Child, Youth Issues papers

An investigation of juvenile delinquency and its relationship to unresolved grief due to the death of a parent or parents from ages 7-11 years using Piaget's concrete operational stage of development.

An analysis of the escalating occurrences of domestic violence.

An investigation of how inadequate mental health resources have created a mental health crisis for incarcerated juveniles with mental illness.

A research paper addressing the causes, existence and proliferation of depression in adolescents.

A look at dolls from the 1940s to the 1970s and what impact they had on black and white children.

This paper discusses behavior modeling, which includes the family, mass media and the community environment.

This paper discusses the problem of television advertising that is not appropriate for children and teenagers.

A history of gangs in the U.S. with a focus on the Five Points Gangs.

An explanation of family culture and the changes in family culture.

This paper is a research proposal to study the effects of domestic violence on children.

An analysis of the 1973 study done by William Chambliss concerning the correlation between crime and class.

Analyzes an article by Sandra Martin, et. al. on domestic violence in India.

An analysis of the effects of societal norms and attitudes on group and individual beliefs.

Examines causes, symptoms and treatment of child abuse.

An analysis of the demands for child care and the different factors which influence this service.

A review of Susan Bordo's article "Never Just Pictures" concerning body image issues.

A guide to diagnosing and helping students with dyslexia.

The effects of allowing parents in faith healing religions to deny their children medical care.

This paper reviews the literature about detecting and preventing child abuse through child protective services in New York State.

Discusses motivation theories and how they relate to high school drop outs.

An examination of resiliency in children, including definitions, analysis and solutions.

This paper discusses Sue Monk Kidd's book, "The Secret Life of Bees", a touching and endearing story of a girl coming to grips with the loss of her mother.

An analysis of the advantages of lowering the legal drinking age in the U.S.

An examination of the facilitation of conflict between children through peer (school) mediation programs.

A comprehensive study researching court ordered versus volunteer admission to treatment facilities for adolescent addicts, as it relates to the completion of treatment and the drop-out rate.

This paper discusses juvenile delinquency as depicted in the movie, written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, "Good Will Hunting".

An analysis of the option of intervention with juvenile offenders.

This paper discusses that skyrocketing statistics about violence in inner city schools, which complicates the future of education for children living in these areas and seeks solutions.

This paper describes and discusses the effect on adolescents of three parenting styles: Authoritative, authoritarian and permissive.

This paper discusses the influence parents have on their child's self-esteem and ways they can help establish a positive self-esteem.

A best practices guide to providing effective social programs for adolescents and young adults.

A look at the important role of a counselor in a child abuse case.

This paper is a literature review of the advantages and disadvantages of playing computer games.

This paper describes and evaluates England's and Canada's juvenile justice systems.

This paper is analysis of an intimate relationship between two brothers, friends of the author, aged twenty-two and twenty, whose parents divorced when they were young.

A look at the utilization of community oriented policing partnerships to reduce formal criminal justice sanctions upon juveniles.

A look at the effects of viewing violence in the media on children's behavior.

An analysis of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, which was meant to remove gender bias involved in child care.

An in-depth examination of the effects of child labor on children's development, focusing on the situation in India.

This paper is a research proposal to study the effect of violent Online video games on adolescent behavior.

This paper is a personal essay about how to succeed in college written in both a sincere and humorous style.

A look at the impact that peer pressure has on adolescent alcohol and drug abuse.

An analysis of addictive behavior particular to the adolescent age group, with a focus on drug and alcohol abuse.

An opinion paper in favor of Megan's Law, which is aimed at protecting society against child molesters.

An analysis of the rising crisis concerning childhood obesity in America.

An analysis of the problems caused by aggressive behavior in youths and prevention programs.

An examination of the prevalent skin condition, acne, and its acceptance as a medical condition that requires treatment.

A look at the direct correlation between domestic violence and animal cruelty.

This paper discusses Sissela Bok's "Mayhem," which addresses concerns over modern media violence, including film, television, Internet, and video games.

An examination of two different approaches in dealing with the problem of juvenile crime.

The paper discuss the causes of anorexia nervosa.

A discussion of the impact of divorce on children.

An overview the establishment and development of the Child Protective Services system.

This paper is a personal essay, which evaluates "YM" or "Your Magazine," a magazine aimed at teenage women under the age of 17.

Examines the causes of teenage violence in our society today

This paper discusses Alex Kotlowitz's book,"There Are No Children Here," which is about childhood in the Henry Horner projects of Chicago where children are not free to be children.

This is a paper on how ecomaps can be used in the foster care system to improve care and services.

This paper discusses homeless students and their unique needs, both emotionally and academically.

An analysis of the effects of television violence on children.

An analysis of the mental health issues of refugee children and what needs to be done to help them.

An analysis of the online availability of child pornography, which makes the Internet a virtual playground for pedophiles.

This paper, using a creative format, debates gay parenting.

A look at whether juvenile boot camps are effective forms of justice and rehabilitation.

This paper discusses that misbehavior is a common problem, and parents need to learn how to discipline their children properly.

Dispels the myth that sexual offenders are exclusively male.

An analysis of insulin pump technology for juvenile diabetics.

A multi-genre paper about childhood poverty, using poems and pictures to examine trends and effects of poverty on children's lives, specifically in the United States.

A brief discussion of home-related accidents and how to prevent them.

Examines why the working classes turned to Chartism and the Peoples Charter instead of the trade unions in British political history.

An analysis of the increase in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) and the various treatments available.

An analysis of the influence of an adolescent's perception of himself or herself and others on his or her level of self-esteem.

A persuasive research paper outlining the reasons why religion should not be taught in public schools.

A look at the global problem of child labor.

An analysis of ADHD in children through a review of the journal article, "Difficulties in Comprehending Causal Relations Among Children With ADHD: The Role of Cognitive Engagement," from the "Journal of Abnormal Psychology".

A look at the contentious issue of gay marriage and its sociological and societal implications for Americans and for the world.

A look at the problem of bullying in American schools.

A biographical essay on the life and works of Sylvia Plath.

Examines the effect on children who grow up in homes without fathers.

Policy analysis of child health care in the United States.

An examination of effective, physiologically appropriate, sports activities for childhood development.

An opinion paper arguing that cross-cultural marriages are wrong because they cause confusion for the children.

A comprehensive analysis of physical child abuse today.

A look at why women continue to stay in relationships even when they are victims of domestic violence.

A look at how the the ADD drug, Adderall, is abused by students.

An analysis of different studies of self-mutilation in adolescence.

An analysis of the problems facing the black middle class today.

This paper discusses research about step-families, an increasing phenomenon in the 21st century.

A look at the adolescent stages of development and their impact on the adult personality and functioning.

A literature review on the rate of recidivism among African-American youths in the U.S.A.'s juvenile prison system.

A thorough look at the advantages and disadvantages of residential placement vs. home care in regard to the mentally disabled.

A look at the process of adoptive teenagers finding their birth parents.

An overview of why child sexual predators are so dangerous.

Examines pressures exhibited by media, peers, and society, which cause children to try and act like adults.

Examines the need to develop programs directed at young female delinquents, which address their special needs as victims of abuse.

A comparative analysis of the mother-daughter relationships in Anna Quindlen's "One True Thing" and Amy Tam's "The Joy Luck Club".

A look at how best to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy.

A debate on whether cars or guns are more dangerous for the youth of today.

A study of the links that exist between marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction.

Analysis of juvenile delinquency causation, focusing on the life of a young murderer, Willie Bosket, whose crimes shocked his community and left many innocent victims dead.

An analysis of the effect of television violence on children.