This article examines recent criticism of the current criminal justice system which characterizes it as a "nonsystem" because its three main components--law enforcement, courts, and correction--are often poorly managed and inefficient. (Author)

The criminal justice system is highly dependent upon quality of its communication systems. Presents a written communication style which offers advantages in uniformity accessibility, and comprehension over existing formats. Rudiments of the Problem-Oriented System are explored within the parameters of the criminal justice process. (Author)

The evolution of a third-generation computerized career guidance system is described and the advantages of a systematic model for the delivery of career guidance materials are presented. (Author)

This paper is a summary of and an introduction to the family systems theory of David Kantor and William Lehr as expressed in their book, Inside the Family. Their concepts of family boundaries, dimensions, typal arrangements, and the four player system are presented and discussed. (Author)

Describes a three-step process that leads to the enfranchisement of consumers of counseling. The first step is collection of information from those affected by counseling services; second is the dissemination of this information; and third is the creation of a political coalition between providers and consumers of counseling services. (Author)

The Systems Movement has gained considerable impetus in this decade. This article reflects on the applicability of a systems approach to many problems in numerous fields. Two books related to this topic are reviewed in detail with content summaries and analyses. (MA)

The efficacy of leisure counseling depends upon the development of systematic processes of service delivery and the accumulation of sophisticated knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to be facilitative helpers. (MB)

Discusses the role of human resource development professionals in managing learning resources. The author examines learning resources that exist in a corporation, resources that optimize human growth and development within the system (such as line supervisors, printed materials, work groups), and the use of learning contracts to make learning…

Suggests a response to challenge of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome for family therapists, involving three stages of therapy, i.e. dealing with the crisis of disclosure, interacting with larger systems, and working on family relationships and the grieving process. Addresses potentially threatening countertransference issues, such as responses…

Describes how a computer simulation research method can be used for studying distance education systems. Topics discussed include systems research in distance education; a technique of model development using the System Dynamics approach and DYNAMO simulation language; and a computer simulation of a prototype model. (18 references) (LRW)

Proposes that operating from an ecosystemic epistemology does not preclude family therapists from focusing on individual responsibility of each family member. Suggests examining the family's pattern of distributing responsibility and mapping how this perpetuates the presenting problem. Presents examples from therapy illustrating interventions to…

Describes the Training Effectiveness Algorithm, a systematic procedure for identifying the cause of reported training problems which was developed for use in the U.S. Navy. A two-step review by subject matter experts is explained, and applications of the algorithm to other organizations and training systems are discussed. (Author/LRW)

New approaches to families based on principles of the child as part of a system, family subsystems, family member roles, and the family life cycle are applied to families with a handicapped infant/preschooler, a school-aged child, or a young adult. An intervention model based on assessment, goal setting, and implementation is proposed. (DB)

Reviews factors leading to the successful implementation of the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) Model and derives implications for the design of an ISD users training program. Military and civilian ISD models are discussed, and recommendations for further research and development are given. Seventy-eight references are listed. (LRW)

Discusses the need to include studies of reliability and maintainability during the design of any system. Topic areas addressed include availability calculations, complex systems and standby redundancy, availability and malfunction levels, design techniques, fault trees, functional maintenance, and others. (DH)