Child, Youth Issues papers

A discussion of sexual risks in early adolescent children.

Analysis of Ridley Scott's movie and the undercurrent theme of motherhood.

Analysis of an article by John Monahan - "The Causes of Violence".

This paper discusses new family structures and the move away from the traditional family.

A study of the effects, treatments and examples of post-partum depression.

This paper is a research proposal to prove or disprove the relationship between celibacy and sexual deviancy by priests.

A comparison of family life and divorce between the 1940's and the 1990?s.

A discussion of the problems of minority single parents in New Jersey, U.S. and juvenile delinquency.

A detailed analysis of Daniel Clowes' book "Ghost World".

A review of J.D. Salinger's book, "Catcher in the Rye", focusing on teenagers and their sense of isolation.

A look at the how toys offer a variety of ways to help toddlers and children develop.

This paper discusses graffiti as a social phenomena and an art form; "graffiti" is the plural noun form of the word "graffito" which means to scratch, to scribble or to write.

An analysis of the factors that effect the individual going through early adulthood.

An essay on Albert Camus' theory on suicide and its relation to the absurd.

A discussion of the argument nature versus nurture debate in relation to mapping of the human genome.

A description of the State programs offered to juvenile offenders from broken homes which helps them become fully-functioning and socially responsible adults in order to integrate into society.

An analysis of the necessity and benefits of parental involvement in their children's academic life.

A history of marriage and divorce from the Middle Ages to the present.

A discussion of the rise of smoking among teenagers in the U.S. and what can be done to prevent it.

This paper discusses the dangers of teenage smoking. Specifically, it looks at how teenagers begin smoking, and what can be done to help them quit.

An evaluation of how family life and values have changed since World War II to the present.

This paper investigates the workings of AMBER, a partnership between law enforcement and the media that aids in the recovery of an abducted child.

This paper explores the practice of family-centered care, using an article from RN Magazine as a reference.

A discussion of the advantages of placing physically disabled children in a normal classroom environment.

A discussion of whether corporal punishment is harmful to children physically and emotionally.

A discussion of the outcomes of overprotective parenting.

A paper which analyzes the issues surrounding Megan's Law, a reform in the law regarding sexual offenders.

Critique of an article called "Boys Call Me Cow" by C. Shakeshaft et al.

Symptoms, treatment and research on children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Argumentative paper against Megan's Law - which compels authorities to notify a neighborhood if a convicted child abuser is living in their midst.

Book review of this novel by Torey Hayden about a child accused of a crime, but herself a child abuse victim.

An analysis of the networks' shows for November 21, 1998, to show attitudes toward gender roles and stereotypes.

An examination of cross-cultural differences in the cause and treatment of physical abuse. Includes parenting, punishment, risk models, intervention and the role of social workers.

A definition, establishing paternity, gender biases of courts, non-custodial fathers, visitation rights and child support.

An examination of the relationship between abuse and juvenile crime. Includes theories, definitions, non-abuse factors, statistics and changing social views.

An examination of the different types, the role of alcohol abuse, socioeconomics, family dysfunction and gender.

An examination of the effectiveness of agencies in protecting children including history, intervention, obstacles, solution-based vs. punitive approaches, impact on children and risk assessment.

An examination of the impact of attachment on a child's development including the changing father's roles, compared to mother-child attachment, research problems, marital stress, work outside home and more.

An examination of the causes and effects, statistics, types, weapons, gangs, race, media, politics and possible solutions, focusing on high schools.

An examination of the research, history and theories of impact of parental drug/alcohol abuse and child abuse, treatment and intervention.

An examination of the relationship between youth crime and lower socioeconomic status.

Analyzes causes, changing patterns in 1980s-1990s, the need for reform in the juvenile system, statistics, future, drugs, media, race, the role of parents and socioeconomics.

Examines the history of fashion, psychological effects on the public, sociocultural aspects, selling of body images, impact of the industry and advertising on adolescent girls, anorexia and bulimia.

Reviews this work on the causes and consequences of physical family violence, socioeconomics, intervention and prevention, myths, types and theories.

Reviews ths first-person narrative of the struggle to raise an afflicted child.

Examines the Impact on family, social and legal aspects, incidence and media images.

Critiques this work on the relationship between working young men and family and social structure. Discusses narrative style, data collection and analysis methods and interpretation.

Focuses on treatment and intervention. Examines behavioral and psychological problems, social services, public policy, family issues and socioeconomics.

Examines causes such as society, parents, anger, gangs, guns, media and violence and provides examples.

Examines labor abuses of children, provisions and effectiveness of laws, protective organizations, treaties, rationale for, examples, economics and public scrutiny.

A research proposal to determine if the justice system fails to rehabilitate offenders.

Analyzes reform in welfare programs and the effects on women and children.

Examines the causes and effects of negative self-image. Discusses definition, role of appearance, gender identity, self-destructive behavior and eating disorders.

Examines how this disease affects life, psychological health, relationships and intervention issues in families at lower socioeconomic levels.

