ipl Digital Divide Collection
Computer Literacy, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
ipl2 Digital Divide Collection
Collection of resources on the digital divide.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Information Literacy
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
“Welcome to LINCS, a professional learning community for adult educators that provides access to resources, professional development, and a connected network of practitioners.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
Literacy.org
Adult Education, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Literacy.org
“Literacy.org at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, is comprised of” National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) and the International Literacy Institute (ILI).
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
Financial Aid, Scholarships and Fellowships, Higher Education, Non-Profit Organizations, Philanthropy and Social Service, Student Life
Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
Grants Information Collection website provides links to funding and other resources relevant to philanthropy and nonprofit organizations. Also includes a link to funding resources for individuals.
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Financial Aid, Scholarships & Fellowships; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Philanthropy & Social Service; Business & Economics–Non-Profit Organizations
The Whole Family Center
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Whole Family Center
This site is aimed at understanding and improving all kinds of family relationships. Produced by experienced psychologists and includes articles on marriage, parenting, kids and teens, families, problems, coping with daily life. Deals with such topics as infertility, anorexia, divorce, suicide as well as everyday family problems.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
The Advocates’ Forum
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
The Advocates’ Forum
“The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration Advocates’ Forum is one of only a few student-run social work journals in the country.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Social Work
Nobel Women’s Initiative
Blogs, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Nobel Women’s Initiative
Founded by six female Nobel Peace Laureates, this foundation promotes non-violent efforts for peace, human rights, and a sustainable future.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Peace; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Philanthropy & Social Service; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
Points of Light Foundation HandsOn Network Volunteer Centers
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Points of Light Foundation HandsOn Network Volunteer Centers
This locator service allows users to find designated “Points of Light” volunteer centers in each of the 50 states of America. Volunteer Centers are mostly independent non-profit organizations that work to bring “people and community needs together through a range of programs and services.” They provide a variety of programs and services such as “p …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare
Playground Dad
Geography, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Playground Dad
Connects fathers “with the events and products that help them spend better time with their newborn to grade school aged kids.” Includes advice for dads.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life; Social Sciences Blogs; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs
Famine in Somalia – Photographs – NYTimes.com
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Famine in Somalia – Photographs – NYTimes.com
The New York Times features two slide shows about the famine in Somalia: “Fleeing to Kenya (July 2011)” and “Dangers Hinder Aid (August 2011).” Thousands of Somalis are fleeing to refugee camps in Kenya every day. Many people, particularly children, die along the way; malnutrition puts them at increased risk for contracting deadly diseases. Insurge …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Famine
Homelessness Resource Center
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology
Homelessness Resource Center
“An interactive community of providers, consumers, policymakers, researchers, and public agencies at federal, state, and local levels.” The website offers information for agencies for the homeless including training and best practices. It also features fact sheets for various types of people who are homeless, and a library of articles that can be b …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Social Work; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Homelessness
World Humanitarian Day
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
August 19, 2011, was World Humanitarian Day. This resource describes the crisis in the Horn of Africa and tells the story of a humanitarian aid worker there. People interested in supporting the relief effort can learn about how they can help and connect with reliable aid organizations.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare
Closing Guantanamo?
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Closing Guantanamo?
Since 2002, the United States has used Guant??namo Bay as a location for detaining suspected terrorists. A “succinctly explained” overview of this controversial consequence of the War on Terror is provided by author Jonathan Masters in this Backgrounder from the non-partisan Council on Foreign Relations.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Terrorism
Arab spring: an interactive timeline of Middle East protests
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Arab spring: an interactive timeline of Middle East protests
Angry citizens in Tunisia, Egypt, and other parts of the Middle East rose up in protest in 2011. This website traces those events with an interactive timeline.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare
The Fire this Time
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
The Fire this Time
The Los Angeles riots of 1992 were caused by the interaction of police and a citizen. In LA, police were videotaped beating a man during a traffic stop. The city rioted for six days after three of the officers were acquitted, and the jury failed to reach a verdict about the fourth officer. This is a Time Magazine article by GEORGE J. CHURCH, Sylves …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare
England riots: Maps and Timelines
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
England riots: Maps and Timelines
This website has a comprehensive look at the still unsettled situation in England. It has a timeline; interactive maps; and links to stories, photos, videos, and audio about the riots. The site is updated as developments occur.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Resources for getting involved with animal rights campaigns. Also presents a collection of information on the variety of animals the IFAW fund focuses on.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
Cerebral Palsy
Disabilities, Diseases, Disorders and Syndromes, Learning Disabilities, Social Issues and Social Welfare
Cerebral Palsy
This resource, found within the University of Virginia’s Children’s Medical Center, is a tutorial for children and parents. It provides information about what cerebral palsy (CP) is, what the causes of CP are, different types of CP, problems people with CP may encounter, equipment used by people with CP, and therapy techniques.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Disabilities; Health & Medical Sciences–Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes–Neurological & Neuromuscular Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diseases, Disorders and Syndromes, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Vision and Eye Conditions
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
“This web site offers information about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and its diagnosis and treatment.” It also contains resources, support groups, workshop information, news, and publications.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes–Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research
Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research
“Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research strives to share HUD-funded and other research on housing and urban policy issues with scholars, government officials, and others involved in setting policy and determining the direction of future research. Cityscape focuses on innovative ideas, policies, and programs that show promise in re …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Housing
