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Little is known about African American male's experience in later life. The purpose of t... more Little is known about African American male's experience in later life. The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life and overall well-being of a population of African American males over the age of 55. The study included a sample of 150 African American ...
Educational Gerontology, Mar 1, 2018
ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to discuss how university–community partnerships can be uti... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to discuss how university–community partnerships can be utilized to provide affordable and accessible health care for the elderly at community health clinics. A review of community health clinics, usage data from 2013 to 2014 by a sample of aging individuals will be described along with faculty perspectives about the usefulness of the university partnership and suggestions for improving future partnerships. Recommendations for future university–community partnerships are discussed.
Social work literature discusses how the profession’s history was organized in an effort to addre... more Social work literature discusses how the profession’s history was organized in an effort to address problems related to poverty and individual and family problems. The problems related to swift industrial growth included, but were not limited to, poverty, individual and family problems, child welfare, immigration and emigration, and racial and gender disparities. These problems continue to challenge the country despite major policy and practice interventions. The profession’s caring or helping thrust is well covered; however, a component of social control also exists. Major national events helped shape the social welfare policies that social work professionals implement. There were internal debates relative to a working definition, professionalization, licensure, stronger evidence for best practice, and boundary maintenance. There has been growth in social welfare and its professional arm, social work, since the beginning of the 20th century. However, the United States is called a reluctant welfare state. The entry reviews social work’s first professional century, including its origins, present context, trends, and challenges for the future.
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective, 2016
Study abroad programs offer unique opportunities for students to gain valuable educational and li... more Study abroad programs offer unique opportunities for students to gain valuable educational and life experience. These experiences support a well-rounded education and prepare the students to work in a more global society. Many study abroad programs are designed with undergraduates as the target audience and may not meet the academic needs or life situations of the graduate student. This paper describes the authors' observations based on their experiences with developing and implementing study abroad programs. This writing discusses lessons learned and offers recommendations for expanding existing programs to attract graduate students.
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, Oct 20, 2006
... But we were never quite sure the white mortgage man was not going to take the house. And some... more ... But we were never quite sure the white mortgage man was not going to take the house. And sometimes, on that account, we would have very little to eat, saving to pay the interest. (Langston Hughes, 1986) Second generation parenting is not a new social issue. ...
Journal of Human Behavior in The Social Environment, Dec 12, 2005
SUMMARY Part of the intention of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation ... more SUMMARY Part of the intention of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) was to encourage the development of innovative welfare programs on a state and local level. The Act removed stringent federal regulations ...
Affilia, Feb 1, 2003
This is a wonderful book that takes on the enormous task of looking at the issue of domestic viol... more This is a wonderful book that takes on the enormous task of looking at the issue of domestic violence from the perspective of its effects on women and children and policy development and implementation. It would be a useful reference for social work practitioners and as a ...
Journal of Interprofessional Care, May 18, 2016
Healthcare reform has had its impact on many health professionals as well as clinical settings, p... more Healthcare reform has had its impact on many health professionals as well as clinical settings, particularly with the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. In healthcare settings, healthcare teams are challenged with new systems of care and changing philosophies of management. However, healthcare providers retain a distinctive sense that they cannot always provide care without some form of collaboration. This article presents the results of a pilot study, which measured the effectiveness of a model of practice utilised at a faculty-practitioner operated university community clinic. The purpose of the study was to measure the perceived effectiveness of a practice model, client satisfaction, and students' perceptions of learning. Implications of this pilot study include providing an interprofessional practice model, which can be replicated in any healthcare setting. This study also provides an opportunity to improve student learning in degree programmes where practice is a significant aspect of the learning process.
All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you... more All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately.
Journal of Progressive Human Services, Jan 23, 2021
ABSTRACT This article traces the mechanism of social erasure under various regimes of global capi... more ABSTRACT This article traces the mechanism of social erasure under various regimes of global capitalism. It proposes that the current regime of virtual global capitalism has shifted the way that erasure functions in the 21st century. The article delineates new mechanisms of erasure called “double erasure.” The article then traces double erasure in the lives of Black men. Finally, proposals are made as to how social work and human services might respond to double erasure in ways that reaffirm the world of living material social relations.
Little is known about African American male's experience in later life. The purpose of this ... more Little is known about African American male's experience in later life. The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life and overall well-being of a population of African American males over the age of 55. The study included a sample of 150 African American ...
