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Title: Social Work and Coercion.
Creator: Gomory, Tomi, Dunleavy, Daniel
Abstract/Description: Social work is perhaps most distinctive for its clear and outspoken commitment toward improving the well-being of society's vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, while still emphasizing the importance of respecting and defending personal rights and freedoms. Though there is a fundamental necessity for coercion, or its threat, for eliciting civil social behavior in a well-functioning society, it is professionally and ethically imperative that social workers make explicit our rationales for,...
Show moreSocial work is perhaps most distinctive for its clear and outspoken commitment toward improving the well-being of society's vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, while still emphasizing the importance of respecting and defending personal rights and freedoms. Though there is a fundamental necessity for coercion, or its threat, for eliciting civil social behavior in a well-functioning society, it is professionally and ethically imperative that social workers make explicit our rationales for, justifications of, and the evidence used to support or reject coercive practices in our work. Social work's engagement with coercion inevitably entails the ethical and social policy arguments for and against its use, as shown in a review of the empirical evidence regarding its impact on the professions' clients, exemplified by three domains: (1) child welfare, (2) mental health, and (3) addictions. Recommendations for future improvements involve balancing the potential for harm against the benefits of coercive actions.
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Date Issued: 2018-05-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1527181123_b916c907, 10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.1264
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Title: Proposing a Population-Specific Intervention Approach to Treat Trauma Among Men During and After Incarceration.
Creator: Pettus-Davis, Carrie, Renn, Tanya, Lacasse, Jeffrey R., Motley, Robert
Abstract/Description: A significant treatment gap exists for incarcerated men with lifetime traumatic experiences. A small research base for trauma interventions for incarcerated women is emerging, but incarcerated men have largely been ignored. Men comprise 90% of the incarcerated population and are at the greatest risk to be re-arrested for a new crime after release. One of the most overlooked, but highly influential factors in poor post-release outcomes of formerly incarcerated men is unaddressed symptoms...
Show moreA significant treatment gap exists for incarcerated men with lifetime traumatic experiences. A small research base for trauma interventions for incarcerated women is emerging, but incarcerated men have largely been ignored. Men comprise 90% of the incarcerated population and are at the greatest risk to be re-arrested for a new crime after release. One of the most overlooked, but highly influential factors in poor post-release outcomes of formerly incarcerated men is unaddressed symptoms resulting from lifetime traumatic experiences. Studies of incarcerated men report up to 98% have had at least one lifetime traumatic experience–many have experienced multiple traumas. With nearly 600,000 men releasing from incarceration each year, there is an urgent need to develop targeted interventions for incarcerated men. We aim to advance the field toward gender specific and incarceration responsive trauma intervention approaches. We build on existing empirically supported trauma treatment models and propose a phased intervention approach to trauma treatment that is responsive to the unique context of incarcerationof menand men’s reentry to communities. We offer an intervention approach to guide trauma treatment research and practice innovations. We build into the model key empirically supported treatment ingredients in a way that we propose is most sensitive to the stages of reentry (i.e., release from incarceration back to communities). We conclude with critical next steps needed to advance the practice and research of implementing transitional trauma treatment for incarcerated men nearing release. Keywords:Men; Incarceration; Reentry; Trauma; Intervention; Treatment; Prison
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Date Issued: 2018
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1526034755_e320ca74, 10.1037/men0000171
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Title: Comparing Reputation versus h-index Rankings of Doctoral Programs.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Carter, Tyler E, Osteen, Philip, Panisch, Lisa S.
Abstract/Description: Objective: This study builds on previous investigations on the scholarship of social work faculty using h -index (i.e., citation analysis). The purpose of the study was to compare two methods of determining the excellence of social work doctoral programs. Methods: This study compared the rankings in 75 social work doctoral programs using h -index versus the U. S. News and World Report (USNWR) rankings. The accuracy of predicting scholarly productivity from USNWR rankings was determined by...
Show moreObjective: This study builds on previous investigations on the scholarship of social work faculty using h -index (i.e., citation analysis). The purpose of the study was to compare two methods of determining the excellence of social work doctoral programs. Methods: This study compared the rankings in 75 social work doctoral programs using h -index versus the U. S. News and World Report (USNWR) rankings. The accuracy of predicting scholarly productivity from USNWR rankings was determined by joint membership in the same quantile block. Information on the USNWR rankings, h -index, years of experience, academic rank, and gender of faculty were collected to better understand differences in rankings. Regression analysis was used in creating a predictive model. Results: Only 25% of USNWR rankings accurately predicted which programs would have their reputation and scholarly productivity in the same rating block. Over 44% of the programs had reputations in a higher block than their scholarly productivity. USNWR regression model showed that program size and age were the biggest predictors of high rankings. The h-index model showed that the regional location of the program accounted for the most variance followed by size and age. Conclusions: For many programs, reputation and scholarly productivity coincide. Other programs have markedly different results between the two ranking systems. Mean program h-indices are the best predictor of USNWR rankings. For the most part, the two models have similar regression results although reputation rankings are more predicted by the size of the program than other variables. The greatest source of variance for productivity rankings is the regional location of the programs. Caution should be used in making statements about inclusion in the “top 10” or “top 20” programs. Key words: h-index, USNWR rankings, bibliometric comparisons, social work program rankings, quality of doctoral programs.
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Date Issued: 2018-01-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1520360937_7b8c17df, 10.1108/JARHE-08-2017-0096
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Title: Promoting First- generation College Students’ Mental Wellbeing: Student Perceptions of an Academic Enrichment Program.
Creator: Becker, Martin Swanbrow, Schelbe, Lisa, Romano, Kelly, Spinelli, Carmella
Abstract/Description: Introduction: Academic enrichment programs seek to address the challenges first-generation students face, but research tends to focus on academic outcomes. This study investigates first-generation students’ perceptions of how a program addresses their mental wellbeing. Methods: Twenty-five undergraduate students enrolled in an academic enrichment program participated in focus groups and interviews. Results: A thematic analysis of the focus groups and interviews revealed that students reported...
Show moreIntroduction: Academic enrichment programs seek to address the challenges first-generation students face, but research tends to focus on academic outcomes. This study investigates first-generation students’ perceptions of how a program addresses their mental wellbeing. Methods: Twenty-five undergraduate students enrolled in an academic enrichment program participated in focus groups and interviews. Results: A thematic analysis of the focus groups and interviews revealed that students reported the program promoted their mental wellbeing by helping them to feel cared for; cultivating a sense of belonging; preventing and remediating distress; and becoming resilient. Discussion: Implications for promoting mental wellbeing are discussed.
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Date Issued: 2017-11-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505835774_4d5d9b99, 10.1353/csd.2017.0092
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Title: Online Financial Therapy.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Williams, Jaclyn M., Richards, Kristin V., Panisch, Lisa S.
Abstract/Description: This article discusses a case study implementing a manualized financial therapy intervention in an online setting. The benefits of financial therapy are discussed, and the pros and cons of online therapy are contrasted. A description the intervention is provided. At the conclusion of the intervention, the client and other family members reported satisfaction with this form of therapy. Using financial therapy in an online format may help reduce the service barriers that are often encountered...
Show moreThis article discusses a case study implementing a manualized financial therapy intervention in an online setting. The benefits of financial therapy are discussed, and the pros and cons of online therapy are contrasted. A description the intervention is provided. At the conclusion of the intervention, the client and other family members reported satisfaction with this form of therapy. Using financial therapy in an online format may help reduce the service barriers that are often encountered by requiring therapy sessions to be conducted in-person, thus providing wider access to low-income clients who are most in need of these types of interventions.
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Date Issued: 2017-10-12
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1495029365_60d33cf3, https://doi.org/10.1080/08975353.2017.1368812
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Title: Responsive Engagement in Mental Health Services for Foster Youth Transitioning to Adulthood.
Creator: Piel, Megan Hayes, Lacasse, Jeffrey R.
Abstract/Description: As youth near the transition to adulthood and aging out of the foster care system, exposure to stress increases, especially for youth who have less than adequate support systems. Although mental health problems among foster youth often continue into adulthood, service use decreases dramatically within a year of turning 18. Understanding how foster youth experience mental health services as they transition from care provides social workers and other mental health professionals important...
