The active intervention in a child's world leads very quickly to active intervention in a neighborhood, a family, a peer group, a school, and a larger community. Child advocacy, then, becomes linked with social community organization and social change, involving not just children but communities." (Author)

An unusual experiment involves older readers in evaluating and selecting books for library collections serving senior citizens. (Author)

This description of the formation of local family life councils in North Carolina is offered for the guidance that it may provide others in establishing family life councils at the community level. Comments follow by J. Obert Kepson and Ruth H. Jewson. (Author)

The efforts of Vermont College, a private 2 year college, to reach out to its community are discussed. Activities sponsored by the college include a children's theater, film festivals, exhibits, and cultural events. (MB)

Describes citizens' action or youth environment councils which coordinate information and resources for dealing with drug problems. (KJ)

"Town Meeting, an unusual experiment in using television for improving citizen participation in the American democratic process, has given viewers in Minnesota and South Dakota an opportunity to hear about issues and to join in the decision-making." Based on remarks made to the Kettering Conference on Public Television Programming.…

A district supervisor of reading recommends the formation of teacher/parent advisory boards for reading and other curriculuar areas, based upon his first year of experience working with one. (RD)

Investigated women's attitudes towards the women's liberation movement as related to their activity in the community. No significant difference was found between active women and comparison women on support for women's liberation and overall support was relatively low. Higher education was most associated with support of the movement. (Author)

Lists 20 ways to mine community resources for the benefit of the vocational education program. (SK)

Examines the reality of corporate involvement in community and social welfare in light of the Reagan administration's emphasis on private sector philanthropy. Describes specific company programs and provides advice for corporate donors. (SK)

The author suggests that citizen involvement can be influenced by two major factors: (1) the extension agent's personal orientation as a programer and (2) the programing situation. (CT)