| People with Severe Mental Disorders in Israel: An Integrated View of the Service Systems
(2009)
Naomi Struch, Yechiel Shereshevsky, Denise Naon, Noga Daniel, Noam
Fischman
The Laszlo N. Tauber Family Foundation commissioned a unique study from the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute, which attempts to estimate the size of the population with severe mental disorders in Israel and the patterns of receiving rehabilitation services. Read more...
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| Adults with Disabilities in Israel
(2009) Editor: Denise NaonThis report was commissioned by the steering committee overseeing the establishment of Masad Disabilities – a strategic partnership between the Government of Israel and JDC-Israel aimed at developing and establishing services for community-dwelling adults with disabilities. The report includes comprehensive information about the population of people with disabilities and subgroups within that population and provides decision-makers with a thorough basis for the development of services for them. Read more...
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| Employment of Arab Women Aged 18-64
(2009) Authors: Judith King, Denise Naon, Abrham Wolde-Tsadick, Jack HabibArab women have a particularly low rate of labor force participation and are therefore a key target for national initiatives to reduce poverty by expanding employment. This report is based on a comprehensive analysis of survey data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). It provides a broad basis of knowledge and contributes to the understanding of the factors affecting the participation of Arab women. Read more...
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| Evaluation Study of Mehalev – the Israeli Experimental Version of the From Welfare to Work Program: Summary Report
(2009)
Findings from a Study Monitoring the Impact of the Program on Persons Eligible for Income Support at the Start of the Program (the Stock) after Fifteen Months of Implementation and on New Applicants (the Flow) Six Months After Applying for Income Support (Report No. 6) Read more...
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| Special-needs Children in the Bedouin Population of the Negev: Characteristics, Patterns of Service Use, and the Impact of Caring for the Children on the Mothers Catalogue number: RR-503-08
(2008)
Authors: Nurit Strosberg, Denise Naon, Anat Ziv
This study is a unique attempt to examine the status of Bedouin children and youth with special needs, to map their main needs and characteristics, and to contribute to the development of the services they need. Read more...
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| Aging of People with Mental Retardation who are Receiving Housing and/or Employment Services from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services: Current Status and Needs Catalogue number: RR-505-08
(2008)
Authors: Shlomit Ben-Noon, Denise Naon, Jenny Brodsky and Dalia Mandler
As has occurred within the general population, life expectancy for people with mental retardation has increased considerably during the past decades, so that many of them now reach old age. The aging process presents people with retardation and their families with an immense challenge. The aging and death of their parents lead to changes in the family support network, which affects the help that they and their family members require. Read more...
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| The Idud Program - Nekuda Method: School-based Program for Treatment of Children with ADHD Catalogue number: S-124-08
(2008)
Authors: Stuart (Simha) Chesner and Iris Kirschheimer
Idud is a program that aims to provide a holistic service for diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) within a school setting. The program was developed by Ashalim, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and the Jerusalem Education Authority, as part of the implementation of recommendations of an inter-ministerial committee chaired by Prof. Asher Or-Noy. Read more...
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| Idud ("Encouragement") Program to Treat Children with ADHD at Four Jerusalem Schools: Executive Summary of an Evaluation Study Catalogue number: ES-26-08
(2008)
Authors: Assaf Sharon, Stuart Chesner, Asher Ornoy, Nurit Strosberg, David Wilensky and Denise Naon
At least five percent of school-age children suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Idud was an experimental program aimed at providing a holistic service within the school setting that included diagnosis and treatment of children with the disorder and counseling and guidance for their parents and teachers. Read more...
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| Instruments for Assessing the Risk of Violent Behavior toward Others and Suicidal Behavior: Review of the Literature Catalogue number: RR-494-07
(2007)
Author: Assaf Kron
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| Stigma: The Attitudes, Experiences, and Coping Mechanisms of People Attending Public Mental Health Clinics Catalogue number: RR-492-07
(2007)
Authors: Naomi Struch, Yechiel Shereshevsky, Alona Baidani-Auerbach, Max Lachman, Tali Zehavi and Noga Sagiv
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| Integration as Partnership – Evaluation Study Catalogue number: RR-482-07
(2007)
Authors: Meyrav Marom, Eliav Berman, Shlomit Ben-Noon and Guy Motssan
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| Stigma, Discrimination, and Mental Health in Israel: Stigma against People with Psychiatric Illnesses and against Mental Health Care Catalogue number: RR-478-07
(2007)
Authors: N. Struch, Y. Shereshevsky, A. Baidani-Auerbach, M. Lachman, T. Zehavi and N. Sagiv
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| Stigma in the Field of Mental Health: The Attitudes, Experiences, and Coping Mechanisms of Parents of People Who Cope with a Psychiatric Illness Catalogue number: RR-468-07
(2007)
Authors: Naomi Struch, Yechiel Shereshevsky, Alona Baidani-Auerbach, Max Lachman, Noga Sagiv and Tali Zehavi
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| Populations Not Fully Participating in the Labor Market: Extent, Characteristics and Programs to Promote their Employment and Occupational Mobility Catalogue number: RR-490-06
(2006)
Authors: Denise Naon, Judith King and Abraham Wolde-Tsadick
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| A System of Support to Enable the Physically Disabled to Live Independently in the Community Catalogue number: RR-483-06
(2006)
Authors: Nir Gazit and Judith King
