Distance education refers to formal study in which teacher and learner are physically separated. This article looks more precisely at what distance education is, what research says about its effectiveness, what delivery modes are available, and what its applications are in adult education. (JOW)

Discusses critical ethical issues for social workers concerning Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS): (1) mandatory testing for AIDS; (2) the confidentiality of information related to AIDS; and (3) the delivery of services to persons with AIDS, their families, and their partners. (ABL)

Notes that Managed Care, in health and mental health services, is latest building block presented as necessary for development of organized human services system. Identifies health maintenance organizations (HMOs) as fastest growing element in such systems. Attempts to collate latest information as to how mental health and substance abuse care is…

The appropriate delivery of service to people with intellectual disabilities in Victoria (Australia) can be facilitated by General Service Plans (GSPs). This paper provides suggested content for such plans, a protocol for their evaluation, and an assessment of GSPs in Victoria constructed between 1987 and 1990. A large number of GSPs were found to…

Provides overview of basic knowledge and skills needed for mental health counselors to function effectively as employees or providers for managed care organizations. Skills include orientation to brief targeted psychotherapy; familiarity with mental health and substance abuse disorders; experience in working in crisis situations; an understanding…

Investigated referral activities of 45 agencies with respect to agency referral patterns and professionals' appraisal of adolescents' health care status. Combined analysis of qualitative and quantitative data provided valuable insight into problems of unmet adolescent health care needs and underutilization of adolescent health care services.…

After a 16-hour industry training program, 90 participating supervisors ranked preferred topics and delivery methods. Methods were consistent with those in Dale's Cone of Experience. Most preferred were large group discussion, small group discussion, and illustrated talk. (SK)

Defines goals of family-centered case management as empowerment of parents as caretakers and planners for their children. Describes model employing master's level social work case managers who serve rural Appalachian families with developmentally disabled children. Includes case illustration that delineates both case management activities and…

Adult correctional education in New South Wales has shifted from the "medical" model to the educational opportunities model. Offerings include general education, vocational training, physical fitness and recreation, and life skills. (SK)

An interview with a recent "graduate" shows how the principle of unconditional care-consistent support through any circumstances-has built new lives and renewed hope for participants in Chicago's Kaleidoscope Project. (Author)

After 38 pork producers were introduced to eight distance educational media, most were willing to try all media except chatrooms and multimedia kits; 86% preferred face-to-face to distance education although 87% believed distance education is the future for information access. Limited distance education use may be due to limited exposure rather…

Describes Australian counseling services that use the telephone as the medium for counseling delivery. Provides a background to telephone counseling, describes its uses as reported in the research literature, and discusses special considerations in utilizing the telephone to provide counseling. Reviews the clinical and research literature to…

Reviews four domains of research in adolescent suicide: (1) the role of psychopathology; (2) family history of psychopathology; (3) mental health treatments; and (4) firearms in homes. Recommendations include: better training for professionals, better delivery of mental health treatments, policy changes of better mental health screening and…

North Carolina farmers growing barley (n=20) tested 3 self-directed information delivery methods: fact sheets, fact sheets plus audiocassettes, and an extension bulletin/pamphlet. The fact sheet/cassette was preferred by 17 of 20; they achieved significant knowledge gains with self-directed methods. The fact sheet/cassette was considered…

Describes paperless classes developed at Carleton College that augment traditional classes by giving students and faculty the ability to share digital course-related materials via the campus computer network. Presents a case study of a managerial economics course, and includes problems with various aspects of the course and solutions. (LRW)