Show moreAs youth near the transition to adulthood and aging out of the foster care system, exposure to stress increases, especially for youth who have less than adequate support systems. Although mental health problems among foster youth often continue into adulthood, service use decreases dramatically within a year of turning 18. Understanding how foster youth experience mental health services as they transition from care provides social workers and other mental health professionals important insight and specific, targetable strategies. This study sought to explore what situations were helpful in supporting mental health as foster youth transitioned to adulthood. Focus groups and interviews with former foster youth and professionals informed the development of a quantitative instrument, which was used to identify the most intense and frequently encountered situations former foster youth experienced. Findings indicate the most helpful situations were those in which professionals and mentors were responsive and flexible to their individual needs and trusted their ability to make decisions. Supportive adults who honored their choices and collaborated in decision-making were also helpful. Engaging, empowering, and partnering with transition-age youth from a strengths-based perspective may increase the likelihood of positive mental health outcomes for this population.
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Date Issued: 2017-07-27
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1491662788, 10.1080/10522158.2017.1348115
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Title: The Solving Problems in Everyday Living (SPIEL) Model: Towards a De-medicalized, Education-Based Approach to "Mental Health.".
Creator: Gomory, Tomi, Dunleavy, Daniel J., Lieber, Angela S.
Abstract/Description: We argue that human existential pain and threat may usefully be helped by a noncoercive educational approach that also resonates with many interpersonally focused psychological approaches, rather than by the widely touted current medical model of “mental health” treatment (using psychoactive drugs and supportive psychotherapy). First the “progress” leading to the latest DSM is briefly reviewed, highlighting the scientific limitations of the medical model. Next, an educational model of self...
Show moreWe argue that human existential pain and threat may usefully be helped by a noncoercive educational approach that also resonates with many interpersonally focused psychological approaches, rather than by the widely touted current medical model of “mental health” treatment (using psychoactive drugs and supportive psychotherapy). First the “progress” leading to the latest DSM is briefly reviewed, highlighting the scientific limitations of the medical model. Next, an educational model of self-understanding and change, based on Popper’s fallibilism, Freire’s critical pedagogy, and Miller’s Feedback-Informed Treatment is explicated. Finally, some options for funding and testing the model are discussed. We hope this offers mental health clinicians another important alternative to conceptualize the helping encounter to ameliorate personal problems in living.
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Date Issued: 2017-07-24
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1501616813_63d2bb78, 10.1177/0022167817722430
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Title: Learning, Negotiating, and Surviving in Child Welfare: Social Capitalitalization Among Recently-hired Workers.
Creator: Radey, Melissa, Schelbe, Lisa, Spinelli, Carmella L.
Abstract/Description: In the child welfare workplace, accessible relationships and support, though understudied, are vital to worker success. Using telephone interviews with a statewide sample of recently-hired, frontline workers (N = 38), this study applied a social capital framework to consider support functionality or capitalization. Findings highlight that although nearly all workers recognized the importance of instrumental and expressive support, many workers did not capitalize on support. Agencies may...
Show moreIn the child welfare workplace, accessible relationships and support, though understudied, are vital to worker success. Using telephone interviews with a statewide sample of recently-hired, frontline workers (N = 38), this study applied a social capital framework to consider support functionality or capitalization. Findings highlight that although nearly all workers recognized the importance of instrumental and expressive support, many workers did not capitalize on support. Agencies may benefit from an atmosphere focused on collective interests rather than individual survival. Policy can promote supportive atmospheres through providing agencies with the ability and time to foster recently-hired workers’ skills.
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Date Issued: 2017-06-20
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1506004614_04e77df8, 10.1080/15548732.2017.1328380
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Title: Evaluating effectiveness of abstinence education.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Panisch, Lisa S., Malespin, Thallia, Pereira, Maria da Graca
Abstract/Description: Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of an abstinence education program that was sensitive to federally mandated curriculum and measures. Methods: The intervention was delivered to 5,772 middle school and high school students. Effectiveness was assessed 10 by a measure that was anchored on A-H themes, which are components of federally mandated curricular components of abstinence education. To better understand the relationship of different variables and determine the significance of...
Show morePurpose: This study examined the effectiveness of an abstinence education program that was sensitive to federally mandated curriculum and measures. Methods: The intervention was delivered to 5,772 middle school and high school students. Effectiveness was assessed 10 by a measure that was anchored on A-H themes, which are components of federally mandated curricular components of abstinence education. To better understand the relationship of different variables and determine the significance of student’s improvements on the A-H measure scores, the ANCOVA was used with the pretest score 15 and age as covariates and the use of gender and ethnicity as fixed factors in the analysis. Results: While controlling for the effects of the pretest, the analyses showed that age and gender were main effects but that ethnicity did not prove to be related to the outcome scores. Results demonstrated that the effectiveness of the program 20 decreased as adolescent boys aged. There were no significant interactions in the gender and ethnicity variables. Conclusions: The findings of this study will be beneficial to program developers in understanding what variations and demographics are most receptive to this particular abstinence-only education model. Further studies in 25 this area are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of currently available programs.
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Date Issued: 2017-06-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1498264506_4d5bdf13, DOI:10.1080/23761407.2017.1340860
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Title: A dialogue about the U.S. dialogue on mental health: Exploring the nature, scope, and implications of the conversation.
Creator: Hess, Jacob Z., Decker, Anna, Lacasse, Jeffrey Raymond, Foster, Mark
Abstract/Description: With all the emphasis on having more conversation about mental health, remarkably little attention has been paid to how exactly we want to be having it. In what follows, we review five areas about which sharp differences currently exist: (1) Biology – how are physiological contributors to mental distress being framed? (2) Symptoms – how should we best work with distressing signs in the body? (3) Action Steps – what needs to happen in order to improve mental health in the nation? (4) Barriers ...
Show moreWith all the emphasis on having more conversation about mental health, remarkably little attention has been paid to how exactly we want to be having it. In what follows, we review five areas about which sharp differences currently exist: (1) Biology – how are physiological contributors to mental distress being framed? (2) Symptoms – how should we best work with distressing signs in the body? (3) Action Steps – what needs to happen in order to improve mental health in the nation? (4) Barriers – what are the primary barriers that need to be overcome in improving public mental health? (5) Lifestyle – what role do lifestyle choices play in mental health? After illustrating the different positions being taken on each of these questions, we then consider the diverging implications for individuals and families facing these problems. We conclude with recommendations as to how the larger dialogue on mental health could become more inclusive and productive.
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Date Issued: 2017-06-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1490548063
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Title: Satisfactions and Stressors Experienced by Recently-hired Frontline Child Welfare Workers.
Creator: Schelbe, Lisa, Radey, Melissa, Panisch, Lisa S.
Abstract/Description: Introduction: High stress, short job tenures, and high turnover rates signify the importance of understanding recently-hired frontline child welfare workers’ experiences to improve worker well-being and workforce stability. Kalleberg’s (1977) Theory of Job Satisfaction and Ellett’s (2000) Child Welfare Work Context contribute to understanding the satisfactions and stressors of recently-hired child welfare workers, which are relevant to understanding the child welfare workforce. Methods: We...
Show moreIntroduction: High stress, short job tenures, and high turnover rates signify the importance of understanding recently-hired frontline child welfare workers’ experiences to improve worker well-being and workforce stability. Kalleberg’s (1977) Theory of Job Satisfaction and Ellett’s (2000) Child Welfare Work Context contribute to understanding the satisfactions and stressors of recently-hired child welfare workers, which are relevant to understanding the child welfare workforce. Methods: We interviewed 38 recently-hired, frontline child welfare workers regarding their experiences in transitioning to independent caseloads and conducted a thematic analysis. Findings: Workers identified two themes of satisfactions in their positions: 1) helping and making a difference and 2) job autonomy and variety. Identified stressors included 1) administrative requirements, 2) workload, 3) unsupportive colleagues, and 4) challenging parents and hurt children. Discussion: Worker satisfactions largely consisted of individual factors while stressors fell into categories of organization and external environment factors. We discuss implications related to improving satisfactions, decreasing stressors, and promoting a stable workforce through reducing worker turnover.
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Date Issued: 2017-05-09
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505836609_2cc47ec7, 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.05.007
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Title: A Knowledge Agenda for Studying Psychotropic Medication in the Child Welfare System: Technical Report, Florida Institute for Child Welfare.
Creator: Lacasse, Jeffrey R, Lieber, Angela
Abstract/Description: Executive Summary Many questions persist regarding the use of psychotropic medication in Florida’s child welfare system. The purpose of this report is to (1) describe both the broad and local contexts (including research and policy) for the use of psychotropics in child welfare, and (2) to propose a research agenda which could realistically lead to improvements in the Florida system. This technical report provides an overview of the issues that are most relevant and pressing for the Florida...
