Encourages family scientists to participate in legislative activities in their own states. Suggests skills, strategies, and tactics to ensure any foray into legislative arena is of high quality and maximum value. Includes practical tips on how to avoid common mistakes. (Author/ABL)

Describes five steps in establishing standards for equity programs: (1) specify affirmative action-equal opportunity objectives; (2) think through expected outcomes; (3) validate priority statements and expected outcomes; (4) specify categories within institution to be affected by standards; and (5) review priorities and objectives that guided…

This brochure was written to help those considering a workplace smoking policy. It begins with a set of facts about workplace smoking and discusses legislation in various states concerning smoking at work. The health consequences of involuntary smoking are also explored. Other sections examine the need for workplace smoking policies, how employees…