Trends in Divorce over the Last Century
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Reduced mortality rates, increased life span, changing religious perspectives and the focus on the American marriage in the early 1900s have all impacted divorce rates, and have demonstrated the link between demographic components and social problems, including those that have arisen for public safety providers and other social services as a result of the break-up of the family. This 10 page paper looks at the underlying trends in marriage and divorce, considers the demographic changes, and also relates the findings for possible trends for the future. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Divtrend.wps

“The Way We Live Now” by Anthony Trollope and the Relationship Between the Sexes
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This 5 page report discusses Anthony Trollope’s book and examines the consequences of a laissez faire society, especially as it applies to the relationships between men and women. No additional sources cited.
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Services for the Elderly in Morris County, New Jersey
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the needs of senior citizens in Morris County as well as services already available. A proposal for an expansion of services, to fill the gaps, is presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Human Service Organizations
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(5 pp) What was once seen in the light of the Biblical admonition, 'the poor are always with us,' the human service organization is beginning to look at some vital retooling in the new century. This discussion will examine some of the new challenges and potential solutions that face human service organizations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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"Blaming the Victim" by William Ryan
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7 pages in length. A review of the book by William Ryan in which he focuses on the fact that society tends to place the blame of societal ills on those people who are actually victims of society as well. For instance, rather than placing blame on those who live in abject poverty and unable to get off the welfare roles, perhaps we should look to their surroundings first and see where the blame really lies. Ryan makes a good point in discussing the ‘slum lords’ at one point. Instead of blaming the people who live in filthy conditions in the slums, perhaps we should first take a look at the slum itself.
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"Never Call Them Jerks" by Arthur Paul Boers
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A 5 page analysis of Arthur Paul Boers' book "Never Call Them Jerks." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAjerks.rtf

"Ordinary People": Social Worker's Perspective
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the film/novel, "Ordinary People," written by Judith Guest, as it involves issues relevant to social workers. No additional sources cited.
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'New Republic' Article Review / Rauch's 'For Better Or Worse'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of premises in a New Republic article suggesting the Christian arguments against Rauch's perspective. Rauch essentially provides arguments in regards to marriage and the efficacy of both homosexual and heterosexual unions. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
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2 Ethical Issues For Practice
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A 7 page research paper that addresses 2 ethical issues for mental health care practice. Mental health counselors in the US follow the code of ethics layout by the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). This comprehensive code covers numerous areas of ethical concern, two of which are the issues of obtaining informed consent and patient confidentiality. These are two areas that are integral to either counseling or research endeavors and therefore should be of prime consideration for practitioners. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kh2etis.rtf

A Case Study in Domestic Abuse
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An 8 page overview of the issues which are inherent in domestic abuse. Uses a fictional family to illustrate these issues and possible mechanisms for resolution. Provides extensive statistics regarding the different forms and prevalence of domestic abuse. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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A Century of Raising Children
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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 the past several decades. We swung the pendulum too far away from austerity to in some cases total abdication of the responsibility of raising children. Too many today are allowed simply to grow up rather than being raised, but we seem to be gravitating to a more reasonable middle ground. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSsocChildRear.rtf

A Critical Evaluation of the Theory and Practice of Inter-Personal Joint Working for Social Workers
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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.
Filename: TEsocint.rtf