Recreation planners should use their special educational and experience skills to take into account both the participant's physical safety and the agency's legal responsibilities, while at the same time meeting the need for challenging, risk-incurring experiences. (MJB)

Because of the changing values of the American public, lawsuits in cases of personal injury are on the upswing. Recreation professionals must be prepared to encounter these situations by establishing accident reporting procedures and obtaining appropriate insurance. (RJG)