A review of the history and literature about the runaway child in America reveals that young people from poor families have always viewed running away as a reasonable way of leaving a poverty stricken home. For many adolescents, running away has been a response to an unhealthy family or work situation, and at times it has been a problem-solving…

Reviews research dealing with the causes of adolescent runaway behavior and the negative physical and psychological consequences of being away from home prematurely. Gender differences are also noted. Concludes that running away must be viewed as both an adolescent and a family problem. (Author/JAC)

Discrepancies are discussed which exist in establishing criteria for defining incest and for reporting accurate data on its incidence. Etiological issues of individual and familial pathological patterns are examined, as well as the short- and long-term consequences of incestuous events as they affect the victim and other family members. Treatment…

This annotated bibliography includes a list of 362 books and pamphlets which relate to seven areas of child development and family life. These areas are marriage and the family, human development, sex education, disabilities, schools and learning, mental health education, and social problems and the family. Within these areas, entries are…

The book titles suggested are merely an introduction to the vast realm of future studies. The novice reader should get started with several overviews and introductions, focus on reading one or more works by leading futurists, become familiar with both visions of "post-industrial society," and explore special problem areas. (RM)

Presents an annotated bibliography of books which may provide bibliotherapy to primary grade students experiencing emotional or social conflict in coping with competition, divorce or change in family status, failure, peer group pressure, and alienation/rejection. (CMV)

This is a selective, descriptive, annotated bibliography of 22 books, a few basic ones and the rest the most recent available. The emphasis is on good books. It is of projects in the United States. The publications are in the English language. The time span covered begins with Ebenezer Howard's work on the garden city and goes up to 1975 with a…

Books which show children and adolescents coping with current social and family problems are discussed. The books deal with the changing structure of families, divorce, children's loneliness, urban problems, death, and other issues. (PP)

The purpose of this paper is to report on the role of advocacy in the urban milieu. It explores the following areas: (1) history and current status of advocacy; (2) review of some advocacy efforts; and (3) significance of the Advocate Counseling Model, a legal and therapeutic counseling model to help people to advocate for themselves. It is of…

Highlights and reviews a number of children's and young adult books that feature homeless children and families. Broadly categorizes the books according to qualities and plot elements, including appreciation of people, nonstereotypical portrayals, positive tone, and story appeal. Offers a bibliography of 24 recommended books. (MJP)

This revised list includes games/simulations for all age levels, though often most applicable at the secondary through adult levels. In her reviews of available products, the author limited her listings to those games/simulations which are useful for educational purposes and which focus directly on social concerns relative to urban and…

The role of communication in conflict and conflict resolution is the focus of the items listed in this two-part extensive bibliography. Entries are arranged alphabetically and are listed under the following five categories in each section: intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict, group and societal conflict, organizational conflict, political and…

This guide contains a selected list of urban, environmental, and social problem gaming/simulations. The games included in the list are suitable for a variety of age groups and educational purposes. The games are divided into categories based on the group that developed the game or simulation. The categories include games/simulations developed or…

This paper describes some of the many problems now facing the juvenile justice system, which was for years a legal "stepchild." A historical review reveals that although the first juvenile court was founded in 1899, the first U.S. Supreme Court review did not occur until almost 70 years later. Then, in a landmark decision, juveniles were given…

This bibliography provides a comprehensive historical review of the literature on women and health care. The materials presented address the following areas of concern: (1) basic issues in health care for women; (2) special health concerns and needs of women; (3) sexuality and mental health; (4) women's projects designed to improve their health…