Abstract In this article, the writer discusses the case of Mary who is a 16-year-old femaleincarcerated for assault with a deadly weapon. The writer explains that Mary had been diagnosed with conduct and dysthymic disorder prior to her incarceration. The paper also highlights the effectivity of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for female adolescents who are incarcerated. The writer reviews issues surrounding cultural awareness and CBT and reviews Mary's case presentation. The writer then discusses how CBT can be effective specifically for Mary and concludes with a brief review of potential ethical issues for the practitioner.
Outline:
Abstract
Case Presentation
From the Paper "Through effective CBT intervention, significant reframing occurred, changing perceptions, thinking and behavior. For example, one goal for CBT with Mary was increase her levels of self-respect and self-esteem, as different from false bravado as a defense mechanism forcing her to act tough and repeat her assaultive behavior patterns."
"Another goal was to effectively deal with her past experiences and leave them in the past rather than continue to relive them in the present. It was believed that this approach would help reduce her dysthymic and conduct disorder symptoms."
Tags: cognitive, practitioner, treatment, mental, health
Abstract In this article, the writer examines the use of the Internet by female teenagers. The writer then studies the effects by the Internet on the teenagers' self image. The writer looks at the influence of the Internet on the psycho-social development of teens. In this paper, the writer also discusses how female and male usage of the Internet differs.
From the Paper "Over the last decade, an increasing number of teenagers have become prominent users of the Internet, thus generating concerns among parents and researchers with regard to its effects on their psychological well-being. In one of the studies many of the parents surveyed assert their worries about their children's isolation from others in the real world and their development of antisocial behavior due to Internet use. Due to their vulnerability to adult predators, teenage girls and their use of ... "
Abstract This paper points out that, while the teen pregnancy rate is declining, it is still a significant societal problem that must be addressed. The paper further points out that previous methods of reducing the teen pregnancy rate typically targeted teenage females only and did not include the male counterpart; this approach makes efforts to reduce the teen pregnancy rate less effective. Instead, the paper argues that the teen pregnancy rate will dramatically decline if both male and femaleteens are encouraged to take a more active role in their romantic relationships so that they will more readily discuss the use of contraceptive with their potential sexual partner.
From the Paper "Although teen pregnancy rates are at a historic low, teen pregnancies still occur at alarming rates ("U.S. Pregnancy Rate Down from Peak; Births and Abortions on the Decline"), and America still has the highest teen pregnancy rate of any major industrialized nation (Hunt). For the teens experiencing those pregnancies, there is little consolation in the fact that the national trend is towards lower teen pregnancy rates. Therefore, the challenge for a successful teen pregnancy prevention program is targeting those teens that are most at risk of becoming sexually active and possibly pregnant. Because research suggests that the majority of teens consider themselves as part of a couple when they engaged in their first sexual activity (Ryan), pregnancy-prevention efforts should be aimed at teens involved in relationship."
Abstract This paper provides a discussion of female inmates, including a history, the rising numbers of incarceratedfemales, and the special challenges female inmates pose to the penal system now and in future.
From the Paper "There are many similarities between male and female inmates. Of these the most common similarities are the risk of rape, violence and contracting HIV and AIDS, other forms of abuse. Another similarity is the larger number of female minorities incarcerated than non-minority female inmates. A further similarity is the preferential treatment that seems to apply to upper-class celebrity female inmates compared to lower-class non-celebrity female inmates. Despite these similarities there are a number of unique issues and challenges faced by female inmates and the ..."
