Defines problem drinking and alcoholism, and differentiates normal drinking escapes from alcohol abuse by teenagers and other youths. Suggests teenagers consume alcohol for a myriad of reasons and this behavior often leads to alcohol dependence which can cause interference in normal relationships with others. (Author)

Suggests language used to depict the elderly is overwhelmingly negative. Points out many ageist terms are doubly offensive because they contain both ageist and sexist references. Urges the establishment of a set of guidelines for language usage in the various media to reduce ageism. (Author/RC)

Contains 11 articles focusing on psychological, sociological, legal, economic, and clinical aspects of divorce and the extended family. Examines issues including: (1) dynamics of the family kinship system; (2) family life cycle and divorce; (3) kin role in divorce adjustment; and (4) changes in family relationships. (RC)

Selected offender classification practices, past and present, are reviewed. Megargee's requirements for a "good" classification system are amplified, and a critique of several current approaches is provided. The role of classification deficiencies in prison conditions litigation is summarized. Guidelines from commissions, courts, scholars, and…

Discusses library media research and provides specific guidelines to enable school media specialists to read research critically and to apply valuable research at the local level. A seven-item reference list is attached. (JL)

Outlines a community college's intensive institutional effort to solve advising management problems and to develop mechanisms to assure maintenance of an effective system. Considers factors important in maintaining the system and implications for other institutions. (RC)

Discusses the purposes, scope, and application of guidelines which have been developed in England to help resolve conflicts between conservation and land drainage programs. Emphasizes education, training, and research as essential elements to meet the guideline objectives. (DC)

Provides a checklist to help board members focus their thinking about reduction in force policies. (JM)

Examined the nature and extent of sexual harassment for women (N=439) graduates from a college from 1945-1980. Responses to a questionnaire indicated that less than 40 percent of the participants had experienced behaviors relating to sexual harassment. Suggests response strategies to harassment. (RC)

Suggestions for mathematics teacher training in early childhood education focus on three related concerns: (1) content, (2) learning, and (3) methodology. Programs which are designed to teach the issues in each of these areas are seen as ones which will prepare students who are worthy of respect and admiration. (MP)

Suggests that responsive intervention by school counselors may minimize immediate and long-range adjustment problems of children affected by environmental disasters. Suggests an understanding of the impact of the event on children and familiarity with related literature enable the counselor to take an active role. (JAC)

Describes difficulties for counselors in writing and research, and relates procedures to overcome these obstacles. Discusses the importance of acquiring the services of a statistician, selecting an appropriate journal, and being willing to revise. (Author/JAC)

Describes a university alcohol education program and discusses 13 ideas constituting the rationale for the program. Considers the need for alcohol education, the college environment and alcohol abuse, the role of faculty, program design, resources for the program, and financial support. (RC)

Suggests ways the classroom teacher can spot learning problems in the earliest grades and work with other staff and parents to intervene. (SJL)

The author suggests that the failure of traditional prevention programs may be one of the reasons for the rising consumption rate of alcohol in Canada. He makes several suggestions for improving alcohol education programs. (SJL)