□ At the present time, there does not seem to be sufficient need to justify the expense of validating a selection battery on a national scale. The results of the questionnaire indicated a current rate of success in rehabilitating VSO's which could not be improved appreciably by a selection battery. The present report provides a current look at the evaluation, selection, training, and follow-up success experienced by state agencies. The feasibility of continuing study of the VSO and the review of possible selection procedures have also been reviewed.
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