Home economics extension in Canada must redefine its mandate in connection with the governmental, university, and industrial sectors. Other issues include deciding on clientele, using technology, accepting change, and improving professional development programs. (SK)

Describes the impact of the Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC) program, designed to identify criminal offenders with drug problems and refer them for treatment. Despite an increase in size and changes in client characteristics, the influx of TASC-referred drug abusers did not decrease program effectiveness. (JAC)

Argues that it is important to define what education is and what role it should play in society before attempting to discover what the needs of education are. Sets forth eight objectives of education, then offers five ways to meet those objectives. (FL)

This issue of the quarterly newsletter of the Center for Mental Health in Schools is devoted entirely to presenting the first draft of a brief prepared by the staff of two national centers: the Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA (co-directed by Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor) and the Center for School Mental Health Assistance at the…

Author suggests that the school has a moral imperative to face up to society's problems and to exercise its unique capability for being the custodian of values. (Editor)

The objectives of this article are threefold: (a) to clarify what we think it means to be a girl growing up in our society; (b) to examine ways in which we may respond to girls more meaningfully; and (c) to explore what we consider are better messages for girls. (Authors)

This article reports two case studies that underscore the close consultation liaison between psychotherapists and one community agency: the school. (Author)

The failure of mass education throughout the world is discussed. (DB)

Discusses the role of the teacher, the school, and the community in child catechesis, and urges the development of catecheses that will help children to become mature and responsible adults. (AN)