Considers the interconnection of curriculum problems and the processes by which they are treated and argues that much is to be gained by seeing curriculum problems and processes as instances of much wider sets of problems and processes generally belonging in the area of public policymaking. (Author/MLF)

A collaborative approach to treating sexually abusive families is described, in which such families are viewed as analogous to "character-disordered" individuals. This model, unlike traditional voluntary treatment models, is explained to assume that effective intervention requires authoritative control and careful coordination of all…

Society has the duty to treat nondangerous mentally ill persons who are unwilling to commit themselves for treatment. There should be safeguards against unwarranted commitment. The role of a caring family and the impact of nontreatment upon that family should be considered. (Author)

This article presents 11 concrete policy guidelines to help school districts avoid some of the most common problems associated with the implementation of minimal competency testing. (Author/SJL)

Hawaiian children are most likely to become chronic runaways, perhaps due to an available family network for shelter. Caucasians and those from single parent families were least likely to become chronic runaways. There were no sex differences. (JAC)

A discussion is presented of future global energy supply and demand problems and two benchmark scenarios showing that time will be the limiting constraint in adapting the energy supply infrastructure to changing resource availability. (Author/SA).

Runaways have existed throughout American history. It is imperative to develop a context and perspective to understand running away and to formulate responsive and appropriate social policies to address this problem. (Author/NRB)

Results of this study indicate that running away occurred more frequently among children referred for mental health services. Behavioral problems identified in this study suggest that running away is symptomatic of psychopathology and maladaption. (Author/NRB)

Results confirm previous findings that the revised State University of New York at Stony Brook observation code is a valid instrument for quantifying and discriminating the classroom behavior of children referred because of hyperactive behavior. (Author)

Findings indicate minimal differences, on diagnostic tests, between children who exhibited torque and those who did not. Torque is defined as the circling of any X in a clockwise direction. Torque is not associated with learning problems in school. Diagnostic utility of torque should be carefully considered. (Author)

Results of mathematics education research in problem solving activities of third-grade children are covered. The assumption that the horizontal number sentence is a useful tool for solving verbal problems is questioned. (MP)

The relationship of bilingualism to learning disabilities and the incidence of bilingual children referred for medical evaluation of developmental problems is discussed. (JMF)

Four major domains of research are underscored: family response to nonnormative events (e.g., wars, disasters, illness); response to normative transitions over the life span (e.g., parenthood, retirement); the importance of psychological resources and perceptions; and the importance of social support and coping with stress. (Author)

The entire higher education program at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay focuses upon problems associated with people and the environment. This article describes the program's goals, implementation and benefits. (WB)

Examines the effect of divorce-related problems on perceived distress and the role of coping strategies in mediating distress. Results indicate that only interpersonal and familial problems have a major effect on overall mood state. Involvement in social activities, expressing feelings, and developing autonomy are related to greater post-divorce…