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Crisis Intervention And The State Comprehensive Mental Health Service Plan Act Of 1986 (P.L. 99-660): An Historical Analysis, Thomas J. Barron

Theses and Graduate Projects

Despite numerous contributions by theorists and crisis service providers in the field of crisis intervention, few reports have examined underlying legislation. This study reviews policy trends in past mental health legislation and crisis programs between 1840 to 1996. It focuses on the State Comprehensive Mental Health Plan Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-660) and describes the response to such legislation in Minnesota. An incremental policy process illustrates how crisis intervention services have evolved to be part of the array of comprehensive mental health services.

Motivational Functions Of Volunteerism: Similarities And Differences Between Low & High Risk Communities, Deborah L. Cole

Theses and Dissertations

A functional approach provides a framework for identifying psychological and behavioral aspects associated with decision-making, experiences, and consequences. The functional approach to volunteerism suggests that different people, or sub-populations, may actually be motivated to serve based upon individual and varying personal, social, and psychological functions. The purpose of the study was to investigate any motivational differences or similarities between adults living in high at-risk and low at-risk communities with regard to volunteerism.

High and low at-risk communities were identified by the seven community at-risk indicators suggested by the Carnegie Council on Adolescents. Those communities with three or less indicators were …

Content Validity And Inter-Rater Reliability Of A Hopi Child Abuse Risk Assessment Instrument., Ron Andrew Reid

Theses and Dissertations

Child abuse within the Hopi tribe is a major social problem that affects the mental health and well being of this Native American Indian community. Since 1985, many states have used risk assessment instruments to estimate the potential risk of child abuse. The present study evaluated a risk assessment instrument developed through combining items gathered from these different instruments for use with the Hopi.In this study, three raters used an instrument developed by the primary investigator (Reid, 1995) for review of records at the Hopi tribe's social service program. The files selected for review contained court substantiated evidence of reported …

Current, June 15, 1998, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

Current (1990s)

No abstract provided.

A Training Model For Teaching Peer Coaching And Self Reflection, Suzanne Wescott-Roper

Theses and Graduate Projects

This project addresses the need for teachers to study their own practices and identify effective practices for making changes and implementing new learning. It also posed a need for supporting teachers in today's changing educational system. The author researched four major areas: self reflection, portfolios, peer coaching and adult learning in a quest to learn more about techniques to encourage life long learning and continued professional development. The author then enhanced the existing peer coaching training in the Eden Prairie School district by embedding some of the new learning from the research. The major changes to the training model include …

Daily Eastern News: June 15, 1998, Eastern Illinois University

June

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest Blue: Vol. 2, No. 45 June 14, 1998, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 1998

No abstract provided.

1998 Commencement Exercises, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Commencement

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

William Schwartz, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Presiding and Memorial Tribute to Telford Taylor, Professor Emeritis, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law:

Normal Lamm, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, The Jewish Center, New York City

Invocation:

Adam Berner, Law and Mediation Offices of Adam Berner, Class of 1994

Welcome:

Paul R. Verkuil, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Abner Mikva, Visiting Professor, University of Chicago Law School; Former Chief Judge, US Court of Appeals …

Attack Of The Cyberfeminists, Mary-Anne Breeze

SWITCH

The article describes cyberfeminism and how it relates to the art collaborative group, VNS Matrix. The VNS Matrix is based in Australia and comprises members; Josephine Starrs, Julianne Pierce, Virginia Barratt, and Francesca da Rimini. VNS Matrix's goal is to resist the gendered dominance of technologies by questioning identity and gender. The articles discusses the "VNS Matrix Manifesto" and one of the VNS Matrix’s major works, "All New Gen", and introduces Rimini’s site called Gashgirl, which is also the name of one of her personas. The article wraps up with an interview between the author and Gashgirl, where Gashgirl talks …

Charred Edges, Christine Laffer

SWITCH

A critical response to the New Wave Feminism, or the Third Generation Feminism that erupted during the 1990s. The article lists movements, exhibitions, television series, webcomics, and e-magazines to demonstrate examples of New Wave Feminism. The author uses Riot Grrrl, a punk feminist movement that started in the early 1990s, as an example. Riot Grrl combines feminism, punk music, and politics. The article lists a few examples of Riot Grrrl culture, such as artworks, music magazines, e-magazines, and websites. The author draws a comparison between the Spice Girls, whom the author describes as possessing “a doll-like grown-up sex appeal, physical …

Either/Or . . . Both/And, Joan Schuman

SWITCH

No abstract provided.

