Background The state vocational rehabilitation (VR) system has a long history as a leading public program serving individuals with disabilities. Hundreds of vocational rehabilitation counselors work in each of the 78 agencies representing every state and territory in the United States. However, chronic issues of employee turnover have served as a disruptor to vocational rehabilitation services while adding costs to the program for more than two decades. Turnover adds to the difficulty of maintaining a healthy work climate and serves to weaken agencies. Objective The aim of this brief report was to characterize the turnover phenomenon in state VR agencies and provides a synopsis of research findings indicating causes for the turnover. Methods A review and synthesis of the empirical literature presently available on turnover in state VR settings is provided. Results Although this brief report is a synopsis of research examining the turnover phenomena presently experienced by state VR agencies, many of the reasons qualified providers of VR services are leaving have remained consistent over the past two decades. Conclusion Recommendations are provided in an effort to support VR agency leadership in their recruitment and planning efforts to retain qualified providers.

Trenton J Landon

Brian N Phillips

Michelle McKnight

Scott A Sabella

Kate M Kline

Melanie Poe

Marissa Lockett

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation will provide a forum for discussion and dissemination of information about the major areas that constitute vocational rehabilitation. Periodically, there will be topics that are directed either to specific themes such as long term care or different disability groups such as those with psychiatric impairment. Often a guest editor who is an expert in the given area will provide leadership on a specific topic issue. However, all articles received directly or submitted for a special issue are welcome for peer review. The emphasis will be on publishing rehabilitation articles that have immediate application for helping rehabilitation counselors, psychologists and other professionals in providing direct services to people with disabilities.

The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation serves as a forum for discussing and disseminating information on the major areas of vocational rehabilitation. Periodically, the journal will focus on specific themes, such as long-term care or different disability groups, including those with psychiatric impairments. A guest editor, who is an expert in the relevant area, will often lead a specific topic issue. However, all articles submitted directly or for a special issue are welcome for peer review. The emphasis is on publishing rehabilitation articles that have immediate applicability for rehabilitation counselors, psychologists, and other professionals in providing direct services to individuals with disabilities.

《Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation》是一个讨论和传播职业康复领域主要议题的论坛。期刊定期会聚焦特定主题，如长期护理或特定残疾群体（例如精神障碍者）。通常会邀请该领域的专家担任客座编辑，领导特定主题的专刊。然而，所有直接提交或为专刊而提交的文章均欢迎进行同行评审。期刊强调发表对康复顾问、心理学家及其他专业人士在为残疾人士提供直接服务时具有即时应用价值的康复文章。

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REHABILITATION	3