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Overview of the National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program.
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Holden, E. Wayne; Friedman, Robert M.; Santiago, Rolando L. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2001
This introductory article provides an overview of the national evaluation conducted within the original 22 grantee communities funded from 1993 to 1999. The history and underlying foundations of the evaluation are presented. Specific evaluation questions and components are outlined, and issues that evolved out of the evaluation process are…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Disorders, Children, Emotional Disturbances
Use of the System-of-Care Practice Review in the National Evaluation: Evaluating the Fidelity of Practice to System-of-Care Principles.
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Hernandez, Mario; Gomez, Angela; Lipien, Lodi; Greenbaum, Paul E.; Armstrong, Kathleen H.; Gonzalez, Patricia – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2001
A study compared practice-level variables between two sites that have been implementing system-of-care (SOC) principles for at least 5 years and two traditional service systems. Overall, SOC sites scored significantly higher than non-SOC sites in the child-centered and family-focused, community-based, and cultural competence domains. (Contains…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Children, Cultural Awareness, Emotional Disturbances
Staying in School: Strategies for Middle School Students with Learning & Emotional Disabilities. ABC Dropout Prevention and Intervention Series.
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Thurlow, Martha; And Others – 1995
This report summarizes the findings of three 5-year federally financed dropout prevention programs for high risk students and their families known as the ABC programs: ALAS (Achievement for Latinos through Academic Success), the Belief Academy, and Check & Connect. The information is based on a comprehensive report called "Staying in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Dropout Prevention, Emotional Disturbances
A Conceptual Framework for Developing and Implementing Effective Policy in Children's Mental Health.
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Friedman, Robert M. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2003
This article presents a framework to be used in studying public policy in children's mental health. It focuses the stages of policy development and implementation, the relationships among different governmental levels, the relationships among different service sectors, and variables affecting the likelihood a policy will achieve its intended…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Children
Tip the Balance: Practices & Policies that Influence School Engagement for Youth at High Risk for Dropping Out. ABC Dropout Prevention and Intervention Series.
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Christenson, Sandra; And Others – 1995
Taken from findings of federally financed ABC dropout prevention programs--ALAS (Achievement for Latinos through Academic Success), the Belief Academy, and Check & Connect--this report discusses the barriers and supports to effectively intervening and achieving school completion among high-risk students. The first section presents information…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Change Strategies, Community Involvement