The preliminary development of social documentary photography can be traced in the early issues of "Charities," a journal established in 1897 by the New York Charity Organization Society. During the journal's earliest years, 1897 to 1902, photography was already associated with social work in the minds of the public; but…

Considers role of research in helping counselors examine their assumptions regarding the complex issue of abortion. Concludes issues that are not resolved in open social forums are likely to be the issues for which clients seek resolution behind counselor's open door. (Author/ABL)

The Unwed Fathers Project was designed to draw upon the small but rapidly growing body of knowledge about young fathers up to 25 years of age. The specific project components were 10 working papers commissioned from researchers and program professionals; a 1986 invitational symposium which included policy officials, employees of governments,…

The fact that 15 million American children, a quarter of the population under 18, are growing up without fathers is the most significant social problem facing the country. It is linked with epidemics of crime and drugs, the decline of educational attainment, and the persistence of widespread poverty. (AF)

Describes in six articles the status of the present family, and examines various aspects of family counseling including: dynamics of various family problems; ecological and strategic psychotherapy; impact of organizational systems on families; parental role in moral education; development of surrogate family systems; and counselor values. (RC)