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The summer treatment program meets the south side of Chicago: bridging science and service in urban after‐school programs

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This paper describes efforts to apply the principles and strategies of an empirically-supported treatment for children with disruptive behaviour problems to a park after-school program serving children in urban poverty. METHOD: Collaboration with staff proceeded in stages: (1) relationship building, needs assessment, and resource mapping; (2) intervention adaptation and implementation; and (3) implementation support, problem-solving, and sustainability. RESULTS: Four tools capitalised on inherent strengths of the parks, accommodated child and staff needs, and emerged as feasible and effective: Group Discussion, Good Behaviour Game, Peers as Leaders, and Good News Notes. CONCLUSIONS: Recreational settings offer opportunities for mental health promotion for children in urban poverty.

Source: Child and Adolescent Mental Health

DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2011.00614.x

Authors: Stacy L. Frazier, Anil Chacko, Christine Van Gessel, Caroline O’Boyle, William E. Pelham

Institutions: University of Illinois Chicago, Queens College, CUNY, Florida State University

Language: English

Topic: Youth Development and Social Support

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: American Psychological Association, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health