1998 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

Commencement Program 1998 June, Gcsu Special Collections

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Results From The Long-Term Inmate Survey: Focus On Child Abuse Histories, Robert H. Langworthy, Allan R. Barnes, Richard Curtis

Reports

This report of long-term inmates in Alaska correctional facilities attempts to describe the childhood experiences of a sample of long-term inmates, address the "cycle of abuse" issue; and present the correlates of abuse which may impact the pattern of offending or inmate functioning. Over 80 percent of long-term inmates report having been physically abused as children; over 65 percent report having suffered neglect.

June 12 1998, Friday Bulletin

CSUSB Friday Bulletin

No abstract provided.

Public Policy On Distance Learning In Higher Education: California State And Western Governors Association Initiatives, Gary A. Berg

Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA)

The Western Governors University (WGU) and the California Virtual University (CVU) are revealing examples of the complex issues involved in implementing distance learning on the public policy level. Although technology is certainly important, it has masked the fact that the WGU and CVU initiatives mark the rise of learner-centered higher education and the increased role of business in the academy. In comparing and contrasting WGU and CVU, it is clear that the WGU is a more radical proposition because of competency-based credit and the connection with private industry. ...

Education Policy Analysis Archives 06/11 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Public policy on distance learning in higher education : California State and Western Governors Association initiatives / Gary A. Berg.

Eastern Washington University Commencement Program, 1998, Eastern Washington University

Commencement Programs

Program for Eastern Washington University's spring commencement in 1998

Trends. Abacha's Demise: Thoughts On Death In Life, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses whether or not the death of dictator and general Sani Abacha will lead to significant improvement for the lives of most Nigerians.

Social Construction Of Destabilization In Indonesia And Colombia: Recipe For Intelligence And Policy Failures, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes how social constructs can deleteriously affect the implementation of intelligence and policy programs in environments of political destabilization.

Using Impact Group Therapy With Middle School Students With Behavioral Disorders, Jennifer Marafioti

Theses

Middle school students with behavioral disorders offer the greatest challenge to standard group counseling curriculas. Their age places them at the threshold of adolescence which is a notably difficult stage of development. Their disorder places them at risk of peer rejection and school failure. The rationale for developing a group counseling toolbox is to make it easier for counselors to utilize a multi-sensory approach with this unique population of students. This curricula will consist of group counseling activities appropriate for middle school students with behavioral disorders as well as the props needed to facilitate success.

Volume 35, Number 39: June 12, 1998, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Psychological Service Delivery In The Schools: Has There Been Rapid Reform?, Tracey Schrader

Theses

Psychological service delivery in the schools was investigated through a mail survey of eighty-one practicing school psychologists in Central New York State. The response rate was 42%. Actual and preferred practices within both alternative and traditional service deliveries were investigated to discover the extent to which reform has occurred in the field of school psychology in the 1990's. Possible factors that could be perceived as barriers to preferred service delivery were also studied. Significant differences were found between actual and preferred practices, as well as between the average percentage of time spent in both alternative and traditional service deliveries. Results …

Trends. Current Events In Northern Ireland, Mexico, And Iraq: The Timeless Problem In Intelligence Operations, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the three kinds of intelligence operations and how they may make a future security challenge only that much more difficult to address.

Foreign Policy As Psychotherapy: Iatrogenic Disorders Of The People's Republic Of China, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article employs a model of foreign policy as psychotherapy to illustrate dilemmas in the political relationship between the United States (US) and the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Agenda And Reports, Juvenile Welfare Board, June 11, 1998, Juvenile Welfare Board Of Pinellas County

Juvenile Welfare Board Agendas, Minutes, and Historical Audits

Agenda, previous meeting minutes, and reports for the June 11, 1998, meeting of the Juvenile Welfare Board.

June 10, 1998 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

Recreation Management By The Blm: A Local Perspective, Ann Morgan

Outdoor Recreation: Promise and Peril in the New West (Summer Conference, June 8-10)

10 pages.

Ke Alakai, Vol. 54, No. 22 (1998-06-10), Brigham Young University Hawaii

Ke Alaka'i

No abstract provided.

The Bg News June 10, 1998, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. June 10, 1998. Volume 81-Issue 4.