Robert G. Stevenson

When Meaning Has Lost its Way: Life and Loss “Behind Bars”

This article examines loss, and the grief that follows a loss, among prison inmates and parolees. It looks at the parallel between the emotions of grief and the reactions of prisoners to incarceration. It also examines coping behaviors and makes suggestions for possible interventions that can be initiated by counselors and others who may wish to offer help.

Where Have We Come From? Where Do We Go from Here? Thirty Years of Death Education in Schools

This article looks at the evolution of death education through the eyes of one high school teacher, considered by some to be a pioneer in the field of death education. It looks at the start of one schools death education course more than thirty years ago and follows the themes that influenced its curriculum: consumerism, control, parenting, loss, and communication. The conclusion examines possible directions in the future.

Katrina's Aftermath: The Role of the Rapid Mobilization Action Plan

The churches in areas adjacent to the Gulf Coast played an important role in the relocation and support of many thousands of people forced out of their homes by Hurricane Katrina. This article describes a plan, the Rapid Mobilization Action Plan, that was developed and used by the clergy and parishioners of 40 churches, with the assistance of clergy from as far away as New York and with financial support from across the country. The plan described here was developed and expanded as the situation developed after Hurricane Katrina. Now two of the clergy, who were in the middle of this effort, share their experiences so that others may benefit from them.

Violence and Grief in Schools

As concern over violence in our society has grown, one area of major concern has been violence in schools. This article examines misunderstandings that underlie some judgments made about violence in schools: that violence in schools is a recent phenomenon and that guns are the cause of the majority of this violence. The author offers suggestions to educators and parents for developing a realistic protocol to address the twin issues of violence prevention and violence recovery in schools.