Oliver Sacks' 'Seeing Voices: A Journey Into The World Of The Deaf'
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2 pages in length. The writer offers a brief overview of Oliver Sacks' book about how the deaf community has overcome inherent obstacles to finally be accepted as part of society. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Seevoice.wps

Organizing & Administering Programs For Families & Individuals
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A 10 page paper that deals with the technicalities in starting a nonprofit organization emphasizing the need for an overall strategic plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: NonpOrgs.rtf

Orphanages / Controversy
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A 5 page overview of the orphanage debate. The writer posits that although few would argue against removing children from abusive homes, few would agree with the Republican plan that the government should raise children living in loving, but impoverished homes. Issues discussed are orphan surveys, historical view of orphanages, and the role of big government. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: Orphangs.doc

Parenting Styles Of Today And Yesteryear
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8 pages in length. When comparing the parenting styles of today with those of thirty years ago, it is easy to find several similarities as well as contradictions. While the fundamental basis of parenting has remained the same - to instill children with proper social values - the manner by which this is achieved has undergone some significant changes. One only need examine The Brady Bunch in comparison to The Cosby Show in order to appreciate the full magnitude of such transformation as it relates to each period's most important issues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCbunch.wps

Participatory Development
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10 pages. Participatory development as an alternative development model is one of the most effective programs in influencing Third World development and even in the use of various forms of public action. Learning to manage resources sustainably on the local level is essential for achieving the global goal of sustainable development. Participatory development with emphasis on those areas where local people are vigorous participators definitely affects their success in the determination of their own future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAptdev.wps

Peer Influence: Better Than Parental?
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses the difference between peer influence and parental influence as they relate to issues of sex, drugs, alcohol, dieting and delinquency. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCpeers.wps

Permanency Planning
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An 8 page research paper analytically detailing the importance of the child's benefit in adoption. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Adoptchi.wps

Pet Therapy in a Nursing Home Setting
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This 5 page report discusses pet therapy programs that generally consist of volunteers bringing a dog or cat (a shelter animal or their own pet) to an in-patient facility in order to interact with residents or patients. National studies have confirmed the therapeutic effects of animals upon humans, especially those individuals who are confined due to age or illness. Human-animal contact encourages socialization for the isolated, independent movement for the immobile, memory stimulation for the elderly and plain talking for nearly everyone. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWpetthp.wps