This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at Digital Scholarship @ ... more This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at Digital Scholarship @ Texas Southern University. It has been accepted for
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 2006
... But we were never quite sure the white mortgage man was not going to take the house. And some... more ... But we were never quite sure the white mortgage man was not going to take the house. And sometimes, on that account, we would have very little to eat, saving to pay the interest. (Langston Hughes, 1986) Second generation parenting is not a new social issue. ...
This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Social Work at ScholarWo... more This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Social Work at ScholarWorks @ Georgia State University. It has been accepted
Oxford Bibliographies Online Datasets, 2009
Social work literature discusses how the profession’s history was organized in an effort to addre... more Social work literature discusses how the profession’s history was organized in an effort to address problems related to poverty and individual and family problems. The problems related to swift industrial growth included, but were not limited to, poverty, individual and family problems, child welfare, immigration and emigration, and racial and gender disparities. These problems continue to challenge the country despite major policy and practice interventions. The profession’s caring or helping thrust is well covered; however, a component of social control also exists. Major national events helped shape the social welfare policies that social work professionals implement. There were internal debates relative to a working definition, professionalization, licensure, stronger evidence for best practice, and boundary maintenance. There has been growth in social welfare and its professional arm, social work, since the beginning of the 20th century. However, the United States is called a r...
Study abroad programs offer unique opportunities for students to gain valuable educational and li... more Study abroad programs offer unique opportunities for students to gain valuable educational and life experience. These experiences support a well-rounded education and prepare the students to work in a more global society. Many study abroad programs are designed with undergraduates as the target audience and may not meet the academic needs or life situations of the graduate student. This paper describes the authors’ observations based on their experiences with developing and implementing study abroad programs. This writing discusses lessons learned and offers recommendations for expanding existing programs to attract graduate students. Study Abroad: Essentials in Recruitment & Interdisciplinary Education Study Abroad excursions have been shown to increase a student’s perception of the value of their overall educational experience, expand their worldview, and become more comfortable with diversity (Jackson & Nyoni, 2012). For the most part, students who participate in these experience...
Little is known about African American male's experience in later life. The purpose of t... more Little is known about African American male's experience in later life. The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life and overall well-being of a population of African American males over the age of 55. The study included a sample of 150 African American ...
Educational Gerontology, Mar 1, 2018
ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to discuss how university–community partnerships can be uti... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to discuss how university–community partnerships can be utilized to provide affordable and accessible health care for the elderly at community health clinics. A review of community health clinics, usage data from 2013 to 2014 by a sample of aging individuals will be described along with faculty perspectives about the usefulness of the university partnership and suggestions for improving future partnerships. Recommendations for future university–community partnerships are discussed.
Social work literature discusses how the profession’s history was organized in an effort to addre... more Social work literature discusses how the profession’s history was organized in an effort to address problems related to poverty and individual and family problems. The problems related to swift industrial growth included, but were not limited to, poverty, individual and family problems, child welfare, immigration and emigration, and racial and gender disparities. These problems continue to challenge the country despite major policy and practice interventions. The profession’s caring or helping thrust is well covered; however, a component of social control also exists. Major national events helped shape the social welfare policies that social work professionals implement. There were internal debates relative to a working definition, professionalization, licensure, stronger evidence for best practice, and boundary maintenance. There has been growth in social welfare and its professional arm, social work, since the beginning of the 20th century. However, the United States is called a reluctant welfare state. The entry reviews social work’s first professional century, including its origins, present context, trends, and challenges for the future.
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective, 2016
Study abroad programs offer unique opportunities for students to gain valuable educational and li... more Study abroad programs offer unique opportunities for students to gain valuable educational and life experience. These experiences support a well-rounded education and prepare the students to work in a more global society. Many study abroad programs are designed with undergraduates as the target audience and may not meet the academic needs or life situations of the graduate student. This paper describes the authors' observations based on their experiences with developing and implementing study abroad programs. This writing discusses lessons learned and offers recommendations for expanding existing programs to attract graduate students.
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, Oct 20, 2006
... But we were never quite sure the white mortgage man was not going to take the house. And some... more ... But we were never quite sure the white mortgage man was not going to take the house. And sometimes, on that account, we would have very little to eat, saving to pay the interest. (Langston Hughes, 1986) Second generation parenting is not a new social issue. ...
