Evidence-based practice in family group decision-making for Anglo, African American and Hispanic families

Sheets, Janess; Wittenstrom, Kim; Fong, Rowena; James, Joyce; Tecci, Michael; Baumann, Donald J.; Rodriguez, Carolyne

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.08.003

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“…The family group conference approach is implemented in the youth care systems of different countries and is subject to various forms of evaluation, although randomized, control studies or evidence-based practices are scarce (see Berzin et al 2007;Berzin 2006;Burford & Hudson 2000b;Crampton 2007;Sheets et al 2009;Sundell & Vinnerljung 2004;Weigensberg et al 2009). The impact of family group conferences is mostly favourably evaluated.…”

Section: Family Group Conferencing In Public Mental Health Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In 90% of conferences, agreement is reached on the proposed decisions, where in many cases, creative decisions are made by the family without interference from care providers (Lupton 1998). Actors are satisfied with the process, such as better cooperation with care providers and better accessibility to care services, as well as with the achieved results, such as reducing risk (Berzin et al 2007;Connoly 2006b;Holland & O'Neill 2006;Levine 2000;Lupton 1998;Mutter et al 2008;Pennell 2004;Sheets et al 2009;Weigensberg et al 2009) or prevention of recidivism of juvenile crime (Baffour 2006). Sometimes deterioration of a problematic situation within the family or an out-placement can be averted with the help of a family group conference (O'Shaughnessy et al 2009).…”

Section: Family Group Conferencing In Public Mental Health Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…2007; Connoly 2006b; Holland & O'Neill 2006; Levine 2000; Lupton 1998; Mutter et al . 2008; Pennell 2004; Sheets et al . 2009; Weigensberg et al .…”

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Family group conferences in public mental health care: An exploration of opportunities

Jong

Schout

2011

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing

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Family group conferences are usually organized in youth care settings, especially in cases of (sexual) abuse of children and domestic violence. Studies on the application of family group conferences in mental health practices are scarce, let alone in a setting even more specific, such as public mental health care. The present study reports on an exploratory study on the applicability of family group conferencing in public mental health care. Findings suggest that there are six reasons to start family group conference pilots in public mental health care. First, care providers who work in public mental health care often need to deal with clients who are not motivated in seeking help. Family group conferences could yield support or provide a plan, even without the presence of the client. Second, conferences might complement the repertoire of treatment options between voluntary help and coercive treatment. Third, clients in public mental health care often have a limited network. Conferences promote involvement, as they expand and restore relationships, and generate support. Fourth, conferences could succeed both in a crisis and in other non-critical situations. Sometimes pressure is needed for clients to accept help from their network (such as in the case of an imminent eviction), while in other situations, it is required that clients are stabilized before a conference can be organized (such as in the case of a psychotic episode). Fifth, clients who have negative experiences with care agencies and their representatives might be inclined to accept a conference because these agencies act in another (modest) role. Finally, the social network could elevate the work of professionals.

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Section: Family Group Conferencing In Public Mental Health Carementioning

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Section: Family Group Conferencing In Public Mental Health Carementioning

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Family group conferences in public mental health care: An exploration of opportunities

Jong

Schout

2011

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing

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“…These teams have gained momentum in the past decade, in part because they mirror the systems of care approach to supporting children with mental illness, including empowering their families, building on strengths, and ensuring access to a broad array of services tailored to their specific needs (Stroul & Blau, 2010). Studies to date have indicated that these teams can improve service use and outcomes for children engaged in child welfare and juvenile justice (McCrae & Fusco, 2010; McGarrell & Hipple, 2007; Pennell, Edwards, & Burford, 2010; Sheets et al, 2009). …”

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Implementing a case management initiative in high-need schools

Wells¹,

Gifford²

2013

Children and Youth Services Review

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States continue to experiment with ways of improving health and human service use by people with complex needs. Such efforts have often sought to increase individual and family control over services as well as to enhance coordination among providers. Paths to achieving these goals are not well understood. This study draws on two previously distinct conceptual frameworks to examine how 71 public schools implemented a team approach to increasing family and agency engagement for children at risk. Results from longitudinal data fit the core components expected to affect implementation and also indicated sustainability, but in ways distinctive to the initiative's public school settings. Accountability to the state appeared to be a major catalyst, yet in some respects also constrained local agencies from participating as intended. School inertia may have both undermined the program through some evaluation practices and gaps in administrative support, and supported integration into organizational routines and successful experimentation over time in increasing caregiver involvement. Family hesitation about sharing information with multiple agencies may also help explain why the goal of seamless coordination remains elusive.

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“…FGCs were first actioned as part of a legal process that brought families and professionals together to discuss and resolve child protection concerns and form child safety plans (Levine, 2000). FGC became linked to reduced child removal into state care (Maxwell and Morris, 1992;Burford and Hudson, 2000;Pennell and Burford, 2000;Sheets et al, 2009) and sparked wider global attention, especially in communities and nations with similar indigenous practices (Nixon et al, 2005). Many subsequent findings have strengthened early findings (e.g.…”

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Development of a Conceptual Model for Restorative Approach in Family Service Provision

Williams¹,

Segrott²

2017

Social Policy and Society

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Evidence-based practice in family group decision-making for Anglo, African American and Hispanic families

Cited by 58 publications

References 8 publications

Family group conferences in public mental health care: An exploration of opportunities

Family group conferences in public mental health care: An exploration of opportunities

Implementing a case management initiative in high-need schools

Development of a Conceptual Model for Restorative Approach in Family Service Provision

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