Purpose: The purpose of this research project was to learn about the self-care practices that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are engaged in while also identifying the barriers impeding DACA recipients from implementing self-c . . .

Background and purpose: Domestic Violence has become a nationwide problem, affecting communities of all races, socioeconomic statuses, educational levels, and geographical settings. However, some groups may be especially vulnerable as they may encount . . .

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a very serious mental health condition that is associated with an anxiety disorder (U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015). This disorder can emerge after someone has witnessed or experienced a traumatic eve . . .

The disproportionate disenfranchisement of people of color is compounded in states that have strict felon disenfranchisement laws and therefore, voter disenfranchisement policies perpetuate the second-class status of people of color. In response to a . . .

The rationale behind this study is to identify how effective parent support groups are in minimizing stress levels amongst mother caring for children with special speeds. Chihiro (2011), states, parents of children with disabilities can be effectively . . .

Purpose: To establish unique consequences of religious abuse experienced in childhood on mental health and development. Hypothesis: What is the impact of religious abuse on mental health and development? Methods: Systematic literature review utilizing . . .

Transitions Mental Health Youth Treatment Program (YTP) in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a grant to ensure foster youth who are placed within YTP are equipped with basic health, hygiene, self-care, and school essentials. The purpose of this service . . .

Transitions Mental Health Youth Treatment Program (YTP) in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a grant to ensure foster youth who are placed within YTP are equipped with basic health, hygiene, self-care, and school essentials. The purpose of this service . . .

Housing Instability may impact educational achievement of college students, but has been understudied. Purpose: This study examines the relationship between housing instability and stress among college students. Hypothesis: CSUN students with housing . . .

Abstract From Our Perspectives: Untold Stories of LGBTQ Youth in the Foster Care System in Los Angeles County By Humberto Solis Flores Master of Social Work The current study explored the experiences of LGBTQ foster care alumni in the Los Angeles Coun . . .

This research pursued the following question: Is there a relationship between self-compassion and coping mechanisms for stress among college students? Stress is something that college students face throughout their academic journey; however, this stre . . .

The purpose of this research study was to explore how healthcare providers’ understand barriers that Transgender youth face when accessing health services in the East San Fernando Valley. This exploratory study used a survey design and convenience sam . . .

A major challenge in child welfare and child protection services includes a large number of children living in households with absent fathers. To date, few studies have explored individual efforts by states to engage and involve fathers in child welfa . . .

The purpose of this policy analysis is to evaluate the current state of amateurism in collegiate athletic programs and the impact it is having on student-athletes. Research question: How will California Senate Bill 206: Student Athlete Compensation an . . .

Research shows that social workers' attitudes and feelings about suicide and their level of preparation related to suicide are not being taught or discussed in graduate level programs. According to data, there is very minimum education provided by the . . .

Purpose: The barbershop is a landmark in the black community which has been utilized for physical health outreach (Hypertension detection) exclusive of mental health (Hess et al., 2007). An understanding of African American men's perspectives could ai . . .

The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers that prevent older Armenian-Americans aged 55 and over, who live in residential buildings, from accessing mental health services. Limited research exists on the berries older Armenian-Americans enc . . .

Families throughout the income spectrum experienced economic strain during the 2007 Recession. This then resulted in stress and worry regarding financial stability needed to in order to meet their basic needs. The Stress Process Model was used to guid . . .

Purpose: Youth homelessness is an ongoing societal crisis throughout the United States. This research project seeks to integrate frameworks from positive youth development, therapeutic songwriting, and nondeliberative social work practice as it examin . . .

The study examined the prevalence of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMADS) and perceived social supports, and effects of PMAD and perceived social supports on child rearing practices among 50 Latina immigrant mothers. Most of the sample (98%) ha . . .

The majority of research about summer camp does not take the child’s perspective into account. This study proposes to evaluate children’s level of satisfaction while attending a summer day camp. The study utilized self-report surveys in a sample of ca . . .

Every community is unique, and promotoras are uniquely positioned to work with what the community needs. Previous literature has looked at how promotoras programs effectively work in communities, but little literature has examined effects of training . . .

Older adult exercise participation has proven beneficial for improving physical and mental health. This study evaluates older adults’ quality of life after participation in an exercise class. The WHOQOL-bref survey was utilized in a sample of older ad . . .

The program evaluation will provide data in reference to individuals over the age of 21 who have successfully completed Ben's House Transitional Housing Program, a transitional housing program for youth who have completed their residence from various . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore the experiences of informal caregivers of Individuals With Dementia (IWD) in caring for their loved ones. Focus of inquiry: What are the experiences of Informal Caregivers who assist IWD? . . .

