The principal feature distinguishing this project from similar ones involving college students was its attempt to make their involvement community-oriented. (Editor)

Provides abstracts and citations of journal articles and reports dealing with aspects of mental health. Topics include alcoholism, drug abuse, disadvantaged, mental health programs, rehabilitation, student mental health, and others. (SB)

The Managing Independent Living Program develops in incarcerated females about to be released the skills in micro policy formation, evaluation, and implementation that will lead to their successful transition to the community. Micro policy analysts provide training and counseling in decision making and problem solving. (SK)

Discusses the philosophy of the rehabilitation services department at McLean Hospital on patient education for the mentally ill, noting patient library collection and recommended resources on marital problems, sex education, drug manuals, and diagnostic and research findings. A list of magazines subscribed to, color code classification, and 23…

Although their structures and objectives vary considerably Geriatric Assessment Units (GAUs) are generally designed to assess elderly patients' medical and psychosocial problems, to determine optimal placement, and often to provide therapy and rehabilitation. Offers a framework for examining structural and outcome variables for GAUs. (Author)

A follow-up study assessed the relationship between selected counseling process variables and job-seeking activities. Processes related minimally to outcome measures. Only client demographics related consistently to job seeking. Findings suggest that outcomes are multidimensional. (Author)

Results indicate that costs of the rehabilitation center can be counted in dollars saved by keeping the patient at home instead of in the hospital. Treatment effectiveness, social improvement of patients, and benefits to family and friends cannot be counted in monetary terms. (JAC)

Describes an innovative approach to the training of professionals in the field of alcoholism, utilizing both the principles of humanistic education and simulation techniques. (Author)

From tours and seminars at the Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Medical Center, employers make first-hand contact with physically disabled persons, recognize the rehabilitation process as analogous to the concept of management by objectives, and learn that there is little correlation between disability and vocational…

Recent years have seen a proliferation of manpower and manpower-related programs implemented in the criminal justice system. This article is aimed at helping to develop a general frame of reference, and at pointing to directions for the future for intersystems planning. (Author)

Reports the evaluation of a 15-week parent education program in a state prison for women. Results indicate a positive increase in self-esteem and significant positive changes in parenting attitudes. Participants claimed that the program helped them improve interactions with their children on visitation and in their communication through letters.…