Making Up for Lost Time

Summary

This article focuses on lesbians in later midlife who are in recovery (for at least six months) from chemical dependency and on the ways the traumatic effects of their chemical dependency affect and influence the issues they face, the decisions they make, the actions they take, and, most especially, the relationships they have with both self and others. Although earlier midlife (from 40 to 50) is an important time, we will focus on the later years (from 50 to 60) because they seem to comprise the critical decade, the time when “old selves are lost and new ones come into being” (Stein, 1983, p. 3).     

Walking a Tightrope: Case Management Services and Outpatient Commitment

Effective case managers in community mental health are successful at forging a working alliance with recipients. This article explores one key aspect of case management practice, serving involuntary clients, specifically those on outpatient commitment orders. In 19 intensive interviews, a subset of a larger study, case managers shared their perceptions of the utility of outpatient commitment with a focus on how such orders impacted the professional relationship. We argue that the use of advance psychiatric directives and shared decision-making processes can reduce the need for coercive practice.     

明洪武十八年进士发覆——兼质疑《明清进士题名碑录索引》

明《洪武十八年榜进士题名碑》被毁,致该榜进士名录成为明代89榜进士中唯一残缺不全的一榜.而今人常用之《明清进士题名碑录索引》收录该榜进士422名,尚缺50名.问题还不止此,更严重的是,所收422名进士名录中,存在严重错误,致以讹传讹,亟须订正.俞宪的《皇明进士登科考》保存了《洪武十八年会试录》,共收进士472名,与该榜殿试所取472名进士正好吻合,是迄今为止最完整、最可靠的登科名录.以《皇明进士登科考》为依据,有助于完成洪武十八年榜472名进士的发覆.     

残疾人就业政策:国际经验及对我国的启示

第二次全国残疾人抽样调查数据显示我国目前共有残疾人8296万,残疾人就业难成为我国政府亟待解决的一个重要问题。国际经验表明,适当的政策可以促进残疾人就业。本文介绍了发达国家和地区的残疾人就业政策,发现他们的残疾人政策主要集中在收入支持、就业计划和康复计划三个方面。通过比较这些国家和地区对残疾人采取的就业政策和措施,得出促进我国残疾人就业的政策启示,包括制订康复计划,转变雇主对残疾人的观念,针对残疾人就业制定专门的法律等。     

国际法视野下中国追索非法流失文物的策略研究

作为文物资源丰富的大国,中国文物流失的历史让人痛心,文物非法流转的现实堪忧。如何追讨流失的文物,让国宝尽快回归故里是迫切需要解决的问题。就目前而言,借鉴国际经验,主要的策略应包括国际诉讼,国际公约框架内的追索,双边返还协议以及回购等。这些措施具有各自的特点和优势,同时不可避免地存在难以克服的局限性。     

An Empirical Investigation of the Envelope Theory

Abstract

The Envelope Theory stipulates that, if perceived and expended energy levels are kept relatively at the same levels, people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) will slowly gain strength and energy. Based on this theory, an intervention was developed that provided feedback to participants with CFS about discrepancies in perceived versus expended energy levels. As part of this intervention, a buddy was provided to help with household tasks in order to reduce excessive energy expenditures. Post-test results revealed a decrease in participants' fatigue severity ratings, and positive changes were recorded for five CFS somatic symptoms. Participants also reported increases in optimism regarding recovery, positive re-interpretation and growth, and information seeking behavior. The implications of these findings are discussed.     

不同权力结构和联盟策略下风险规避型闭环供应链决策

本文旨在探讨不同渠道权力结构和联盟策略下风险规避型闭环供应链的决策问题。考虑到产品需求和废旧产品回收的不确定性及决策者的风险规避特性,在制造商主导、零售商主导及制造商和零售商势力均衡三种情形下,分别构建了制造商和零售商联盟与不联盟时的闭环供应链博弈模型,获得了六个博弈模型下的均衡解,对比分析了不同模型下产品定价、废旧产品的最优回收价格和供应链及其成员的期望收益。研究结果表明,在制造商和零售商不联盟的情形下,决策者的风险规避程度增加能够缓解双重边际效应,供应链期望收益与风险规避程度正相关,而在制造商和零售商联盟的情形下,供应链期望收益与风险规避程度负相关;制造商和零售商不联盟时,制造商和零售商势力均衡的渠道权力结构对消费者最有利,而制造商和零售商联盟时,制造商和零售商势力均衡的渠道权力结构对消费者最不利;制造商和零售商权力结构不对等时最优价格决策之间的关系与制造商和零售商的风险规避程度有关;供应链期望收益在制造商和零售商势力均衡下最大,制造商期望收益在制造商主导的渠道权力结构下最大,零售商期望收益在零售商主导的渠道权力结构下最大。     

Perspectives of Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: An Exploration of the Adjustments to Self-Structure through Meaning-Making in Therapy

This critical literature review explored how adult survivors of child sexual abuse experienced adjustments to their self-structure through meaning-making in therapy. Following extensive searches of academic databases, 15 studies were identified for review. Using thematic analysis, eight themes emerged. The eight identified themes of trust, acknowledgement, evolution, acceptance, integration, congruence, relational, and agency represented distinct but interrelated components of self-structure. The findings also indicated that self-structure components may be both intra- and interrelational in nature and that movement in one theme may facilitate movement in another. While recognizing that the nature of the research captured a composite of experiences, it was found that there was a consistent movement and fluidity as to how participants arrived at an adjusted position for each of the themes. A suggested theoretical framework was developed showing the components of the self-structure impacted by meaning-making and the nature of the adjustments made. Recommendations are made regarding future research.     

Serving families with child maltreatment and substance use disorders: A decade of learning

ABSTRACT

An increase in parental substance use disorders (SUD) and the number of infants and toddlers entering foster care has prompted federal and state efforts to change the treatment paradigm toward more integrated and family-centered strategies. The Regional Partnership Grant (RPG) program demonstrated that family-centered strategies can improve child and parent outcomes. The current challenge is to bring effective strategies to scale. This conceptual article highlights the lessons learned from 10 years of implementing and evaluating programs to meet the needs of families affected by parental SUD and child maltreatment. Effective family-centered strategies identified by the RPG program are illustrated with specifics from the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Team program. These effective strategies could be implemented in any jurisdiction and include (1) collaboration toward integrated services between child welfare and SUD treatment, (2) timely access to SUDS treatment, (3) recovery management and support, (4) tailored family services, and (5) adaptation to local jurisdiction needs. When these strategies are operational, children are more likely to be safe and remain in parent custody, and parents are more likely to achieve sobriety and improve their parental capacity. Future research might examine the unique impact of each of the five strategies independently.     

The Present Retirement Crisis and How Social Workers Can Respond

ABSTRACT

Research on Americans’ retirement readiness indicates a wide range of preparedness for the golden years. Called a “crisis” by researchers, retirement for some may include significant choices: continued employment or utilization of social welfare services. This article describes factors contributing to the retirement crisis and roles social workers can play in assisting older retirees. Disparity in household retirement savings exists by ethnicity. On the front lines serving aging individuals and their families, social work professionals are well situated to collaborate with individuals, and other providers, to address financial, social and emotional pillars necessary in facilitating a safe and secure retirement.