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The summer treatment program meets the south side of Chicago: bridging science and service in urban after‐school programs
Author(s) -
Frazier Stacy L.,
Chacko Anil,
Van Gessel Christine,
O’Boyle Caroline,
Pelham William E.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
child and adolescent mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1475-3588
pISSN - 1475-357X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2011.00614.x
Subject(s) - recreation , poverty , mental health , psychology , intervention (counseling) , adaptation (eye) , program evaluation , bridging (networking) , medical education , public relations , medicine , political science , economic growth , computer science , psychiatry , economics , computer network , public administration , neuroscience , law
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.