Child, Youth Issues papers

This paper looks at the ways in which mentors can bring about positive changes in the education system.

Examines the extent of the problem that some children in the United States are not covered by medical insurance.

Reviews available literature on the dynamics between couples at the end of long relationships.

An examination of gender differences in risk-taking behavior by young adults.

Examines this initiative in the Californian law system to toughen the state's stand against juvenile delinquents.

Analyzes two articles on juvenile delinquency: "Is Child Maltreatment a Leading Cause of Delinquency?" by I. M. Schwartz, J.A Rendon, and C.M. Hsieh and "Drug Use and Violent Crime Among Adolescents" by M.P Dawkins.

The paper looks at the effects of lower-income single-parent mothers on their children's educational achievements.

Identifies characteristics of the lives of adolescents that are linked to violent behaviors in school environments.

Examines whether American Human Service Agencies effectively protect children in need.

This paper is a literature review of youth gangs in schools, focusing on a historical overview, characteristics and traits of youth gang members and prevention of youth gang membership and activity.

Examines the phenomenon of violence in high schools in the United States, its causes, consequences and possible solutions.

A discussion of the role of gangs in school violence and some of the approaches that are being pursued to reduce gang-related school violence.

Examining theories which relate to gangs being substitute families for its members, and what attracts members to gangs.

Evaluates the effectiveness of a program against domestic violence in Daytona Beach.

Examines the effect of violent video games on children under the age of 18.

This paper examines the effects of viewing televised violence on children.

Examines the effects on children of their witnessing domestic violence. Discussed are perceptual differences in relation to age, type of crime and the nature of witnessing.

Examining the education system of children of migrant workers who travel with their parents.

An analysis proposal to determine the extent of the drug abuse problem in American schools.

Examines several theories on causes of domestic violence.

A discussion of the relationship between the feminization of poverty and divorce in the U.S..

Examines the phenomenon of the only child in society.

This paper review Deborah Prothrow-Stith and Michaele Weissman's "Deadly Consequences" which discusses the ways that violence is destroying our teenage population and presents a plan to begin resolving the problem.

This paper discusses the disputes surrounding governmental regulation of firearms due to accidental deaths.

This paper reviews three research projects on high school students reported in "Adolescence" magazine.

This study evaluates the techniques that are effective in teaching conflict resolution to teenagers.

This paper examines the book "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles, focusing on the main character, Gene.

This paper looks to refute the claim that there is more evidence of failure to pay child support among African-American men than among white men.

This paper studies the problem of families who are unable to find affordable high-quality day care and the repercussions.

The important role of the California Youth Authority which is a group focused on keeping young people out of trouble.

An examination of a case involving a charge of child molestation.

A discussion of the pros and cons of breast feeding over bottle feeding.

A proposal for the treatment of the psychological distress experienced by a mother of a child with asthma.

Presenting the case study of a 16-year-old African-American teenager, in order to access the claim that adolescence is a stage of life filled with "storm and stress".

A discussion of teenage drug use and the social and psychological factors that contribute to it.

This paper explores the image of African-Americans in movies and television and their impact on socialization.

This paper explores the existence of gangs in cities around the world, analyzing reasons for their formation and prevalence.

This paper explores several different types of therapy groups that have been created for CSA survivors under the premise that group therapy has been an effective form of treatment for other groups with PTSD.

This paper discusses many of the negative effects that television has on children.

A paper which argues that television plays a big part in the rise of aggression among American youth.

An examination of possible solutions to the rising violent juvenile crime rate in the United States.

This paper argues that television violence is causing the extreme violence, killing, in the schools.

A documented comparison of two powerful arguments of why children can become murderers.

This paper looks at the book "The Children of the Dream" by Bruno Bettelheim. The book explores the topic of children growing up on kibbutzim in Israel.

The negative effects that violent video games have on the players - generally children.

This paper looks at the issue of sex offender notification, making the claim that the rights of potential child rape victims take precedence over the rights of convicted sex offenders.

A comparison essay that contrasts "Youth Gangs and Moral Panics in Santa Cruz" by Tim Lucas and "Living on the Street: Social Organization and Gender Relations in Australian Street Kids" by Hilary Winchester and Lauren Costello.

An in-depth analysis of COPPA and how it has affected websites, so far.

This paper looks into the ways in which youths are influenced by culture. The writer asserts that the level of influence differs greatly between Japanese and American adolescents.

This paper looks at the book "The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies", a complete guide for parents of premature babies.

This paper looks at the ways in which the consumption of alcoholic beverages impacts human sexual behaviour.

This paper looks the way in which marijuana has a place in American society.

This paper looks closely at FMLA and how it has affected the workplace for employees.

A look at the importance of taking into account the perceived environment when studying youth and their spaces.

Discusses different theories on whether or not victims of child abuse grow up to become abusers themselves.

Examines research on the topic of sexual attraction and abuse by adults of children.

Summarizes possible causes of depression and teenage suicide.

Discusses the health risks of smoking and nicotine addiction.

Discusses peer influence as a key factor in drug use.

Discusses the main issues of this topic.

Proposes a study design to assess the impact of childhood abuse on adult adjustment.

Discusses the effect on children.

Examines how the family role and structure impact academic achievement in children.

Examines depression from the family-systems perspective.

Discussion of whether media violence promotes violent behavior in children.

Discusses the industrial revolution and family structure as the two most significant changes.

Discusses the importance of parental involvement in a child's education.

Discusses the role of communication.

A psycho-historical analysis of President Clinton's adolescence.

Discusses the problem of abuse of school age children.

Discusses if this partnership helps children's literacy.

Compares and contrasts two sitcoms.

Discusses various factors and influences.

Discusses challenges confronted by social workers and other counseling professionals who provide intervention and prevention services.

Examines why female victims of domestic abuse don't leave the abusive relationship.

Examines societal attitudes towards single-parent families, most negative.

Discusses the decline of marriage as the number one priority of women today.

An argument that home schooling provides an adequate, if not superior alternative to public education.

A discussion of both sides of the issue.

A research design and literature review on why young men join gangs.

An examination of the characteristics of the lives of adolescents (from functional and dysfunctional families) and links to violent behavior and gun related violence.

An examination of the politics of culture and race as an issue in adoptions and foster care placement.

A discussion of the social and cultural aspects.

A discussion of Murray Bowen's groundbreaking family systems theory and concepts.

An examination of predictive factors.

A discussion on data on suicide rates in various cultures and countries.

A discussion of the ways in which movies, television, radio, print and the Internet influence teenage attitudes, self-image and behaviors.

A discussion of the changing makeup of families.

Proposes a study to determine whether family structure can explain poor academic performance.

An analysis of Don DeLillo's novel as an extreme portrayal of a typical American family.

A contention that the trauma suffered by victims is harmful to the victim, families and society.

Compares and contrasts suicide in both age groups.

Analysis of book based on therapy sessions of a fictitiious family (a composite of real cases).

Examines whether support group treatment for children sexually abused by family members is the appropriate treatment of incest.

Defines the abuse and looks at the effects on the victim.

Examines effects of income and education levels on parental views and use of corporal punishment.

The effects that violent programming has on children.

The hypothesis of identifying and treating alcoholism among teenagers and young children.

A paper on the organization of working class families from different ethnic minorities.