Effects of the Transcendental Meditation program in a maximum security prison were studied via cross-validation design. Meditation and control groups indicated reduction in anxiety, neuroticism, hostility, and insomnia as a function of the treatment. (Author)

Described are the most common eye conditions that can cause low vision and the kinds of services required by low vision persons. (Author)

Describes a forensic outpatient assessment and treatment program for men who molest children based on a comprehensive theoretical framework and multifaceted assessment and treatment approaches. Outlines various etiological factors that explain sexual molestation of children and delineates forensic assessment and treatment strategies that follow…

Alcoholics (N=174) were randomly assigned to partial hospital treatment (PHT) or extended inpatient (EIP) rehabilitation after inpatient evaluation and/or detoxification. There were few differences in clinical outcomes between the PHT and EIP groups. Subjects showed significant improvements in psychological well-being and social behavior.…

Discusses the two Calgary Bearspaw Centres (separate classrooms staffed by a teacher-counselor and an attendance counselor) that have successfully provided an alternative to formal student suspension for inappropriate behavior since 1979. Describes referral, interview, and classroom procedures; types of students served; daily schedule; class…

With the increase in industrial and adult fitness and rehabilitation programs, more individuals qualified as exercise program professionals are needed. This article discusses universities and colleges that offer specialized graduate programs. Entrance criteria, prerequisites and deficiencies, degree requirements, and field experience training for…

The field of rehabilitation counseling faces many uncertainties in the coming years. Some details of these uncertainties are discussed. The paper provides several examples of past predictions that have not held true. Some current predictions, including the continuation of the current economic upswing, technological innovation, and genetic research…

Described is a program initiated by the social work staff of a hospital mental retardation unit which involved locating and screening citizen advocates to serve as friend, big brother, social worker, and legal counselor to retarded patients. (GW)

An all-out effort by the Texas Education Agency and Department of Corrections to bring opportunities for academic education and vocational training to 16,000 inmates of the state prison system. (Editor)

The implications for social planning are discussed in relation to income maintenance, rehabilitation, and work opportunity and job adaptation programs, with particular emphasis on the need for early contact and coordination of services. (Editor)

Limited study, focusing on one program, suggests that programs strive to meet needs of clients functioning at low educational levels. Graphs, tables. (Author/CJ)