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- Creator:
- Abram, Lauren, Jones, Marissa, and Scalise, Brie
- Description:
- The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) was established in 1974 to address the fundamental safety and treatment issues within the juvenile justice system. Since its implementation, this policy has been revised on six occasions in an effort to improve services and protection for juvenile youth. Currently, the juvenile justice system is still lacking appropriate mental health services that are directly correlated to incarceration trends. Studies have found that 65 to 70 percent of youth in the justice system meet criteria for a mental health disorder at a rate three times that of the general population. In response to this alarming problem, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2015 (JJDPRA) has been introduced to the Senate to improve mental health services within the juvenile justice system by increasing funding, incorporating evidence-based programs, and expanding the use of community-based alternatives. This paper will provide a policy analysis of the JJDPRA to assess its mental health components and determine whether or not the passage of this bill will address current issues within the juvenile justice system appropriately. Using the Karger & Stoesz framework, this paper will examine existing literature specific to this policy, describe the research methods used, analyze the political, economic and administrative feasibility, and provide a discussion of the potential impact of the policy.
- Resource Type:
- Project
- Campus Tesim:
- San Marcos
- Department:
- Social Work
2. A Community needs assessment of Arvin, Lamont, and Weedpatch, California: focus group prioritization
- Creator:
- Ceballos, Oscar
- Description:
- The purpose of this community needs assessment was to identify the health and psychosocial services and access needs of residents in three rural communities in central California. Three focus group meetings were organized with community members from Arvin, Lamont, and Weedpatch, California. Group participants reported main concerns were safety (crime), lack of schools, mistrust of officials, pollution (air and water pollution), lack of emergency and health services, and lack of transportation. Each group prioritized its needs. Recommendations and implications for social services and social policy are discussed.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Nieto, Petra
- Description:
- This study is a statewide comparative study in California of the existing Celebrating Families! (CF!) Programs in evaluating the similarities and differences among these programs and their effectiveness of families actually completing the CF! Program. This research utilized both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Data was collected through structured telephone interviews with the use of the CF! Telephone Questionnaire. The CF! Telephone Questionnaire consisted of fifteen open-ended questions, pertaining to each CF! Program’s use of the original CF! curriculum. A purposive sample was used in selecting 8 of the 13 CF! Programs existing in California to participate in this research study. Through the use of SPSS analysis, the results indicated no statistically significant findings designating any one of the CF! Programs’ use of the CF! curriculum to be more effective in increasing the number of families to complete the CF! Program.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Pawloski, Michael
- Description:
- The researcher’s purpose for this community project is to meet the needs for adolescents (ages 13-18); who have been exposed to domestic violence, and create a curriculum for them that is teen-centered and creative. With the help of adolescents that come into our agency seeking treatment and employees at AAFVSA, the researcher of this study will create a drama therapy curriculum for adolescents who have been exposed to domestic violence. The term exposure to DV is defined by the researcher as: those who have experienced it 1st hand (received threats, physical attacks, or verbal/emotional assaults of DV) and those who have witnessed DV (seen DV happen to others). Therefore, when adolescents do come into the agency seeking services due to exposure of domestic violence, they have the option to do individual therapy (which is already intact at AAFVSA) and now group therapy.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Sparks, Tiffany Jean
- Description:
- This study examines the personal beliefs, thoughts, and opinions about the relevance of incorporating the idea of attachment theory in daily, social work practice from a population of individuals who first hand serve children placed in the child welfare system, social workers employed by the Family Services and Permanent Placement programs of the Kern County Department of Human Services. The research was conducted using a survey method. This research aimed to introduce and support the idea that applying attachment theory in child welfare policies and practice is key to improving the lives of children in the child welfare system. Results from the study indicated that social workers from the two employee programs share similar and differing opinions about the idea of including attachment theory in daily practice. Overall, two themes derived from the results; social workers determine decisions for children placed in the child welfare system on a case by case basis and what is deemed to be in the child’s best interest. Implications for further study suggest conducting surveys about the relevance of attachment theory in the family lives among those who care for these children, foster parents, and the importance of child welfare agencies providing continual trainings about attachment theory for their employees and foster parents.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Morris, Courtney Anna Ruth
- Description:
- Through stakeholder interviews and in-depth literature review this project explored the feasibility of creating, implementing, and maintaining a California elder abuse registry. This project aimed to formulate a white paper for the California Senior Legislature for future proposal development. Five stakeholders from across California were interviewed. Utilizing content analysis and grounded theory analysis, interview data were examined leading to the development of a model. The resulting model was a visualization of stakeholders’ knowledge and perceptions about elder abuse registry issues. The model contains three phases, integrated categories, and subcategories. The model was grounded in that data and supported by literature. The findings and resulting model support the feasibility of California creating, implementing, and maintaining an elder abuse registry. The Researcher concluded with three recommendations for future research and California elder abuse registry creation.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Avila, Maria L
