Describes a joint training program whose goals are to provide training for those who work with maltreated adolescents; to clarify agency roles with regard to this population; and to facilitate coordination among agencies that serve youths. (PCB)

Discusses the current development of training packages for educating parents to help their children develop self-help, math, reading, and spelling skills. Two packages are described: (1) a multimedia package monitored by a professional in training workshops for parents of mentally retarded children; and (2) pencil and paper packages in which…

Describes a program in which adolescents are utilized as mental health workers, trained and supervised by professional mental health workers. Discusses recruitment of problem children and adolescent workers, features of the training programs, the role of adult leaders, and effects on participating children. (ED)