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Family Law and Adoption, 2004.
An analysis of adoption and family law according to Kansas statutes and cases.
2,068 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper explores the Kansas statutes related to adoption so as to comprehensively understand the legal procedures and the application of rules and regulations, which the State of Kansas applies to various situations. The paper contends that it is about time that the policy makers realize that the state government cannot serve the adoption clients nor can the certified agents of the adoption agency hope to provide superior services to their clients, unless they institute separate principles for service to each stakeholder of the adoption process - the birth parents, the adopting parents and the adopted child.
Outline
Introduction
Review of Literature
Basic Statutes of Adoption in Kansas
Current Trends in the Kansas Adoption Procedures
Conclusion
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"The study of adoption is very important as it influences millions of lives in the United States, who are an element of the adoption process. For instance, the birth parents who put their children for adoption; the children who are adopted; and the parents who adopt children. It is also believed that adoption influences approximately 3% of Americans who initially think of adoption but later on decide against it. For instance, Allen P. Fisher (2003) writes, "Adoption is certainly a very common occurrence in the United States and in much of the world today. No official and complete counts of adoptions exist, but estimates are that about 4% of Americans are adopted; about half of these have been adopted by persons not related to them by birth ." Allen goes on to write, "A recent national survey of 1416 Americans found that nearly two thirds of the respondents (64%) had a personal experience with adoption, meaning that someone in their family or among their close friends had been adopted, had adopted a child, or had placed a child for adoption (Allen P. Fisher 2003)." "
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Adoption on Christian Families, 2003.
The effects and outcomes of adoption (toddler age and younger) on Christian families.
2,785 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper examines the affects and outcomes of adoption in a Christian family. Three views that are discussed are the views from the person who was adopted, the siblings in the adopted family, and the parents in the adopted family.
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"The view of the person who was adopted is not one that this interviewer expected. From the interviews conducted for this research paper, it appears that the adopted child does not give much thought to actually being adopted. The two people interviewed were both under one year old when they went to live with their Christian families. The interviewees expressed the fact that they did not feel like any of their siblings treated or had a different attitude toward them because they were adopted. Also, both adopted interviewees only thought that their parents treated them differently in a way that made them feel extra special about being in the family. When asked what obstacles each had to overcome (because they are from a race different than the adopted family) they both said racial prejudices were an obstacle."
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Zipf's Law and Benford's Law, 2007.
An analysis of the mathematical significance and applications of Zipf's Law and Benford's Law.
1,279 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper addresses both Zipf's Law and Benford's Law. It describes the theories of each law in detail and discusses how they can be applied to various situations. It describes Zipf's Law as not a theoretical law, but rather an experimental law. The paper then discusses the significance of these two laws to the field of mathematics.
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"However, there is some lack of precision where this is concerned. Most items have to occur a number of times that is actually an integer (Li, n.d.). In other words, a word that is seen within a document cannot appear in that document 2.5 number of times. It either must appear, in this example, 2 times or three times, since there cannot be an area of the document where only 1/2 of the word appears. Despite the fact that there is some variation and lack of precision, however, when wide ranges are examined and one only desires to have a relatively close approximation, many of the natural phenomena that are seen in this world do obey Zipf's law (Li, n.d.). This is seen to hold true as long as the individual examining the issue is not looking for scientific precision and will accept the slight variation that is seen."
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American Law and Jewish Law, 2003.
Discusses the similarities and differences between American law and Jewish law (the Halakha).
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the similarities and differences between American law and Jewish law (the Halakha) in terms of change, obedience and morality. It discusses each legal systems' approach to obeying the law, law and change, and the nexus between law and morality.
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"In discussing the idea of law legal scholar Dennis Lloyd stated that contemporary law in Western society is very much the product of influences emanating from the ancient Greeks and Hebrews who individually brought a ..."
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Case Law and Statute Law, 2005.
A theoretical comparison of these two sources of English law.
834 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper attempts to define the differences between England's common and statute laws. It looks at how the laws are formed as well as their fundamental purpose. It examines how statute is interpreted and acted upon by the courts and how it follows that precedents are formed as new cases arise. It also demonstrates how over time, statute will become part of common law as judges follow previous decisions in new cases where applicable.
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"For political bills or proposals to become statute, that is to become Acts of Parliament, they must first be debated in the House of Commons (this is made up of elected representatives of the wider public, Members of Parliament or MPs). However, this is just the start if the process: the proposed legislation must then be accepted by MPs by way of a successful vote and further ratified by acceptance in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is the supreme court in Britain and may refuse to pass the law; but a bill can be forced through using the Parliament Act if such action is deemed necessary for Parliament to fulfil its obligation to make laws in the best interests of the nation. "
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Improving Relationships Adoptive Children and their Adoptive Parents, 1995.
