Impact studies of program evaluation overlook important issues: (1) differences between objective and perceived effectiveness of public programs; (2) role of media; and (3) factors such as elites and program characteristics in program perception. A conceptual framework of the major factors which influence public perceptions of program…

Choicepoint is the name of a peer-led decision making facilitation group for college age students. Decisions appear to be a major factor in maladaptive behavior, and prevention of problems may occur through responsible decisions and behavior. Choicepoint focuses on decision making in the areas of sex, alcohol, and drugs. A structured program to…

This material describes the philosophical considerations and the component parts of a group home for adolescent girls. The roles of the treating staff, as well as the approaches to treatment, are described. Research findings of a follow-up study of all girls in care from 1959-1969 is briefly outlined. (Author)

Used a general systems model to evaluate a self-help support group for medical students (N=26). Results showed most medical students sought out support groups to fulfill social affiliation needs and gain better self-understanding. Members shared many leadership functions and generally found the groups meaningful. (JAC)

The monograph reports on a year-long ethnographic study of a program for deaf students, DeafCAN (College Access Network) at Laney College, a community college in Oakland, California. During the 1988-89 year of observation, the program offered six specially designed courses, a daily lab hour, tutoring services, and a women's support/rap group. The…

Outward Bound (OB) backpacking and Nordic ski programs aim to integrate humanistic goals (i.e., personal awareness and understanding and compassion for others) with the school's curriculum. Program goals fall in three areas--personal, group, and academic. In designing a successful course which will achieve the goals, there are several phases, all…