Abstract This paper conducts a literature review on the correlation between the absence of paternal involvement and sexual risk taking behaviors in adolescent females. It discusses the implications across the life course of the person and describes the connections with regard to poverty, race and gender. The paper then looks at whether these behaviors continue through adulthood and what role social forces play in the behavior, including the cultural influence, impact on education and incarceration rates.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Methodology
Background to the Study
Literature Review
Influence of Father Involvement on Child Development
Infant
One-year-of-age
School-aged
Emotional Development
Social Development
Father Involvement and Female Adolescent Sexual Risk Behaviors
Measures of Father Involvement
Summary & Conclusion
From the Paper "The model of Bronfenbrenner (1977, 1979) is one that is not as concerned with human development as it is with the contexts in which development takes place. The implication stated by Bronfenbrenner is that development is most "influenced from the outside to the inside; that is, influence is more salient from the major culture through the exosystem and mesosystem, to the microsystem, otherwise known as the developing person." (Brooks, 2007; p. 10) Advocated by Bronfenbrenner is that in research from an ecological standpoint the 'principal main effects are likely to be interactions between systems." (Brook, 2007; p. 10) Brooks relates that: "Rodgers (1995) found that parental monitoring, parental support, parental values, fathers' psychological control, and mother's communication were significantly related to adolescent risk-taking behavior." Additionally, Herring (1985) is stated by Brooks (2007) to have found that: "...as a perception of family cohesion increased, positive increases were noted in more conservative sexual values and attitudes." (p.45) Brooks (2007) states that: "In particular, the role of a father figure seems pivotal in influencing teen girls' engagement in sexual behavior." (p. 45)"
Abstract Institutionalization has historically been the juvenile justice system's primary reaction to at-risk girls. The juvenile justice system concentrated on detaining and committing these status offenders, instead of examining what caused their problems and providing community-based services to effectively address them. This paper shows that the juvenile justice system is based on prevention, intervention, and treatment; therefore, meaningful preventive measures, successful intervention efforts, and constructive rehabilitative programs should remain at the heart of the system. It argues that the system should hold offenders accountable and nurture them. This is particularly true for juvenile female offenders in light of the deep emotional needs evidenced by many young women who are in the system. Likewise, an effective juvenile justice system is one that promotes and fosters self-control and responsibility among young women, helps them become accountable for their actions, and promotes the public safety and welfare.
From the Paper "Misguided stereotypes and inadequate programming continue because there is a lack of information on female juvenile offenders. Research on juvenile offenders should include significant samples of girls, when possible, to identify and address the impact of gender on girls' life situations, behaviors, strengths, and needs. To prevent girls from becoming involved in the juvenile justice system, profiles of girls who are likely to become involved in the system should be identified. Efforts to predict which young people are likely to engage in at-risk or delinquent behavior, based on early childhood behavior, have proved to be of little success for girls."
This paper examines the increasing rise in teen pregnancies across America as well as the writer's proposed solution to combating this growing problem.
Abstract This paper discusses the teen pregnancy problem in America. Currently, 35 out of every 100 teenagers in America becomes pregnant before the age of 20. The writer of this paper details a proposal for teen centers which are aimed at giving teens life choices and options geared towards bettering their lives. These centers would be places where teens could come to hang out after school, in the evening and on the weekends. This paper details the manner in which these centers would operate. Monthly trips such as white water rafting or hiking would take place with admission being the cost of attending a predetermined number of teen life choice classes. If a teen wants to attend a field trip he or she must attend two job readiness classes and three teen pregnancy classes. The writer also proposes that the center would provide a nurse practitioner to handle check ups and birth control needs.
From the Paper "Teen centers aimed at giving teens life choices need to be implemented across the city. Teen centers are places where teenagers can come to hang out after school, in the evening and on the weekends( Koshar, 2001). The teen centers need to offer a combination of fun things to do and life lessons about responsibility. Offering the fun things to do is what will bring the teens into the center, and then they will be more willing to participate in the responsibility part of the program. The teen centers need to be staffed by adults, and they need to include adults who had babies as teens as well as young adults who chose to abstain as teens."
Tags: proposal, business, teen, center, support, sex, education
Abstract In this article, the writer looks at how Sawhill builds her case for the policies she puts forth regarding the prevention of teen pregnancy. The writer shows how Sawhill first begins her work by establishing the issue and her reasoning behind focusing on teen pregnancy which statistically appears to be a declining problem in the United States. The writer then looks at how she examines the points that support a declining teen pregnancy population as well as factors which indicate that this is not necessarily a reality.
The writer demonstrates that Sawhill continues to build her case by examining the efforts that have been made by a variety of entities, to include government and community groups, to prevent teen pregnancy in the country. Further the writer shows that through analysis of previous research and facts Sawhill makes determinations on these efforts, and then uses these facts to formulate recommendations on the issue. Sawhill's recommendations are then presented.
Abstract This paper reviews, discusses and analyzes the impact that incarceration has on a prisoner's family and community. According to the paper, the majority of the incarcerated population are men, most of whom are fathers with families. The paper takes a look at how the families of prison inmates are left behind to pick up the pieces.