The purpose of this work is to identify areas of improvements through the gaps between the experiences of transgender employees and management on the implementation and enforcement of transgender inclusive policies within the workplace. The research q . . .

The purpose of this study is to explore foster caregivers' awareness of suicide preventive measures with foster youth under their care, as well as their attitudes and education around suicidality. Foster caregivers were defined as social workers, grou . . .

The purpose of this project was to evaluate Aggression Replacement Training (ART) with adolescents using multi-professional resources. This literature review--explored published research articles, websites, books, and reports to describe youth violenc . . .

The purpose of this research was to identify demographics of people who repeatedly have multiple emergency department visits over a short period of time, defined by this project as cluster high utilizers, and to draw attention to the impact of cluster . . .

Violence, discrimination, neglect, and rejection from family members are contributing factors to why Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth are introduced to the child welfare system. There are over 400,000 children in foste . . .

The Executive Order (E.O.) 13768: "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States" signed by President Trump represents a significant shift in immigration laws in the United States and the impact it is having on countless individuals. In . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between mindful deep-breathing and teacher burnout rates. Hypothesis: The hypothesis of this is study is that utilizing deep-breathing mindfulness techniques will reduce and/or prevent . . .

This quantitative study examined the relationship between hours spent on technology and the development of social skills (survival, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving) in children ages 8-18. It was hypothesized that children who s . . .

Purpose: To conduct a content analysis research study and answer the research question, "The risks and implications associated with burnout of child welfare workers: what do they need to know?" Method: The method of this study was conducted by using a . . .

Mass housing/incarceration has become a systemic problem in our society that the researchers believe can be solved through educational attainment. The researchers believe that individuals with lower levels of education are more likely to be housed/inc . . .

A strong intersection lays between corporate responsibility and social work. The commonalities between the concept of corporate social responsibility and the social work profession are heavily tied in values based on promotion of social change in comm . . .

Since the beginning of Title IX in 1972, when it brought about equality for females in sports in higher education to now where Title IX promotes safety on campus by advocating for awareness of sexual violence and sexual assault in higher education. Th . . .

This study focuses on the factors that motivate DACA recipients to pursue higher education. A survey was used to identify the strongest motivator amongst this population. This study found the highest motivator for DACA students to pursue higher educat . . .

Children of color, particularly those of African-American descent, are overrepresented in the child welfare system relative to the proportion of the population they make up (Donovan & Knott, 2010). This disproportional representation is detrimental to . . .

Purpose: The objective of this research study is to explore the relationship between the age of transition and family acceptance with individuals who identify as transgender. Hypothesis: If the age of transition is younger than 18, then transgender in . . .

Abstract Use of color coded behavior charts to encourage social skills with a developmental and behavioral disordered child: An exploratory study By Alexis Olson Master of Social Work Purpose: To explore the use of color coded behavior charts to encou . . .

This study was conducted to examine if perceived mental illness affects the quality of life in senior citizens who live at the Bonnie Brae Village apartments, a subsidized housing unit in Los Angeles, California. Researchers administered the Quality o . . .

A pilot evaluation of The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center's Home Delivered Meals Program attempted to test the quality of life among homebound seniors before and after implementing the program. The study used secondary data consisting of male and f . . .

The basis of this paper is to address the lack of hearing services provided for the deaf and hard of hearing population within rural and urban areas. Thus far, research is insufficient in adequately addressing the hearing needs as the Deaf community i . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this policy analysis is to examine the Medi-Cal program using the family impact analysis and how it supports undocumented Latino immigrant families. Hypothesis: The research question is: What effect does the Medi-Cal program ha . . .

The relationship between adolescents' delinquent behaviors and external factors, such as neighborhood risk, parents' monitoring, family SES, family structure, peers' delinquent behaviors and adolescents' gender was explored in this study. There are nu . . .

Purpose: Although stigma associated with serious mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and depression in combat veterans has been studied, little is known about mental health practitioners’ perspectives; nor is the possible impact these attitudes . . .

Purpose: There are many children that spend more time in family childcare homes (FCCH) than with a parent or guardian. Thus, the care children receive is important as it impacts their lives at a young age. Providers have many roles in which they parta . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate a mental health program's efforts to prevent staff burnout. Logic Model: This is a program evaluation of Agency Cancer Treatment interventions on reduction of staff burnout and the agency's use of evid . . .

The purpose of this project was to evaluate a Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) in Reno, Nevada using the logic model. The objective of the evaluation was to understand the implementation, processes and expected outcomes of the first SEP in the state. Th . . .