Show moreExecutive Summary Many questions persist regarding the use of psychotropic medication in Florida’s child welfare system. The purpose of this report is to (1) describe both the broad and local contexts (including research and policy) for the use of psychotropics in child welfare, and (2) to propose a research agenda which could realistically lead to improvements in the Florida system. This technical report provides an overview of the issues that are most relevant and pressing for the Florida child welfare system. The report also presents a set of recommendations that can improve the knowledge base through the development and implementation of empirical research that can produce relevant and valid findings for future practice and policy. The prescription of psychotropic drugs to children in the child welfare system has rightfully attracted increasing attention over the past decade. Over this same time period, the profession of psychiatry has experienced a series of important debates, critiques and controversies about the use of psychotropic medication with adults and children. These have taken place at both the scientific and practice levels. This is important to note because practices in the Florida child welfare cannot help but be impacted to a large extent by “upstream” dynamics. Significant problems include (1) the integrity of the scientific literature that concerns the use of psychotropic drugs; (2) the nature and scope of the influence of pharmaceutical companies on prescribing patterns; (3) the regulatory rigor of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; (4) the accuracy of psychiatric diagnosis that provides the basis for prescribing decisions; and (5) the efficacy of psychotropic drugs and their long-term impacts on children. The disconnect between the scientific data and conventional wisdom is likely to be large and represents a major barrier to evidence-based prescribing and decision-making. In such a vulnerable population, such issues should raise deep concerns. The relative lack of influence of the emergent scientific data on conventional psychiatric medication practices is significant and represents major barriers to evidence-based prescribing and decision-making. The long-term effects of psychotropic medication during childhood are only beginning to be understood, but most researchers agree that these are non-trivial for the children involved. In light of this situation, the special vulnerabilities of the child welfare population as a subset of all children using such medications should raise deep concerns and inspire an abundance of caution.
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Date Issued: 2017-03-30
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505824419_9e9645de
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Title: From Classroom to Caseload: Transition Experiences of Frontline Child Welfare Workers.
Creator: Schelbe, Lisa, Radey, Melissa
Abstract/Description: Introduction: High annual turnover (20-50%) reflects the challenging nature of child welfare frontline work. This article considers Lipsky’s (1980) concept of street-level bureaucracy to explain workers’ workplace transition. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with 38 newly-hired, frontline workers. Results: A thematic analysis revealed discrepancy between worker expectations and job reality. Workers felt unprepared for the job given quick transition periods and unfamiliar agency...
Show moreIntroduction: High annual turnover (20-50%) reflects the challenging nature of child welfare frontline work. This article considers Lipsky’s (1980) concept of street-level bureaucracy to explain workers’ workplace transition. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews with 38 newly-hired, frontline workers. Results: A thematic analysis revealed discrepancy between worker expectations and job reality. Workers felt unprepared for the job given quick transition periods and unfamiliar agency procedures. Discussion: Additional field training, agency-specific training, caseload protection, and workplace supports could improve worker transition and reduce turnover.
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Date Issued: 2017-03-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505836091_88bec666
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Title: Gender Comparisons of Social Work Faculty Using H-Index Scores.
Creator: Carter, T. Edison, Smith, Thomas E., Osteen, Philip J.
Abstract/Description: Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the role of gender and faculty rank in explaining variance in individual research impact and productivity for social work doctoral faculty. Methods: Research impact and productivity were assessed with the H-Index, which is a widely used citation index measure that assesses the quality and quantity of published research articles. We compared the individual H-Index scores for all doctoral level social work faculty from doctoral programs in...
Show moreObjective: The objective of this study is to determine the role of gender and faculty rank in explaining variance in individual research impact and productivity for social work doctoral faculty. Methods: Research impact and productivity were assessed with the H-Index, which is a widely used citation index measure that assesses the quality and quantity of published research articles. We compared the individual H-Index scores for all doctoral level social work faculty from doctoral programs in the United States (N = 1699). Differences in H-Index means were assessed between genders at each tenure-track faculty rank, and between faculty ranks for each gender. Results: Both gender and faculty rank were associated with differences in scholarly impact and productivity. Although men had higher H-Index scores than women in all faculty ranks, the gender gap was the greatest between men and women at the Full Professor level. The gender gap was least pronounced at the Associate Professor level, where women’s H-Index scores were closer to those of men. Conclusion: Results support previous studies in which women in the social sciences have lower H-Index scores than men. The diminished gap between men and women at the Associate Professor level may suggest that women of get promoted to Full Professor less frequently than men at comparable career milestones. While the results of this study are consistent with the argument that women face unique barriers to academic promotion and other forms of academic success in social work, these results do not explain any specific barriers that may cause the gender gap.
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Date Issued: 2017-02-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1481037229, 10.1007/s11192-017-2287-0
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Title: Civil Citations for Cannabis Possession: Alternatives to Arrest for Adolescent Substance Use.
Creator: Bedard, Laura, Prost, Stephanie Grace, Smith, Thomas E.
Abstract/Description: Abstract Results from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Sur-vey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) have indicated that approximately 8% of responding adolescents ages 12–17 engaged in illicit substance use during the past year; the most commonly reported substance used was marijuana (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis-tration (SAMHSA), NSDUH series H-44, HHS publica-tion no. (SMA) 12-4713, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
Show moreAbstract Results from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Sur-vey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) have indicated that approximately 8% of responding adolescents ages 12–17 engaged in illicit substance use during the past year; the most commonly reported substance used was marijuana (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis-tration (SAMHSA), NSDUH series H-44, HHS publica-tion no. (SMA) 12-4713, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Rockville, MD, 2012). Importantly, marijuana use places adolescents at risk of arrest when found in possession of cannabis. Drug abuse violations are associated with multiple consequences for the youth, their families, and communities. Policy mak-ers, therefore, have encouraged the use of civil citations to reduce drug abuse related arrests for youth. Purpose: The current study sought to identify and describe civil cita-tions use for youth marijuana possession. Methods: Using a secondary dataset, we examined aggregate arrests in a Central Florida county. Results: During a 3-year period, 1635 arrests were made for cannabis possession. The vast majority of such arrests were for multiple charges (n = 1272; 78%). For those arrested due to cannabis posses-sion alone (n = 363; 22%), over 75% were adults (n = 281). Therefore, only 82 youth were arrested under the charge, accounting for less than one quarter of all arrests for F.S. §893.13.6b (2013). However, the majority of these youth were detained in juvenile assessment centers (65%, n = 59); a rate markedly higher than their adult counterparts (37%, n = 105). Discussion: Due to the concerns associated with arrest and detainment, the authors contend eﬀorts should be made to increase use of civil citations for youth with can-nabis possession when possible. Implications for policy are presented.
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Date Issued: 2017-01-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1485200469, 10.1007/s10560-016-0487-8
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Title: Financial Therapy in Foster Care.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Malespin, Thallia, Richards, Kristin V., Shelton, Victoria M.
Abstract/Description: The introduction of a prevention-oriented financial therapy in foster care is presented. Consideration of emotional demands in financial literacy and therapy is examined and remedies provided that address them. Revisions to the 5-Step Model of Financial Therapy are considered in terms of the needs of foster care client populations. A pared down prevention model provides aging out foster children with a means to successfully navigate lifestyle challenges. The need to empirically evaluate the...
Show moreThe introduction of a prevention-oriented financial therapy in foster care is presented. Consideration of emotional demands in financial literacy and therapy is examined and remedies provided that address them. Revisions to the 5-Step Model of Financial Therapy are considered in terms of the needs of foster care client populations. A pared down prevention model provides aging out foster children with a means to successfully navigate lifestyle challenges. The need to empirically evaluate the prevention-model is advised to demonstrate its value with this population.
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Date Issued: 2017-01-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1484873536, 10.1080/10911359.2016.1268553
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Title: Gender comparisons of Israeli social work faculty using h-index scores.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E, Carter, Tyler E, Osteen, Philip J., Panisch, Lisa S.
Abstract/Description: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of gender and faculty rank to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Design/methodology/approach H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n=92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were...