From the Paper "Mass incarceration places a tremendous strain on the extended networks of friends and family that have traditionally sustained poor African American families in difficult times, thereby weakening the communities' ability to cope and survive economic and social hardships (Roberts 2004). Although loss of family contact may be seen by many as simply part of the offender's deserved punishment, there are damaging consequences to families, social networks, and communities. According to Roberts, the "injury to social networks is also a counterbalance to claims that removing criminals may benefit their relatives by relieving the families of problems caused by the offender's antisocial behavior" (Roberts 2004). However, the type of offender has changed due to the new sentencing reforms that impose harsh prison terms for relatively minor drug offense, thereby increasing incarceration of first-time, nonviolent offenders, who most likely have valuable ties to the community networks and institutions, which means that the loss to communities is greater today in terms of the quality as well as quantity of inmates (Roberts 2004)."
Abstract This is a research position paper on teen violence. It presents brief reviews of 10 papers on teen violence dealing with causes and effects. It looks at media violence and domestic violence and their impact. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.
From the Paper "Teenagers in the United States are no more violent than teenagers in other countries but are ten times more likely to die as a result of violence than their international peers and are more likely to be bullied. These results come from a study by the World Health Organization of youth in the US Ireland Israel Portugal and Sweden. Teens in all countries reported similar levels of fighting carrying weapons and being injured while fighting suggesting fighting may be part of normal adolescence ..."
Abstract A paper on teen suicides. The paper explores how drugs, violence, sex and even peer pressure contribute to this devastating crime. The paper also looks at what parents can do to help their children cope.
Abstract This paper looks at a case of teen pregnancy from the point of view of the 15-year old girl who comes from a conservative, religious family, her parents and the doctor in whom she confides. It looks at the medico-legal and ethical issues of the case; whether the doctor should tell the parents; what he should suggest the girl do; and should she go through with an abortion.
From the Paper "In its policy statement in the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP reaffirmed its position that the rights of adolescents to confidential medical care when considering an abortion should be protected Adolescents'. The AAP recommended that adolescents ...."
Abstract This paper discuses the issue of gender roles in Charlotte Lennox's book "The Female Quixote". It focuses on the main character Arabella and how she manages to make the world revolve around her. It looks at the issue of female empowerment, relationship between the sexes and how these relate to modern day.
From the paper:
"Charlotte Lennox's "The Female Quixote" decries the influence of romantic novels on its main female protagonist, Arabella. Like Cervantes? Don Quixote, a reading of romance novels, tales of beautiful women and their influence on men, and of their being the center of the world they dwell in, with everything seeming to revolve around their person, ostensibly seeks to expose the delusions of such women. By putting the onus of such delusions upon the romance, they decry fictions, or at least the genre of fiction that goes by the name of romances. However, a reading of the novels brings forth the great truth that it is neither the romantic fiction, nor its misreading and misinterpretation by the main protagonists of these two novels and others of their kind, but the entire gamut of gender relations that can be held responsible and that needs to be probed further as the cause of such delusions. "
Abstract Traces the historical evolution of female sexual-social mores, the biological influences on female mating preferences and styles, and the evolution of the monogamous and non-monogamous family. It ends with a discussion of the implications of exchange theory and the scarcity model of economics as it relates to modern monogamy and its social, emotional, and physical consequences.
Historical Evolution of Female Sexual Social Mores
The Biological Evolution of Female Sexual Preferences
Future Evolution of the Family
The Social and Emotional Consequences of Serial Monogamous
Relationships
The Social and Emotional Ramifications of Non-Monogamous Relationships
Possible Evolutions: Scarcity Model versus Abundance Models of Sexual
Economics
From the Paper "The forces of history and biology have served to promote the suppression of female sexuality and the idealizations of monogamy among female humans. However, the recent rise of feminist power movements, secure birth control methods, and a cultural "sexual" revolution have combined to make non-monogamous lifestyles the norm. While most women still embrace the ideal of monogamy, life-long marriage relationships have been replaced by serial monogamy as the standard in Western Culture. Non-monogamous relationships are also gaining in popularity."
Abstract This paper examines the difference in depression levels among female adolescents attending rural schools versus female adolescents attending urban schools. The paper looks at the rationale for the study; presents a review of related literature; methodology and implications of the study. The focus is on urban versus rural schools.
