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Campbell, Paul – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1979
Reexamines definitions of "ruralness" and "resources." Describes three types of support services common to human service agencies. Discusses influence as a program development resource, advantage of rural programs, incumbent social work roles related to resource development, and what makes a program successful. Lists four program development…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Ancillary Services, Community Action, Community Involvement
Horejsi, Charles R. – 1978
Strategies and techniques for developing community-based programs for mentally retarded persons in rural areas must take into consideration local circumstances, resources, and characteristics. Rural norms such as overt racial segregation, social conformity, the importance of church, and the stigma of obtaining human services for personal problems…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Community Programs