Show morePurpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of gender and faculty rank to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Design/methodology/approach H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n=92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were assessed between genders at each tenure-track faculty rank and between faculty ranks for each gender. Findings Scholarly impact varied as a function of faculty rank. There was little indication of variance due to gender or the interaction of gender and rank. The average h-index of male faculty was higher than the mean h-index for women at the rank of lecturer and full professor. Women had a higher mean h-index than men at the rank of senior lecturer and associate professor. H-index means varied most at the full professor level. Originality/value Results were congruent with previous studies demonstrating that male faculty in the social sciences have higher overall h-index scores than women. However, this study was unique in its finding that this gap was reversed for Israeli social work faculty at the senior lecturer and associate professor. Further research is needed to examine the differences in publication patterns of social work faculty in different countries.
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Date Issued: 2017-01-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1520361861_1b611d39, 10.1108/JARHE-01-2017-0007
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Title: Gender comparisons of Israeli social work faculty using h-index scores.
Creator: Panisch, Lisa S., Smith, Thomas E., Carter, Tyler Edison, Osteen, Philip J.
Abstract/Description: Objective: In this study, the role of gender and faculty rank were analyzed to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Method: H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n = 92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were assessed between genders at...
Show moreObjective: In this study, the role of gender and faculty rank were analyzed to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Method: H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n = 92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were assessed between genders at each tenure-track faculty rank and between faculty ranks for each gender. Results: Scholarly impact varied as a function of faculty rank. There was little indication of variance due to gender or the interaction of gender and rank. The average h-index of male faculty was higher than the mean h-index for women at the rank of Lecturer and Full Professor. Women had a higher mean h-index than men at the rank of Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. H-index means varied most at the Full Professor level. Conclusion: Results were congruent with previous studies demonstrating that male faculty in the social sciences have higher overall h-index scores than women. However, this study was unique in its finding that this gap was reversed for Israeli social work faculty at the Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. Further research is needed to examine the differences in publication patterns of social work faculty in different countries.
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Date Issued: 2017
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1494593280_c4605dc6, 10.1108/JARHE-01-2017-0007
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Title: Gender Comparisons Of Israeli Social Work Faculty Using H-index Scores.
Creator: Panisch, Lisa S., Smith, Thomas E., Carter, Tyler Edison, Osteen, Philip J.
Abstract/Description: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of gender and faculty rank to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Design/methodology/approach - H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n = 92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences...
Show morePurpose - The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of gender and faculty rank to determine their contribution to individual variance in research productivity for doctoral social work faculty in Israel. Design/methodology/approach - H-index scores were used to assess research productivity. Quantitative comparisons of the h-index scores were performed for a sample (n = 92) of social work faculty from Israeli universities with social work doctoral programs. Average h-index differences were assessed between genders at each tenure-track faculty rank and between faculty ranks for each gender. Findings - Scholarly impact varied as a function of faculty rank. There was little indication of variance due to gender or the interaction of gender and rank. The average h-index of male faculty was higher than the mean h-index for women at the rank of lecturer and full professor. Women had a higher mean h-index than men at the rank of senior lecturer and associate professor. H-index means varied most at the full professor level. Originality/value - Results were congruent with previous studies demonstrating that male faculty in the social sciences have higher overall h-index scores than women. However, this study was unique in its finding that this gap was reversed for Israeli social work faculty at the senior lecturer and associate professor. Further research is needed to examine the differences in publication patterns of social work faculty in different countries.
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Date Issued: 2017
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000404812000007, 10.1108/JARHE-01-2017-0007
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Title: Financial Therapy with Families.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Richards, Kristin V., Panisch, Lisa S., Wilson, Thomas
Abstract/Description: A manualized form of financial therapy for families is proposed to decrease tensions caused by conflict arising on family members’ understanding of money. When used with families, financial therapy goes beyond financial education by addressing individual behaviors and attitudes towards personal finance within the dynamics of a family system. To address a therapist’s lack of formal training in family systems and/or financial therapy, a manualized form of financial therapy is introduced. A case...
Show moreA manualized form of financial therapy for families is proposed to decrease tensions caused by conflict arising on family members’ understanding of money. When used with families, financial therapy goes beyond financial education by addressing individual behaviors and attitudes towards personal finance within the dynamics of a family system. To address a therapist’s lack of formal training in family systems and/or financial therapy, a manualized form of financial therapy is introduced. A case example is presented to illustrate the benefits of this approach. This article demonstrates that therapists can use a manualized format of financial therapy for families to promote positive changes in a family’s dynamics and behaviors in regards to finances.
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Date Issued: 2017-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1495028975_be3d4041, https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.2017.98.38
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Title: Parenting under Pressure: Experiences of Parenting while Aging out of Foster Care.
Creator: Schelbe, Lisa, Geiger, Jennifer Mullins
Abstract/Description: Youth “aging out” of foster care experience higher rates of adolescent parenting than their peers who have not been in care. Due to their history of maltreatment, high adolescent pregnancy rates, and poor psychosocial outcomes, youth aging out who are parents are a vulnerable at-risk group. This study examines the parenting experiences of 33 youth aging out (21 mothers and 12 fathers) using data from a larger ethnography. Field notes of observation and transcribed interviews of youth aging...
Show moreYouth “aging out” of foster care experience higher rates of adolescent parenting than their peers who have not been in care. Due to their history of maltreatment, high adolescent pregnancy rates, and poor psychosocial outcomes, youth aging out who are parents are a vulnerable at-risk group. This study examines the parenting experiences of 33 youth aging out (21 mothers and 12 fathers) using data from a larger ethnography. Field notes of observation and transcribed interviews of youth aging out who are parents were analyzed using open coding strategies. Findings show parents encountered challenges while aging out and parenting, yet they found joy in their children and strived to be good parents despite having limited parenting skills, few resources, and little support. Desiring a better life for their children and fearing their children would enter foster care, parents were motivated to improve their lives for their children. Implications are discussed.
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Date Issued: 2016-11-18
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505833538_f2fd13aa, 10.1007/s10560-016-0472-2
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Title: Police Responses to Cases of Officer-Involved Domestic Violence: The Effects of a Brief Web-based Training.
Creator: Oehme, Karen, Prost, Stephanie Grace, Saunders, Daniel G
Abstract/Description: No national research has examined the effect of law enforcement officer training on the problem of officer involved domestic violence (OIDV). This study investigated responses of officers (n = 852) to case scenarios of OIDV before and after they participated in the National Prevention Toolkit on OIDV, an online training. Officers were asked how likely they were to take particular actions, including assisting a victim in finding help for domestic violence, arresting the perpetrating officer,...
Show moreNo national research has examined the effect of law enforcement officer training on the problem of officer involved domestic violence (OIDV). This study investigated responses of officers (n = 852) to case scenarios of OIDV before and after they participated in the National Prevention Toolkit on OIDV, an online training. Officers were asked how likely they were to take particular actions, including assisting a victim in finding help for domestic violence, arresting the perpetrating officer, and filing an internal report against the officer. Officers’ responses from pre- to post training indicated their increased likelihood of reacting to scenarios with desirable, victim-supportive behaviours including an increased likelihood of arrest and filing of internal reports. Officers indicated that the Toolkit would influence them and others to intervene in suspected cases of OIDV. Limitations of the methods are discussed. Implications for research, advocacy, and training are provided.
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Date Issued: 2016-10-05
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1508348692_e53286ad, 10.1093/police/paw039
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Title: Me, Myself, and I: Perceptions of Social Capital for Mothers Aging Out of the Child Welfare System.
Creator: Radey, Melissa, Schelbe, Lisa, McWey, Lenore M., Holtrop, Kendal
Abstract/Description: Background: Youth aging out of the child welfare system become parents at rates two to three times higher than their non-child welfare system involved peers. Substantial literature acknowledges that youth aging out who are parenting are vulnerable; yet little is known about their lived experiences. Social capital, or the actual or potential resources available from one’s network, can provide essential resources for the wellbeing of parents aging out. This qualitative study examined social...
Show moreBackground: Youth aging out of the child welfare system become parents at rates two to three times higher than their non-child welfare system involved peers. Substantial literature acknowledges that youth aging out who are parenting are vulnerable; yet little is known about their lived experiences. Social capital, or the actual or potential resources available from one’s network, can provide essential resources for the wellbeing of parents aging out. This qualitative study examined social capital of mothers aging out from the perspectives of both mothers and service providers. Methods: We conducted small group interviews with 13 mothers aging out and 14 service providers. We analyzed data using thematic analysis. Results: The use of a social capital framework delineates that mothers lacked beneficial social relationships and, consequently, support. A lack of trust coupled with a desire to break intergenerational patterns and norms contributed to understanding why mothers aging out may not capitalize on resources that providers often considered available. Discussion: Based on findings, we conclude that providing mothers aging out with additional opportunities to develop trust, positive relationships with mentors, and extended services may help to disrupt intergenerational patterns of maltreatment and promote child and family wellbeing.