- Description:
- The purpose of this project is to create a psychoeducational curriculum for adolescents with type 2 diabetes. The desired outcome is for group participants to acquire knowledge, learn the management of the psychological effects of diabetes and to gain awareness of typical environmental stressors of the disease. Cognitive behavioral therapy will be utilized to treat psychological issues, such as grief and depression, in adolescent with type 2 diabetes. The overall purpose of this curriculum is to minimize psychological issues in adolescents with diabetes to reach optimal glycemic levels.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- North, LaToya
- Description:
- The role of child welfare workers has been complicated with the task of treating juvenile sex offenders. With an increase in the number of juvenile sex offenders, this has become a specialty area and effective treatment requires focus beyond traditional counseling skills. This problem has been complicated since it has been challenging to find a consistent definition of juvenile sex offender. “There is not an accepted term or definition that is widely used to describe or refer to this population” (Moore, Franey, & Geffner, 2004, p.1). How can a worker learn evidenced-based treatment interventions when there is no clarity in the definition. This study reviewed the literature and developed preliminary resources for social workers and other professionals who will be working with clients who are juvenile sex offenders.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Tate, Rachel
- Description:
- The purpose of this project was to provide members of the California Senior Legislature information relevant to end-of-life services in correctional institutions. This information will be used to shape policies that ensure correctional end-of-life care is commiserate with community standards as mandated by the 1996 American Correctional Association. Integration of community standards in program design ensures protection of fundamental human rights. A thorough review and analysis of current policies and services areas requiring further development were identified and recommendations offered.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
10. Implementing an intergenerational program at an adult day health care center in southern California
- Creator:
- Smith, Jessica R
- Description:
- Intergenerational programming has benefits for both the older adults and the children involved in them. The objective of this project was to work toward the implementation of an intergenerational program at an adult day health care center in Southern California. A thorough literature review was conducted focusing on intergenerational programs and the benefits of such. In addition, qualitative data was collected through in person interviews, telephone interviews, and email correspondence. The knowledge gained from the literature review and qualitative data collected for this project will help with the implementation of an intergenerational program at an adult day health care center in Southern California and may encourage more adult day health care centers to look into implementing their own intergenerational programs.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Rodriguez Salinas, Evette
- Description:
- The purpose of this study was to explore training models and funding related to the health care workforce needs of those who serve an older adult population. Three main questions were addressed: What methods of training a health care workforce focused on serving older adults have been developed and implemented successfully?; How is workforce training funded?; and Is there a model of training and funding that is more successful in addressing the shortage of competent health care professionals that serve the older adult population? This research explored four training and funding models that were developed to increase workforce training in geriatrics. Data consisted of the narratives of key informants who provided in-depth descriptions of each program. Content analysis was used as the method using manifest content of the narratives. Categories and themes were pulled and compared to a successful program (Council on Medicine Education) and put in the context of social work. Federal policy such as Social Security Title XIX and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are discussed as they apply to the results.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Sweeney, Kathleen Ann
- Description:
- This report proposes to increase prevention of childhood onset obesity (COO) through a 41-week afterschool social work lifestyle intervention program teaching nutrition, cooking, and healthy eating habits to middle school students and their families. Research shows that COO heightens risk of catastrophic chronic health conditions. Using evidenced based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as practiced by Judith Beck Ph.D. and Motivational Interviewing (MI) as practiced by Miller and Rollnick, the social worker will empower participants to make healthier lifestyle choices including adopting better eating habits and more physical activity. Participants will be voluntary, minority, low income, at risk children and families. Research questions of this project include the impacts of two factors: participatory parental engagement and use of evidence-based social work techniques on families' rates of change and degrees of success with respect to healthy lifestyle changes. This project hypothesizes that the inclusion of specific, evidenced-based social work counseling and parental engagement in hands-on participation with their child/children will decrease predicted catastrophic outcomes such as diabetes and kidney disease through lifestyle enhancements. If successful and instituted widely, rates of obesity and diabetes-linked complications could decrease dramatically. Projected to society, the pain and suffering of the afflicted and their families will decrease. The projected billions of dollars for procedures for catastrophic conditions such as amputations, dialysis, and cancer treatments could decline for the benefit of all. A Program Evaluation Plan follows. Longitudinal study with a greater sample size is advisable because of the small sample size and the short duration of the program.
