Essays and Research Papers on Human Services

5 pages. This paper gives a hard look at the difficulties faced by single parent households and how the government's social programs are in most cases not enough help. Gives the basic key perspectives as to the problems in raising children when there is only one breadwinner in the family. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page discussion of the importance of integrated leisure services programs for the elderly. Emphasizes the importance of not only meeting the basic needs of food and housing among the elderly but also of meeting their emotional needs. Identifies integrated leisure services as a means of accomplishing this and suggests that government ...

A 6 page discussion of the many problems that can stem from abuse. The author suggests that the child advocate must gain a child’s trust and confidence to thwart these threats. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses this department, which is one of three city-operated health departments in the state of California. The writer outlines and discusses the organizational hierarchy, the different bureaus within this Department of Health and Human Services and the committees and councils that are associated with the department. The writer uses the ...

In 2012 the Health and Social Care Bill 2012 received Royal Assent. This 15 paper assesses the degree to which the changes brought about by this bill may be seen as exemplifying 'the death of the social'. The issue is examined looking at the idea of governmentality as developed by Foucault and the concept of ...

This 4-page paper discusses the relationship between families and society, while defining the symbolic interaction theory and the family stress theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the many types of abuse that occur within families, and ways to combat them; it also briefly discusses the history of anti-abuse legislation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper considers one case where three individuals were charged under Utah’s bigamy law. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the book “The Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier, and Better Off Financially” (2000) by Linda J. Waite and Maggie Gallagher. “The Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier, and Better Off Financially” (2000) by Linda J. Waite and Maggie Gallagher relates 18 ...

An 8 page research paper in which the writer looks at both sides of the gay adoption controversy -- examining a number of relevant case examples, laws, and policies in different states & regions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

7 pages in length. Maintaining stable mental health is a critical component to being able to live within a civilized society; those whose mental health is compromised for any number of reasons are often without appropriate resources to help them function at an adequate cognitive level. As a direct result, these individuals may ...

A 9 page discussion of family stresses that can result in domestic violence. Among the most innocent victims are children. The author provides guidelines that can be used in family assessments to predict domestic violence and ultimately utilized to protect children.

A 5 page research paper that provides a policy analysis of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA). The writer examine the history, goals and implementation of this legislation and finds that the literature on this topic supports the conclusion that the ASFA has been very effective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer provides a brief assessment pertaining to children and domestic abuse that includes presenting problem, brief history, DSM-IV, therapy and rationale. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines the history and current direction of the children's rights movement. The writer looks at the effect of this movement on the family and parental rights, as well as the direction required for the future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper presents a psychosocial assessment of an 88-year=-old stroke patient. The writer explains why this patient was selected for the study, the social history of the patient, diagnostic summary, intervention plan, the writer's role in the case and the writer's personal reactions to it. The writer is the social worker. ...

A 9 page research paper that discusses the value to society and the benefits of volunteerism that senior citizens experience by participating in this federally funded program. The writer discusses the history of the program, its goals and funding, structure and limitations and also argues that this program should be expanded. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

A 5 page research paper investigating some of the controversial issues in adoption today, including racial mixing and adoption by homosexual couples. Several laws have been passed recently not only giving homosexual couples the right to adopt, but giving them preference, too. Conservatives and children's rights advocates vow to keep fighting. Bibliography lists 6 ...

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, ...

A 3 page paper. This essay provides a brief summary of the issues included in Joyce S. McKnight's 2014 article, Public Funding of Human Services from the "Poor Laws" until today. One thing that has not changed since the 1800s is that most human service and social welfare programs are still funded by the ...

3 pages in length. Physical care and emotional security of children reflects the foundation of concern presented in "Showing Commitment" by Jane Craig and "When Cohabiting Parents Separate - Law and Expectations" by MacLean et al. That cohabitating partners with children are treated differently than their married counterparts when it comes to family ...

A 19 page discussion of the complex issues surrounding domestic violence. The author presents these issues from the standpoint of a social worker but emphasizes that the social worker is only one component of a network of adjunctive resources ranging from law enforcement to the medical arena. Examines the applicability of the structured ...

Approximately 4 pages worth of notes on Child Support, relevant laws etc; Includes contact information. No bibliography.

10 pages in length. New Jersey reflects but one of fifty states in America where domestic violence has reached epidemic proportions. It is also the most aggressive state to address the issue. In an outright attempt to decrease the ever-increasing incidents of domestic violence, New Jersey has passed the most sweeping laws in ...

A 10 page paper which discusses various conditions of the family today. Family laws are increasing in strictness, with divorces harder to obtain, in an effort to keep families together. The paper discusses these aspects as they involve families under attack for divorce and dysfunction and also addresses how successful family and marriage counseling in preventing problems. The involvement ...