This paper is a research proposal for a group process design to improve relationships between adopted adolescents & parents. Literature review, research applications.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 16 sources, $ 63.95
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"Problem Identification
Relationships between adolescents and their parents frequently are characterized by conflict and disharmony. The character of such relationships may be characterized by even greater turmoil when the child is adopted. Among a sample of 90 adolescents (aged 14-to-21 years old), Lahti (1993, pp. 67-74) found the 18.9 percent of the adolescent subjects suffered for problems at a neurotic level, and that an additional 13.3 percent of the subjects suffered from more severe disorders. Lahti, 1993, pp. 67-74) found further that approximately 45 percent of the adoptive fathers and ... "
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Competency to Stand Trial in American Law and New York Law, 2000.
A brief look at the notion of competency or fitness to stand trial, as the notion has been shaped and changed since the 1960s.
2,235 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 14 sources, $ 69.95
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"The history of the doctrine of competency to stand trial arose in English common law out of a concern for fairness in the trial of accused persons who, if found guilty of criminal charges, would suffer deprivations of liberty and other penalties. One of the earliest United States Supreme Court cases (Dusky v. United States,1960) determined that a defendant's competency to stand trial depended on "whether he has sufficient present ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding" and "whether he has a rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against him"."
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Social Law and Statutory Law, 2006.
An overview of the juvenile justice system in the U.S. and how it deals with juvenile delinquency.
932 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines the juvenile justice system in the United States, explaining the reasons why it is separated from the regular crime system and how it is influenced by the political and social conditions of the state. Particular attention is paid to the juvenile justice system in California and how the system has increasingly focused on incarceration rather than rehabilitation. Finally, the paper discusses evidence indicating that mental health services at an early age are highly effective in treating potential juvenile offenders and turning them away from a life of crime.
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"The main object of separating the juvenile justice system from the regular crime system had been on the assumption that minors were different from adults in their ability to make decisions and understand consequences, "The juvenile justice system has evolved over the years based on the premise that juveniles are different from adults and juveniles who commit criminal acts generally should be treated differently from adults" (Roberts, 2005). It was observed that the younger the offender, the more likely that a repeat offense would be stopped and a change in behavior would be observed. It was, therefore, thought that youngsters should be given the benefit of the doubt and should not be treated as adult offenders."
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Open Adoption, 2004.
A discussion of the issue of adoption and whether or not the details of the adoption should be available to the child and parents.
1,001 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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A review of the change in recent years towards more open adoptions.This proposal argues that, because of the advantages of these open adoptions, social workers, and adoption agencies should encourage both birth and adoptive families to develop lines of communication. Such an arrangement, this paper argues, will benefit both families and, more importantly, the adopted child.
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"However, most birth parents now are far from this picture. Most birth mothers are in their 20s and 30s. Most of them are already parents, who are struggling to make ends meet. Many are married immigrants, who are working two jobs to send money for children left behind in their native countries. What they have in common, observes Judith Freedman of the Massachusetts-based Jewish Family and Children's Service, is that most of them do not believe in abortion, and that all of them love their child (Keva). Typical birth parents include Joe Polenzani and his girlfriend, who faced the dilemma of an unplanned pregnancy when they were in college. Both did not believe in abortion, and were leery of the old adoption system which severely terminated the role of birth parents."
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Transracial Adoption, 2001.
This paper discusses the issue of transracial adoption.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 57.95
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This paper gives explores the issue of transracial adoption in America. It outlines the cultural and family aspects of adoption and more specifically transracial adoption. It points to individual and broad surveys that conclude there are high success rates in both family continuity and preservation of racial/ethnic identity.
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"Transracial adoption means adopting children of various races, color, religion, that is, from all parts of the world. Transracial adoption has been spoken for and spoken against and my argument is based on ?choosing a positive view point, that is pro transracial.?
"Here we will discuss that transracial adoption proves to be very beneficial for the adoptee and they do not face any racial discrimination problem, nor do they lack self-esteem."
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GLBT Adoption, 2005.
This paper discusses GLBT adoption, which means adoption by gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is a policy paper as to why GLBT adoption should take place. The author states that adoption by gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals, which should be a simple matter, is marked by discrimination in favor of straights. The paper explains that the single most effect reason for discrimination that had been used by the legal system is the principle 'the best interests of the child'."
From the Paper
"A monolithic and highly distorted view of the family has been perpetrated by the mass media, which has completely obscured the emerging variations and alternatives to the conception of a traditional nuclear family. The context of gay and lesbian adoption has been one of bias and unfairness, haphazard and inconsistent policy, and of myths and assumptions informing policy rather than concrete evidence. Gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals regularly have encountered discrimination in the legal system, the child welfare system, and in their experiences with adoption agencies."
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Family and Medical Leave Act.
