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Introduces articles related to behavioral sciences published in the July 1985 issue of "Behavioral Sciences and the Law."

The article introduces research papers related to training and career issues, published in the July 1990 issue of the journal "Behavioral Sciences and the Law." Although this issue does not cover the entire spectrum of possibilities regarding training and career, it does give the reader some insight into the range of opportunities and it also identifies many issues relevant to those wishing to train and work in one of the law or behavioral science fields. One article in this issue provides an interesting perspective on the appropriate forum for the application of data generated from behavioral science-law interfaces. Another article indicates the value of interdisciplinary courses and training for law students.

The article introduces research papers related to divorce and child custody problems, published in the October 1991 issue of the journal "Behavioral Sciences and the Law." Clinical, forensic and family psychologist Florence Kaslow describes her innovative work with marrying, married and remarrying couples, helping them to develop agreements that may lessen the likelihood of divorce, or at least reduce the degree of conflict and litigation in the event of divorce. Marriage and family therapists Judith Rae, Jamia Jasper-Jacobsen, and Carol Blatter have described the helpful therapeutic program they have developed and implemented for a rapidly growing segment of the post-divorce population.