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Evaluating the Renewal and Evolution of a Behavioral Intervention Modality
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| David Wright, Abilene Christian University, david.wright@coba.acu.edu
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| Darryl Jinkerson, Abilene Christian University, darryl.jinkerson@coba.acu.edu
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| Abstract:
This study documents the proactive initiative at New Horizons, Inc., a thirty nine year old private non-profit agency, to evaluate and improve its behavioral intervention modality in caring for abused children. Child abuse takes many forms and, therefore, can require varying interventions. The intent of intervention is to help the child understand and positively modify behaviors in order to reenter and succeed in their social environment. The current initiative is motivated by a long term posture of constant improve striving and the recognition of improving approaches in intervention modalities. The current study will track the development and implementation of these enriched treatment modalities as well as assess the effectiveness subsequent program execution.
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The Development and Standardization of a Parent Partner Fidelity Tool for Use in Wraparound Program Evaluation
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| Margaret Polinsky, Parents Anonymous Inc, ppolinsky@parentsanonymous.org
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This presentation will provide information on the background, methods, and findings related to developing a standardized, psychometrically sound Parent Partner Fidelity Tool (PPFT) for measuring the impact of Parent Partners in Wraparound programs that use a team modality to provide at-risk families with comprehensive, individualized services. Parent Partners, also called Parent Advocates or Family Partners, have previous successful experience with the system the family is encountering (child welfare, mental health, special education) and serve on Wraparound Teams as a mentor and advocate for the family, providing a bridge between the professional Facilitator and the family members. Although the Wraparound approach has been evaluated as effective, specific family outcomes related to the presence of a parent Partner have not. The development of the PPFT led to a clearer understanding of the previously ill-defined Parent Partner role and the development of a previously-unavailable evaluation tool for use in Wraparound program evaluation projects.
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