Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Children affected by mental illness and parental involvement, Lisa Louise Pirtle
Case management services in the community: Benefits and outcomes, Esmeralda Alcantar Plascencia
Social workers perception of kinship care givers unmet needs, Carol Ann Rakestraw and Fallon Elaine Greene
Why it makes sense to practice child welfare social work in the public school system: An evaluation study, Desiree JoAnne Robinson Moody
Addressing the disproportionate representation of African American children in the child welfare system, Cecilia Elizabeth Roman
Reunification outcomes of Hispanic families in Riverside County Child Protective Services, Christy Quniterol Sabsook
The effects of language on the reunification of Mexican families, Luisana Sanchez-Ramirez
Levels of attachments and childhood abuse among Mexican-Americans, Christina Shinn
Barriers to HIV couples testing: The African American woman's perspective, Frederick Scott Smith
Independent living program participants' perceptions of permanency and their services needs, Kimberly Margaret Stark
Substance abuse: A chronic care perspective, Michael James Sweitzer
Practitioners' views on access to therapeutic services for juvenile sex offenders, Dorothy Lizabeth Traudt
Eleven case studies of parents' experiences when accessing services for an Autistic Spectrum Disorder child, Michelle Barbara Wood
A practitioner perspective on working with drug-exposed infants, Hindi Rebecca Zeidman
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Attitudes regarding gang affiliation of select adolescent boys residing in group homes, Gina Michelle Aguirre
Barriers that affect the under utilization of mental health services among foster children, Haneen Sabah Alghita and Denise Nunez
Abstinence-only versus comprehensive sex education: Which model is likely to be supported by college students?, Ifeanyi Casimia Alozie
Veteran baby boomer retirement planning, Kahalia Tunisha Anderson
Shaping our children's future: Perceived self-efficacy in a Montessori environment, Candace Joan Andrews
The utilization of temporary emergency protective custody orders for at risk elder and dependent adults: An exploratory study, Mary Avitia-Torres
The development of racial identity among multiracial adults, Andrea Louran Bales
Co-sleeping deaths in Riverside County, Christine Leigh Brown
The effect of disability type and severity on personal identity and acceptance of a cure, Carley Inez Butler
Identification of effective outreach methods for mental health services to the Hispanic population, Nidia Yamileth Canello
The effectiveness of mental health services among individuals with hoarding syndrome, Yadira Cardenas and Girlyanne Batac. Lacson
Private foster family agencies' certified foster parents' perceptions of county social workers and services, Maria Gabriela Casillas
Spirituality among health-challenged individuals, Intisar Kabrou Chamoun
Substance abuse among the aging population: A needs assessment, Stephen Michael Clark
Exploring ethnicity and dynamic risk factors when assessing treatment needs for sex offenders, Sherrill Lynn Cranston and Cheryl Nadine Willis
Hispanics' experience with hospice care, Maria Rosario Diaz
The impact of California's service delivery system on developmentally disabled youth emancipating from the child welfare system, Carey Ann Doetschman
The relationship between kinship support services and placement outcomes, Maria De Jesus Flores and Jennifer Lau
Perceptions about the effectiveness of play therapy among parents, Maria Nina Joy Malasig Flores
Seniors' perceptions and experiences of autonomy in a health care setting, Dianne Rae Goldberg
Attitudes toward borderline personality among mental health professionals, Roseanne Bean Gonzalez
Former foster care youth perceptions on the effectiveness of Independent Living Program service, Sandra Lorena Guerrero and Amy Jean Mierzwik
A social worker's perspective: Self-care outside of the work environment, Christina Louise Henderson
From the viewpoint of social workers: An exploratory study of the Indian child welfare act, Kimberle Michal Hill and Sherry Ann Cortez-Farris
Elder depression among nursing home residents, Alejandro Paul Holguin
Group therapist's perceptions of group treatment of intra-familial child sexual abuse offenders, Elena Diana Inzunza
Seriously mentally ill clients' perspectives on substance use and treatment, Ann LaVerne Jankowski
Establishing adult lifelong connections for emancipating foster youth, Tylia Lindsey Jones
The role of assertiveness and communication in adolescent females' decision to engage in risky, self-sacrificing sexual behavior, Joanne Bernadette Julien
Social workers' perceptions of barriers to father involvement in case planning in San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services, Deborah Ann Kay and Tina Marguerite Wright-Ervin
The experience of families of children diagnosed with autism, Rachel Ann Lakin
Attitudes and beliefs toward hoarding among adult protective services workers, Jade Yuko Lambert
The application of choice theory: A social work perspective, Dolores Mast Martinez
The effects of immediate follow-up on psychiartric rehospitalization rates, Jennifer Erin McCreight
Impact of kinship foster care on kinship caregivers, Oluyemisi McMullen
Contributing factors to the over representation of African American children in the foster care system, LaMonica Shalice Montgomery
Exploring child obesity among African Americans through the eyes of parents, TyYendra VyOnn Moore