Journal of Human Behavior in The Social Environment, Dec 12, 2005
SUMMARY Part of the intention of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation ... more SUMMARY Part of the intention of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) was to encourage the development of innovative welfare programs on a state and local level. The Act removed stringent federal regulations ...
Affilia, Feb 1, 2003
This is a wonderful book that takes on the enormous task of looking at the issue of domestic viol... more This is a wonderful book that takes on the enormous task of looking at the issue of domestic violence from the perspective of its effects on women and children and policy development and implementation. It would be a useful reference for social work practitioners and as a ...
Journal of Interprofessional Care, May 18, 2016
Healthcare reform has had its impact on many health professionals as well as clinical settings, p... more Healthcare reform has had its impact on many health professionals as well as clinical settings, particularly with the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. In healthcare settings, healthcare teams are challenged with new systems of care and changing philosophies of management. However, healthcare providers retain a distinctive sense that they cannot always provide care without some form of collaboration. This article presents the results of a pilot study, which measured the effectiveness of a model of practice utilised at a faculty-practitioner operated university community clinic. The purpose of the study was to measure the perceived effectiveness of a practice model, client satisfaction, and students' perceptions of learning. Implications of this pilot study include providing an interprofessional practice model, which can be replicated in any healthcare setting. This study also provides an opportunity to improve student learning in degree programmes where practice is a significant aspect of the learning process.
All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you... more All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately.
Journal of Progressive Human Services, Jan 23, 2021
ABSTRACT This article traces the mechanism of social erasure under various regimes of global capi... more ABSTRACT This article traces the mechanism of social erasure under various regimes of global capitalism. It proposes that the current regime of virtual global capitalism has shifted the way that erasure functions in the 21st century. The article delineates new mechanisms of erasure called “double erasure.” The article then traces double erasure in the lives of Black men. Finally, proposals are made as to how social work and human services might respond to double erasure in ways that reaffirm the world of living material social relations.
Little is known about African American male's experience in later life. The purpose of this ... more Little is known about African American male's experience in later life. The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life and overall well-being of a population of African American males over the age of 55. The study included a sample of 150 African American ...
This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at Digital Scholarship @ ... more This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at Digital Scholarship @ Texas Southern University. It has been accepted for
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 2006
... But we were never quite sure the white mortgage man was not going to take the house. And some... more ... But we were never quite sure the white mortgage man was not going to take the house. And sometimes, on that account, we would have very little to eat, saving to pay the interest. (Langston Hughes, 1986) Second generation parenting is not a new social issue. ...
This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Social Work at ScholarWo... more This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Social Work at ScholarWorks @ Georgia State University. It has been accepted
Oxford Bibliographies Online Datasets, 2009
Social work literature discusses how the profession’s history was organized in an effort to addre... more Social work literature discusses how the profession’s history was organized in an effort to address problems related to poverty and individual and family problems. The problems related to swift industrial growth included, but were not limited to, poverty, individual and family problems, child welfare, immigration and emigration, and racial and gender disparities. These problems continue to challenge the country despite major policy and practice interventions. The profession’s caring or helping thrust is well covered; however, a component of social control also exists. Major national events helped shape the social welfare policies that social work professionals implement. There were internal debates relative to a working definition, professionalization, licensure, stronger evidence for best practice, and boundary maintenance. There has been growth in social welfare and its professional arm, social work, since the beginning of the 20th century. However, the United States is called a r...
Study abroad programs offer unique opportunities for students to gain valuable educational and li... more Study abroad programs offer unique opportunities for students to gain valuable educational and life experience. These experiences support a well-rounded education and prepare the students to work in a more global society. Many study abroad programs are designed with undergraduates as the target audience and may not meet the academic needs or life situations of the graduate student. This paper describes the authors’ observations based on their experiences with developing and implementing study abroad programs. This writing discusses lessons learned and offers recommendations for expanding existing programs to attract graduate students. Study Abroad: Essentials in Recruitment & Interdisciplinary Education Study Abroad excursions have been shown to increase a student’s perception of the value of their overall educational experience, expand their worldview, and become more comfortable with diversity (Jackson & Nyoni, 2012). For the most part, students who participate in these experience...