Abstract
Using Iraq as a prime example, this analysis discusses how the U.S. foreign policy, that often results in human rights abuses in the Persian Gulf, is linked to terrorist attacks against U.S. targets.

From the Paper
"While the championing of freedom liberty human rights and other democratic principles is often used as justification for U S presence and policy in the Persian Gulf, the pursuit of oil creates biased policy that often enriches policymakers ..."

Tags:Persian Gulf, Islamic fundamentalism, U.S. foreign policy, oil, sanctions, Gulf War, Middle East

Abstract
The paper relates that the uncovering of the conditions at Abu Ghraib and the numerous abuses in that facility, abuses committed by American military personnel, produced many news stories over the years since. The paper examines one by Schmitt (2004) that addressed how the Pentagon was acting to correct some of the problems found in Iraqi prisons. The paper shows how the article is focused primarily on corrections being made, but some of the issues raised at Abu Ghraib are noted at the same time, along with some of what had occurred since the photos from Abu Ghraib had exposed what was taking place at that prison.

From the Paper
"The uncovering of the conditions at Abu Ghraib and the numerous abuses in that facility, abuses committed by American military personnel, produced many news stories over the years since. One of these was by Schmitt (2004) and addressed how the Pentagon was acting to correct some of the problems found in Iraqi prisons. The article is focused primarily on corrections being made, but some of the issues raised at Abu Ghraib are noted at the same time, along with some of what had occurred since the photos from Abu Ghraib had exposed what was taking place at that prison. After the abuses were known, military and independent inquiries were undertaken. From these emerged some 400 recommendations as to how to deal..."

Tags:news, article, analysis

Abstract
This paper argues that Saudi Arabia should suffer economic and political sanctions due to its violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The paper focuses on Saudi Arabia's treatment of women and cites examples of how the government of Saudi Arabia routinely abuses the rights of Saudi Arabian women. The paper also describes the abuse and mistreatment of foreign women and explains why Saudi Arabia has been allowed to continue in this manner and talks about the UN responsibility in addressing the problem and holding Saudi Arabia accountable. A complete outline of the paper is included.

From the Paper
"Saudi Arabia holds an important position in the Arab, Muslim and international communities. Among the Arab countries, it holds an important position because of its economic strength, its position as the center of Islam and its role as the leader of the Arab Gulf countries. In the Muslim World, it is the most important nation because it is identified with Islam and is the home of the Islamic pilgrimage. Within the international community, Saudi Arabia's incredible oil wealth has made it an important country on whom many, including the United States, are dependant for their energy needs and requirements. This unique position of religious, regional and economic power has protected Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabians from facing the consequences of human rights abuse. The United Nations, which David P. Forsythe defines in "The United Nations and Human Rights, 1845-1985," as the international protector of human rights in the world, has mainly ignored Saudi Arabia's violation of human rights laws because of its international and regional economic, political and religious influence and power. Consequently, Saudi Arabia, defined by Tom Lantos in "Discrimination Against Women and the Roots of Global Terrorism," as a "gender apartheid" state, has continued to abuse the rights of both Saudi Arabian and foreign female workers (7). Not only that, but Saudi Arabia can further be defined as a racist state which denies all minority groups, including Saudi and foreign ones, their basic human rights. The Shiite Saudi Arabians are not treated as equal to the Sunni majority and live on the borders of the country, fearing prosecution (Peretz). The foreign Christian community, as reported by the US State Department's Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2002, is not allowed to practice its faith and, if members of it do, the punishment is execution. As for Saudi females, they are denied identity as human beings, referred to even by members of the Saudi Royal Family UBOs, or "Unidentified Black Objects" (Peretz). Lastly, foreign female workers are raped, beaten, overworked, denied their wages and locked in houses as prisoners. Despite the fact that these issues of abuse have received great attention by human rights organizations and the media, the United Nations and the international community has not taken action against Saudi Arabia, forcing it to abide by Islamic human rights or international human rights. Saudi Arabia should suffer economic and political sanctions due to its violation of the Universal Declaration of human rights and the Islamic human rights, seen in its oppression and abuse of Saudi women and foreign minority groups, including their imprisonment in the home and illegal executions."

