This paper draws on psychological research and clinical practice to outline the social and familial context of injustice in Chicano families. The forces that promote social injustice create imbalances of power within the family wherein strategies of disconnection and oppression replace familial cultural ideals, resulting in domestic violence and…

This document reports on findings that describe the characteristics of delinquent males and the resources available to them for social skills building in the Washington, D.C. area. The study looked at the types of delinquent behavior found among boys living in the three most violent neighborhoods in Washington, and the role played by families,…

A study demonstrated that court interpreter failure to preserve pragmatic features in the interpreted version of courtroom testimony can potentially distort both the lawyer's question and the witness' response. Pragmatic features are defined as those aspects of an utterance that signal how the speaker intends the message to be taken. While some of…

This hearing examined the current state of youth violence, focusing on its changing nature and juvenile intervention programs designed to prevent increased violence. Opening statements by Senators Fred Thompson, Herbert Kohl, and Joseph R. Biden addressed the seriousness of the problem. Two panels contributed prepared statements. The first panel…

This publication contains journal essays and book chapters (from publications of the National Council of Teachers of English) which address trends and issues in elementary language arts education. The following articles appear in the publication's first section, "Writing and a Move to New Literacies": (1) "Sacred Cows: Questioning…

This paper examines how the Texas charter-school law is being implemented, with particular attention paid to issues of equity and social justice. It focuses on the demographic composition of students and staff in Texas' charter schools, provisions for oversight and accountability, early indices of student performance, ongoing controversies,…

This report contains statistics of industrial schools for delinquents for 1921-22. The institutions are all reformatory nature and receive inmates committed to their care by juvenile and other courts. Reports were received from 145 institutions: 30 of these are private institutions controlled by corporation or associations, and they admit children…

Discusses what teachers can do when they discover that they dislike a child. Regardless of teachers' personal likes or dislikes, classroom rules must be maintained for all students. To provide a just learning environment, teachers must examine their nonverbal cues, the quality of their verbal interactions, and the congruity between the two.…

The author asserts that moral decision making can be taught, but that choosing the moral direction we wish students to take is problematical. He argues that the proper goal or direction is primarily allegiance to certain principles of rationality and justice, personal benevolence being a desirable goal but too fragile. (Author/SJL)

Discusses national differences, natural justice, and protection of tangible expressions in the copyright law and tactical and practical considerations regarding the legal aspects of author compensation for library lending. Special problems for public lending rights legislation (PLR) in the U.S. are cited. Eighteen references are provided. (CHC)

In looking toward American life in the 1980s, we can see that the church has a great role to play in calling the American experiment to judgment, in intensifying accountability which can give birth to new possibilities, and in reengaging the passions of hope. (Author/SJL)

Reviews current research and theories, discussing three paradigms: the private/public dichotomy, especially as related to the separation of home from work; the fit between the urban environment and women's changing roles; and an environmental equity model that focuses on women's equal access to urban housing, transportation, and public services.…

The author shares eight insights about discipline. Topics covered include: philosophy, respect, student teacher relationships, matching discipline with the student and the incident, classroom rules, classroom environment, and parent involvement. (KC)

Despite equal opportunity legislation since 1954, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening. Divisive legislation that supports the needs of one group over another can lead to a caste and class society. Equal opportunity must be provided for all. (Author/ST)

A questionnaire was administered to 180 students and 53 teachers in a rural and an urban high school. Results indicate a fairly wide "shared perception" of the fairness of teacher actions in general discipline, but significant differences on control of the academic process and content. The questionnaire is included. (Author/SJL)