School Violence: A National Epidemic
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A 12 page paper examining this issue in the light of the shootings in Littleton, CO. The paper delves deeply into the many conflicting theories on the causes and solutions of the epidemic of school violence, and concludes that parents, schools, and society share the blame. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KBschool.wps

Setting Up the Social Work Group
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This 12 page paper evaluates the remedial model in respect to group counseling. How social workers can set up groups effectively is addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA405swg.rtf

Shared Retrospective Research - Group Therapy & Inner Childhood Issues
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A 5 page paper that examines the psychological and sociological treatments of group therapy and psychodrama and explains the benefits this type of treatment offers individuals who suffer from problems stemming from inner childhood issues or trauma. Included is a brief history of the group therapy treatment process as it was developed and defined by Dr. Jacob Moreno in the early twentieth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCShared.doc

Similarities in Counseling Adults and Adolescents
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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 observations, the two areas are quite similar when it comes to basics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khsimaa.wps

Social Needs Assessment Strategy for the Homeless
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A 6 page discussion of the assessment process for homeless clients. Emphasizes that while these clients typically need temporary shelter as well as food, clothing, and jobs but long-term intervention is often needed as well. The case counselor must be able to assess both the initial long-term needs of these clients in the short time frame of one interview so that appropriate arrangements may be made for obtaining shelter, meeting the immediate needs of the client, and steering that client in a direction which will also address their long-term needs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPhomels.wps

Social Service Agency Overview
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4 pages in length. Mental illness is certainly no laughing matter, but it also should not be held in such seriousness that the individual afflicted with the disease feels like an outsider. Taking a resolute yet uplifting approach to counseling the mentally ill, the Western Carolina Center (WCC) in Morganton, North Carolina brings forth a refreshingly positive – if not friendly – ambiance to the social services setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCSocSrvc.rtf

Social Work Has a Duty To "Warn and Protect"
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(5 pp) There are some who have stated it is "the duty of the social worker to warn and protect" their clients. Although there may be some dissention concerning the word, "duty," this discussion will show that is indeed the overall aim of the professional social worker. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BB-scwrk.doc

Social Work: Dealing with an Unlikable Client
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This 3 page paper discusses the case of Betty S., and a therapist's possible reaction to her personally and to her situation. It argues that despite the fact that the initial reaction could well be one of disgust, the therapist must pull away from making any sort of judgment if he is to engage in effective intervention.
Filename: HVBettyS.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

Social Workers in Mental Health Services
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This 6 page paper discusses social workers in the mental health field, with particular emphasis on the Wellstone legislation that recently passed the House. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: HVsocmnt.rtf