Social Security In The United States -- Has It A Future?
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A 16 page paper discussing whether the Social Security Program in the United States needs reform, some of the significant issues, and possible solutions. It is argued that the most reasonable course of action would be to continue to collect FICA taxes as we always have, and for the government to invest at least a percentage of those funds in the private sector. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Socsec.wps

Social Security In The United States / An Overview
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This 10 page paper looks at the Social Security system in-depth, the current dilemma it faces as 'baby boomers' age, as well as possible solutions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Ss.wps

Social Services In The United States / Past & Present
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This 10 page paper compares social services today to the same programs as they existed in the 1930's. The evolution of the programs from that time period until present is examined in this paper that touches on the unemployment situation, welfare reform, problems with social security and the need for a national health insurance plan. Predictions for the future are made based on past and present economic conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Sociserv.wps

Social Systems Which Keep Women in Poverty
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This 3 page paper evaluates three cases where women struggle to make ends meet. While well above the poverty line, they cannot seem to live well. Social systems and institutions are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA347ss.rtf

Social Welfare in the US
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A 7 page research paper that discusses the development of social welfare in the US, looking specifically at the structure of social welfare programs that are in place today and also at the urgent need for reform in regards to the Social Security program. Reform will determine whether or not this program can remain sufficiently solvent to meet the needs of the elderly in coming years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khsocwel.rtf

Social Welfare in Twentieth Century America
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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 sources.
Filename: SA249FDR.rtf

SOCIAL WELFARE, THE STATE AND THE CITIZEN
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This 9 page paper discusses the view of the State and the relationship between the State and the average citizen. Examples given from the Progressive Era through to modern era. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBsscit.rtf

Social Work and Cancer
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A 7 page discussion of the place social work has in working with cancer victims and their families. This paper introduces several theories which are applicable in this task. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPcancerSW.rtf

Social Work and Poverty:
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This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the Charity Organization Society with the Settlement House Movement. This paper identifies key leaders and philosophies regarding poverty to illustrate the similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSCharty.rtf

Social Work Case Management
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A 13 page paper discussing case management issues. Social work and client advocacy take different forms for different individual clients, each of whom have varied backgrounds and experiences. The purpose here is to answer a series of questions about appropriate intervention and case management. The example client is a physically abused Hispanic woman with two young children. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSsocCaseMgmt.rtf

Social Work in Managed Care
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A 6 page research paper that provides a general overview of social work within the context of managed care agencies and healthcare and then focuses specifically on the social worker's role within the context of home health care and the recent policy changes that have affected this area of social work within the context of managed care. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khswmanc.rtf

Social Work Process Framework
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This 10 page paper discusses why the systematic framework of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation make up the social work process. The framework is discussed in terms of a problem solving approach used in organizations as well as in the counseling-based helping professions. The essay reports Mary Richard's comments on assessment as the first step in the process. The essay also includes comments about different models, such as the case theory model, strengths-based model and how chaos theory can be helpful. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGsowk.rtf

Social Work Values Paper
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This 10 page paper considers the way in which the students values may have changed over time in the context of their job as a social worker and the relevant code of ethics. The paper looks at the influences of family, friends and work on a range of issues including working general, religion, illegal immigrants, pro-choice and pro-life views and gay and lesbian rights. The bibliography cites 18 sources.
Filename: TESWvalue.rtf

Social Work with Refugees to Australia
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An 8 page paper discussing Sudanese refugees to Australia, Joseph and Ruth. The adults and their six children have varying issues originating in their past to overcome; they are in a new country with new customs; and economically disadvantaged. The paper offers assessment of their situation in individual, organizational and community contexts and provides an intervention strategy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSsocWkAus.rtf

Social work: listening and communication skills
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A paper which looks at the nature of listening skills in social work, in relation to the social worker's interaction with the client and also in terms of interdisciplinary communications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLlistsk2.rtf

Strengths Perspective
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A 3 page article analysis that examines "The strengths perspective in social work practice: extensions and cautions" (Saleebey, 1996). The writer argues that this article provides a comprehensive overview of the strengths perspective theoretical framework and how it impacts social work practice. This summary suggests the practicality of this model for social intervention. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khstper.rtf

Suicide Prevention Policies in the UK
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This 7 page paper looks at the problem of suicide, quantifies the problem, considers the views of suicide from a sociological perspective and then looks at the policies in the UK to try and reduce the suicide level. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEUKsuicide.rtf