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Humphreys, Janice; And Others – 1983
Elder abuse has received attention among professionals only recently; consequently, guidelines for identification and intervention strategies for the professional in the clinical setting remain speculative and untested. Because the problem of family violence is multidimensional, no professional can be expected to meet the needs of every member of…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Family Counseling, Identification, Interdisciplinary Approach
Walsh, Edward R. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Organized recreation has become competitive and overstructured in today's society. Children are pushed into many activities where they must excel rather than simply enjoy. Recreation professionals can reexamine agency priorities to help ensure that play is satisfying for children. (DF)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education, Leisure Time
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Fehr, Alan; Tyler, John D. – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 1987
In a survey of 4 North Dakota communities, 40% of the respondents knew of the area's mental health center. Distance from the center, sex, and educational level were associated with awareness of the center's existence. Respondents sought aid from medical and religious resources more often than from mental health resources. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Church Role, Community Surveys, Emotional Problems, Facility Utilization Research