Perspectives on Social Work: 2017
This collection gathers content from two volumes of Perspectives on Social Work published in 2017.
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Perspectives on Social Work Volume 13 (Winter 2017)
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)This is the full-text volume of Perspectives on Social Work, vol. 13 (Winter 2017). -
SPECIAL EDITION ISSUE: A Call to Action in Perspectives on Social Work EDITORIAL
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)The devastation of Hurricane Harvey and its impact on the community is something from which many Houston residents are still trying to recover. Moving toward any resemblance of “normalcy” requires strength and determination ... -
After the Storm: Reflections on Volunteering at Shelters after Hurricane Harvey
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)As climate change increasingly devastates all areas of the globe through natural disasters, vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected. People with unstable housing, little income, and poor health prior to a ... -
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(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)Ann Webb's personal experience going through Hurrican Harvey. -
Reflections on a Storm
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)On August 25, 2017, when the University of Houston closed its campus in anticipation of Hurricane Harvey, I had no idea what was in store. Being still new to Houston, I had experienced rain and flooding, but had not yet ... -
PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL WORK VOLUME 13 (Summer 2017)
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)This is the full-text volume of Perspectives on Social Work, vol. 13 (Summer 2017). -
EDITORIAL – Social Work Values in Perspectives on Social Work
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)Editorial for volume 13 of Perspectives on Social Work, by journal editor Rebecca L. Mauldin, LMSW -
A Critical Approach: A Comprehensive Analysis of Socially Constructed Factors for Trafficking of Women in Nepal
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)This paper explores socially constructed root causes of trafficking of women and children exploited in sex trade using the case of Nepal. As of yet no single study has attempted to examine gender violence that has escalated ... -
Caring for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Institutional Care Facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Social Development Intervention
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)Although several studies have shown that children raised in institutional care facilities experience greater mental health symptoms than those raised in noninstitutionalized settings, children across sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Social Impact Bonds: A Social Impact Investment Approach to Facilitating Community Development
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)Community development is a field of practice that encompasses many disciplines and has special resonance for social work. Although the definition of the term community development is not consistent throughout the literature, ... -
Implications of an Emergency Diversion Collaboration Effort
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)The overuse of emergency departments (EDs) presents a major burden to health care systems nationwide and individuals seeking services. Because health is a matter of both physical wellbeing and economics, it is important ... -
Book Review: Social policy for an aging society: A human rights perspective, by Carole B. Cox. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, 2015, 211 pages
(University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, 2017)Worldwide the number of older adults is projected to grow at a faster rate than any other age group (Ortman, Velkoff, & Hogan, 2014) thereby making the critical examination of social policies directly impacting this ...
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