The purpose of the policy analyses is to identify whether or not Senate Bill 1391 addresses institutional racism. The focus of inquiry is whether or not Senate Bill 1391 is helping people of color or if it is addressing institutional racism and offeri . . .

Abstract Perceptions About Dating Violence Among Community College Student Leaders By Keyla Decos Master of Social Work Dating violence is a serious public health and safety problem in colleges and universities. Due to its prevalence, many universitie . . .

Sexual Violence is one of the most pervasive crimes plaguing our society today. The purpose of this research was to explore the experiences in sexual violence prevention of young adults ages 18-30 in Los Angeles County. The research examined how these . . .

The purpose of this study it to assess current and future MSW's competence in addressing LGBT youth needs. Methods, a survey which included LGB-KASH questionnaire and question addressing preparedness to work with LGBT students was shared through Faceb . . .

Background: Mass media outlets are the primary sources used to disseminate information about mental illness and situations pertaining to police encounters. Aims: The objective of this study is to critically explore the discourse used by various inform . . .

Purpose: Explore whether higher acculturation leads to more positive attitudes toward seeking mental health services for Thai Americans. Methods: Using convenience sampling, data was collected from 82 adults who identified as Thai or Thai American acr . . .

Abstract Additional Support outside Pupil Performing Youth By Charles Jr Chidi Ohaeri Master of Social Work This grant proposal abstract was submitted to fulfill Capstone Graduate Research requirements for the Master of Social Work at California State . . .

The criminal justice system is a place where most people do not want to be involved; therefore the housing first model was created to alleviate recidivism amongst the incarcerated population. The purpose of this study was to explore the following rese . . .

Purpose: To explore the current interventions by Social Workers and identify what interventions are working w/ this population. Research Questions: What barriers are in place? What areas need strengthening within the child welfare system? Are there in . . .

Research shows that exclusionary discipline practices in schools deprive students of educational opportunities and fail to make schools safer (McCarter, 2017; Gonzalez, 2012). Some educational institutions are shifting from a punitive approach to one . . .

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a disorder of sex development (DSD) often leading to genital ambiguity. When the diagnosis of CAH is made at birth, it has traditionally been recommended that the gender of rearing, regardless of the degree of v . . .

This study was designed to address the need to raise awareness of dyslexia among professional social workers. Hypothesis: There is a lack of awareness among social workers regarding dyslexia. Methods: A survey was conducted of currently enrolled MSW s . . .

The Los Angeles City Council's Comprehensive Homeless Strategy (CHS) represents a significant legislative report for a short, medium, and long-term approach in how the City seeks to reduce homelessness in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles, . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore men of colors experiences with participating in their child's mental health services. The researchers conducted (n= 11) semi-structured interviews utilizing an interview guide. The results indicated a common th . . .

Purpose: To learn about recovery from sex and love addiction, stopping cycles of intergenerational trauma, and increase emotional well-being for sex and love addicts and the people around them. Inquiry: (1) what are the qualities of spirituality exper . . .

This literature review will focus on the immigration statute known as Temporary Protective Status (TPS) and its termination. The purpose is discovering the effect the termination of the program has on beneficiaries. The population of this literature r . . .

The purpose of this study is to explore language assimilation among Latino populations. This study aims to explore the decision making process of second and third generation Latino parents when deciding whether or not to teach their children Spanish, . . .

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between multiethnic identities and help-seeking attitudes among Asian Americans. Hypothesis: Asian Americans with a strong sense of American identity will show a more favorable help seeking attitude an . . .

Purpose: First generation college students encounter adversity throughout their path through college. It is of value then to study the factors that affect first generation college students' academic success. Research Questions: does academic resilienc . . .

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine the accessibility of special education services to students previously enrolled in LAUSD High schools. Methods: Researchers created a 23-item tool to measure previous LAUSD student's accessibility to spe . . .

Purpose: The focus of this study is to examine the quality of life of grandparents in the role of primary caregivers and factors that contribute to their quality of life. Taking into account their contextual factors (e.g., age, gender, income, number . . .

The purpose of this study was to analyze data from residents in Pico-Union through a systematic needs assessment to determine needs of the community, identify needs not being addressed, and learn ways to enhance existing services and resources. While . . .

Purpose: The objective of this study is to better understand the risk of compassion satisfaction (the satisfaction from helping others), burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of personal achievements), and secondary traum . . .

The purpose of this systematic literature review was to examine contributing factors of imposter syndrome that are experienced by first-generation Latinx working professionals. The inquiry of this study examined how experiencing imposter syndrome duri . . .