The effects of depression on treatment compliance among dialysis patients, Amber Lynn Mote and Maria Elena Salazar
Perceptions of breast cancer patients on communicating sexuality-related issues, Farrah Joy Oblepias
Demographic effects on the length of stay and discharge destination from the gay and lesbian adolescent social services agency's group homes, Lenwood Valentino Patterson
Parental substance abuse services that promote family reunification under Adoption and Safe Families Act timelines, Omeera Qadir
In our own words: A qualitative study of Bachelor and Master of Social Work interns at Vitas Hospice, Martha Elizabeth Romero
Depression in Korean immigrant women, Darin Lee Rorrer
Satisfaction of independent living programs among foster youth, Monica Sapien and Nadia Fuentes
Self-reported obstacles among African American families who fail to reunify, Deena Saunders-Green
Service delivery models of orthopedic donations to low income nations, Jean Elizabeth Sigaran
Caregivers' perceptions of disabled elders preparations for a natural disaster, Brenda Marie Starkins
The relationship between full service partnership intervention and rehospitalization rates of the severe and persistent mentally ill, Joseph Ralph Tena
Quality of life perceptions and treatment choices in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, and the implications for social work practice, Heather Noel Toms
An insight into the Hispanic immigrant experience, Maria Guadalupe Venegas
Hispanic attitudes towards adoption, Adriana Ventura-Ramirez
Study of the Department of Children Service's supervisors, Debra Ann Walker
Economic insecurity and depression among low socioeconomic status adults, Laura Margaret Wills
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Identifying the needs of the Purhepecha children and families: An indigenous population of immigrants from Michoacan Mexico living in the the United States, Berenice D. Aguirre
Foster parent satisfaction and retention, Ruth Maria Albarran and Ranee Taechameena. Sahachartsiri
Obstacles and aspirations amongst Hispanics and African Americans in pursuing a college education, Monica Avina
Attitudes and beliefs about evidence based practice among masters in social work practitioners and licensed clinical social workers, Katy Leanne Bandy and Emily Violet Thomas
The effects of stigma perpetuated by substance abusers on mentally ill substance abusers in residential treatment, Mark Eugene Barnstable
Do San Bernardino County, Department of Children's Services, licensed foster parents receive adequate trainings and services to care for foster children?, Ryan DeRay Berryman
The relationship between caseworker education and client outcomes, Theresa Rebecca Brannon
Down syndrome: Parental strategies for stress among cultures, Claudia Edith Campos and Lizbeth Anahi Corrales
Acculturation and mental health among Mexican immigrant women, Monique Diana Castaneda
What contributes to academic achievement among elementary grade students: A needs assessment, Adriana Chavez and Martha Tinehyn Glomah
Rethinking empowerment: Collective action as intervention with women, Melissa Liberty Darnell
Intervention outcome differences for adult children of domestic violence, Donna Jo Diamond and Geneva Naomi Hannigan
Leadership in faith-based social service organizations, Veronica Esqueda
Late diagnosis of autism among African American children, Lysette Nana Etti and Kathleen Patrice Holsey
A strength-based perspective on group homes, Liza Ana Fimbres and Rose Kathleen Solomon
The effects of "family group decision making" in San Bernardino County, Valerie Christine Forell
Degree of privacy afforded in long-term care, Lynn Marie Givens and Jesse Ornelas
The relationship between law enforcement officers and child welfare social workers, Cheryl Denise Gonzales and Aida Velia Quiñonez
Social workers' views about disproportionality among African American children in child welfare, Hortense Granderson
Foster parent perceptions concerning reasons for continued involvement as care providers in a foster family agency, Stephanie Lynn Harper
Exploring the perceptions of child welfare social worker's retention rates for five years or more of employment in San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services child protection units, Victoria Loren Hill and Kimberly Ann Kalloo-Violante
The effect of explanatory style on the coping strategies of women in recovery, Alice Joy Kirk
Assessing service satisfaction: Experiences of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, LaTanya Renee Lewis
Attitudes and views of older gays and lesbians, Neil Mikel LoMeli
Perceptions of mental health services for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom military personnel: A needs assessment, Chrystal Anne Long and Jeffrey Lee. Soriano
Perceived social support among adult alcoholics, Alexander Rand MacAdam
Do teachers' perceptions of students success differ between students in foster care and students who are not in foster care, Nira Ortega Mejias
Health literacy and treatment adherence among Latinos with end stage renal disease, Marielena Michel
The life experiences of women ex-offenders of domestic violence, Hope Hermosillo Mora
Positive coping methods among people living with HIV/AIDS, Dinora Janeth Morales
Children in shelters: Needs and current services, Dorothy Ama Morrison-Acquah
Parental satisfaction with child mental health services, Frances Ahunna Ohaeri
Depression among the elderly, Lynda Lee Omagari
