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PDF pending restorationNorman, Loretta K., Ed.; Friesen, Barbara J. – 1988
This directory contains information about organizations in the United States that offer support, education, referral, advocacy, and other assistance to parents of children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders. Organizations included are those identified as providing one or more of the following services: education and information;…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Information Services
Peer reviewedFriesen, Barbara J.; Huff, Barbara – Preventing School Failure, 1990
This article discusses cooperation between parents, family members, and professionals in advocacy efforts on behalf of students with emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders. Tips for parent-advocates and experiences of statewide parent networks are offered, as well as lessons and potential pitfalls experienced by professionals. (PB)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Child Advocacy, Citizen Participation, Cooperation
Download full textKoroloff, Nancy M.; Elliott, Debra J.; Koren, Paul E.; Friesen, Barbara J. – 1996
This final report discusses the outcomes of the Family Connections Research and Demonstration Project, a project funded by the Oregon Center for Mental Health Services to study the effectiveness of an intervention designed to address the major problems related to services initiation and continuance within the children's mental health system. The…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Children, Emotional Disturbances, Family Needs
