Trends in Divorce over the Last Century
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Reduced mortality rates, increased life span, changing religious perspectives and the focus on the American marriage in the early 1900s have all impacted divorce rates, and have demonstrated the link between demographic components and social problems, including those that have arisen for public safety providers and other social services as a result of the break-up of the family. This 10 page paper looks at the underlying trends in marriage and divorce, considers the demographic changes, and also relates the findings for possible trends for the future. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Divtrend.wps

“The Way We Live Now” by Anthony Trollope and the Relationship Between the Sexes
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This 5 page report discusses Anthony Trollope’s book and examines the consequences of a laissez faire society, especially as it applies to the relationships between men and women. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Trollope.wps

Services for the Elderly in Morris County, New Jersey
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the needs of senior citizens in Morris County as well as services already available. A proposal for an expansion of services, to fill the gaps, is presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA113NJ.wps

Human Service Organizations
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(5 pp) What was once seen in the light of the Biblical admonition, 'the poor are always with us,' the human service organization is beginning to look at some vital retooling in the new century. This discussion will examine some of the new challenges and potential solutions that face human service organizations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBhumsrv.doc

The Film Ordinary People & Carl Rogers
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A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the film Ordinary People, directed by Robert Redford for Paramount in 1980, which presents a dysfunctional family that is traumatized by guilt and grief. Conrad Jarrett is an adolescent who tries to commit suicide following the death of his brother, Buck, in a boating accident. Conrad cannot overcome his intense feeling of guilt for having survived the accident that killed his brother. Conrad is eventually able to heal due to the intervention of a therapist, Dr. Berger, the context of the movie suggests that Dr. Berger’s intervention can be viewed as adhering to the therapeutic and theoretical perspective of Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khorcrog.rtf

"Blaming the Victim" by William Ryan
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7 pages in length. A review of the book by William Ryan in which he focuses on the fact that society tends to place the blame of societal ills on those people who are actually victims of society as well. For instance, rather than placing blame on those who live in abject poverty and unable to get off the welfare roles, perhaps we should look to their surroundings first and see where the blame really lies. Ryan makes a good point in discussing the ‘slum lords’ at one point. Instead of blaming the people who live in filthy conditions in the slums, perhaps we should first take a look at the slum itself.
Filename: JGAwryan.wps

"Never Call Them Jerks" by Arthur Paul Boers
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A 5 page analysis of Arthur Paul Boers' book "Never Call Them Jerks." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAjerks.rtf

"Ordinary People": Social Worker's Perspective
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the film/novel, "Ordinary People," written by Judith Guest, as it involves issues relevant to social workers. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAordnryppl.wps

"Thirteen," A View of Adolescent Peer Pressure
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the movie "Thirteen" and its portrayal of female adolescence, in relation to Bowen Family Systems Theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh13.rtf