Examines technical research into the nature and causes of domestic and workplace violence and the possibility of predicting it. Discusses at-risk population and variables used for predicting (age, church attendance, education and sexuality). Includes tabl

Examines causes and effects, the break-up of the traditional nuclear family, gender, race, absent fathers, stepfathers, and the negative impact on children.

Analyzes the main character's therapeutic treatment for depression, possible problems in the relationship with the therapist and the role of parents.

Argues against seeking an ideal mate and argues for realistic marital expectations.

Determines the required components for effective interviewing of children, adults and families for psychological disorders.

Analyzes the California Assembly Bill 2187. Examines the provisions, sociocultural aspects, politics, proposed provisions and penalties for the mother, as well as likely effects.

Predictive factors, incidence, causes, technical research, risk factors, developmental aspects, gender and profiling.

Examines psychological, financial, educational, time, emotional, communication, sibling and professional pressures on parents, relationships with the teacher, evaluating services and family treatment.

Examines the role of chronic anger in male violence against mates, men's rationale, related to guilt, shame and lack of empathy.

Analyzes this psychological concept. Examaines its significance in child development, the role of the mother, theories, functions, types and styles and physical contact.

Discusses the legal and social restrictions, historical overview, statistics, impact of integration on interracial marriage, socioeconomics, gender alignments and children of these relationships.

Examines the relationships between two mental states and suicide in rural and non-rural areas. Definitions, causes and effects, stressors and self-esteem.

Psychological analysis of the young female protagonist's life of sexual and physical abuse, including 17 terms and theories.

Examines the role of friendships in the personal development of male and female children and adults and their self-esteem and sense of belonging.

Analyzes theories and practices in marriage, sexuality, reproduction, gender relations, parent-child relations, work, economics, contraception, social factors and the role of government.

Compares theories and practical applications of Family Preservation and Behavioral approaches to treatment of abuse and neglect.

Examines this eating disorder as mental health condition. Discusses theory and studies, therapies and interventions.

Argues that TV violence can increase anti-social behavior, based on the social learning theory. Statistics on viewing time & crime, comparison of theories, research, role of parents & family.

Sociological analysis of causes (socioeconomics, self-image, sense of belonging), theories, drugs & violence, social structure, alienation, race and family problems.

Sociological & psychological analysis of evolution of gangs, examined in terms of members' motivations, behavior, attitudinal change and female members.

Examines techniques & effects of authoritarian, permissive & authoritative styles, personalities & relationship of parents & children.

Causes & effects, focusing on nutrition & negative impact of the fast-food industry.

Examines need for population control and the social, political & economic causes of overpopulation. Examines the evolution of govt. policy, the one-child plan, contraceptives, incentives & penalties, effectiveness, impact on rights & lives of women & chil

Examines dysfunctional family dynamics in this 1976 novel.

Analyzes missing father as the cause of violent behavior of sons. Examines theories, economics and intervention.

Examines ways military training & experience lead men to abuse their spouses.

Examines positive & negative social, physical, psychological, emotional & educational effects of competitive sports.

Theories, definitions and models. Looking at stereotypes, testing, cultural & racial factors; and how it is applied to the workplace & school.

Causes & effects of weakened conventional family structure, blaming the parents, violence in society and ethnic issues.

Examines developmental theories of Erik Erikson and Carl Rogers regarding information processing, cognitive development and social learning. Including table.

Effects on development of young children, reform & improvement, socioeconomics, examining role of parents & staff.

Looks at theories & practices, rationale and models (Assertive & Responsibility) of discipline in elementry schools. Examines the effects of proper and improper discipline, the role of parents & television and issues of violence.

Ethical analysis, in context of Megan's law, which includes community notification of offender's presence. Argues law is important, necessary & effective.

Examines syndrome of newborns of mothers using cocaine. Effects in infancy & later childhood, social aspects and implications for social work.

Short- & long-term emotional, behavioral, cognitive & physical effects, focusing on depression.

Evaluates history of studies examining a possible link between violence on TV & children's anti-social behavior.

Factors affecting long-term impact. Psycho-emotional aspects, marital attitudes, behavioral patterns, relationships and therapeutic intervention.

Negative effects of witnessing spousal abuse. Discusses the effects such as poor partner selection, repetition of abusive patterns, psycho-emotional problems and treatment.

Compares depression, anxiety & substance abuse among alcoholics' & non-alcoholics' adult children.

Impact of parents' cultural beliefs on child's personal & social development in various cultures. Discusses how issues of religion, language, education, economics and family relations impact these dynamics.

Examines conflicting sociological theories on causes & effects. Provides definitions, labeling, the effect of alcoholism, genetics vs. environment and differential association.

Examines issues of delinquency, socioeconomics, language and race. Includes youth perspective, world views, territoriality and camaraderie.

Critical review of First Lady's work on role of parents, community & government in raising & educating children.

Legal, moral & social argument for capital punishment for murderers 16 & younger.

Focuses on Canada. Examines incidence, demographics, psychological causes, theories (social, conflict, feminist), self-image, family & gender issues.