That there is a" digital divide"—which falls between those who have and can afford the latest
in technological tools and those who have neither in our society—is indisputable. Virtual …

The chapter addresses the stigma associated with mental illnesses. It begins by
summarizing the development of thinking about labeling and stigma over the past half …

With chapters written by leading scholars and researchers, the third edition of A Handbook
for the Study of Mental Health provides an updated, comprehensive review of the sociology …

For over a decade, policy makers have emphasized work as the best means to escape
poverty. However, millions of working Americans still fall below the poverty line. Though …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, widespread problem that negatively affects
women's lives, including their economic status. The current study explored whether the …

We use administrative data from Wisconsin to compare employment, earnings, and income
outcomes for welfare leavers under early reforms and under the later, more stringent …

The argument presented in this article is that although work is one path toward improved
well-being for poor families, a successful and humane social welfare policy must recognize …

The aim of this concept analysis is to define economic solvency in the context of violence
against women. Poverty, or lack of resources, is often discussed as a risk factor for intimate …

This new edition of American Poverty in a New Era of Reform provides a comprehensive
examination of the extent, causes, effects, and costs of American poverty nearly ten years …

Using data from a recent survey of employers, this article analyzes job performance and
retention rates of recently hired welfare recipients. The findings suggest that most recipients …