Discusses the benefit of creating access for impaired or immobile persons to ritualistic experiences. The practice of bringing the ritual experience to the individual unable to physically attend significant events is described. Case studies are included. (NRB)

Families can help delinquents change. Behavioral family contracting applies the social learning approach to a series of family agreements or contracts. It provides structure, a natural system for learning and changing, commitment, and responsibility. (Author/LHW)

After recovering closed head injury (CHI) patients have obtained maximum benefit from the rehabilitation unit, they are usually returned to the home, with continued therapy services offered on an outpatient basis. Describes a family-focused assessment and treatment model which can be utilized during the home-based treatment phase of the CHI…

Presents an overview of a community-based vocational training program, focusing on aspects that have been effective in preparing students with autism for productive employment. Discusses issues concerning career development, including (1) assessment, (2) placement, (3) job analysis, (4) family involvement, and (5) interagency cooperation. (CH)

Although parents and families are a valuable resource in substance abuse prevention programs, to date most programs have been community or school based. This article reviews the growing number of family-oriented programs and discusses outcome effectiveness when available. (Author/LHW)

Examines the enrichment process to determine if marriage and family enrichment constitute a new field in education and counseling. Results suggest that progressive improvement in quality of education and counseling for marriage and family may unite the field as they merge into enrichment. The process is defined with its relevant programs. (BEF)

Expanded school mental-health (ESMH) programs address the limitations of traditional mental-health agencies in meeting childrens' needs by offering a full range of services in school. Family involvement in ESMHs can enhance their effectiveness. This paper describes challenges of involving families, guidelines for determining program goals for…

This booklet describes Houston's Systemic Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP), an outpatient-based program for adolescents who have attempted suicide, used during the suicidal crisis period and based on the premise that children need a healthy kin system to serve as a buffer to the all too frequent crises of adolescence. The introduction presents…

Discusses trend towards involving criminal offenders in substance abuse programs and utilizing outpatient settings in treatment. Appraises the treatment performance of both court-referred and voluntary clients and the impacts criminal-justice-referred clients may have upon other persons in treatment programs to which they are admitted. Discusses…

This model, designed for counselors to assist underachieving adolescents, uses interaction between family memory and school personnel for academic skill development, tutoring, and vocational preparation. Instructional interventions are linked to client learning objectives and students needs are fully assessed. (JAC)

This article traces the history of transition programs for adolescents with disabilities and the role that transition plays within current reform efforts. Best practices are discussed and strategies for school programs are provided, including individualized planning, involvement of family and support networks, a focus on community outcomes, and…

This description of the Cedar Valley Hospice program emphasizes palliative and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. The history of the hospice movement is outlined along with a description of the Cedar Valley program and the results of a 1980 program evaluation. The appendices contain a statement of the hospice goals and…

This Congressional subcommittee report describes a study of national policies affecting midlife women, and represents the culmination of subcommittee hearings and a detailed examination of the problems of midlife women. An overview of the problem is followed by a discussion of major issues raised at the hearings and in committee study, including…

The development of community-based alternatives to institutional care for juvenile offenders should be based on (1) a clear conceptualization of what "community-based" means, (2) intervention efforts that consider the context of the clients' social relationship networks; and (3) resolution of professional and territorial conflicts.…

Middle school students need support in transitioning from childhood into adolescence, and a realignment of families, schools, and communities is important. The 1989 Carnegie Council Task Force report recommends re-engaging families and communities to help middle school students. The paper discusses how to enhance family and community involvement.…