Explores factors behind the lack of effective services for battered women delivered by the social work and legal professions. Proposes a model of multidisciplinary intervention with four basic components: intake, social work intervention, legal intervention, and collaborative activities. (Author/JAC)

Argues that, in comparison to other approaches, an ecological approach to intervention with young handicapped children best meets the goal of creating the most supportive and stable environment for such children. Five brief case studies are included in support of the argument. (Author/RH)

Discusses the impact of generally poor, unskilled immigrants upon the lowest sector of the American labor force and upon health and social services. Holds that rather than blaming immigrants, the United States should concentrate on helping the American poor to acquire better education and job skills. (Author/GC)

Presents perspectives and analyzes issues concerning public guardianship, especially as it relates to the elderly. Assesses the extent to which public guardianship assists or hinders older persons in securing access to their rights, benefits, and entitlements. (Author/MJL)

Presenting an overview of the development of a community-based information and referral system, this article describes procedures designed to teach social service workers how to use the system to provide appropriate referrals and outlines a strategy for disseminating the system to other service agencies within the community. (LRA)

The personal histories described here confirm that the primary impetus of undocumented aliens to emigrate is the desire for jobs and better socioeconomic opportunities. Amnesty, aid to families with dependent children, and increased social services are recommended. (Author/BEF)

Studies changes in the physical and social composition of Skid Row. Results indicate multiple agency users were found to have a greater alcohol problem and to be more socially isolated than nonagency users. Multiple agency users were very much in need of subsistence level support and health maintenance. (Author)

It is contended in this article that many typical problems can be avoided in a human service organization which implements the use of computers in its work. (Author/DB)

The experience of the British and Irish coordination of social and health care suggests a categorical rather than comprehensive approach. Personnel training, resource development and planning should be undertaken on a slow, step-by-step schedule. (JAC)

"Sozialstationen" can fulfill an important function in social and health care by allowing older adults to live at home longer. About two-thirds of the clients would have to have more to residential care if the program was stopped. No conclusions on cost effectiveness can be drawn at this time. (JAC)

Described are three models for higher education. Model I (historical): knowledge is a commodity purchasable for so many hours of effort, exchangeable into a currency called credits; Model II (post-1960): broader, more individualized learning experiences; Model III (proposed): an egalitarian force for social change. (KC)

Suggests a decision-making model based on case-management procedures for permanency planning in foster care. Permanency planning is offered as an alternative to counter the drift of children in foster care. (CM)

A collaborative format between school and agency for the production of videotape records is described. Specific examples for involving the learner, both affectively and cognitively, through videotaped records are presented and the use of videotape playback in the treatment process is considered. (Author/LBH)

Parks and recreation professionals regard high standards of preparation, application, and personal integrity as essential to entrance into the field. (JD)

Article is a description of a program in which trained volunteers act as models of good parents to abusive and potentially abusive mothers. (RW)