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Social Workers and Abused Children, 2008.
This paper provides a review of notable errors in professional practice as they pertain to working with the family unit in different contexts.
2,113 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 46.95
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This paper looks at how differential attitudes towards different social groups leads to differential treatment and thereby outcomes, for the families of abused children. The paper provides scholarly material supporting the above contention and also looks at what the social work profession can do to discourage such sentiments while simultaneously making itself more responsive to victims. The writer explores a selected client system and looks at how families existing within different socioeconomic or racial contexts can experience variable treatment at the hands of social workers. Specifically, the paper explores the seriousness with which child abuse is addressed by social workers when that abuse occurs in non-white homes or is perpetrated by a woman and not by a man. The paper also looks at cultural factors which social workers overlook at their peril and what can be done by social workers to mitigate the effects of child mistreatment. In the end, the writer maintains that there are flaws in the system but also hope for the future.
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Family Unit in Different Contexts
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"At the same time, social workers face a number of challenges that professionals even a generation or so ago simply did not encounter. For one thing, our society - by which it is meant Anglo-American society predominantly - is changing rapidly and becoming more diverse than in the past. As a result, social workers working with troubled families must deal with cultural and religious assumptions and cosmologies that were scarcely present before the 1970s - or even 1980s. The end result of all this is that people from different cultures must be communicated with in different ways and allowances must be made for the fact that certain procedures - such as physical examinations of an abused child - may cause pain for the non-offending parent (assuming he or she has been reared in a "traditional" faith such as Hinduism) in a way that they would not for someone reared in a more secular manner. Similarly, religious families already wracked by grief or by pangs of guilt do not need social workers to inject their own cynicism about religion into any discussions occurring between the parties."
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Social Workers and the Social Construction of Sexuality, 2007.
A look at the attitude of social workers in the UK towards sexuality.
3,025 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 61.95
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This paper explores the attitude in the UK today, of social workers towards sexuality, noting that they are hesitant about even broaching the subject. The author discovers that, both in the United Kingdom and the United States, most of the attention for this subject has been directed at sexual abuse cases of children and vulnerable adolescents.
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Introduction
Sexuality as social construction
Marginalization
Same-sex couples and child adoption
Sexuality and the aged
Conclusions
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"Within the areas of social work sexuality needs to be debated more openly. But it needs to be done so based on a more sophisticated understanding of sexuality's meaning and power. Before the arrival of Michel Foucault, who as a French philosopher revolutionised our understanding of sexuality, the implications of maintaining attitudes as cited above - both open and hidden - had been scarcely realized. Most of the time people took it on trust, from both popular writers and medical experts, who convincingly based their explanations on a supposedly rigorous scientific footing, that sexuality was in the main a biological construct, with clear demarcations as to what constituted man and woman as well as the purpose of both in the evolutionary scheme of things. (Wilton, 2000, p.163) But more recently, people have come to appreciate how untenable and arbitrary this division could be. This misconception has been expressed by Ann Oakley particularly well."
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Play Therapy and Sexually Abused Children, 2002.
Critical analysis of relevant literature regarding play therapy toward its use for treatment of sexually abused children.
9,587 words (approx. 38.3 pages), 40 sources, MLA, £ 136.95
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This study critically examines the subject of play therapy. Results of this analysis determine the strengths and weaknesses of play therapy and the outcome of its use for treatment of sexually abused children. These findings assist in the understanding of uses of play therapy and possible future directions that play therapy may be applied. A critical analysis of the play therapy technique, with the history of play therapy, current uses of play therapy, and treatment outcomes of play therapy, are examined.
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Statement of Purpose
Definition of Terms
Limitations of the Study
Outline of the Central Chapter
Introduction
History of Play Therapy
Counseling Children With Play
Play Therapy Defined
Uses of Play Therapy
Psychiatric Disorders
Neurological/Medical
Outcomes of Play Therapy for Sexually Abused Children
Recommendation of Play Therapy for Sexually Abused Children
Working Bibliography
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"Counseling children brings with it challenges that are unique and techniques are needed that are applicable to the needs of children (Erdman & Lampe, 1996, p. 374). Children are different from adults cognitively, emotionally, physically, and psychologically. They may lack abstract reasoning, may be egocentric, and establishment of rapport may take longer. Limited verbal skills may demand that the self be expressed through techniques of play therapy (Erdman & Lampe, p. 376). The use of play therapy has been documented as early as 1919, when H. von Hug-Hellmeth used play to analyze a child by translating her observations of a child at play into symbols designed to detect hostile and sexual wishes toward the child's parents (Guerney, 1984, p. 291). Play therapy has been used with many types of disorders, including psychiatric, and medical. An example of a psychiatric disorder treated with play therapy is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Miller, 1999). Nondirective play therapy has also been described as a preferred treatment for dissociative children (Cohen, 1999). Borrego, Urquiza, Rasmussen, and Zebell (1999) point out the importance of play therapy techniques for the promotion of a positive relationship between parents and children. There are many reported uses of play therapy in a medical setting, Billig and Weaver (1996) report the case of doll therapy used to help a child cope with limb loss. Pressdee, May, Eastman, and Grier (1997) report positive effects of play therapy to help young children become prepared for MR imaging. Zimmermann and Santen (1997) further report the effective use of a doll or teddy bear to reach children regarding their health needs."
