This compilation of ERIC abstracts dealing with human services is the 11th in a series that identifies research and instructional materials in selected occupational clusters. Forty-four documents were identified by means of computer searches of "Research in Education" from 1967 to December 1972. Instructions on how to use ERIC reference…

The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) developed a series of Data Element Dictionaries primarily servicing the instructional function. This report, developed by the University of Georgia, clarifies and adds elements relating to research and service…

To serve as a basis for establishing compatibility among the states in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for persons with special needs and in reporting enrollments and other pertinent information, this pamphlet provides specific requirements of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968, and classification systems for…

To fill a need for defining and describing 15 occupational clusters identified by the U.S. Office of Education for a comprehensive career education program in a Texas county, this federally funded analysis presents separately for each of the 15 clusters a rationale, methodology, subgroupings into job families and occupational listings, and a chart…

The Interregional Seminar on the Training of Professional and Voluntary Youth Leaders was held in Holte, Denmark, from 7 to 22 October 1969. The purpose of the seminar was to review the current experience of both governmental and non-governmental services responsible for training youth leaders for various types of work. The seminar considered the…

The agenda and three presentations of a program conducted for youth employed through the Neighborhood Youth Corps in 15 southwestern Minnesota counties are presented. The three speeches were "The World of Work and Self-Understanding" by Charles E. Ramsey, "An Employer's Perspective" by Steve Baloga, and "The Department of…

This booklet has been prepared to aid communities that wish to start Voluntary Action Centers. It is a digest of experience to date. The 10 questions answered in the booklet are as follows: (1) What is a Voluntary Action Center?; (2) What does a Voluntary Action Center do?; (3) Who can start a Voluntary Action Center?; (4) What is the usual…

The use of peer paraprofessionals in an academic advisement setting provides an attractive method of extending student services. Students selected to be advisors develop expertise in interpersonal communication skills and,through their increased understanding of college and their peers, are able to more fully experience their own educations.…

There are several actions which can be taken to develop a more caring and generous society; among them are: encouraging volunteerism, teaching empathy and generosity in the educational system, altering adult life styles by humanizing work and improving neighborhoods, and reworking social policies. (SJL)

Special provisions are made for handicapped students in terms of curriculum and elimination of structural barriers in order to facilitate their preparation for a profession through a college education. Program has served as a successful precedent for other educational institutions. (TA)

Evaluated white (N=56) and Asian American (N=56) social workers' perceptions of counseling effectiveness when there was a variation in ethnicity, counseling style, and the presenting problem. Findings indicated no significant differences on the various dimensions; white and Asian social workers agreed on the effectiveness of the nondirective style…

Analyzes a highly successful negative public relations campaign carried on by major pro-choice organizations from October 1985 through March 1987. Explores the effectiveness of this campaign (much of it carried on in the media), and questions the ethics of such a campaign. (NKA)

Reviews the assumptions about processes that maintain bulimic behavior. Makes specific treatment package recommendations on the basis of selected outcome literature. Addresses special issues, such as Axis II diganosis, hospitalization, and psychopharmaceutics. (Author)

In addition to emotional, physical, and economic issues, battered women from fundamentalist churches have religious issues that need to be addressed. Clergy may not help because of their legalistic attitudes about marriage and sex roles. Explains teachings of fundamentalist churches, explores how they perpetuate violent relationships, and offers…

Compares differences between elderly who use formal home care services and those who do not. Data revealed users as less healthy and less active and as receiving more assistance from both formal and informal sources. Suggests that formal and informal services complement rather than substitute for one another. (NRB)