- Resource Type:
- Masters Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Bakersfield
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Figueroa, Erica
- Description:
- 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-care practices in order to be able to better support their usage of current self-care practices while also identifying ways to eliminate or reduce barriers. Descriptive study of self-care practices of DACA. The research design for this study was descriptive with the use an anonymous online survey created with Qualtrics. The results revealed that there was a relationship between the hours worked and time spent on physical activity. The results revealed that the most common self-care practices were listening to music, watching a movie and spending time with family or friends. Based on the findings, it is recommended for more research to be done in order to further explore how we can better support the self-care practices most used by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Villa, Mayra
- Description:
- 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 encounter additional challenges in reporting the abuse or seeking help. For Latina women, their traditional and cultural beliefs may put them at higher risk of not reporting the violence due to the belief that domestic violence is a private matter and that men hold all the power. Specifically, this study explored whether there are unique barriers that prevent Latina women from reporting domestic violence. Methods: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted using anonymous semi-structured phone interviews to examine Latina women's perspective of being in an abusive relationship and barriers they faced in reporting the abuse. Participants needed to be female, Latina, English and/or Spanish speaking, between the ages of 25-55 years old, previously in an abusive relationship, and currently enrolled in domestic violence services. Results: Eight participants between the ages of 27-48 were interviewed. Findings showed that the participants experienced the common barriers that prevent women from reporting domestic violence found in previous research studies. In addition, participants revealed four additional unique barriers. Discussion: Study findings support previous research on barriers to reporting domestic violence for Latina women and identified additional barriers may also interfere with reporting domestic violence. Based on the findings, recommendations suggest the importance of suicide prevention awareness, making resources available throughout the community, and increased training for law enforcement about domestic violence.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Chavez, Jacqueline
- Description:
- 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 event, although it is still unclear why some people develop PTSD and others do not (U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015). Veteran women are reported to have more psychological distress than men among those who have deployed to Iraq (Seppala et al, 2014). The purpose of this qualitative research paper is to analyze the results that compare and contrast the experience of veteran women with PTSD using deep breathing meditation and how this type of exercise helps them live with the disorder. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of this type of exercise while living with the disorder. This paper measures the efficiency of deep breathing meditation. The results suggest that mind-body interventions, such as deep breathing meditations showed a significant reduction in symptoms of PTSD. The study of this small population of veterans with PTSD, especially women suffering from PTSD can further help improve their quality of life.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Viens, Aemon
- Description:
- 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 growing trend to enfranchise felons across the country, Florida voters passed Amendment 4. In response, the Florida legislature made multiple attempts to limit the reach of the policy. The author uses Bell's Critical Race Theory as a framework to assess how the policy advances social justice and what barriers impede it. The analysis found that Amendment 4 is a progressive policy that has the potential to enfranchise felons of color, although the exclusion of felony murder and sexual offenders promotes the further legal disenfranchisement of an already marginalized community. In addition, the benefits of Amendment 4 are undermined by the Florida legislature, which is currently litigating the policy's implementation and intends to uphold a neo-poll tax that disproportionately impacts people of color. Other considerations and policy recommendations are discussed.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Quevedo, Yvette
- Description:
- 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 educated through parent support groups, workshops, psychological intervention or counseling if right approach or channel were utilized. Additionally, our goal is to help bring awareness to the disparities with accessing services for Latino mothers. Furthermore, Hispanic families have reported they have experienced difficulties using services because of language, communication or cultural problems with providers (Ngui and Flores, 2006). This is why it is especially important to further study what services Latino mothers find most helpful and accessible.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Barnes, Breanna
- Description:
- 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 research from five databases. Results: 599 potential articles were narrowed down to 17 that were deemed appropriate for the study. These articles were further explored for relevant information and reveal of themes. Discussion: Five themes were identified including: unique consequences present in abuse cases perpetrated by clergy, developmental and mental health consequences, diagnostic considerations and implications for treatment.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Starnes, Melissa
- Description:
- 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 is to help ease the transition into residential treatment, support foster youth in feeling comfortable in their new environment, and give them the confidence and reassurance that their basic needs are met. Additionally, the purpose is to equip foster youth with basic school essentials (school supplies, materials, and clothing) to prepare them as they start a new school and enter within a new community to increase the likelihood of developing new peer relationships. This service is based on research studies that focus on protective factors for foster youth. Studies show that youth who have developed healthy peer relationships, engage in youth development programs, and develop independent living skills have greater social, emotional, physical, and developmental health outcomes. Funding in the amount of $8,500 is requested to purchase the necessary materials for the basic needs baskets for up to 10 foster youth who enter into YTP.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Social Work
- Creator:
- Starnes, Melissa
- Description:
- 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 is to help ease the transition into residential treatment, support foster youth in feeling comfortable in their new environment, and give them the confidence and reassurance that their basic needs are met. Additionally, the purpose is to equip foster youth with basic school essentials (school supplies, materials, and clothing) to prepare them as they start a new school and enter within a new community to increase the likelihood of developing new peer relationships. This service is based on research studies that focus on protective factors for foster youth. Studies show that youth who have developed healthy peer relationships, engage in youth development programs, and develop independent living skills have greater social, emotional, physical, and developmental health outcomes. Funding in the amount of $8,500 is requested to purchase the necessary materials for the basic needs baskets for up to 10 foster youth who enter into YTP.
- Resource Type:
- Thesis
- Campus Tesim:
- Northridge
- Department:
- Social Work