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Date Issued: 2016-08-16
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1505835043_5ba54534, 10.1111/cfs.12318
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Title: "It's Really Overwhelming": Parent And Service Provider Perspectives Of Parents Aging Out Of Foster Care.
Creator: Radey, Melissa, Schelbe, Lisa, McWey, Lenore M., Holtrop, Kendal, Canto, Angela I.
Abstract/Description: Rates of pregnancy and parenthood among current and former foster youth are two to three times higher than non-foster youth peers. Repeat pregnancies among young mothers aging out of foster care also occur at higher rates than peers not involved with the child welfare system. Furthermore, mothers aging out of foster care demonstrate high levels of parenting stress and risk for child maltreatment. Indeed, this population is in significant need of help; however, beyond anecdotal evidence,...
Show moreRates of pregnancy and parenthood among current and former foster youth are two to three times higher than non-foster youth peers. Repeat pregnancies among young mothers aging out of foster care also occur at higher rates than peers not involved with the child welfare system. Furthermore, mothers aging out of foster care demonstrate high levels of parenting stress and risk for child maltreatment. Indeed, this population is in significant need of help; however, beyond anecdotal evidence, little is known about the needs and day-to day experiences of this population. In order to tailor interventions to meet the needs of parents aging out, the perspectives of stakeholders must be taken into account. Using qualitative data gathered from separate small group interviews with parents aging out and service providers, this study examined participants' perceptions of parents' daily experiences, strengths, and needs. Findings indicated that parents aging out face overwhelming adversity and stress with little outside financial, emotional, or parenting support from family or friends. Yet, parents also expressed motivation to be good parents, resilience, and the desire to gain effective parenting skills. Although similar themes arose among parent and provider interviews, perceptions differed. Parents expressed hope and optimism in providing for their children while providers expressed systemic failure in preparing parents for independent living. Based on these findings, we conclude that parenting interventions specific to parents aging out may need to address three fundamental and key components: basic needs, social support, and effective parenting techniques. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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Date Issued: 2016-08
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000381171100001, 10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.05.013
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Title: Responses Of Police Officers To Cases Of Officer Domestic Violence: Effects Of Demographic And Professional Factors.
Creator: Saunders, Daniel G., Prost, Stephanie Grace, Oehme, Karen
Abstract/Description: Although the perpetration of domestic violence by police officers has received more attention lately, little research has examined the topic. This study investigated common responses of police officers (n = 1108) to officer-perpetrated domestic violence case scenarios and the relationships between officer characteristics and such responses. Common responses included encouraging the victim to file a formal report, assisting in finding help for domestic abuse, and referring the offending...
Show moreAlthough the perpetration of domestic violence by police officers has received more attention lately, little research has examined the topic. This study investigated common responses of police officers (n = 1108) to officer-perpetrated domestic violence case scenarios and the relationships between officer characteristics and such responses. Common responses included encouraging the victim to file a formal report, assisting in finding help for domestic abuse, and referring the offending officer to an employee assistance program (EAP) or counselor. Arrest was a likely response when officers were asked to imagine they witnessed a victim's injuries and heard statements about an assault in a case scenario. Supervisors had the most victim-supportive responses, suggesting they may be very good trainers of front-line officers.
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Date Issued: 2016-08
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_wos_000379222400010, 10.1007/s10896-016-9822-2
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Title: Service-Learning in Baccalaureate Social Work Education: Results of a National Survey of Accredited Programs.
Creator: Petracchi, H. E., Weaver, A., Schelbe, Lisa A., Song, H.
Abstract/Description: Service-learning is neither field education nor volunteerism. Rather, it is a pedagogical approach designed to reinforce classroom instruction with concurrent service activities occurring in the local community; this service driven by community-identified needs. Service-learning supports social work values, yet the profession has been slow to embrace it in social work education. This paper reports results of a national survey examining the use of service-learning among CSWE-accredited...
Show moreService-learning is neither field education nor volunteerism. Rather, it is a pedagogical approach designed to reinforce classroom instruction with concurrent service activities occurring in the local community; this service driven by community-identified needs. Service-learning supports social work values, yet the profession has been slow to embrace it in social work education. This paper reports results of a national survey examining the use of service-learning among CSWE-accredited baccalaureate programs. The majority of respondents report service-learning is a required component of at least one course (generally an introductory or practice-based course), and has been incorporated into their programs for over a decade. Results also suggest some programs may not implement service-learning appropriately as it remains undifferentiated from volunteerism or field education.
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Date Issued: 2016-05-18
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1464142620, 10.1080/10437797.2016.1174628
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Title: The Language of Money.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Richards, Kristin V., Shelton, Victoria M.
Abstract/Description: This paper examines the relationship of personal finance in a narrative-based treatment strategy as applied to couples. It builds on behavioral economics as the undergirding of an approach to financial literacy. By matching the treatment strategy with the stages of readiness for change, couples are able to gradually adopt a financially prudent lifestyle. The authors argue that the couples’ conflicts about personal financial behaviors are a proxy of underlying problems in intimacy. The use of...
Show moreThis paper examines the relationship of personal finance in a narrative-based treatment strategy as applied to couples. It builds on behavioral economics as the undergirding of an approach to financial literacy. By matching the treatment strategy with the stages of readiness for change, couples are able to gradually adopt a financially prudent lifestyle. The authors argue that the couples’ conflicts about personal financial behaviors are a proxy of underlying problems in intimacy. The use of a narrative-based theory base addresses the how personal finances are used to control relationships.
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Date Issued: 2016-02-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1458438812, 10.1080/10911359.2015.1083503
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Title: Mindfulness in Financial Literacy.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Richards, Kristin V., Shelton, Victoria M.
Abstract/Description: Financial therapy mixes financial literacy with therapeutic modalities. In this paper, mindfulness is introduced as a therapeutic modality that can be used to implement financially prudent life decisions. The authors tie together financial tasks with three mindfulness strategies and the stages of readiness to change paradigm. The three strategies are intentionality, focused attention, and accepting attitudes. Financial therapists are urged to present mindfulness strategies when teaching...
Show moreFinancial therapy mixes financial literacy with therapeutic modalities. In this paper, mindfulness is introduced as a therapeutic modality that can be used to implement financially prudent life decisions. The authors tie together financial tasks with three mindfulness strategies and the stages of readiness to change paradigm. The three strategies are intentionality, focused attention, and accepting attitudes. Financial therapists are urged to present mindfulness strategies when teaching clients about basic personal finance, especially as it relates to sustainable and efficacious lifestyles. The authors observe that financial tasks are best introduced at different stages of change to allow for increased motivation in attempting increasingly difficult financial tasks.
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Date Issued: 2016-02-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1458439323, 10.1080/10911359.2015.1052914
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Title: What do EMS Personnel Think About Domestic Violence: An exploration of attitudes and experiences after participation in training.
Creator: Donnelly, Elizabeth A., Oehme, Karen, Melvin, Rebecca
Abstract/Description: In 2012, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) reaffirmed that domestic violence is a serious public health hazard that emergency medical services (EMS) personnel will encounter. Many victims of domestic violence may refuse transport to the hospital, making EMS prehospital field personnel --EMTs and paramedics-- their only contact with healthcare providers. Despite these facts, the interaction of field EMS personnel and victims of domestic violence remains largely unexamined....
Show moreIn 2012, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) reaffirmed that domestic violence is a serious public health hazard that emergency medical services (EMS) personnel will encounter. Many victims of domestic violence may refuse transport to the hospital, making EMS prehospital field personnel --EMTs and paramedics-- their only contact with healthcare providers. Despite these facts, the interaction of field EMS personnel and victims of domestic violence remains largely unexamined. Objectives- Given the importance of the interaction of field EMS personnel have with victims of domestic violence, the goal of this study is to explore attitudes about and experiences of EMS personnel on the issue of domestic violence after completing a training on domestic violence. Methods- Participants were recruited by researchers contacting multiple EMS agencies. Data were gathered using a survey attached to an online domestic violence training for field EMS personnel (EMTs and paramedics) circulated in a large southern state. Participants were able to obtain continuing education credits for completing the online modules. Results- A total of 403 respondents completed the survey. 71% of respondents indicated that they frequently encounter patients who disclose domestic violence; 45% believe that if a victim does not disclose abuse, there is little they can do to help; and from 32%-43% reported assumptions and attitudes that indicate beliefs that victims are responsible for the abuse. Conclusions – Implications of the data are discussed suggesting that EMS providers are aware that they frequently assist victims of domestic violence, yet many continue to endorse common myths and negative attitudes about victims. Core components of training that can educate EMS personnel about the dynamics of domestic violence are described, and a new free online training for medical professionals on domestic violence is offered for use as part of ongoing education to enhance the EMS response to victims.
