(1987). School Censors and the Law. Communication Education, v36 n4 p327-38 Oct. Focuses on the problem of censorship in the public high schools, examining the legal aspects of censorship in that setting. (NKA)…
(1997). Unique Challenges, Hopeful Responses: A Handbook for Professionals Working with Youth with Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System. This book provides information about emotional, behavioral, learning and developmental disabilities; disability-specific entitlements; and approaches for professionals who work with youthful offenders with disabilities throughout the juvenile process. Chapter 1 describes characteristics of common disabilities among youthful offenders and details strategies and accommodations that professionals may want to consider when working with the youth who have these disabilities. Disabilities described include conduct disorder, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities. Case studies of individuals with different disabilities are provided, as well as a list of some of the communication difficulties confronted by individuals with mental retardation. Chapter 2 reviews entitlements for youth with disabilities in the justice system, including rights under the Individuals…
(1999). Unique Challenges, Hopeful Responses: A Handbook for Professionals Working with Youth with Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System. Second Edition. This handbook provides information about emotional, behavioral, and learning and developmental disabilities; disability-specific entitlements; and approaches for professionals who work with youthful offenders with disabilities throughout the juvenile process. Chapter 1 describes characteristics of common disabilities among youthful offenders and details strategies and accommodations that professionals may want to consider when working with the youth who have these disabilities. Disabilities described include conduct disorder, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities. Case studies of individuals with different disabilities are provided, as well as a list of some of the communication difficulties confronted by individuals with mental retardation. Chapter 2 reviews entitlements for youth with disabilities in the justice system, including rights under the…
(1996). The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 1995-96. Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, v6 n1-26 1995-96. This document consists of all of volume 6 (26 issues) of the serial "The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education," a biweekly journal which addresses issues in higher education for Hispanic Americans. Each issue presents four feature articles, a policy update called "Outlook on Washington" and several opinion pieces. Feature articles address the following topics: political activism, racial harassment, the freshman year experience, the status of minorities 40 years after the Brown decision, Latino leaders, Hispanic education, Hispanic colleges, bilingualism, race-based scholarships, Black-Latino coalitions, affirmative action, recruitment/retention of minority students, the Latino immigrant, Latino political organization, Columbus Day controversy, Latino businesses, diversity education at the elementary level, racism and tenure denial, African influence in Latino culture, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the Scholastic Assessment Test, gifted… [PDF]
(1999). Guiandose por la Intrincada Senda de la Educacion Especial: Una Guia para Padres y Maestros. Tercera Edicion. (Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents & Teachers. Third Edition). Designed to assist Spanish-speaking parents and teachers in understanding special education procedures, this book describes the process for obtaining school services for children with disabilities. An introduction reviews six major provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that relate to children's rights to a free, appropriate public education and parent involvement in decision-making. The following chapters address: (1) the special education planning cycle and key people in the process; (2) ways for parents to develop and provide critical information to professionals working with their child; (3) referral and evaluation; (4) school records and reports; (5) eligibility decisions; (6) Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); (7) IEP meetings; (8) early intervention; (9) transition from school; (10) due process procedures, with examples of conflicts resolved in due process hearings provided; (11) nondiscrimination protection; and (12) monitoring the…
(1995). Youth for Justice: 1995 Youth Summit Compendium. This paper describes the activities of the Youth for Justice programs nationwide. Youth for Justice is a unique national initiative that uses the power of active learning about the law to build upon the vitality of young people and to address the risks of being young in American society today. Youth for Justice involves young people in law-related education programs that address national problems, particularly violence by and against youth. Youth for Justice's five cooperating national organizations–American Bar Association Special Committee on Youth Education for Citizenship, Center for Civic Education, Constitutional Rights Foundation, National Institute for Citizen Education in the Law, and Phi Alpha Delta Public Service Center–support a national network of state and local leaders representing every state. Youth for Justice builds partnerships among legal, educational, governmental, and community groups to initiate and strengthen law-related education programs. Law-related… [PDF]
(1996). The Road to Work: An Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation. A Booklet for Youth and Adults with Disabilities, Family Members and Advocates. This booklet for Minnesota young people with disabilities and their families is intended to explain vocational rehabilitation services required under the Rehabilitation Act as amended in 1992. The first section considers eligibility for vocational rehabilitation, the role of state agencies, the application process, and assessment. The next section describes the Individualized Written Rehabilitation Program (IWRP), which identifies job goals and needed services, and discusses rehabilitation technology and supported employment. The third section is on financial factors, including determination of "comparable benefits" and consumer financial participation. Next, the rehabilitation appeals procedure is detailed. A question-and-answer format addresses transition issues, such as transition services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, vocational rehabilitation and transition, and self-advocacy. Finally, the main features of the Americans with Disabilities Act…
(1996). An American Dilemma. The Negro Problem and Modern Democracy. Volume I. The American dilemma, with regard to race, is posed as the question of how the nation can square its lofty ideals with the base realities of racial discrimination. This study, originally commissioned by the Carnegie Corporation in 1938, makes it clear that the struggle goes on in the hearts of all Americans. The root of the "Negro problem" is the conflict between American moral valuations preserved in the American ideal and the valuations existing on specific planes of individual and group living. There is a jarring discrepancy between the professed respect for the inalienable rights of all and the pervasive violations of the dignity of blacks. Volume I contains 23 chapters, divided into the following parts: (1) "The Approach"; (2) "Race"; (3) "Population and Migration"; (4)"Economics"; and (5) "Politics." Chapters 24 through 45 and the appendixes are included in Volume II. The introduction by Sissela Bok, the author's…
