Argues that suicide prevention centers do prevent suicides, both through their direct services to clients and through the community education programs. Suicide prevention centers must function as part of an integrated network of human services. The Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service of Tompkins County is described. (Author/BEF)

Explores the ways in which public referendums might be used in public employee labor relations. Two judgments are reached: whether the device could actually be implemented in New York City, and whether its use would be in the interest of sound public policy. (Author/IRT)

Asserts that teachers can influence the direction of American education. Urges teachers to establish educational forums within school districts and to exert political pressure for educational change. (RH)

Presents arguments against involving the schools in publicly or privately sponsored essay contests. (IRT)

The CAMPFIRE program in Zimbabwe is based on principles of active local participation in wildlife management projects. However, community participation seemed restricted to program implementation and benefits were not equally shared within the community. (SK)

Investigates whether local media contribute to individuals' involvement in a community. Finds that the "community integration hypothesis," which holds that they do, may have been overestimated. Suggests that some media contribute more than others, and the relative contribution of each medium depends upon the individual's stage of…

Describes how a principal and community in Oakland, California, worked together to preserve a school building located near a fault line and avoid permanent use of portable classrooms. (EV)

Discusses a community's opinion and reaction to corporate hog farms. Acknowledges the vivid demonstration of literacy in these communities. Considers how these citizens use their literacy as political agents--just like they were taught to do in civics classes in high school--to participate in decisions affecting their lives. Considers the…

Reviews strategic planning aspects essential to educational administration, including organizing for planning, utilizing information sources, and developing the participative decision-making process. Strategic planning clearly transcends traditional and outmoded planning procedures in its ability to upset views, identify new possibilities, and…

Describes personal, social, and political factors contributing toward youth crime upsurge in China since 1960. Describes "Bang-Jab" youth delinquency rehabilitation approach which relies on community system of support to bolster youth's self-esteem and financial security. Argues that bang-jab volunteers understand conditions in their…

States that the special place that the Mickey Mouse Theater and its leader, Betty Lyman, occupy in the history of the Federal Theater project can best be understood in the economic and political context of the Depression. Concludes that there is little evidence to suggest Lyman's group contributed to the growth of children's theater in Indiana.…

Children's mental health needs must be addressed for them to perform well in school. Several approaches are being used to give schools better mental health access. Model problems tend to offer a comprehensive continuum of services, coordinate the system for easy accessibility, and involve families in the teaching process. The Child Study Center's…

Describes a research-based project to improve school climate in a Georgia elementary school that had been scheduled for closure but stayed open (with mostly new staff) due to unexpected enrollment increases. Developing a school-improvement plan that involves and focuses the entire faculty is important for improving school climate. (23 references)…

Analysis of data on 112 MADD chapters suggests that failure of small activist organizations is related to inability of chapter leaders to adapt programs to their community and engage in cooperative community actions. Failure was related positively to county population and negatively to percent college educated. Contains 44 references. (SV)

Five European projects illustrate how older adults are volunteering as well as creating volunteer opportunities that enable them to contribute their considerable skills and energies to community service. (SK)