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Frensch, Karen; Cameron, Gary

doi:10.1023/a:1016826627406

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“…Providers have oftentimes misinterpreted this mandate to mean that the first out-of-home placement should be in the least restrictive placement available as opposed to the most appropriate setting for the child (Sunseri, 2005). Frequently, more restrictive placements are seen as a “last resort”only after less costly community-based treatment options have been exhausted (Frensch & Cameron, 2002; Stuck, Small, & Ainsworth, 2000). However, when a child’s behavioral and mental health needs require a more intense intervention, the least restrictive placement many times is not the most appropriate placement.…”

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confidence: 99%

12-month follow-up outcomes for youth departing an integrated residential continuum of care

Ringle

Huefner

James

et al. 2012

Children and Youth Services Review

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This study examined the 12-month post-departure outcomes for youth who exited a residential treatment program at differing levels of restrictiveness. Study participants were 120 youth who entered an integrated residential continuum of care at its most restrictive level and then either departed the program at the same level or stepped down and departed at a lower level of restrictiveness. Results indicate that youth who stepped down and exited at the lowest level of restrictiveness were the most likely to be living at home or in a homelike setting and experienced fewer formal post-departure out-of-home placements. However, there were no differences in post-departure rates of substance use, arrests, or being in school or having graduated. These results suggest that youth who were served in the integrated continuum and departed at the lowest level of restrictiveness had more positive outcomes at 12-month post-discharge.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

12-month follow-up outcomes for youth departing an integrated residential continuum of care

Ringle

Huefner

James

et al. 2012

Children and Youth Services Review

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“…They are often familyfocused and can include vocational education and training. Reviews of the outcomes of residential treatment programs suggest that they improve functioning for many, but not all, youth (Frensch & Cameron, 2002;Hair, 2005). However, gains made by youth during treatment are not easily maintained and tend to dissipate over time (Frensch & Cameron, 2002).…”

Section: International Journal Of Adolescence and Youthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Reviews of the outcomes of residential treatment programs suggest that they improve functioning for many, but not all, youth (Frensch & Cameron, 2002;Hair, 2005). However, gains made by youth during treatment are not easily maintained and tend to dissipate over time (Frensch & Cameron, 2002). Post-discharge changes depend on family involvement, community support, and aftercare services (Hair, 2005).…”

Section: International Journal Of Adolescence and Youthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of the PCYC Catalyst outdoor adventure intervention program on youths' life skills, mental health, and delinquent behaviour

Bowen

Neill

2015

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth

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This study used mixed methods to examine the effects of an Australian outdoor adventure intervention on youth-at-risks' life effectiveness, mental health, and behavioural functioning. The sample consisted of 53 adolescents who completed a Catalyst program conducted by the Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association, a non-profit organisation, in Queensland, Australia. The program involved 15 programming days over a 10 -12-week period. There were small to moderate shortand longer-term improvements in life effectiveness, psychological well-being, and several aspects of behavioural conduct. There were no positive longer-term impacts on psychological distress and some aspects of behaviour. Thematic analysis of 14 participant interviews identified six major themes: overcoming challenging backgrounds, contending with adversity, personal development, social development, motivation to work for change, and a more optimistic outlook on the future. Further research utilising a comparison group, multiple sources of data, and a larger sample could help to qualify results and increase generalisability.

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“…For example, it has been estimated that as much as 19 % of Medicaid spending for children's mental health goes towards only about four percent of children that are being served in residential facilities (Center for Health Care Strategies 2013). As such, emphasis has been placed on providing intervention through cost-effective community-based interventions, and this has resulted in the view that out-of-home residential care is a ''last resort'' after other treatment options have failed (Frensch and Cameron 2002;Stuck et al 2000;Whittaker et al 2006).…”

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Reunifying Families After an Out-of-Home Residential Stay: Evaluation of a Blended Intervention

2014

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For youth placed in out-of-home residential care, there has been a trend towards shorter lengths of stay and earlier reentry into the community. In order to support reentry, we propose blending out-of-home residential care with aftercare services. In this study 89 youth that were in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system received a unique blend of a behavioral-focused residential care program with a family based in-home aftercare service. Results indicate that youth displayed decreased behavior problems and families practiced improved parenting skills at discharge. Further, at discharge from services youth were reported to engage in more positive interactions with peers. Follow-up data also suggested that at 12 months post-discharge, these youth had a high rate of remaining arrest-free, were living in a homelike setting, and had either graduated or were attending school.

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Cited by 200 publications

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12-month follow-up outcomes for youth departing an integrated residential continuum of care

12-month follow-up outcomes for youth departing an integrated residential continuum of care

Effects of the PCYC Catalyst outdoor adventure intervention program on youths' life skills, mental health, and delinquent behaviour

Reunifying Families After an Out-of-Home Residential Stay: Evaluation of a Blended Intervention

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