted. These rights include the right to service. Clients also have the right to be involved, or involve significant others, in their case assessment and planning for resolution. They have the right to control their own private property. They also have the right to privacy in regard to their personal information. The author utilizes a case worker’s interaction with a fictional family to illustrate these rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Plight Of Children In Foster Care In Florida
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A 15 page paper. The primary focus of this paper is the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), and more specifically, the foster care system. The subtopic is mental health issues facing children in foster care. The essay reports data regarding the incidence of mental health and behavioral disorders among children and youth, in general, and among children in the foster care system, in particular. A great deal of data regarding children in Florida's foster care system are included. Numerous cases of Florida's mishandling of foster care children in included, including the "loss" of over 500 youngsters. The writer illustrates through examples how the Florida DCF has failed children. These issues are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGdcf.rtf

The Positive and Negative Effects of the Two-Career Family
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This 5 page paper delves into the evolution of women's roles in business and how the new phenomenon of the two career family impacts the family as a sociological unit. The effects on children are duly noted. A psychological view is taken. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Positive Aspects of Spanking Children
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This 8 page paper argues that, contrary to expert opinion, spanking can be seen as a positive way to discipline children. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Problem With Elderly Drivers
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This 5 page paper looks at the issue and makes recommendations. A great deal of statistics are provided. Suggestions include eye testing, newly created road tests, driving record examination and the consideration of family reports. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA334old.rtf

The Problems Associated with Children Being Unsupervised:
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This 4 page paper examines the issue of unsupervised children: its prevelence as well as the effects. This paper highlights the many social and physical problems that befall children in such circumstances, and highlights possible solutions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Qualified Youth Worker and Communication
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5 pages. A qualified youth worker should be able to demonstrate an ability to understand and use a wide range of communication methods and system demonstrations. The ability to see the needs and sensitivities to the cultural and linguistic differences in the community as well as the ability to communicate with others is what helps qualified youth workers organize information and move forward as this paper suggests. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Relationship Between Sociology And Social Work
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A 5 page paper. It could be said that social work is the practical application of sociological theories and perspectives but it is more than that. This essay first defines and explains what sociology is and what social work is. From there, the writer discusses the integration of other disciplines, such as psychology, in the practice of social work. Two examples are discussed – the research regarding alcoholics and the practice of collaboration in social work. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Relevance of the Kayla McKean Child Protection Act
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This 24 page paper provides an overview of the Kayla McKean case, the 1998 child abuse tragedy where a man beat his daughter to death. Because he was known to be violent, the paper analyzes what might have been done to save her. Various agencies such as the department of children and family services, law enforcement, child protection teams, foster care, and the judicial system are evaluated. The resultant law to emanate from the case is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA152Kay.rtf