Critically reviews data about the behavioral characteristics of mentally retarded sexual offenders. Discusses possible interactions between mental retardation and the provision of services and directions for future research. (Author)

Describes number of rural inhabitants to present microcosm of rural America. Describes rising rates of alcoholism, child and spouse abuse, and depression among rural residents. Examines poverty in rural American. Focuses on rural practice, discussing the setting, concerns and dilemmas, and training issues. Looks at the rural context of counseling…

Describes framework for stages of migration which helps workers obtain knowledge of needs, experiences, and circumstance of new immigrant groups and future newcomers. Notes that framework enables practitioners and organizations to examine relevance of previous immigrant group experiences and attendant service delivery patterns to current…

Conducted in-depth interviews with 90 Korean families in New York to differentiate common needs of all immigrants from unique needs of Korean immigrants. Examined family relationships; child rearing; and practical aspects of language, employment, and health. Service needs for Korean immigrants included family and individual counseling, day and…

Comparison of 143 farmers who attended sustainable agriculture conferences (76% response) with 143 controls (57% response) found no significant differences between the 2 groups, suggesting a need to change delivery methods for extension programming. Chemical dealers were the top source of information for both groups. (SK)

Suggests that classroom learning ("c-learning") is not going to go away, despite the rise of instructional technologies and that a combination of classroom and web-based training may be the ideal. (JOW)

This article discusses the ideas of Michel Foucault, a French postmodernist, as they pertain to issues related to the provision of services to people with developmental disabilities. It focuses on four specific theoretical concepts: (1) the power/knowledge nexus, (2) the political construction of the "other," (3) the disciplinary…

Reports many colleges and universities are extending the hours during which they provide technical support for distance education, offering late-night, weekend, or around- the-clock services, and notes use of private companies to provide such services to multiple institutions. Problems include large fluctuations in number of calls and e-mail…

Discusses how a facility manager might choose from the array of available building delivery systems. The different systems are defined along with an explanation of the key decision-making criteria to consider. (GR)

Examines how a paradigm shift in education from a culture of production to one of consumption is evidenced in institutional policy and programmatic development at the University of South Australia. Focus is on the changing functions of the university's Flexible Learning Centre which focuses on new and flexible approaches to the delivery of…

Interviews with human service professional across the United States identify selling as a helpful and often necessary skill for effective service delivery. Article introduces selling as a human service skill, explores its benefits to service delivery, and discusses its implications for human service education. (Author/GCP)

Interviews with 20 adults with disabilities regarding experiences of state employment services identified their motivations and expectations regarding work, impressions and experiences of the system and supports, and satisfaction with services. Recommendations for consumers of employment services and for service providers were formulated.…

Responses from 68 college distance education directors showed that 96% target nontraditional students; course delivery was predominantly asynchronous; and staffing and technical support were largely inadequate. Students preferred the convenience and flexibility of distance learning and desired more frequent and faster feedback. Faculty liked…

The Kolb Learning Styles Inventory and a training survey were administered to 165 employees. Those with the converger style (n=37) preferred computer-based delivery; assimilators (n=46) preferred print. Regardless of learning style, the overall preference was for classroom delivery. (SK)

This article identifies characteristics and challenges encountered by families that include young children with autism. Emphasis is on three issues in providing needed support services: (1) enhancing family competence and confidence; (2) addressing support from a lifestyle perspective; and (3) arranging for stability and continuity in support…