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Race in Contemporary America: Protest, Police and Media in Ferguson
(Economic & Political Weekly, 2014)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: In all spheres today, a covert institutionalized racism can be witnessed in the United States, denying the black community access to opportunities and privileges ... -
Racial Disparities in Drug Court Outcomes: Lessons Learned from the Lived Experiences of White and African American Participants in One Midwestern Drug Court
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Reentry Services in Non-urban Counties in Texas: A Directed Content Analysis of Reentry Provider Websites
(2023-08-08)**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 08/01/2024** Health, social, and justice outcomes for returning residents after incarceration are concerning, with implications for service providers, especially in ... -
Reflections and Prospects of the Gerontological Social Work Training and Education: The AGESW Pre-Dissertation Fellows Program
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-10-30)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The demand for professional training, mentorship, and research in the field of aging is expected to increase remarkably. Recent statistics indicate that less than ... -
The Reintegration Experiences Of Ex-child Soldiers In Liberia
(Social Work, 2014-03-12)Previous researchers have reported the lasting effects of child soldiering and the difficulties that ex-child soldiers experience as they transition to civilian living. The primary purpose of this study is to gain a better ... -
Relationship quality and elder caregiver burden in India
(Igitur, 2012)The purpose of this study was to examine the psychosocial factors that contribute to burden among Asian Indian caregivers of the elderly in Allahabad, India. Within this context of caregiving, the importance of relationship ... -
Relationships Among Diverse Students in a Cohort-Based MSW Program: A Social Network Analysis
(2017)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Peer relationships are an integral part of social work education. This study examined three types of social ties (academic, friendship, and professional) among ... -
Religion and Resiliency Among Female Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Holders
(2018-07-23)This thesis analyzed the relationship between the religiosity of four newly-arrived female Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders in the Dallas area and its impact on their resiliency, coping, and outlook on their new ... -
Reproductive Decision Making Among Lesbian Women
(Social Work, 2007-08-23)A non-experimental, survey design was used to determine which factors influence a lesbian woman's decision to have, or not have, a child. Data was collected via the internet from 373 adult women, who self identify as ... -
Reproductive Health In India : An Empowerment Model
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)This study examined the effects of social and economic factors on women's reproductive health in India. Primarily, the study analyzed data from the India Human Development Survey I (IHDS-I 2004-2005). Several statistical ... -
Reproductive Health Of Tribal Populations In India: A Sustainability Approach
(Social Work, 2012-07-25)In the context of global climate change, the sustainability approach takes a holistic view of development through preservation of nature during the course of socioeconomic and human development. Reproductive health functions ... -
Reproductive Health Of Women In Developing Countries And Human Development: A Test Of Sen's Theory
(Social Work, 2009-09-16)The purpose of this study is to extend prior research on reproductive health in developing countries and to examine the utility of the extended model for the social work profession. This study applied Nobel Prize winning ... -
Reproductive rights approach to reproductive health in developing countries
(Co-Action Publishing, 2011-12-14)Research on reproductive health in developing countries focuses mostly on the role of economic development on various components of reproductive health. Cross-sectional and empirical research studies in particular on the ... -
Resilience In Families Of Children Who Have Disabilities
(Social Work, 2014-12)Families are foundational units that facilitate societal function. They are responsible for many of the integral processes that allow communities to continue to function. Not the least of these processes are providing for ... -
Resilience in Seeking Refuge: Religious Coping Strategies in Muslim Refugees from Syria
(2017-01-02)The recent shift of attention onto Syrian refugees has resulted in much media coverage and discussion regarding this population. This study delved into the religious coping strategies of Muslim refugees from Syria. ... -
Risk And Protective Factors Associated With Teen Fatherhood Among A Sample Of Black, White, And Hispanic Males
(Social Work, 2011-03-03)After 14 years of consistent decline, the teen pregnancy rate increased for 2 consecutive years. This increase is concerning due to the adverse consequences associated with teen pregnancy. This study conducted secondary ... -
Risk Behavior, Personal Assets And Social Support In The Lesbian And Gay Adult Populations: How These Contribute To Suicidality?
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)The purpose of this exploratory study is threefold 1) to assess whether risk factors for suicide among LG individuals older than age 18 are the same as those among heterosexual individuals; 2) to assess whether suicidality ... -
The Road Ahead: Striking The Right Combination Of Academic And Mental Health Services And VA Benefits For Increasing The Academic Attainment Of Student Veterans
(Social Work, 2012-04-11)Recent statistics suggest that nearly a quarter of all veterans who have recently returned from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are returning to postsecondary education, many of them motivated to do so by the increased ... -
The role of adverse childhood experiences as determinants of non-suicidal self-injury among children and adolescents referred to community and inpatient mental health settings
(ElsevierSchool of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016)The objectives of this study were to examine the prevalence of, and determine the effect of adverse childhood experiences on non-suicidal self-injury among children and adolescents referred to community and inpatient mental ... -
The Role of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Policies in Organizing and Financing Care for Children with Severe Emotional Disturbance
(Elsevier, 2017)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Medicaid finances considerable home and community-based children’s mental health treatment, and The Department of Health and Human Services offers a variety Medicaid ...