Results of a study of the elderly in one community show that they place a high value on self-reliance and independence. Social planners should make use of these values to motivate the elderly to become more receptive to programs designed to help them to help themselves. (CT)

Reports research that investigated whether children use television commercials in family viewing situations to initiate, control, and manipulate social interaction with other family group members, especially their parents. Observational data are presented and discussed. (Author/JD)

Considers variations in use of social supports among persons in the process of divorcing. Most frequently turned to for help were friends, spouse, and counselors. Perceptions of the degree of stress evoked by the divorce appeared to be a major force behind use of social supports. (Author)

Presents recent evidence, obtained from a review of the literature on correctional treatment published since 1973, appealing the verdict that correctional rehabilitation is ineffective. There are several types of intervention programs that have proved successful with offender populations. (Author)

Encouragements and discouragements for achievement-related behavior were reported. Career women reported significantly more encouragement from teachers, family members (except parents), and significant others of the opposite sex. Career men reported more encouragement from parents; however, these differences were not significant. (Author)

Discusses the stress that service on the board of education places on board members' families and the ways some members cope with the stress. (IRT)

Discusses the development and philosophy of parent-infant education programs provided by Washington State community colleges and vocational technical schools consisting of parent-participation classes and cooperative preschools for 10,000 families. Describes program at Seattle Community College. (BF/JH)

Service coordination from the perspective of 226 caregivers whose children have serious emotional disabilities was examined. Although complexity of services was not related to service coordination, severity of the children's problems was inversely related and family participation was positively related to service coordination. Service coordination…

Examines family-based variables as predictors of adolescent substance use. Overall, this study supported prior research, indicating certain family variables as predictors of adolescent substance use. Sibling marijuana use, family involvement, and religious affiliation were predictors of adolescent tobacco use. Family involvement, sibling tobacco…

A suburban Pennsylvania school district is increasingly using family group conferences to address incidents of misconduct and violence. Through a reintegrative shaming process, family group conferences allow offenders to face their victims, move past their inappropriate behavior, discard the offender label, make amends, and return to the community…

Expanded analyses were completed on the efficacy of a family empowerment intervention for juvenile offenders and their families. Results indicate the promise of the intervention in regard to the youth's drug use and involvement in drug sales during a one-year post initial interview follow up period. (Contains 12 references and 1 table.) (Author)

Presents detailed descriptions of two intergenerational literacy programs currently functioning to meet family literacy needs. (MG)

Presents a scheme for organizing the various dimensions of parent-school involvement. Discusses four aspects of the model: monitoring, informing, participation, and empowerment. (MG)

The article presents family systems concepts to provide rehabilitation counselors with practical guidelines for working with families of persons with disabilities and describes techniques for encouraging family participation. (Author/DB)

Encourages participation of parents as coeducators in the child's learning program. Argues that the teacher's relationship with the student is achievement-oriented, where performance is evaluated, and that teachers are responsible for working with and relating to the student's family. (RAE)