Child, Youth Issues papers

A discussion on the the subject of saving a marriage as an alternative to divorce.

A discussion of reactive attachment disorder (RAD).

A look at how childhood sexual abuse can affect an adult's working ability.

An analysis of the physiological and psychological damage of bullying in school.

A study carried out to present to the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia to canvass help for a children's help center.

This paper looks at whether surrogate motherhood should be either banned or regulated by law.

A review of the effectiveness and possible damaging effects of various parenting styles.

A look at the subject of embryo donation.

A discussion of the considerations to contemplate regarding the use of psychotropic drugs.

Exposes the ways that the United States is actively recruiting children under age 18 for the military.

This paper looks at how the definition of child, along with the concepts of child maltreatment, have evolved over time within society.

A discussion on the issue of substance abuse in adolescents, including some factors that contribute to this behavior and suggested treatments.

An analysis and comparison of the ecology theory and social learning theory as they apply to child maltreatment.

This paper explores the problem of youth unemployment in Canada.

An analysis of the use of play therapy as a tool for developing trust between the therapist and the child trauma survivor.

This paper explores whether the cultivation theory can be used in a socially beneficial way.

A look at how sleep deprivation in children can lead to behavioral problems and possibly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A discussion on the possible effects of uncontrolled television viewing on adults and children.

Looks at factors that contribute to adolescent drug and alcohol use.

A research proposal to study the effects of social support services on the reduction of child abuse by substance-abusing parents.

This paper argues in favor of the decision to ban the death penalty for juveniles.

A research paper discussing the breadth and prevalence of adolescent substance abuse.

An analysis of four literacy methods and strategies in order to determine which is the most effective.

This paper explores the significant effects of marketing to children.

Looks at the diminution in alcohol use in the U.S. and Europe.

This paper researches what control or agency children have in the construction of their own habits, tastes and consumption, focusing in particular on the United Kingdom.

A research proposal analyzing the awareness, causes and prevention options of type 2 diabetes in middle school children in Bergen County.

This paper looks at adolescent female development and cultural norms through the character, Jess, in the movie "Bend it Like Beckham".

A look at the positive and negative effects of media on children and families.

This paper explores various policy options to combat childhood obesity.

This paper provides a literary analysis of Alice Munro's novel "Found Boat" and focuses on the dilemma raised regarding boys versus girls.

This paper discusses the family centered care of patients and looks at its importance within health care.

A literature review of the zero tolerance policy in an educational setting and various views regarding its effectiveness.

A discussion and analysis of attachment behavior.

An analysis of the breadth and prevalence of adolescent substance abuse.

This research study specifically examines the sexual abuse of Latino children in the United States perpetrated by priests and clergy members of the Roman Catholic Church.

A discussion as to whether lack of social bonding is related to juvenile delinquency.

A case study of a teenage drug addict, which assesses his situation and makes recommendations for his treatment and placement.

An exploration of children's play as a tool for assessing children's development and a vehicle for implementing intervention strategies.

A discussion of Bharati Mukherjee's short story "A Father" and the father's role in a child's development.

A look at the differences in socialization between children raised in a family environment and those raised in institutions.

A case study analysis of David Pelzer's life, as described in his book, "A Child Called "It"" and a discussion of the laws regarding the reporting of child abuse by teachers.

Presents an evaluation plan for a teen pregnancy prevention program.

An examination of suicidality among African-American lesbian adolescents and the correlation of adult support.

This paper looks at child characters acting as adults in literature, focusing on 'The Ozma of Oz' by Frank Baum and 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll.

A discussion on evidence-based multimodal therapy for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and co-morbid conditions.

An overview of the social services available and appropriate for a family with significant social and psychological issues, using the family in Augusten Burroughs' "Running with Scissors" as a sample case.

This paper compares the two educational systems of Montessori and Waldorf.

An analysis of the subject of peer rejection.