In the last 14 years, over 600 LGBTQ+ young people age 24 and under have participated in the Lifeworks Mentorship Program at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. As future social workers, we recognize the central importance of human relationships as outlined . . .

Purpose: To examine the racial experiences of Afro-Latinx people living in the United States, and determine the impacts, if any, these experiences have on self-perception and overall mental health. Further, this study aims to provide insight to social . . .

Proposed initiative: The proposed grant title is Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at Pali Academy High School. The grant writer searched for funding sources, and identified Wells Fargo’s “Creating solutions for stronger, more resilient commun . . .

This graduate project focused on understanding what levels of stress social work graduate students are experiencing, explore if the social work graduate students' level of perceived stress is related to the development of somatic symptoms, and underst . . .

The exploratory study investigates the needs and challenges of probation-involved youth with concerns of the minimal availability of trained and educated social workers within the Department of Juvenile Probation. Information used to define seven spec . . .

This study uses public data to analyze the correlation between social support, spirituality and physical functioning on depression amongst Hispanic elders. Data was obtained from Inter-university Consortium for the political and social research (ICPSR . . .

Abstract The Impact of Trauma Informed Care on Law Enforcement Engagement with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness By Jennifer Carranza Master of Social Work Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of Trauma . . .

Abstract Homeless Mobile Hygiene in the Community By Marbella Leon Master of Social Work This literature review will look at the effectiveness of existing mobile hygiene facilities in the communities within the United States. This literature review ai . . .

The purpose of this policy analysis is to analyze the updated policies in Senate Bill 239 which changed previous HIV laws in the state of California. This analysis would critique previous HIV laws that penalized the intentional transmission of HIV. Th . . .

This exploratory study helps highlight the trend of violence directed towards Children's Social Workers (CSW). This research also aims to tie previous research conducted about the safety concerns of social workers in various fields; such as mental hea . . .

Organization Background: Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (Vaughn NCLC), is a large charter institution founded in 1993, in the City of Pacoima. At the present Vaughn NCLC operates five campuses and serves 2961 students. Since their establishment, . . .

In this grant proposal we, the Cancer Support Community Center Los Angeles – Benjamin Center (CSCLA), will advocate for the creation of a cancer support group for those facing comorbid cancer diagnosis and substance use disorder. CSCLA is committed to . . .

The Hart Homelessness Youth Project proposes an initiative to provide additional resources to the students of William S. Hart High School with essential resources to overcome the difficulties associated with lack of stable housing. It will be composed . . .

Purpose: The aim of this literature review is to identify how children and adolescents respond to grief and loss of a loved one and which interventions are appropriate based on the youth's current developmental stage. This literature review is to answ . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this research study was to examine in-depth information related to the quality of care received by LGBT older adults and acceptance from healthcare providers in Southern California. Research question: How does acceptance and ot . . .

HIV-specific criminal laws were enacted at the height of the HIV crisis in the late 1980's as an attempt to decrease the transmission of HIV. At the time, the routes of transmission for HIV were unclear and effective treatment had not yet been develop . . .

This study examined the impact that DACA and/or CA DREAM Act have had on undocumented students at CSUN. We were specifically interested in how DACA and CA DREAM Act influences students' educational experience in regards to grade point average (GPA), s . . .

Teen dating violence (TDV) is a pervasive and dangerous issue among adolescents that can have negative long-lasting impacts. Despite this, TDV is an issue that is often overlooked in our school systems, where many adolescents spend most of their time. . . .

Purpose: To further understand the effects of divorce not only in childhood but throughout different parts of one's life span. Methods: An online questionnaire was conducted with 50 adults, who have experienced parental divorce during their childhood . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy, implications, and ramifications of the Housing First Model regarding housing those who are homeless and chronically homeless. This study will also explore the impact Housing First has had . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of adverse childhood experiences in the incarcerated population. The researchers were interested in learning about the relationship between sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental illness, and . . .

This research project examined the role of faith and resiliency in the healing journey of torture survivors. Through photovoice and client stories, participants shared how their religious and/or spiritual beliefs helped them heal from torture experien . . .

The aim of this literature review is to establish an evidence-based understanding of the differences in statistics between races in terms of recidivism as well as the rationale for differences based on the findings of previous literature on the topic . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to analyze the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, which was passed intending to provide all children with an opportunity to receive a high quality education. Methods: Using the intersectionality framewor . . .

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine the benefits of extending foster care services and to closely inspect if these benefits are in fact, substantial and successful in helping former foster youth as they navigate and progress into adult . . .

Purpose: Family child care (FCC) providers serve many children and stay in the field for many years, impacting the lives of children throughout their years of service. Although providers’ stress is among the factors that predict the quality of care ch . . .