Tags:kingdom, equality, race, religion, gender, equal, worship, islamic, countries, minority

Abstract
This paper seeks to outline the abuses occurring in Colombia, carried out both directly and indirectly through aid from the U.S., justified by our so-called "war on drugs." The paper explains that the U.S. drug policies implemented in the early part of the 20th century gave rise decades later to initiatives directed abroad designed to curtail drug production on the supply-side in a supposed effort to control and reduce U.S. domestic drug use and accessibility. The paper goes on to assert that these policies and initiatives appear to have done very little to reduce the number of drugs produced or brought into this country, but are directly responsible for damaged relations between the U.S. and foreign nations and have intensified impoverished conditions and social injustices among the peoples where these initiatives have been directed. The paper clarifies that Colombia is one such case where the U.S. has focused an enormous amount of attention on drug production over the last few decades, escalating those efforts to the point of violence since the 1990s. The paper concludes that heightened efforts are required on a widespread level to bring about enlightenment through better understanding to counter the currents bent on pervading and dominating the globe.

Outline:

Introduction
Background on the Issues / A History of U.S. Involvement in Colombia
Integration of chosen topic and chosen organization
Proposed Solution #1
Proposed Solution #2
Chosen Solution and Justification
Conclusion

From the Paper
"There is also a good bit of controversy surrounding the varied results of the scientific testing of these formulations, with regulatory agency reviewers siding with Monsanto (the maker of Roundup, a variant of which is being used in the fumigation mixture in Colombia) in more cases than not, discrediting or ignoring the results of independent studies and dismissing the methodology used despite them being published in reputable, peer-reviewed scientific journals (Sherret, 2005, p. 158). In one section (Reproductive and Endocrinological Effects), the reviewers cite only two studies, both of which were undertaken by Monsanto researchers as the basis for their conclusion (Sherret, 2005, p. 158). This information is extremely disconcerting and lends credence to suspicions that corruption exists within the corporations manufacturing these products and the U.S. regulatory agencies created to ensure that products are actually safe for their intended use."

Tags:aerial fumigation, glyphosate cosmo-flux synergism coca cocaine

Abstract
The paper reviews several articles on prisoner abuses in Guantanamo Bay. The paper looks at prisoners' conditions, tortures, military trials and legal reviews that the Bush administration contend are in order. The paper concludes that the situation negates the American image as the guardian of democracy, human rights, justice and fairness and moral leadership in the world.

Outline:
Introduction
Methodology
Literature Review
Analysis and Conclusion

From the Paper
"Guantanamo Bay Naval Station is located in the Oriente Province at the Southeast corner of Cuba. It was installed in January 2002 to hold "enemy combatants" captured in Afghanistan and those suspected of connection with al-Qaeda.
"What has really been happening in Guantanamo? What does it say or reflect about the true crime, justice and violence conditions in the US? It is of utmost interest to any freedom-loving individual in the world to know the answers. The US is the most powerful nation in the world. It has promoted an image as the guardian of democracy, justice and fairness and human rights. The situation in Guantanamo should test that image and moral leadership."

Tags:trials, reviews, torture, hunger, strike

Abstract
This paper defines abuse and describes the forms taken by child abuse and elderly abuse. The author provides statistics for child abuse and elder abuse in the U.S., and describes some of the laws that are intended to protect children and the elderly. However, abuse is still rampant due to, among other given reasons, insufficient enforcement of state laws, the vagueness of federal laws, and a reluctance on the part of health care professionals to report suspected cases. The paper concludes with recommendations for reducing cases of abuse by increased consistency in upholding state law, mandatory reporting by health care professionals, and ample protection for the elderly and for victimized children.

From the Paper
"Children and the elderly are vulnerable members of the society. They are highly dependent on others whom they trust with their lives. Once these caregivers become perpetrators of abuse, both children and the elderly become helpless. It has been the responsibility of the State to ensure that victims are protected from further harm. There has been much emphasis on mandatory reporting of both child and elder abuse. All states advocate that cases suspected of abuse should be reported to higher authority to instigate query. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1996 (CAPTA) provides a concrete definition of child abuse."

Tags:criminal justice welfare neglect prosecution, mental health, guardian Medicaid

Abstract
This argumentative essay discusses the ethical requirements of social workers within the human services department. The ethical issues addressed are largely the most abused. This topic is the center point of the essay as it runs through various ethical boundaries one should have and the most commonly abused has to do with sexual harassment. In the conclusion, the writer notes that those who go to work for human services are to be professional and to provide care for others, not themselves.