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Date Issued: 02/01/2016
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1865, 10.1016/j.jflm.2015.11.020
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Title: The Death Penalty Attitudes of Social Work Students: Current and Future Opportunities.
Creator: Kennedy, Stephanie C., Tripodi, Stephen J.
Abstract/Description: Although much is known about the death penalty attitudes of US adults, the attitudes of social workers are less clear. The current study assesses the death penalty attitudes of 406 social work students at a southern university. Support was measured in isolation, in conjunction with alternative sentencing structures, and using vignettes to provide mitigating factors about the defendant and the crime. Social work students reported low levels of death penalty support (32%), which decreased when...
Show moreAlthough much is known about the death penalty attitudes of US adults, the attitudes of social workers are less clear. The current study assesses the death penalty attitudes of 406 social work students at a southern university. Support was measured in isolation, in conjunction with alternative sentencing structures, and using vignettes to provide mitigating factors about the defendant and the crime. Social work students reported low levels of death penalty support (32%), which decreased when alternative sentences were provided (11%). Death penalty support was lowest on case vignettes (range:0-16%). Implications for social work and future research directions are discussed.
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Date Issued: 2016-01-04
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1465266031, 10.1080/1936928X.2015.1100570
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Title: A National Survey of Graduate Education in Psychopharmacology: Advancing the Social Work Perspective on Psychiatric Medication.
Creator: Hughes, Shannon, Narendorf, Sarah, Lacasse, Jeffrey R.
Abstract/Description: Social workers' unique skills and professional perspective can contribute to improved practices in psychopharmacology, yet it is unclear how social work programs prepare students for this area of practice. This study examined instruction of psychopharmacology through a national web-based survey of MSW program directors and instructors of psychopharmacology content (n=171). Nearly two-thirds (63.7%) reported their program integrates psychopharmacology usually into one or two existing courses,...
Show moreSocial workers' unique skills and professional perspective can contribute to improved practices in psychopharmacology, yet it is unclear how social work programs prepare students for this area of practice. This study examined instruction of psychopharmacology through a national web-based survey of MSW program directors and instructors of psychopharmacology content (n=171). Nearly two-thirds (63.7%) reported their program integrates psychopharmacology usually into one or two existing courses, while 20.5% indicated their program offers a standalone course. Lack of faculty expertise and having no room in the current curriculum structure were identified as the top barriers for programs not offering any psychopharmacology content. The profession's critical, social justice, empowerment, client-centered, systems perspective appears to ground the teaching of psychopharmacology in social work programs.
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Date Issued: 2016
Identifier: FSU_migr_csw_faculty_publications-0086
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Title: The client experience of psychiatric medication: A qualitative study.
Creator: Lacasse, Jeffrey R, Piel, Megan Hayes, Lietz, Cynthia A., Rider, Ann, Hess, Jacob Z.
Abstract/Description: This qualitative study examined the client experience of psychiatric medication among an unusual and under-studied subpopulation, individuals diagnosed with SMI who eventually experienced functional recovery. Four themes emerged from in-depth qualitative interviews with 16 such individuals: (1) primacy of medication, (2) informed consent, (3) self-determination, and (4) clinical engagement. Participants reported that psychiatric medication was the primary, and sometimes the only, intervention...
Show moreThis qualitative study examined the client experience of psychiatric medication among an unusual and under-studied subpopulation, individuals diagnosed with SMI who eventually experienced functional recovery. Four themes emerged from in-depth qualitative interviews with 16 such individuals: (1) primacy of medication, (2) informed consent, (3) self-determination, and (4) clinical engagement. Participants reported that psychiatric medication was the primary, and sometimes the only, intervention offered to them. Some described substantial delays in receiving psychosocial services, or that they were not informed of their availability. Participants also identified deficiencies in the process of informed consent, with some receiving information on adverse effects belatedly, or not at all. Coercive medication practices (e.g., court-ordered medication) were described negatively. Good clinical engagement from prescribers (e.g., good listening and a respectful relationship) was highly appreciated by the participants and seen as an essential component of their recovery process. Poor clinical engagement on the part of prescribers was a source of frustration. In some cases this resulted from poor micro-level skills; in others, it was more reflective of systemic problems (e.g., 15-minute med checks or rotating prescribers). The participants in this study had all attained functional recovery, an unusually positive outcome. Thus, their experiences and insights could have utility. As recovery-oriented mental health services expand, the integration of client voice into the use of psychiatric medications could result in more collaborative, and possibly more effective, mental health treatment.
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Date Issued: 2016-1-1
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1456236177, 10.1080/15332985.2015.1058312
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Title: Solution-Focused Financial Therapy with Couples.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Richards, Kristin V., Shelton, Victoria M.
Abstract/Description: Conflicts over finances are a key reason why marital relationships dissolve. Financial literacy interventions provide a strategy to ameliorate this conflict. Because financial literacy interventions have a mixed history of success, a new model of financial counseling is presented. The model described in this paper has three components: Transtheoretical Stages of Readiness for Change, solution-focused therapeutic techniques in negotiating the stages of change, and a five step model of...
Show moreConflicts over finances are a key reason why marital relationships dissolve. Financial literacy interventions provide a strategy to ameliorate this conflict. Because financial literacy interventions have a mixed history of success, a new model of financial counseling is presented. The model described in this paper has three components: Transtheoretical Stages of Readiness for Change, solution-focused therapeutic techniques in negotiating the stages of change, and a five step model of financial therapy. Implications for refining the practice model are given.
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Date Issued: 2015-10-27
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1460080606, 10.1080/10911359.2015.1087921
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Title: Increasing Financial Health Through Casework Interventions.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Richards, Kristin V., Shelton, Victoria M.
Abstract/Description: Given a need to increase clients’ financial capability, social workers need a new set of techniques. Although financial education is a necessary service to increase financial capability, it is not enough. Practice models are needed to address the psychological and behavioral client needs that are exacerbated by inadequate financial management strategies. In this paper, six casework intervention models are discussed: motivational interviewing, harm reduction, marital and family therapy,...
Show moreGiven a need to increase clients’ financial capability, social workers need a new set of techniques. Although financial education is a necessary service to increase financial capability, it is not enough. Practice models are needed to address the psychological and behavioral client needs that are exacerbated by inadequate financial management strategies. In this paper, six casework intervention models are discussed: motivational interviewing, harm reduction, marital and family therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training, and financial therapy. One model, the transtheoretical model, unites the six practice models. The need to validate casework interventions is essential through outcome research. Interventions not grounded in outcome research are speculative and may be misleading. A mixed model using quantitative and qualitative research techniques is proposed to build and evaluate casework intervention models.
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Date Issued: 2015-10-11
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1458439829, 10.5296/ijsw.v2i2.7788
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Title: Factors relating to the use of family therapy with adolescent marijuana abusers.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Malespin, T. S., Grace Pereira, M., Richards, K. V.
Abstract/Description: This study reported on the results of the use of family therapy by marijuana-abusing adolescents. The investigators used a statewide each admission for state supported services. Data on 38,281 adolescent admissions were reported on their age at first use, age of admission, severity of use, ethnic and racial attributes, gender, place of residence, employment status, insurance coverage, and presence of comorbid conditions. The results showed that adolescents most likely to use family therapy...
Show moreThis study reported on the results of the use of family therapy by marijuana-abusing adolescents. The investigators used a statewide each admission for state supported services. Data on 38,281 adolescent admissions were reported on their age at first use, age of admission, severity of use, ethnic and racial attributes, gender, place of residence, employment status, insurance coverage, and presence of comorbid conditions. The results showed that adolescents most likely to use family therapy were unemployed, white, less than 13 years of age, living in urban areas, experienced in marijuana use and have been judged to have a comorbid condition. Insurance coverage or gender did not influence the likelihood for adolescents to receive family therapy. The authors make recommendations on reducing the barriers to access to family therapy that were found by this study.