A review of the movie "Little Miss Sunshine".

A literature review of the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, dissociation and self-destructive behavior.

This paper discusses the prenatal development and how it is affected when the mother uses cocaine.

A review of the book "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung.

A research paper on the problems affecting ninth-grade students when entering high school and a program designed to address those problems.

This paper looks at the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, dissociation and self-destructive behavior.

A discussion on the way that the punk subculture re-emerged in recent years in response to the rise of the far right in Switzerland and as part of the international anti-fascist and anti-globalization movements.

A discussion on the importance of teaching and the philosophy of Christian education.

An analysis of the exploitation of child labor in the global world market.

A personal account of childhood bullying.

An analysis of the breath and prevalence of adolescent substance abuse.

A discussion on the poor attendance at West Side Junior High School in East Chicago and recommendations for improvement.

This paper is a research plan of a study to be conducted on whether attending University increases the risk of acquiring methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria, and the implications of this.

An analysis of the outcome of sons growing up without fathers according to the essays compiled in "Muy Macho: Latino Men Confront Their Manhood," edited by R. Gonzalez.

A review of childhood obesity with recommendations for how to address the problem.

This paper explores the practice of deliberate self-harm in adolescent females.

This is an overview of the psychological disorder called conduct disorder and includes topics such as, definitions, causes, assessment and ways of intervention.

This paper is discusses the ASAC's Code of Ethics for school counselors and reflects on personal ethical dilemmas found with this code.

This paper researches whether using males as interveners in at-risk intervention strategies for adolescent males is more beneficial that using females and suggests a two-tiered, gender-based intervention strategy.

A proposal for developing an effective adolescent sexual offenders residential treatment.

An research paper addressing the problem of how to educate homeless children.

A review of literature pertaining to the effects of maltreatment on children within the family.

An in-depth research analysis into the reasons that so many young British tourists are attracted to Amsterdam.

A discussion regarding how personality and the behavior and attitudes of individuals impact risk aversion.

This paper is the introduction to a dissertation on the extent that high school foster care youth receive support on making post-graduation choices.

A report examining the difference between the advancement of male students and female students in a 7th grade computers class.

An overview of the types, causes and treatment of eating disorders.

Explores whether Megan's Law is constitutional and suggests an alternative approach to sex offenders.

A discussion on the epidemiology approach to studying the phenomenon of teen pregnancy.

This paper explores whether a transracial adoption might be harmful to a child.

A research proposal for work to be carried out on a health topic relating to youth obesity.

A review of the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast" by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and its various adaptations.

An argument against the lowering of the legal drinking age in Montana.

This paper analyzes the book "Flowers in the Attic" by V. C. Andrews.

An analysis of the factors that are influencing the increase in childhood obesity in the United States.

This paper explores the effectiveness of treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A discussion on how debates regarding multiculturalism in schools affect the relationships between educators and parents.

A case study looking at at the importance of support groups for families with children who have special medical needs.

An analysis of the impact of child abuse on American children.

A summary and review of Michael Apted's film, "Enough".

A summary and review of "The Contingent Effects of Risk Perception on Risk-Taking Behavior: Adolescent Participative Orientation and Marijuana Use", the authors C.F. Lee, Y. Su, and B.P. Hazard

An overview of the issues concerned with childhood obesity with a focus on San Diego, California.

An exploration of the impact of childhood diabetes on families.

This paper discusses the psychological effects that parents and coaches have on youths involved in sports.

An outline of methods that may be employed to encourage community service amongst the youth.

An examination of the sensitive periods in the development of a child.

This paper analyses IKEA's ongoing struggle to prevent its suppliers from using child labor and discusses recommendations for positive change.

A review and comparison of three websites promoting an end to child pornography, prostitution and child-sex tourism.

An examination of the various theories of childhood development.

This paper discusses drug trends on college and university campuses.

An analysis of the methods applied to combat the problems of gang and drug abuse.