Washington State Juvenile Court Assessment

Barnoski, Robert

doi:10.1037/t04488-000

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“…In fact, poor fidelity may even cause harm. For example, a study of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) with juvenile offenders showed that youth who were treated by therapists rated as “not competent” had worse recidivism outcomes than youth who received no intervention at all (Barnoski, 2002)! To avoid problems with program fidelity, all of the EBPs reviewed here provide training, manuals, monitoring protocols, and other materials to assist implementers.…”

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Promising parenting programmes for reducing adolescent problem behaviours

Haggerty

McGlynn‐Wright

Klima

2013

Journal of Children's Services

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Purpose Adolescent problem behaviors (substance use, delinquency, school dropout, pregnancy, and violence) are costly not only for individuals, but for entire communities. Policymakers and practitioners that are interested in preventing these problem behaviors are faced with many programming options. In this review, we discuss two criteria for selecting relevant parenting programs, and provide five examples of such programs. Design/methodology/approach The first criterion for program selection is theory based. Well-supported theories, such as the social development model, have laid out key family-based risk and protective factors for problem behavior. Programs that target these risk and protective factors are more likely to be effective. Second, programs should have demonstrated efficacy; these interventions have been called “evidence-based programs” (EBP). This review highlights the importance of evidence from rigorous research designs, such as randomized clinical trials, in order to establish program efficacy. Findings Nurse-Family Partnership, The Incredible Years, Positive Parenting Program, Strengthening Families 10–14, and Staying Connected with Your Teen are examined. The unique features of each program are briefly presented. Evidence showing impact on family risk and protective factors, as well as long-term problem behaviors, is reviewed. Finally, a measure of cost effectiveness of each program is provided. Originality/value We propose that not all programs are of equal value, and suggest two simple criteria for selecting a parenting program with a high likelihood for positive outcomes. Furthermore, although this review is not exhaustive, the five examples of EBPs offer a good start for policymakers and practitioners seeking to implement effective programs in their communities. Thus, this paper offers practical suggestions for those grappling with investments in child and adolescent programs on the ground.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Promising parenting programmes for reducing adolescent problem behaviours

Haggerty

McGlynn‐Wright

Klima

2013

Journal of Children's Services

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“…In fact, evidence-based programs implemented with low fidelity may have small or no impacts on youth outcomes (8, 62, 63). The importance of fidelity has led program developers to create training and technical assistance programs to aid in the dissemination and implementation of their programs (21, 122, 127).…”

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Promoting Healthy Outcomes Among Youth with Multiple Risks: Innovative Approaches

Greenberg

Lippold

2013

Annu. Rev. Public Health

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Adolescent behavior problems such as substance use, antisocial behavior problems, and mental health problems have extremely high social costs and lead to overburdened mental health and juvenile justice systems in the United States and Europe. The prevalence of these problems is substantial, and at-risk youth often present with a combination of concerns. An understanding of risk and protective factors at multiple levels, including the child, family, peer, school, and community, has influenced intervention development. At the individual and family levels, the most effective and cost-effective programs work intensively with youth and their families or use individual and group cognitive-behavioral approaches. However, there is a paucity of careful studies of effective policies and programs in the juvenile justice system. Research is needed that focuses on adoption, financing, implementation, and sustainable use of evidence-based programs in public service systems. In addition, the field needs to understand better for whom current programs are most effective to create the next generation of more effective and efficient programs.

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“…One exception is a study by Hogue et al (2006) that incorporated observational ratings of treatment foci in showing that both family-focused and adolescent-focused interventions in family therapy predicted improvement in adolescent symptoms and family processes up to one year posttreatment. Looking ahead, as manualized family therapies progress in efforts to adapt to new settings and clinical populations (e.g., Hogue, Liddle, Becker, & Johnson-Leckrone, 2002; Liddle et al, 2006) and to ensure fidelity standards during large-scale dissemination initiatives (e.g., Barnoski, 2003; Zazzali et al, 2008), adherence to model tenets about what persons and domains of functioning to address in what stages of treatment will be prominently featured in quality assurance procedures.…”

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Reliability of Therapist Self-Report on Treatment Targets and Focus in Family-Based Intervention

Hogue

Dauber

Henderson

et al. 2013

Adm Policy Ment Health

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Reliable therapist-report methods appear to be an essential component of quality assurance procedures to support adoption of evidence-based practices in usual care, but studies have found weak correspondence between therapist and observer ratings of treatment techniques. This study examined therapist reliability and accuracy in rating intervention target (i.e., session participants) and focus (i.e., session content) in a manual-guided, family-based preventive intervention implemented with 50 inner-city adolescents at risk for substance use. A total of 106 sessions selected from three phases of treatment were rated via post-session self-report by the participating therapist and also via videotape by nonparticipant coders. Both groups estimated the amount of session time devoted to model-prescribed treatment targets (adolescent, parent, conjoint) and foci (family, school, peer, prosocial, drugs). Therapists demonstrated excellent reliability with coders for treatment targets and moderate to high reliability for treatment foci across the sample and within each phase. Also, therapists did not consistently overestimate their degree of activity with targets or foci. Implications of study findings for fidelity assessment in routine settings are discussed.

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Washington State Juvenile Court Assessment

Cited by 94 publications

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Promising parenting programmes for reducing adolescent problem behaviours

Promising parenting programmes for reducing adolescent problem behaviours

Promoting Healthy Outcomes Among Youth with Multiple Risks: Innovative Approaches

Reliability of Therapist Self-Report on Treatment Targets and Focus in Family-Based Intervention

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