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

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