An Annotated Bibliography on Children of Divorce

Articles and chapters and books relating to children of divorced parents

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Services available to children of divorce in Omaha, Nebraska area

American Indian Women and Sexual Assault: Challenges and New Opportunities

This article informs social workers about sexual violence against American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) women and the policy reforms in the 2010 Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA). It describes the unmet needs of AI/AN survivors, reviews the TLOA reforms on sexual assault in relation to social work and public health principles, discusses the complementary roles for social workers and public health practitioners in reform efforts, and offers guidance for professional participation that emphasizes tribal sovereignty, indigenous capacity, and cultural competence

Progress in a social work writing course: Self-efficacy, course objectives, and skills

Although instructors express concerns about social work students’ writing skills, little research has been conducted. One remedy is a social work-focused writing course. This study assessed a required writing course with a sample of 49 baccalaureate students. From online pre- and post-test surveys, two student outcomes improved significantly: self-reported scores for writing self-efficacy and competence in course objectives. On-demand writing samples improved significantly based on anonymous rating by the course instructors; however, blind ratings found gains but not at a significant level. Improved outcomes were not associated with demographic or background characteristics. We discuss limitations of the study and implications for social work education

American Indian Women and Sexual Assault: Challenges and New Opportunities

This article informs social workers about sexual violence against American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) women and the policy reforms in the 2010 Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA). It describes the unmet needs of AI/AN survivors, reviews the TLOA reforms on sexual assault in relation to social work and public health principles, discusses the complementary roles for social workers and public health practitioners in reform efforts, and offers guidance for professional participation that emphasizes tribal sovereignty, indigenous capacity, and cultural competence

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Edited by Robert Henley Woody and Jane D. Woody Chapter1: Ethics, Professionalism, and Decision Making, co-authored by Robert Henley Woody and Jane D. Woody Chapter 2: Protecting and Benefitting the Client: The Therapeutic Alliance, Informed Consent, and Confidentiality, co-authored by Robert Henley Woody and Jane D. Woody Chapter 6: Children in Family Therapy, co-authored by Robert Henley Woody and Jane D. Woody Chapter 10: The Future of Marriage and Family Therapy, co-authored by Robert Henley Woody and Jane D. Woody This new resource explores contemporary ethical issues such as multiple relationships; violence; abuse and neglect; integrating ethics into business; and morality, spirituality, and sexuality. The importance of ethics cannot be overstated, and in this constantly changing world, therapists must continually re-examine these issues.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/1098/thumbnail.jp

Prevention: Making a shadow component a real goal in social work

Although need, opportunity, and funding for prevention programs are currently increasing, social workers do not appear to be leaders in this area of practice. Their lack of initiative in prevention will not likely change until social work education incorporates concepts from prevention science into the curriculum. This article: identifies and explains major prevention concepts and principles; discusses their congruence with social work's historical roots and current curriculum policy; and offers thoughts on integrating prevention values and content into both generalist and advanced courses. An appendix of resources is included to encourage faculties to consider how prevention could fit in the overall design of their programs