King James Case Summary

Case scenario:

James was a generous man. He put others’ needs before his and helped in the community as often as possible. He was a handsome man as well, the ideal candidate for any father to accept as his daughter’s betrothed. The one prominent fault James possessed was his religious views. His community contained an abundance in one faith, as James believed in a differing religion.

The Protestant Reformation (1500s-1600s): In the 16th and 17th centuries, England was in a time of religious trial. King Henry VII switched from Catholicism to the Church of England (the Anglican church). Much of the English population appreciated the switch, but the change was not enough for some. This group was called the Puritans. They wanted to purify the

Because he was on the outs with the English government, James needed to earn his right to human services and find aid through unconventional ways. The most important resource James needed was money. Money bought him a ticket on the boat, and food and supplies for the trip across the ocean and for the beginnings of his new settlement. Aside from physical needs, James needed psychological help. The atrocities he left behind in England scarred him in his dreams every night. Because James was on his way to an unfamiliar land, there were no human service organizations established. James relied on his relationships with his fellow Puritans for his attempts to stay sane. James had to find human support in unconventional ways rather than through a trained professional or

Unfortunately, resources were scarce or unreliable. James, his mother, and other Holocaust victims did not realize that there was help on the way. Governments and organizations from other countries were in the process of creating a plan to save the Jews. Once the war ended and the remaining Jews were saved, human services were at an all-time high. Resources for clothing, food, housing, jobs, education, and medication were all around. James had a chance to restart his life, but he could not without the recognition of his mental needs. Psychologists were the most important resource for the survivors. James needed an outlet to tell his story and his feelings without judgment or further persecution. Human services were in full force after the