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Social Workers and Teachers, 2002.
A comparison of the role teachers and social workers play in schools and society in general.
1,653 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper explores two very different professions which have one major similarity - they are both vitally important and can be considered not just jobs but a means to offer public service as well: that of an elementary school teacher and a social worker. The paper begins with a look at elementary school teachers and their role in forming and educating the children. The paper then explores the role of the social worker, who although not bound to the classroom format, is deeply involved in the development and ultimate education of the child as well.
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"Teachers must have undergraduate college degrees, and many have graduates degrees as well. All states require public school teachers to be certified in one subject or several related subjects, with a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher training program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits and supervisory practice teaching. Most states also require applicants for teacher certification to be tested in such basic skills as reading, writing, teaching skills, and proficiency in subject matter."
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The Role of Adoption Social Workers, 2008.
A look at the role of social workers in adoption cases.
1,213 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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This paper discusses the issues surrounding the role that the adoption social worker plays in finding good families to adopt children. The paper also explains the qualities needed for this job and the challenges it involves.
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Social problem or human need focused upon and clients
Setting or types of agencies/organizations where practice takes place
Functions of adoptive social work: duties, responsibilities or specific assignments
Functions of adoptive social work: knowledge and skills necessary for the social worker to effectively perform her/his duties
Challenges
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"As couples wait longer and longer to have children, the reality prospective parents often face is that their fertility has declined over the years. The increase in the number and range of options for adoptive parents, including interracial adoption and international adoption, has caused a corresponding increase in the need for and demand for adoption social workers. The primary goal of the adoption social worker is to find good families for children and to protect the rights of the children being adopted, along with the rights of the adoptive and birth parents as well. The clients of adoptive social workers may include birth and adoptive parents and extended families, private and public agencies, and also older children undergoing the adoptive process as adoptees. The social workers may have contact with international organizations in cases of international adoption ("Social workers," 2008, Encyclopedia of Adoption)."
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National Association of Social Workers, 2007.
This paper describes the purpose and function of the National Association of Social Workers.
953 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper describes the role of the National Association of Social Workers, a US membership organization for social work students and practicing social workers. The primary functions of this organization include promoting the professional development of its members, establishing and maintaining professional standards of practice, advancing sound social policies, and providing services that protect its members and enhance their professional status. This paper additionally explores the topics of social work job opportunities, professional development opportunities, and the social work 'Code of Ethics'.
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"The social work Code of Ethics is a set of guidelines that social workers must adhere to. The Code of Ethics is broken
into two parts; ethical standards and ethical principles. Ethical standards pertain to different values that social workers must possess themselves in order to carry out the social work mission. The values include; service, social justice, dignity and worth of person, importance of human rights, integrity, and competence. Without these core values it would be impossible for a social worker to effectively help and empower his or her clients. Ethical principles refer to the rules that social workers must follow in regards to their relationship with clients, colleagues, and society, as well as, their responsibilities as a professional (NASW, Washington D. C. Chapter, 2007 Code of Ethics)."
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Sexually Abused Children, 2002.
A discussion of the personality characteristics of sexually abused children.
1,955 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper examines how child sexual assault is a wide spread problem in today?s society that presents a severe risk to the victim?s mental health, both during childhood and into adulthood. It shows how for many sexually abused children, the effects continue long after the abuse has ended. It analyzes the variety of personality characteristics of sexually abused children as the result of experiencing fear, such as hostility, guilt, shame, depression, low self-esteem, poor self-image, physical and sleep complaints and sexual behavior disturbances and looks at how child sexual abuse can have a major negative impact on a child's personality development, social development, psychosexual development and school functioning. It can lead to the development of chronic life adjustment problems, personality disorders and psychopathology.
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"The psychodynamic theory emphasizes the importance of internal mental processes in the way in which relationships unfold. Sigmund Freud?s work forms the center of psychodynamic thought, arguing that children mentally adapt their instinctive drives to the demands and requirements of their social circumstances. Ultimately, they develop personality traits that often last throughout their lives and influence their relationships with others. Freud's belief was that the dominant human instinctual drive was libidinal or sexual."
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Poverty and Social Workers, 2004.
This paper examines how social workers can assist those living in poverty.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 16.95
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This paper examines how social workers can include poverty concerns into their practice and not sideline them as political and policy issues. The writer looks at the community needs profiling being carried out in Great Britain . Further, the writer makes suggestions on what social workers need to do to address the needs of the increasing ranks of those living in poverty today.
