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Using Group Work to Rebuild Family and Community Ties among Displaced African Men
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Akinsulure-Smith, Adeyinka M. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2012
The number of refugees and asylum seekers admitted to the United States has grown, with significant numbers arriving from sub-Saharan Africa. Given this reality, it is important that mental health professionals are equipped to provide culturally relevant services. This article describes the development and implementation of a group treatment model…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Health Workers, Mental Health, Foreign Countries
Problems of Implementing Offender Programs in the Community
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Astbury, Brad – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2008
Rehabilitation of offenders is, at present, an important focus among many correctional departments. A substantial body of international research literature now exists to guide the design and development of new programs that aim to reduce re-offending. However, successful implementation of these programs has been challenging for many correctional…
Descriptors: Rehabilitation Programs, Foreign Countries, Correctional Rehabilitation, Program Implementation
Rehabilitation: Laying Bricks or Building Cathedrals.
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Pettit, J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
The Royal Blind Society of New South Wales sponsors a program called Sportskills Week in which individuals with visual impairments are provided opportunities to pursue goals common to the population as a whole. Sighted athletes who assist in the program take their expertise back to local communities to develop additional programs. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletics, Foreign Countries, Goal Orientation
Sustainability: An Overview.
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Wormsley, W. E. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This article introduces a group of six papers on sustainability of programs for visually handicapped persons in developing countries. Sustainability is discussed from an anthropological perspective, noting the importance of a social soundness analysis and a social impact assessment, enemies of sustainability, and the need for broad local input in…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Participative Decision Making
Low Vision Services in Australia.
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Lovie-Kitchin, J. E. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
A survey of the 12 major low vision clinics in Australia is reported, focusing on (1) patient characteristics; and (2) planning, organization, outreach, admission procedures, personnel, and services provided. Results showed that increased services were being provided to rural regions through satellite clinics or private optometric practices.…
Descriptors: Clinics, Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Partial Vision
Unlocking Minds: From Retribution to Rehabilitation. A Review of Prisoner Education in Queensland.
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Byrne, Eileen M. – 1990
The content and quality of prisoner education in Queensland, Australia, was reviewed. The review focused on the following topics: prisoners' rights and responsibilities in general and their rights to rehabilitation and education in particular; the structural, organizational, and attitudinal barriers to correctional education; available and needed…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Change Strategies, Correctional Education