(1996). An American Dilemma. The Negro problem and Modern Democracy. Volume II. This study, originally commissioned by the Carnegie Corporation in 1938, makes it clear that the root of the "Negro problem" is the conflict between American moral valuations preserved in the American ideal and the valuations existing on specific planes of individual and group living. There is a jarring discrepancy between the professed respect for the inalienable rights of all and the pervasive violations of the dignity of blacks. Volume II continues the exploration of Volume I, with the 22 chapters in the following sections: (6) "Justice"; (7) "Social Inequality"; (8) "Social Stratification"; (9) "Leadership and Concerted Action"; (10) "The Negro Community"; and (11) "An American Dilemma." The 10 appendixes included in this volume provide information on the methodology of the study and additional information about the condition of blacks at various times and places in the United States. (Volume II contains 11…
(1992). Teaching about Genocide. A Guidebook for College and University Teachers: Critical Essays, Syllabi, and Assignments. This guidebook is an outgrowth of a 1991 conference on \Teaching about Genocide on the College Level.\ The book is designed as an introduction to the subject of genocide to encourage more teachers to develop new courses and/or integrate aspects of the history of genocide into the curriculum. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1, \Assumptions and Issues,\ contains the essays: (1) \The Uniqueness and Universality of the Holocaust\ (Michael Berenbaum); (2) \Teaching about Genocide in an Age of Genocide\ (Helen Fein); (3) \Presuppositions and Issues about Genocide\ (Frank Chalk); and (4) \Moral Education and Teaching\ (Mary Johnson). Part 2, \Course Syllabi and Assignments,\ contains materials on selected subject areas, such as anthropology, history, history/sociology, literature, political science, psychology, and sociology. Materials include: \Teaching about Genocide\ (Joyce Freedman-Apsel); (2) \Destruction and Survival of Indigenous Societies\ (Hilda Kuper); (3) \Genocide in… [PDF]
(1997). Directory of Organizations. NICHY News Digest, n22 Feb. This directory lists over 80 national organizations that provide information, services, and/or referrals to individuals in the disability field, including parents, special educators and general educators, early interventionists, administrators, related services personnel, persons with disabilities, and others. Addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and a short description of each organization's activities are provided to help readers identify which resources are best suited to their needs and concerns. The organizations are grouped according to their primary emphasis in the following categories: (1) general disability information; (2) organizations for families; (3) legal rights and information; (4) early intervention; (5) special education; (6) transition; (7) financial assistance and information; and (8) organizations addressing minority concerns. Because many of the organizations have more than one purpose, each section includes a list of relevant organizations… [PDF]
(1992). Asian Americans in Transition. This booklet is a detailed primer on the Asian American experience in the United States covering history, family and acculturation, education, culture and the arts, economics, discrimination and violence, and politics. An introduction reviews some basic demographics and looks at racial issues in light of the riots in Los Angeles (California) in 1992. A chapter on history covers the experience of Asian Americans in the United States since the arrival of Asians in prehistoric times. A chapter on family and acculturation notes that a common characteristic of Asian Americans, whatever their heritage or land of origin, is an emphasis on the family. A chapter on education notes the accomplishments of many Asian Americans, treats problems of quotas, and looks closely at Asian American enrollment in higher education. A look at culture and the arts emphasizes the cultural richness and diversity among Asian Americans and obstacles they face in the theatrical arts. A chapter on economics…
(1994). Power, Consent, and Adolescent Sexual Harassment. This paper reviews the literature and case law related to the issue of sexual harassment of females and specifically focuses on the adolescent female in the public middle school setting. The controversial thesis statement the researcher explored was: "sexual harassment is a manifestation of the ubiquitous power imbalance between men and women that is an essential part of the institution of compulsory heterosexuality. Any and all attempts, by laws, policies, or educational programs to eradicate sexual harassment will remain largely necessary but not sufficient until the root cause, power imbalance, is recognized." The study: (1) analyzes the relevant notions of power; (2) describes the relationship between gender and power; (3) considers the characteristics of the legal view of sexual harassment, especially within a school setting; and (4) examines sexual harassment in schools in terms of power. The power differential seen in schools is a reflection of the notion of power… [PDF]
(1991). Learning from the Past–Preparing for the Future: Addressing Fair and Affordable Housing Issues in the Chicago Region. This conference paper discusses the current situation of racial differences in housing in the Chicago (Illinois) area with regard to the ramifications of the "Miliken v. Bradley" (1974) case. The Miliken case closed the door on busing and school desegregation plans crossing school district lines and in many cases, crossing municipal boundaries. It legitimized the idea that social problems could be geographically limited and that accountability for social welfare should be localized. The case's impact is far-reaching in terms of the way people think about the relationship between the predominantly Black and Hispanic American inner city and the predominantly White suburbs and who is responsible for what problems. The maintenance of separations directly affects housing and the economy within metropolitan systems. The following major topics are discussed: (1) metropolitan patterns of segregation (high segregation in Chicago with very few Blacks and Hispanic Americans living…
(1991). Americans with Disabilities: A Look at Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention. This guide to alcohol and other drug abuse prevention for individuals with disabilities begins with a discussion of Congressional intent in enacting the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the stressful demands experienced by Americans with disabilities, and the ways in which these stresses may predispose people with disabilities to choose an escape through the use of alcohol or other drugs. The impact of the ADA on alcohol and drug prevention programs and professionals is outlined. The guide also examines the definition of a person with a disability, architectural and communication barriers, discrimination, suggestions to improve access and positive interactions, five commonly held myths about individuals with disabilities and the facts that dispel them, and language guidelines regarding people with disabilities. The guide concludes with a list of 13 organizational resources and 18 references. (JDD)…