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Date Issued: 2015-09-11
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1460081069, 10.1007/s10560-015-0417-1
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Title: Assessing Attitude and Reincarceration Outcomes Associated with In-Prison Domestic Violence Treatment Program Completion.
Creator: Mennicke, Annelise M., Tripodi, Stephen J., Veeh, Chris, Wilke, Dina J., Kennedy, Stephanie C.
Abstract/Description: Studies indicate that as many as 30%-56% of incarcerated men have perpetrated domestic violence, and that factors related to domestic violence perpetration are associated with long-term recidivism after release The current study evaluates the effectiveness of an in-prison domestic violence treatment program called STOP and Change Direction to increase positive attitudes toward women, decrease levels of criminal thinking, and reduce general recidivism rates for program completers. Two research...
Show moreStudies indicate that as many as 30%-56% of incarcerated men have perpetrated domestic violence, and that factors related to domestic violence perpetration are associated with long-term recidivism after release The current study evaluates the effectiveness of an in-prison domestic violence treatment program called STOP and Change Direction to increase positive attitudes toward women, decrease levels of criminal thinking, and reduce general recidivism rates for program completers. Two research designs are used: a single-group pretest-posttest design to assess the attitude-related outcomes, and a quasi-experimental design with a comparison group created using propensity score matching to assess the impact of program participation on reincarceration. Paired samples t-tests revealed significant increases in positive attitudes toward women and decreases in criminal thinking. Binary logistic regressions revealed no significant differences in the five- and seven-year reincarceration rates, although examination of the 95% confidence intervals suggests encouraging clinical implications of program completion.
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Date Issued: 2015-08-20
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1465265578
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Title: Effects of Parental Monitoring on Aggressive Behavior among Youth in the United States and South Korea: A Cross-National Study.
Creator: Lee, Jungup, Randolph, Karen A.
Abstract/Description: Objective: This cross-national study examined the direct and indirect effects of parental monitoring on aggressive behavior among separate samples of 10th grade youth in the US (N = 3,784) and South Korea (N = 3,079). Methods: Data from two national probability studies—Monitoring the Future (MTF) for US youth and Korea Youth Panel Study (KYPS) for South Korean youth—were used. Both studies incorporated school-based, multi-stage, stratified, and randomized clustered sampling methods. Results:...
Show moreObjective: This cross-national study examined the direct and indirect effects of parental monitoring on aggressive behavior among separate samples of 10th grade youth in the US (N = 3,784) and South Korea (N = 3,079). Methods: Data from two national probability studies—Monitoring the Future (MTF) for US youth and Korea Youth Panel Study (KYPS) for South Korean youth—were used. Both studies incorporated school-based, multi-stage, stratified, and randomized clustered sampling methods. Results: Path analyses results indicated that while parental monitoring was directly and negatively related to aggressive behavior among US youth, it had no direct effect among South Korean youth. We also found significant indirect effects of parental monitoring on youth aggression through cigarette use, alcohol use, and self-esteem among both groups. Both US and South Korean youth who perceived increased monitoring from their parents reported less cigarette and alcohol use and higher self-esteem, which in turn reduced the likelihood of aggressive behavior. Conclusions: This study serves as an example of conducting cross-national research using existing data to investigate significant issues related to youth well-being. Although there are cultural differences between US and South Korean youth, parental monitoring is still important in deterring both groups of youth from engaging in aggressive behavior.
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Date Issued: 2015-08-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1459539879, 10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.05.008
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Title: Examining the Dose-Response Relationships Between Childhood Victimization, Depression, Psychosis, and Substance Misuse for Women Prisoners.
Creator: Kennedy, S. C., Tripodi, Stephen J., Pettus-Davis, C., Ayers, J.
Abstract/Description: The current study uses the dose-response model to examine the relationships between childhood victimization events and subsequent depression, symptoms of psychosis, and substance misuse in a sample of 230 randomly selected incarcerated women in the United States. Results on frequency of victimization were mixed. In this sample, both frequency of physical abuse and sexual abuse significantly predicted current symptoms of psychosis, only frequency of physical abuse significantly predicted...
Show moreThe current study uses the dose-response model to examine the relationships between childhood victimization events and subsequent depression, symptoms of psychosis, and substance misuse in a sample of 230 randomly selected incarcerated women in the United States. Results on frequency of victimization were mixed. In this sample, both frequency of physical abuse and sexual abuse significantly predicted current symptoms of psychosis, only frequency of physical abuse significantly predicted substance misuse. Incarcerated women who experienced multi-victimization were 5.7 times as likely to report depression, 4.2 times as likely to report current symptoms of symptoms of psychosis, and 3.8 times as likely to meet criteria for a substance use disorder. Results indicate that adjusting prison-based interventions to address multi-victimization may improve outcomes and reduce recidivism among this population.
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Date Issued: 2015-07-15
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1465266834, 10.1080/08974454.2015.1023486
Format: Citation

Title: Sirens’ call: Understanding poor financial decision-making and credit card misuse.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Richards, Kristin V., Shelton, Victoria M., Malespin, Thallia S.
Abstract/Description: Poor financial decision-making paradigms such as misuse of credit cards exist as ruinous forms of personal debt. Psychiatric and physical health problems arise from financial distress. Significant challenges exist for consumers to become financially solvent. Obstacles that exist in overcoming financial stressors can be explained by behavioral economic theories. These theories explain why consumers make unwise financial decisions. Research, practice implications, and a financial therapy model...
Show morePoor financial decision-making paradigms such as misuse of credit cards exist as ruinous forms of personal debt. Psychiatric and physical health problems arise from financial distress. Significant challenges exist for consumers to become financially solvent. Obstacles that exist in overcoming financial stressors can be explained by behavioral economic theories. These theories explain why consumers make unwise financial decisions. Research, practice implications, and a financial therapy model for improving financial decision-making skills are presented. The need for social work to ally with family economic scholars and policymakers around financial literacy and the development of effective financial therapy interventions is discussed.
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Date Issued: 2015-06-19
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1460389408, 10.1080/10911359.2015.1039156
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Title: Does Dosage in Abstinence Education Matter?.
Creator: Smith, Thomas E., Atar, Burcu, Ferreira, Teresa, Valentine, Pamela, Pereira, M. Graca
Abstract/Description: Although past reviews uniformly criticized the efficacy and effectiveness of sexual abstinence in adolescents, new studies dispute the earlier findings. Studies that unpackage intervention programs provide one means of understanding why they succeed in some settings and not in others. This study examined 3183 students spread over 35 schools on the number of hours that they received in sexual abstinence education, in a context of health behaviors promotion. A multi-level analysis (HLM) was...
Show moreAlthough past reviews uniformly criticized the efficacy and effectiveness of sexual abstinence in adolescents, new studies dispute the earlier findings. Studies that unpackage intervention programs provide one means of understanding why they succeed in some settings and not in others. This study examined 3183 students spread over 35 schools on the number of hours that they received in sexual abstinence education, in a context of health behaviors promotion. A multi-level analysis (HLM) was performed. The number of hours did not appear to make any difference in the outcome scores. Reasons for this finding are presented and their implications are provided.
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Date Issued: 2015-06-17
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1464976158
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Title: Financial video games: A financial literacy tool for social workers.
Creator: Richards, Kristin, Williams, Jaclyn M., Smith, Thomas E., Thyer, Bruce A.
Abstract/Description: Three interventions that address the emotional components of handling finances are proposed. Drawn from a stepwise model of financial therapy, the three interventions introduced here have the specific aim of incorporating the emotional attributes of traditional financial behaviors and beliefs. First, the Financial Genogram identifies family of origin issues that may affect financial behaviors; second, the Financial Landscape intervention is used when emotional stress occurs in collecting and...
Show moreThree interventions that address the emotional components of handling finances are proposed. Drawn from a stepwise model of financial therapy, the three interventions introduced here have the specific aim of incorporating the emotional attributes of traditional financial behaviors and beliefs. First, the Financial Genogram identifies family of origin issues that may affect financial behaviors; second, the Financial Landscape intervention is used when emotional stress occurs in collecting and examining financial documents; and third, the Financial Mirror broadens clients’ perspectives of their financial behaviors. Issues in future research and implementation of the Five Step model are addressed in treating financially distressed clients.
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Date Issued: 2015-06-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1459535500, 10.5296/ijsw.v2i1.7130
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Title: Validation of Measures of Cyber Bullying Perpetration and Victimization in Emerging Adulthood.
Creator: Lee, Jungup, Abell, Neil, Holmes, Jennifer L.
