From a statement of goals and objectives of the California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem, and Personal and Social Responsibility, published in the June issue of the group’s newsletter, “Esteem.” The task force was established by the California State Legislature last fall.

Mission Statement: Seek to determine whether self-esteem, and personal and social responsibility are the keys to unlocking the secrets of healthy human development so that we can get to the roots of and develop effective solutions for major social problems; to develop and provide for every Californian the latest knowledge and practices regarding the significance of self-esteem,…