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