Abstract/Description: Objective: Cyber bullying represents a new and alarming form of bullying that potentially leads to serious and long-lasting consequences for young people; yet, there is a dearth of research on the assessment of cyber bullying behaviors among emerging adults. Thus, this study aims to close this gap by assessing the development and validation of the cyber bullying behavior scales for application in social work research and practice settings. Methods: Two scales of Cyber Bullying Perpetration ...
Show moreObjective: Cyber bullying represents a new and alarming form of bullying that potentially leads to serious and long-lasting consequences for young people; yet, there is a dearth of research on the assessment of cyber bullying behaviors among emerging adults. Thus, this study aims to close this gap by assessing the development and validation of the cyber bullying behavior scales for application in social work research and practice settings. Methods: Two scales of Cyber Bullying Perpetration (CBP) and Cyber Bullying Victimization (CBV) were validated using a purposive sample of 286 undergraduate students aged 18 to 25. Results: Both CBP and CBV scales showed excellent reliability (α = .93 for CBP and α = .95 for CBV); good fit; and strong convergent validity. Conclusions: The cyber bullying behavior scales provide valid and reliable measures of emerging adults’ bullying behaviors. Implications for further social work research and practice are discussed.
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Date Issued: 2015-03-31
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1460388046, 10.1177/1049731515578535
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Title: Law Enforcement Officers and Employee Assistance Programs.
Creator: Donnelly, Elizabeth, Valentine, Colby, Oehme, Karen
Abstract/Description: Purpose – The toll of the stresses of policing on officers’ physical and mental health and on their individual work and family functioning has been well documented in the literature. Given the well-established consequences of work-related stress on law enforcement, it becomes important to understand how officers are utilizing institutional support systems. Specifically, the purpose of this paper is to elucidate the relationship between officers and Employee Assistant Programs (EAPs). Design...
Show morePurpose – The toll of the stresses of policing on officers’ physical and mental health and on their individual work and family functioning has been well documented in the literature. Given the well-established consequences of work-related stress on law enforcement, it becomes important to understand how officers are utilizing institutional support systems. Specifically, the purpose of this paper is to elucidate the relationship between officers and Employee Assistant Programs (EAPs). Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from surveys attached to an online officer training targeting domestic violence in law enforcement families in a large southern state. Findings – A total of n¼934 participants were retained for analyses. Few respondents (16.2 percent) reported accessing their EAPs. Totally, 56.4 percent reported knowing enough about their EAP and how to access it; 33 percent of participants would not use their EAPs for domestic violence concerns. No significant differences among officers who did and did not access their EAPs for workplace stress, posttraumatic stress, alcohol use, or domestic violence were identified. Significant differences in alcohol use, posttraumatic stress, and operational stress were identified in those who reported not knowing enough about how to access their EAP. Practical implications – Concrete suggestions are offered to help increase officers’ knowledge and understanding of the importance of mental health and EAPs. Agencies should consider a more comprehensive approach to mental health to ensure that officers get the help they need. Originality/value – Very little is known about the relationship that law enforcement officers have with EAP services. This study sheds light on some important differences in work-related stress, stress reactions, and knowledge and familiarity with EAP services. Keywords Stress, Police, Workload, Alcohol Paper type Research paper
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Date Issued: 01/28/15
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1866, 10.1108/PIJPSM-11-2014-0116
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Title: Measuring the Impact of Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal.
Creator: Lacasse, Jeffrey R., Schelbe, Lisa, Thyer, Bruce A.
Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: FSU_migr_csw_faculty_publications-0085, 10.1007/s10560-015-0416-2
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Title: The New York Times and the ADHD Epidemic.
Creator: Leo, Jonathan, Lacasse, Jeffrey R.
Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: FSU_migr_csw_faculty_publications-0047, 10.1007/s12115-014-9851-5
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Title: Three Interventions for Financial Therapy: Fostering an Examination of Financial Behaviors and Beliefs.
Creator: Nelson, Rebekah J., Smith, Thomas E., Shelton, Victoria M., Richards, Kristen V.
Abstract/Description: Three interventions that address the emotional components of handling finances are proposed. Drawn from a stepwise model of financial therapy, the three interventions introduced here have the specific aim of incorporating the emotional attributes of traditional financial behaviors and beliefs. First, the Financial Genogram identifies family of origin issues that may affect financial behaviors; second, the Financial Landscape intervention is used when emotional stress occurs in collecting and...
Show moreThree interventions that address the emotional components of handling finances are proposed. Drawn from a stepwise model of financial therapy, the three interventions introduced here have the specific aim of incorporating the emotional attributes of traditional financial behaviors and beliefs. First, the Financial Genogram identifies family of origin issues that may affect financial behaviors; second, the Financial Landscape intervention is used when emotional stress occurs in collecting and examining financial documents; and third, the Financial Mirror broadens clients’ perspectives of their financial behaviors. Issues in future research and implementation of the Five Step model are addressed in treating financially distressed clients.
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Date Issued: 2015-01-01
Identifier: FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1464976849, 10.4148/1944-9771.1058
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Title: Self-Directed Care: Participants' Service Utilization and Outcomes.
Creator: Spaulding-Givens, Jennifer, Lacasse, Jeffrey R.
Abstract/Description: Objective: Self-directed care (SDC) is a mental health service delivery model in which participants budget the state dollars allotted for their care to purchase the goods and services they deem most appropriate for achieving their recovery goals. This study examines the demographic characteristics, service utilization patterns, and outcomes of individuals enrolled in the Florida Self-Directed Care (FloridaSDC) program, which is the oldest and most established SDC program in the United States...
Show moreObjective: Self-directed care (SDC) is a mental health service delivery model in which participants budget the state dollars allotted for their care to purchase the goods and services they deem most appropriate for achieving their recovery goals. This study examines the demographic characteristics, service utilization patterns, and outcomes of individuals enrolled in the Florida Self-Directed Care (FloridaSDC) program, which is the oldest and most established SDC program in the United States for individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness. Methods: This is a naturalistic descriptive study in which demographic, service utilization, and outcome data (i.e., Functional Assessment Rating Scores (FARS), days in the community, days worked, monthly income, discharge status) were collected from the clinical and fiscal records of 136 FloridaSDC participants. Results: Key findings suggest that FloridaSDC participants had very little income and largely utilized their budgets to subsidize their living expenses. Though most participants did not work or earn income and very few left the program due to employment, participants' FARs scores improved modestly and nearly all participants remained in the community throughout the study period. Conclusions and Implications for Practice: Participants' service purchases were rational given the poverty in which they live, and their outcomes did not suffer when they controlled decisions regarding their service needs. These findings highlight the utility and value of the personalized budgeting and individualized planning components of self-directed care. Findings also point to the need for practitioners to implement innovative strategies to enhance participants' employment readiness and supported employment opportunities.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: FSU_migr_csw_faculty_publications-0029, 10.1037/prj0000103
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Title: Making Assessment Decisions: Macro, Mezzo, and Micro Perspectives.
Creator: Lacasse, Jeffrey R., Gambrill, Eileen D.
Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: FSU_migr_csw_faculty_publications-0080
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Title: Challenging the Narrative of Chemical Imbalance: A Look at the Evidence.
Creator: Lacasse, Jeffrey R., Leo, Jonathan
Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: FSU_migr_csw_faculty_publications-0079
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Title: Cultural "Competence" and Social Work Education: Moving Towards Assessment of Practice Behaviors.
Creator: Jani, Jayshree, Osteen, Philip J., Shipe, Stacey L.
Abstract/Description: Social work educators are responsible for ensuring that future practitioners be "culturally competent" and have the ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds. The purpose of this paper is to address the current limitations in measuring cultural "competence," and to report on the results of a qualitative study examining stakeholders' conceptualizations of the definition, educational process, and evaluation of cultural "competence" in social work education. Findings...
Show moreSocial work educators are responsible for ensuring that future practitioners be "culturally competent" and have the ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds. The purpose of this paper is to address the current limitations in measuring cultural "competence," and to report on the results of a qualitative study examining stakeholders' conceptualizations of the definition, educational process, and evaluation of cultural "competence" in social work education. Findings support longstanding assumptions in the literature regarding the need for social workers to develop certain knowledge and attitudes as prerequisites of becoming culturally competent, and emphasize the need for further exploration of the way social workers define cultural "competence," translate it into discrete practice behaviors, and assess how students demonstrate these behaviors.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: FSU_migr_csw_faculty_publications-0058
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