A program initiated by a police department to engage young delinquents in a program of physical fitness, recreation, and sports has helped decrease the likelihood of their further involvement in crime. (JD)

Preliminary results indicated success in preventing outside placement for 121 out of 134 family members at a savings of over $2,300 per client, compared to projected cost of placement. Follow-up indicated that 97 percent of those avoiding placement continued to do so. (Author)

The article specifies means and ends required to establish local comprehensive services for a range of disability groups. Skills required by workers for successful involvement and neighborhood development are identified. Tensions between clients, users, residents, planners, and workers are examined within the context of integrated neighborhood…

Claims case managers face special challenges in working with elderly clients who need long-term care. Describes case managers' needs for population-specific training in understanding clients, analyzing the service environment, and mastering techniques of case management. (Author/ABL)

Cites literature published in the 1970's illustrating the long-held goal of integrating community services and continuing education into the mission of the community college. Argues that the goal has been realized. Urges community service educators to become leaders of the movement to help communities become self-renewing through outreach and…

The survey of deaf service centers in eight southeastern states looked at how these centers were established; what services they typically provide; their staffing component; the size of their operating budgets; and what unavailable services deaf people most frequently need. (Author/DB)

This interview with administrators of Taswork describes the workings of this youth transition project. Unemployed 16-21-year-olds are accepted into the program and paid a nominal wage to participate in community service projects, while remaining eligible for their unemployment benefits. (CH)

Notes that, while prevention of alcoholism and alcohol abuse has become a national priority, actual programs designed to prevent alcohol abuse among youths assault the sensibilities and cherished values of adults. Describes political aspects of alcohol education and mechanisms within which to recognize and abate program subversion. (Author)

Examined interpersonal conflict mode profiles of 202 professional employees from community mental health centers in Alabama and questioned executive directors of the 23 centers on situational aspects related to interpersonal conflict. Results confirmed that functionality of conflict behavior must be judged with respect to outcomes produced from…

Examines some of the characteristics of effective community services administrators and the relationship of these skills and competencies to the jobs of other key college leaders. (DMM)

Provides a retrospective account of the author's first years as the first chief administrator for a community college community services program. Describes how those initial experiences in program development resulted in an understanding of the importance of the community services mission that lasted throughout a 20-year career. (DMM)

Drawing from personal experience, offers insights on the transition from an administrative position in community services/continuing education to the position of dean/vice president for instruction. Comments on the role of the president and dean of instruction in supporting community services, hiring and evaluation issues, similarities and…

Looks at the historical roots of community services in community colleges. Offers suggestions for keeping community colleges on the frontier of the development of these institutions (e.g., bringing the program into the instructional mainstream, emphasizing program planning, encouraging instructional innovation. (DMM)

Describes two programs initiated at Columbia University to increase creative adult learning opportunities for older people: the Seniors Teaching Seniors Project and the Retired Faculty Linkage Program, which involves retired university personnel in work with community organizations. (DMM)

Information is given to help program planners develop strategies for community sports programs for disabled individuals. Suggestions on funding, participant identification, training procedures, transportation, and mainstreaming are discussed. (DF)