Nationally published reports on death rates for substance abuse (drug-alcohol related), violence (homicide), and risky sexual behaviors (HIV/AIDS) among African-American men are deeply concerning. The goal of this study was to examine the relationship between historical/developmental factors (masculine identity, racial identity, racism),…

In addition to the impaired ability to effectively communicate, adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) also experience high incidences of depression, social isolation, and decreased quality of life. Expressive writing programs have been shown to be effective in alleviating these concomitant impairments in other populations including incarcerated…

Background: Although juveniles within the justice system have high psychiatric morbidity, few comprehensive investigations have shown posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in female delinquents. Here, we aim to describe the nature and extent of PTSD and trauma exposure and to clarify the relationships among comorbidity and psychosocial factors in…

Using a retrospective, quasiexperimental design, this study evaluates Minnesota's Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP), examining whether it has lowered recidivism and saved money. In addition to utilizing a lengthy follow-up period and multiple measures of recidivism and participation, a multistage sampling design was employed to create a…

The authors examine the consequences of incarceration for nonresident White, Latino, and African American fathers' contact with children and their formal and informal child support agreements. Using data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, they found that fathers' current incarceration presented serious obstacles to maintaining…

Parents/correspondents (N=500) of residents at a large public residential facility for the retarded were surveyed concerning their attitudes toward the community placement of their family member. One-half of the surveys originated from and were returned to the public facility, the other half of the surveys originated from and were returned to the…

This article suggests new methods of treatment that should be incorporated into programs for treating the institutionalized adolescent. (Author/DEP)

A program to teach basic social skills to institutionalized severely retarded adults began with identification of those social behaviors that were most desirable and realistic. Following development of the Basic Social Skills Inventory, specific training suggestions were developed for each step of the scale. The program was field tested with two…

Text of a Congressional hearing examining the 10-year-old Long-Term-Care Ombudsman Program funded under the Older Americans Act is presented in this document. Opening remarks are given by Representatives Wyden, Snowe, Biaggi, and Robinson. Witnesses testifying include: (1) Michio Suzuki, Associate Commissioner, Office of State and Tribal Programs,…

It is time to develop a variety of alternatives to a system of incarceration that, for hundreds of years, has not worked. This article discusses the advantages of pretrial diversion programs which offer supportive services and job training rather than imprisonment. (Author/HMV)

A study of library services to hospitalized patients since 1971 in the greater Providence, Rhode Island, area. (LS)

Presented are 34 guidelines and related charts developed by a New York panel of experts on psychotherapy with disturbed institutionalized adolescents. The guidelines are organized into general principles, specific indications (acute disturbances subacute, and chronic disturbances), and the patient's rights. Charts include a list of commonly used…

Presented are testimony and statements given in a hearing (October, 1977) before the subcommitte on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education of the House Committee on Education and Labor, concerning the delinquent and neglected children in State institutions. Statements are included from G. Ahart, Director, Human Resources Division, General…

Data on institutionalized mentally handicapped persons is contained in tables describing recent trends of patient movement and administrative data in public institutions (1963-69), patient movement ratios, and personnel and financial data. Figures are listed by individual state in each category. (KW)

The Personal Orientation Dimensions (POD) scale was administered to a sample of psychiatric in-patients to assess their level of actualizing as compared with clinically nominated actualizing and normal samples. Significant differences were found for twelve of the thirteen POD scales. (Author/JKS)