The purpose of this monograph is to introduce a series of studies dealing with the rehabilitation of socially dependent individuals in poverty settings. Four demonstration programs, located in low-income housing projects in four U.S. cities, are designed to determine the feasibility of locating on-site rehabilitation agencies in low-income housing…

A project sought to identify how the strategies used in training programs for the development of achievement motivation could be applied to the field of mental health. In addition to using goal planning in all its aspects, if focused on the patients' strengths rather than their problems. It also trained the staff who worked with the patients…

To cause a patient to relate personally to literature is the goal of bibliotherapy, but just how this goal is attained is one of the most significant differences between bibliotherapy and other forms of group therapy. Agnews State Hospital has conducted bibliotherapy for three years as a rehabilitation service. During July 1970-June 1971, a total…

This monograph has two purposes: (1) to re-examine the findings of a series of studies (supported in part by the Regional Rehabilitation Research Institute at the University of Missouri--Columbia) and restate them in such a manner that may be of interest to a wide audience--particularlyto counselors and to teachers; and (2) to acquaint other…

This document is a collection of the papers, reactions, discussions, and perspectives derived from the Conference on Rehabilitation in the Inner City. Conference participants included representatives of Model Cities Programs, State-Federal Vocational Rehabilitation agencies, New Careers Programs, Community Development Agencies, Neighborhood…

There is an increasing body of literature on the education of retarded adults; yet it appears to lack visibility because of recent origin, limitation mostly to journals and specialized publications, and general content with sparse references to adults. Three broad interest areas appear in the literature -- the rationale for such education,…

RECOVER is a developmental aftercare team of professionals and paraprofessionals organized to serve the total person with versatility. Coordinated expertise of the team was focused on providing action-type opportunities for starting developmental processes in clients. Methods included counseling, groups, crisis intervention, cluster apartment…

The purpose of the study was to investigate three separate aspects of the process by which ex-addicts-in-treatment are prepared for, enter into, and function in the world of work. These aspects were the actual labor market conditions in two different urban settings--New York City and the greater Boston area; the specific institutional supports…

With the passage of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, severe disabilities began to achieve the focus not known to the field in past years. In order to cope, this article suggests that the field of rehabilitation should consider providing a set of minimum services on a country basis. (Author)

Begun in 1993, a 5-year project examined treatment modalities and outcomes and counselor and client attitudes related to American Indian or Alaska Native vocational rehabilitation (VR) clients with alcoholism or substance abuse problems. Specifically, surveys and focus groups examined elements of successful substance abuse treatment and VR…

This paper discusses several models for treating chemical dependency in individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It begins by describing the 12-step model, a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of addiction which is abstinence oriented and based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. This model includes group…

This paper discusses the genius of the principle of normalization in the development of better services for socially devalued people. It argues that the definition of normalization sets a direction for learning-through-action which is clear and convincing, as well as indefinite and conditional, and rests on a deep appreciation of the everyday…

This publication presents three papers from a 1999 conference on criminal justice research and evaluation. The papers reveal real-life implications of research for a situation of growing urgency. Research has uncovered a link between the victimization of women and their criminal behavior. The papers propose that justice system practice can be…

Empirical data show that there are more negative consequences for youth offenders committed to institutional rather than community-based programs. However, public policy, governed by political factors rather than knowledge of the relative effectiveness of alternative programs, favors punishment and retribution over rehabilitation goals.…

Describes a rehabilitation counselor training program, the Independent Living Project, that attempts to meet the needs of a community agency while simultaneously providing students with a paid work experience, direct client contact, and an opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills learned in counselor education programs. (Author/RC)