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Todis, Bonnie; Bullis, Michael; Waintrup, Miriam; Schultz, Robert; D'Ambrosio, Ryan – Exceptional Children, 2001
A 5-year qualitative study examined resilience among 15 adolescents transitioning from youth correctional facilities back into their communities. Topics addressed include: pre-delinquent histories, experiences in the correctional system, and post-corrections transition. Currently about half the respondents are successful (employed, going to…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Correctional Rehabilitation, Delinquency, Longitudinal Studies
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Bullis, Michael; Cheney, Douglas – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1999
This article describes characteristics of adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders, transition outcomes for these students, model transition programs, and key transition service delivery components, including: intake and functional skill assessment, personal future planning, wraparound social services, competitive employment, flexible…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Delivery Systems, Emotional Disturbances
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Bullis, Michael; Yovanoff, Paul – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2002
A 5-year study investigated the relationship of selected variables to engagement (working, attending school, or both) status of 108 formerly incarcerated youth. Participants whose first formal adjudication occurred after 14 and were not gang-involved were more likely to be engaged, as were those who received mental health services. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Attendance, Behavior Disorders
Bullis, Michael; Gaylord-Ross, Robert – 1991
This booklet reviews the literature on transitional services for youth with behavior disorders, provides examples of successful programs and activities, and identifies key elements of successful programs. Specific sections of the monograph address the following areas: long-term life adjustment; transition studies; vocational assessment; social…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Career Education, Demonstration Programs, Education Work Relationship