Academic papers on Sociology, Social Work, & Counseling

Assertive Community Treatment for the Mentally Ill
This 6 page paper looks at the techniques of persuasion and coercion in the context of helping the mentally ill. The concepts are discussed in depth and ethical considerations are a primary focus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Various Aspects Of Socialization
5 pages in length. Because socialization sets the groundwork for appropriate social behavior, it is critical for a person's overall development. Without such, people would not be able to function in or participate with the rest of society. By...
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A paper which looks at the social and economic policies which William Wilson puts forward in The Truly Disadvantaged, which are designed to eliminate the need for anti-discrimination legislation as such by offering greater equality of opportunity...
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Similarities in Counseling Adults and Adolescents
A 5 page research paper that discusses the similarities between counseling for adults and counseling for adolescents. In order to do this, the writer compares adult and adolescent counseling for sexual abuse and argues that, based on these...
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The Influence of Entertainers on Society
This 5 page paper looks at the positive and negative influences of entertainers. Why are icons, particularly musicians, so popular with the younger set? Research on role models is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Kornblum
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Why the Allocation of Resources Will Never Be Equitable
This 9 page paper provides an overview of Pareto's ideas regarding the allocation of resources. The fact that public goods and externalities may prevent the achievement of Pareto optimality in the allocation of resources, is discussed. Bibliography...
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Crisis Intervention
A 5 page research paper that investigates the field of crisis intervention. The writer discusses intervention that handles anger, emotion and violence, as well as various models for intervention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Supervision Of Social Workers
A 5 page paper. The supervision of social workers is just as important as the supervision of any other employee. This essay discusses the need for a supervision policy in agencies where social workers work. The writer also discusses the purposes...
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A paper which looks at the way different methodologies can be applied when considering the cause and effect of social problems, and how these can be used in tandem both to combat social and economic disadvantage and to increase self-esteem in...
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Prejudice and Discrimination in Society
This 5 page paper takes a worldview, with a focus on prejudices that are entrenched in American culture. The Museum of Tolerance is a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Policy Problem: Social Service Clients: Canada
A 5 page paper which discusses a policy problem as it relates to the benefits received by social service clients in Canada. This problem is also one which effects child welfare. The problem presented is that which involves financial reductions,...
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Social Service Program for Teen Pregnancy
7 pages in length. This paper introduces a social services program into a rural school system which previously had no social services system in place. One of the major services of this system will be to help and support through the use of...
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Genograms in Family Therapy
This 5 page paper considers the theoretical basis of the use of the genogram in family therapy. The paper looks at the development of the tool by Murray Bowen and the way that it may be used, encompassing the theories of Alfred Adler and Walter...
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Poverty in the World Today
This 6 page paper contemplates poverty and why it continues to exist in a world of plenty. U.S. poverty is examined along with policies implemented to eradicate it. Poverty in the U.S. is compared with poverty in developing nations. U.S. and global...
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