Women, children, and families are all affected by the AIDS crisis and hence are highlighted in this special issue. In-depth clinical aspects of AIDS are covered, such as the early detection of human immunodeficiency virus-related dementia, countertransference issues and women with AIDS, terminal illness, and the integration of safer-sex education into clinical practice. In all articles, attention is given to the application of this specialized information to clinical populations. Recommendations pertain to practice, prevention, education, and methods and models of care. The articles are intended to provide direction and information to social workers that will enable them to provide effective and timely services to AIDS victims and their families. Review of books on AIDS, a list of AIDS information resources. For individual articles, see 113194-95.