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Focal Point, Volume 21 Number 02, Portland State University. Regional Research Institute
Focal Point, Volume 21 Number 02, Portland State University. Regional Research Institute
Research and Training Center - Focal Point
Evidence–based programs produce positive outcomes for consumers, providers, and the greater public. However, not all evidence–based programs have been proven to work with diverse groups. This issue of Focal Point features programs that have been developed specifically to meet the needs of underserved youth such as immigrants, rural or homeless youth, and those from racial or sexual minority groups.
Focal Point, Volume 21 Number 01, Portland State University. Regional Research Institute
Focal Point, Volume 21 Number 01, Portland State University. Regional Research Institute
Research and Training Center - Focal Point
This Focal Point issue focuses on child traumatic stress, particularly as experienced by children involved in the child welfare system. The causes and effects of traumatic stress are discussed, as are evidence-based treatments, and prevention strategies.
Best Practices For Increasing Meaningful Youth Participation In Collaborative Team Planning, Janet S. Walker, Barbara J. Friesen, Rujuta Gaonkar, Beckie Child, Laurie E. Powers, Ariel Holman
Best Practices For Increasing Meaningful Youth Participation In Collaborative Team Planning, Janet S. Walker, Barbara J. Friesen, Rujuta Gaonkar, Beckie Child, Laurie E. Powers, Ariel Holman
School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations
Human service and educational agencies and systems often convene teams to work collaboratively on plans for serving children or youth. This is particularly true for children and youth who are involved with multiple systems or who are felt to be in need of intensive intervention. hese kinds of planning teams include IEP (Individualized Education Plan) teams, wraparound teams, foster care Independent Living Program teams, transition planning teams, youth/family decision teams, and other teams that create service or treatment plans. Unfortunately, it is often true that these plans are created for youth, with little input or buy-in from the young people …