From the Paper
"In addition to harming clients, human service workers who engage in workplace violations can also harm each other. Managers in the human service field cannot use threats in order to engage a worker in staying on the job for a longer period of time, and they cannot also require workers to stay on the clock more than what is allotted by their age. In addition, human service managers cannot require employees to work when they are off the clock. This is dangerous for both clients and workers. When this becomes an issue in the human service field is when an organization is charged with a client that cannot be left alone. At this point in time, certain managers may desire to force employees to stay on the clock or to work while off the clock, but making such workplace violations can lead to an unsafe environment in which both client and worker are at risk. In addition, safety and OSHA workplace violation are an ethical problem that put many at risk, especially when one is working in a dangerous or medical field. Thus, workplace violations on the part of both workers and managers can be dangerous for all involved."

Tags:ethics, human services, social services, human rights

Abstract
This paper explains that sexual abuse of female inmates is an issue in both federal and state prisons; abuses against female inmates occur from both male and female corrections officers and from other prisoners. The author points out that one serious problem associated with sexual abuse is the spread of contraband because, often in return for sexual favors, corrections officers provide their victims with drugs and other items that prisoners are not supposed to possess. The paper relates that the most detrimental impact of sexual abuse upon corrections is the inability to rehabilitate; inmates who are sexually abused are more likely to become repeat offenders and return to prison.

Table of Contents
Introduction
History
Impact
Summary

From the Paper
"The sexual abuse of female inmates also comes from other inmates. Just as in male prisons, female prisoners often prey on other prisoners for sexual favors. In some cases female inmates have even been raped by other female inmates. According to an article published in the "Journal of Sex Research "explains that while this type of sexual abuse is not as common among female inmates when compared to male inmates, it does occur. The research asserts that female inmates are often confronted with the sexual advances of other inmates. The research describes an inmate observer who gave an account of a violent rape perpetrated against her by other female inmates. However, research has found that rape is the least common form of sexual behavior amongst female inmates."

Tags:guards, vulnerability, devastation, rehabilitation, contraband

Abstract
This paper discusses how the problem of the clergy and sexual abuse is easily identified due to recent media interest and a public disclosure of the proposed methods of resolution. It examines how sexual abuse within the Catholic Church is not a new problem, but one that has existed under a cloak of secrecy for decades, if not centuries. It is nearly impossible to determine the extent of the abuses, due to the Vatican's reluctance to publicize past indiscretions.The paper also looks at the response of the Catholic Church and potential solutions to the problem such as criminal prosecution of abusive clergy and a revision of Church policies.

From the Paper
"The location of the problem is pervasive throughout America and undeniably exists (perhaps to a lesser degree) in other countries as well. There are hundreds of religious communities which are autonomous and have no geographic boundaries. It is seemingly impossible to accurately pinpoint an origin of the problem, and the problem is intensified by the ability of the Church to re-locate abusive Clergy to other parishes. Prior to government intervention, and the ability of parishioners to press criminal charges against abusive Clergy, the Church sought to deal with the offenders in a way which exasperated the problem. Priests were moved from parish to parish continuing to perpetrate acts, which resulted in an increase in the number of victims."

Tags:parishes, Christian, community, Homosexuals

Abstract
Discusses various therapeutic models for alcohol, cocaine & other drugs & cigarette abuse. Compares group therapy for substance abuses in an outpatient setting to other forms of drug therapy (12-Step program of AA, "network" therapy, short-term psychodynamic approach, behavioral therapy & other models). Recommends comgination of group therapy & self-help groups as most effective.

From the Paper
"Comparing Group Therapy Approaches in an Outpatient Setting for Treating Substance Abusers
Introduction


Substance abuse is a major problem in the United States, and many other countries. Currently, alcoholism directly affects approximately 14 million people in this country, while also impacting their families, friends, and coworkers (Knapp, 1999). In 1997, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there were more than 18,000 alcohol-induced deaths and nearly 15,000 drug-related death in 1996. Further, there were 142,164 cocaine-related emergency room episodes in 1995 (Petersen, 1999).


There is no single factor that can be pointed to as..."

Tags:DRUGS: ALCOHOL, Cocaine Alcohol Ab