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"Poverty is taking on a new face in the new globalized economy and with America shipping so many jobs overseas and current economic trends, many more people are being laid off and having difficulty finding jobs which pay as much as the ones they are losing, if they are lucky enough to find jobs at all. Traditionally, social workers have dealt with individuals or families and because the systems work so slowly, much of their time is spent in the more practical areas. Day Social workers are not ... "
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Ethics for Social Workers, 2002.
A look at the ethical considerationations in a social worker case.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper examines a social worker case in which the client's privacy and social worker-client confidentiality are prevailing issues. The author assesses priorities and emphasizes that ethical considerations must be weighed against legal obligations and the client's overall welfare.
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Psychiatrists and Clinical Social Workers, 2004.
This paper details the sociological differences between clinical social workers and psychiatrists.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper is a demographic analysis of the sociological differences between clinical social workers and psychiatrists. Issues discussed are gender and racial differences, average salaries, job availability, and licensure requirements. Includes tables.
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"Non-physician providers have become an increasingly larger share of the mental health system, producing a dramatic change in the mental health workforce over the past thirty years. As the population of psychiatrists has virtually remained the same, the number of clinical social workers in the United States has greatly increased. Despite the fact that psychiatrists and clinical social workers serve the same population and provide very similar services to that population, they share a very small number of sociological commonalities."
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Mental Illness and Social Workers, 1999.
Examines the evolution of mental health care theory and practice and the growing role of social worker in intervention, aftercare, community services, institutional and outpatient care.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 19 sources, £ 72.95
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The purpose of this research is to examine how social workers fit in to the U.S. mental-health system. The plan of the research will be to set forth the historical context in which U.S. community mental-health systems can be analyzed, with reference to key early figures in the whole process of shaping mental-health delivery and caregiving practices.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine how social workers fit in to the U.S. mental-health system. The plan of the research will be to set forth the historical context in which U.S. community mental-health systems can be analyzed, with reference to key early figures in the whole process of shaping mental-health delivery and caregiving practices, and then to discuss the current status, including cost-related factors, of American inpatient and outpatient community mental-health systems, as well as the role of the social worker in such systems.
To understand modern American mental-health systems, it is necessary to realize how relatively young the very concept of organized and humane mental-health treatment is in Western civilization. Dr. Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of the ..."
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Good Social Worker, 2005.
A brief essay which discusses the traits of a good social worker.
978 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper begins by explaining the profession of a social worker and then looks at what characteristics are necessary for one to become good at the profession. The writer lists good advocacy skills, understanding and compassion as some of the characteristics. It also explains that social workers need to keep on top of trends in their profession in order to adapt with the society they deal with.
Introduction
Good Social Workers Understand the Basics of their Profession
Good Social Workers Understand Advocacy
Good Social Workers Understand the Need to Help Young People
Good Social Workers do their Research
Good Social Workers Stay Up-to-Date in their Profession
References
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"The CSCI's proposal calls for a CSCI "take over" of "the Independent (Panel) Stage of the complaints procedure from local authorities" which would, according to the BASW, "introduce a conflict with the regulatory and inspection roles of CSCI..." (Johnston, 2004). The impact of this proposal, if enacted, would be "increased delays" in the resolution of complaints and an "escalation in the number of complaints." Therefore, a good social worker should give input to this complaint revision procedure, since it may well affect every professional in the field at some point in time. Indeed, a good social worker is an investigator, and an avid reader, trying hard to keep abreast of all the issues surrounding the field. "
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Adults Who Have Been Abused As Children, 1989.
A examination of the type of abuse, incidence and effects on adults that were abused as children. Covering themes such as employment problems, alcoholism, relationships, depression and promiscuity.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, £ 44.95
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Adults Who Have Been Abused as
"Children: A Profile
Introduction
According to Tomlinson-Keasey (1985), child abuse is of such proportions that each day in this country, abusive parents are responsible for the deaths of two children. In addition, about 500,000 children are beaten, burned, thrown and generally battered without losing their lives; and these figures represent a low estimate because: (1) they do not include emotional and verbal abuse; and (2) not all cases of physical abuse are re-ported. Moreover, this estimate does not include cases of sexual abuse which Adams and Tucker (1982) estimate occurs to thousands more children."
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Social Workers, 2001.
Discuses various job settings, trend toward private practice, social group worker, entry-level social work, challenges faced by supervisors.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, £ 38.95
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"Social Work is any professional activity aimed generally at enriching and enhancing individual and group development or at alleviating adverse social and economic conditions. Its practitioners work to provide care for abused or neglected children; rehabilitate the physically, mentally, or emotionally handicapped; and extend financial aid to the poor and the aged. Social workers also carry out treatment, counseling, and direct-service activities to help those individuals with mental and emotional disorders, to help rehabilitate those with disabilities, or to provide preventive services (Meyer, 1993, p. 14). This paper examines the heart of social work ? which is the social worker himself or herself ? and looks at one of the hardest problems that many social workers face, which is the shift from being an entry-level ..."
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