Perspectives on Social Work: 2012
This collection gathers content from the volume of Perspectives on Social Work published in 2012.
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Title X, Family Planning, and the Affordable Care Act: A Strengths Perspective Policy Analysis
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)This paper analyzes Title X of the 1970 Public Health Service Act using a strengths perspective framework. Title X was the country’s first federal policy to provide public funding for family planning programs and it was ... -
A Systematic Review: The Effectiveness of Cultural Competence Trainings among Health Professions
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)Cultural competence trainings are cited as improving providers’ interactions with culturally diverse clients. Yet, little is known about the methodological rigor of such studies. To date, a systematic review of the ... -
PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL WORK VOLUME 9 (FALL 2011/SPRING 2012)
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)This is the full-text volume of Perspectives on Social Work, vol. 9 (Fall 2011/Spring 2012). -
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996: An Analysis of its Implication Using an Adapted Model
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)The HIPA Act of 1996 is analyzed using an adapted model: Approach, Need, Assessment, and Logistics. The adaptation comes from McInnis-Dittrich (1994). McInnis-Dittrich uses the word ANALYSIS as a model structure to analyze ... -
Strength and Resilience of Homeless, Single Mothers: A Focus Group Analysis
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)A qualitative research design was used to explore the views of homeless, single mothers. The research was guided by a phenomenological perspective by collecting data on the lived experiences of the research participants. ... -
Remembering Francis Perkins: The Past, Present, and Future of Social Work
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)As one of the founders of social work, Francis Perkins worked as an educator, union organizer as well as with the Settlement Houses and the Charity Organization Society. Her spirit, passion, and commitment to social ... -
EDITORIAL FROM PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL WORK VOLUME 9 (Fall 2011/Spring 2012)
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)Editorial for volume 9 of Perspectives on Social Work, by journal Editor-in-Chief Traber Giardina. -
Book Review Cozolino, L. (2010). The neuroscience of psychotherapy: Healing the social brain. New York: Norton.
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy: Healing the Social Brain is a useful addition to the literature base and could be used as a tool to both inform the future of clinical social work and to further legitimize many of the ... -
From diapers to dissertations: Students’ experiences of new motherhood while enrolled in social work doctoral programs
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2012)Approximately 13% of doctoral students have children during their studies, and the mothers among them may face particular challenges. These can include time constraints, unsupportive faculty, and a tenure system that ...
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