Compared cognitive-relaxation and social skills training interventions for general anger reduction in college students. After one year, participants in both interventions reported less general anger, personal-situational anger, anger-related psychophysiological reactivity, and trait anxiety than did untreated controls. Findings suggest long-term…

Summarizes results of follow-up interviews with 10 out of 14 at-risk high school students studied during 1988-89. This study had indicated that students were at-risk in life and in school. Although seven eventually completed school and nine had positive self-perceptions, only one participant was working full time. Most had unstable family…

Sixty-eight community-dwelling individuals with mental retardation and mental illness were discontinued from neuroleptics. Those with a psychotic disorder were significantly more likely to be restarted on neuroleptics at 3 months and 12 months. Not having a history of delusions was significantly associated with remaining neuroleptic-free at 3…

Studied how multiple methods of follow-up can enhance the rate of response to mail questionnaires. The initial sample of 1,505 adults was contacted by mail for a health behavior survey. Follow-ups by mail and telephone resulted in an 89% response rate and demonstrated the efficacy of the follow-up methods. (SLD)

Florida's Education and Training Placement Information Program links records of former students to databases of state and federal agencies to obtain follow-up data on employment, military service, and postsecondary education. Results are provided to counselors, teachers, and policymakers for planning, evaluation, and guidance. (SK)

This review examines the relationship between specific reading disabilities and aggressive behavior. It finds that there is not enough evidence to conclude that reading disability causes aggressive or delinquent behavior, though limited evidence does suggest that reading disability may worsen preexisting aggressive behavior. (Author/DB)

A follow-up study was conducted of the adult functioning of 19 people who were severely battered as young children. Results indicated highly variable outcomes. Little evidence of overt aggression was found, but resentment and suspiciousness scores were high. Findings indicate that early abusive trauma and adult functioning have no simple…

Followup of 1,736 adult basic education (ABE) participants released from prison showed that (1) ABE completers had the lowest recidivism rates; (2) offenders at greater risk of recidivism benefited most from completion; and (3) ABE participation helped in postrelease job search and gave a sense of control. (SK)

Reviews Center for Disease Control research findings on playground hazards at child care centers in Atlanta, Georgia. Discusses safety requirements for surfacing under climbing equipment. Describes resources for more information. (AC)

Treatment of a woman with severe mental retardation with the Self-Injurious Behavior Inhibiting System (SIBIS) resulted in significant reductions in SIB behavior which generalized to the natural environment and the brief follow-up sessions. (Author/DB)

A 1990 survey indicated that, although the overall incidence of drug-testing programs among employers surveyed in 1988 were unchanged, the proportion with employee-assistance programs and formal, written policy statements regarding drug use among employees had increased. (Author/JOW)

This 10-year followup to an S. M. Davidson and others (1984) study surveyed all 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine the composition and role of state Medicare program Medical Care Advisory Committees (MCACs). Recommendations are given to enable MCACs to be more useful in policy development. (SLD)

Tested the effectiveness of intensive, in-home family reunification services in reunifying families separated by the placement of a child in out-of-home care. After 90 days, 93% of the families assigned to receive the intensive treatment were reunited, compared to 28% of families in a control group who received routine out-of-home care services.…

Interviews conducted twice over a 2.5-year period with 62 parents of adult children with mental retardation living in their home found that support resources played a role in reducing perceived caregiving burden and in determining parents' future out-of-home placement preferences for their adult child. (Author/JDD)

Provides a retrospective update of a 1974 profile of the English Department at St. Louis's Forest Park Community College. Describes the campus, English department, internal governance, courses taught, professional activities, and departmental spirit in relationship to its 1974 profile. (SC)