This paper traces the history and current status of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that the Family and Medical Leave Act took a decade from its conception to finally becoming law for most employers in 1993. The author points out that this law, which covers companies with 50 or more workers and employees with at least a year of service, mandates up to 12 weeks of leave per year for various family medical emergencies and for the birth or adoption of a child and stipulates that the employers must continue to provide health care benefits and that returning workers must be given their old job or an equivalent. The paper relates that the current time permitted is less than in Europe and Japan; some lawmakers are currently working to increase this time in order to benefit American employees.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Beginnings
Momentum
Becoming Law
Understanding the Law
Enforcement
Current Status
Conclusion
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"When the bill was first introduced in the 99th Congress, it was unable to secure a hearing in the predominately Republican Senate. In 1990, after some significant compromises that reduced the period of leave entitlement and raised the small-employer exemption, the bill gained sufficient bipartisan support to pass both the House and the Senate. However, President Bush reversed his previous campaign promise to support such a bill and vetoed the FMLA, and the House failed to override the veto. By the time the 102nd Congress convened during 1991 and 1992, the bill had garnered so much interest that it secured the "coveted bill numbers 'H.R. 2' and 'S. 5' - signaling that it was one of the top five priorities of the leadership for that Congress."
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Gay and Lesbian Adoption, 2006.
This paper discusses the adoption of children by gay men and lesbian parents from the perspective of the social worker.
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper explains that the number of children adopted by gay men and lesbian parents has increased as more state laws have relaxed the prohibition on these types of adoptions and as more social workers and agencies now are willing to accommodate and intervene for them. The author points out that this changing trend has lead to critical concerns about sexual orientation, the probability of molestation, teasing and harassment of the child, which have created a dilemma for the social workers between the need for adoptive families and the principles of his or her profession. The paper relates that research suggests that the adopted children of gay and lesbian parents develop normal or straight relationships with their peers and satisfying relationships with adults of both sexes; therefore, social workers should support this type of adoption as guided by their professional code of ethics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of Adoption
Reasons for Accepting Adoption by Gay or Lesbian Parents
Issues and Concerns
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The revolutions of the 1960s and 1970s further influenced and modified adoption practices. These revolutions were the women's liberation, civil rights movement, sexual revolution, the adoptee's liberty movement, and the birth fathers' rights, birth control, legalized abortion and a dominant single parenthood culture. One consequence was that social workers were encouraged to adjust their role as educators for adoptive parents in helping them recognize and cope with raising adopted children as against raising natural children. Adoptive parents now demand more information on the child they take and whose future is entrusted to them."
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The Changing Nature of the Family, 2002.
An evaluation of how family life and values have changed since World War II to the present.
2,591 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper attempts to look at some of the changes in the family by comparing the modern family of today with the family of the post World War II generation. It does this by interviewing a women born post World War II and assessing the structure of the then family unit, the role of the parents and children and discipline. It compares attitudes to issues such as children born out of wedlock and adoption, then and now and shows how there are two characteristics of the modern society that account for most of the differences. Firstly, women are now working resulting in a two-income family becoming the norm and the high rate of divorce has led to a rise single-parent families.
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"This can be compared to the modern treatment of children born out of wedlock and children being adopted out. Firstly, children being born out of wedlock is no longer a ?sin? that needs to be hidden. Secondly, adoption is now treated very differently. Adoption no longer means giving up all claims to the child. Instead, the child could be raised aware of their biological parents. It is also important that it is an accepted part of the issue that children will one day find and meet their ?real parents.? In contrast, the World War II parent was forced to give up all knowledge of their child."
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The Family Medical Leave Act, 2002.
This paper discusses the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which was signed into law in 1993, one of the most important pieces of labor legislation ever enacted in this country.
4,070 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 109.95
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This paper reports that the FMLA requires all covered employers to grant their eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for four main reasons: To give birth or to take care of a newborn child; to adopt a child, take in a foster child or to take care of a newly placed child; to care for sick family members, meaning a spouse, child or parent and allows employees who are ill and unable to work an extended leave period. The author feels that the greatest problem with the FMLA lies in the difficulty of determining what counts as a ?serious health condition?. This paper quotes studies that show that the FMLA has not resulted in greater hardships to companies and businesses or in increased worker absenteeism.
Table of Contents
Overview
History
Assessing the FMLA?s Effects
Problems with Implementation
Employee Concerns
Problem Areas
FMLA Reforms
Employer Reforms
The Next Step?
Conclusion
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"While employer complaints are mostly anecdotal or backed by private-interest research groups, these successful court decisions set precedents that demonstrate the need for FMLA reform. First, there is a need to clarify what illnesses fall under the classification ?serious health condition.? Critics argue that current definition of a serious health condition is too broad, including minor illnesses that are already covered by sick leave policies. In addition, while many workplace policies already provide for chronic conditions, employers believe that the FMLA regulations regarding chronic illnesses are particularly prone to abuse. Advocates thus believe that FMLA reforms should start by disqualifying short-term illnesses and other conditions with relatively brief recovery periods. Employers should also be given the right to verify the medical information on an employee?s health form directly from the healthcare provider. Employers and human resources professionals have also identified several problems with the complicated procedures regarding leave requests and notices."
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