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| The "From Risk to Opportunity" Program – Inclusion of Children with Special Needs from Birth to Age Three in Day Care Centers in the Community: An Evaluation Study Catalogue number: RR-469-06
(2006)
Authors: Dalia Mandler and Ayala Ben-Harosh
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| Information Centers for the Blind and Visually Impaired: An Evaluation Study Catalogue number: RR-457-06
(2006)
Authors: Eliav Berman, Nurit Strossberg and Denise Naon
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| Women Age 18-60 with Disabilities in Israel: Selected Findings from a Secondary Analysis of Data from National Surveys Catalogue number: RR-425-06
(2006)
Authors: Nurit Strosberg and Galit Eitan-Rivlis
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| Identifying the Needs of Druze Youth: Executive Summary Catalogue number: ES-25-06
(2006)
Authors: Miriam Cohen-Navot, Iman Awadyeh and Viacheslav Konstantinov
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| Recipients of Disability Pensions from the National Insurance Institute: Employment Characteristics of Recipients of General Disability Pension and Recipients of Work Disability Pension Catalogue number: RR-466-05
(2005)
Authors: Shuli Baer (National Insurance Institute), Nurit Strosberg (Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute), Rivka Prior (National Insurance Institute) and Denise Naon (Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute)
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| "An Honorable Living" (Course I): A Vocational Training Program for Ultra-orthodox Jews: An Evaluation Study Catalogue number: RR-458-05
(2005)
Authors: Judith King and Nir Gazit
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| Evaluation of the "Relief" Program: Host Family Respite Care in the Community for Children with Disabilities in Bene Braq Catalogue number: RR-456-05
(2005)
Authors: Talia Avrahami, Meyrav Marom and Malka Schimmel
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| Direct Care Workers and Direct Support Workers in Residential, Sheltered Employment and Extended Day Care Programs for People with Mental Retardation Catalogue number: RR-451-05
(2005)
Authors: Dalia Mandler and Malka Korazim
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| Disabled Elderly Recipients of Cash and In-kind Benefits Catalogue number: RR-441-04
(2004)
Authors: Denise Naon, Jenny Brodsky, Shlomit Ben-Noon, and Shirli Resnizky (JDC-Brookdale Institute); Brenda Morginstin, Ramses Graa and Miriam Shmeltzer (National Insurance Institute)
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| Recipients of Long-term Care Insurance Benefits: Characteristics, Formal and Informal Assistance Patterns and Unmet Needs Catalogue number: RR-440-04
(2004)
Authors: Jenny Brodsky, Denise Naon, Shirli Resnizky, Shlomit Ben-Noon, Brenda Morginstin, Ramses Graa and Miriam Schmeltzer
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| University Graduates with Vision Impairments: The Contribution of ALEH during their Studies, and a Follow-up of their Integration into the Job Catalogue number: RR-432-04
(2004)
Authors: Eliav Berman and Denise Naon
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| General Disability Benefit Recipients and Work Injury Benefit Recipients in Israel: Health, Functional, and Welfare Characteristics and Needs Catalogue number: RR-428-04
(2004)
Authors: Nurit Strosberg, Denise Naon, Shuli Bar and Brenda Morginstin
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| Women with Disabilities in Israel: Select Findings from a Secondary Analysis of Data from National Surveys Catalogue number: RR-425-04
(2004)
Authors: Nurit Strosberg and Galit Rivlis-Eitan
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| Mentally Retarded Young Adults and Their Primary Caregivers: Findings of a Survey of Recipients of Disability Benefits from Israel's National Insurance Institute Catalogue number: RR-417-04
(2004)
Authors: Nurit Strosberg, Malka Schimmel and Galit Rivlis-Eitan
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| Evaluation of a Supported Employment Program Implemented by Jersualem ELWYN for People with Mental Retardation Catalogue number: RR-427-03
(2003)
Authors: Dalia Mandler and Denise Naon
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| Development of a Model for Coordination among Organizations Serving Children with Special Needs in Dir Hanna - A Case Study Catalogue number: RR-413-03
(2003)
Authors: Khaled Abu-Asbah, Amira Karakra, Denise Naon, Nurit Strosberg and Hatim Kanaaneh
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| The Employment Situation of Income Support Benefit Recipients: Resources, Barriers and Needs for Assistance Becoming Integrated into Employment Catalogue number: RR-412-03
(2003)
Authors: Judith King, Brenda Morginstin, Miriam Shmeltzer, Denise Naon, Tamar Aharoni and Tamar Haroun
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| Respite Care Services for Mentally Retarded Persons in Israel: A Mapping and Evaluation Study Catalogue number: RR-374-02
(2002)
Author: Malka Schimmel
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| Integrating People with Disabilities into the Community: Learning from Success Catalogue number: RR-353-02
(2002)
Authors: Dalia Mandler and Denise Naon
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| Children with Disabilities in Risk Situations: A Literature Review Catalogue number: RR-371-01
(2001)
Authors: Meyrav Marom and Liad Uziel
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| The Quality of Life of Severely Physically and Mentally Disabled People in Community-based Residences Catalogue number: RR-370-01
(2001)
Authors: Dalia Mandler and Denise Naon
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| Children with Special Needs: An Assessment of Needs and Coverage by Services Catalogue number: RR-355-00
(2000)
Authors: Denise Naon, Brenda Morginstin, Malka Schimmel and Galit Rivlis
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| Services for Children with Special Needs: Coordination of Treatment at Child Development Centers Catalogue number: RR-352-00
(2000)
Authors: Denise Naon, Avital Sandler-Loeff and Nurit Strosberg
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| The Basket of Developmental Services for Children with Handicaps: Adaptation to Needs and Means of Provision following Implementation of the National Health Insurance Law Catalogue number: RR-350-00
(2000)
Authors: Nurit Strosberg, Avital Sandler-Loeff and Denise Naon
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