Social change on behalf of the disadvantaged in a neighborhood or community can be achieved through various types of change agents, models, and approaches. One of the most effective models was developed by Saul Alinsky, a well-known American community organizer, and it was this model that provided the theoretical framework for the development of…

Reports a case study to determine what organizations are involved in the environmental quality movement. (SH)

Demands for increased participation of community organizations in educational decisionmaking give rise to questions regarding their representativeness. (Author)

This resource directory lists the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the most commonly sought-out Asian Pacific American organizations and agencies. The directory is divided into community organizations, consulates and social service organizations in the State of Washington, and media, State agencies, national and out-of-State…

This handbook contains techniques that will help community groups or other organizations use consensus decision making. The layout of the handbook is a scrambled montage of "main text" and boxes containing personal statements, examples, artifacts from the writing process, and additional bits of information. Chapter one introduces…

THE OVERALL GOAL OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION WAS TO REALIZE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TRIED TO HAVE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, FROM THE TOP EXECUTIVE TO THE SLUM TENANT DWELLER, REPRESENTED AT ALL MEETINGS. THIS NEW CITY-WIDE CIVIC AGENCY, ENTITLED ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY…

DESPITE OBSTACLES AND DIFFICULTIES, THE VALUE OF COMPETENT COUNSELING TO JAIL INMATES AS AN AID TOWARD REDUCING RECIDIVISM AND AS AN AID TO ADJUSTMENT HAS BEEN WELL ESTABLISHED. WHILE THE MOVEMENT IS SLOW, THERE ARE MORE JAILS WHICH ARE EITHER DIRECTLY ADMINISTERING COUNSELING PROGRAMS TO INMATES OR ARE AVAILING THEMSELVES OF SUCH SERVICES FROM…

The listings in this directory were current as of September 1974. The organizations are alphabetized under these states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The organizations are further divided into governmental and citizen. Frequently the area of interest of the organization is given. (MR)

The program resource handbook brings together individuals, groups and organizations who are constantly looking for resource materials for programs and those who are looking for opportunities to present their programs and services to the public. Among the resources listed in the handbook, there is information on speakers, materials, meeting rooms…

The efforts of the Parents and Responsible Organizations for Detroit (PRO-Detroit) committee as a coordinating and umbrella group promoting peaceful compliance with court-ordered busing for desegregation are described. (MJB)

Recounts the efforts of a San Antonio, Texas citizen's group to deny the license of a television station, and suggests that the three-year dispute indicates a need for improved communication between station and community. (MH)

Representative community councils are needed to serve a coordinating function as independent institutions between schools and the workplace. Council membership should include schools, employers, unions, parents, representatives from major service organizations, other effective community citizens, and youth representatives. (Author/JDS)

The article uses the Israeli kibbutz of Degem as an example of community planning in an almost ideal setting, yet illustrates how the presence of special interest groups and factional groups complicates pursuing and achieving common objectives. (AG)

Methods used to reach the public and familiarize them with the capabilities of the Tri River Area Extension Service and its staff members, as well as the advantages of an area program. (RB)