Publisher's Synopsis
This book is co-published by Research Press and the Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents. It presents a comprehensive blueprint for establishing and conducting a successful community-based vocational and transition program. The approach focuses on areas crucial for helping adolescents make a successful transition to adult life. The authors provide numerous case examples and program guidelines. The appendices include a questionnaire to assess criminal conduct involvement; reproducible program forms; and a protocol for conducting follow-up interviews with participants.
Content areas include:
- Building School and Community Partnerships
- Intake and Preplacement
- Job Development and Placement
- Job Training and Support
- Behavioral Interventions
- Tracking Student Progress
- Job-Related Social Skills Training
- Vocational Support Groups
- Providing Consultation and Technical Assistance
- Gathering Longitudinal Information on Transition Adjustment
