Summary:
Dr. Sale discusses her work evaluating evidence-based prevention programs on a statewide and national basis, and reviews elements of effective programs.
Program Presenter:
Liz Sale, PhD received her PhD in Public Policy from the University of Missouri. She works as a Research Scientist at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health in St. Louis as an evaluator. She has previously worked with the University of Missouri-St. Louis doing survey research.
Glossary of Terms:
Protective Factors – Those things in a person’s life that make it less likely he or she will engage in negative behaviors.
Risk Factors – Those things in a person’s life that make it more likely he or she will engage in negative behaviors.
S.P.I.R.I.T. – Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Resources Initiative
References:
21st Century Community Learning Centers project
http://www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.html
National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices
http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/
Risk and Protective Factor Theory
http://www.drugabuse.gov/MeetSum/CODA/Risk.html
http://www.icanaz.org/programs.html
Starting Early Starting Smart
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/promos/sess/about.html
S.P.I.R.I.T.
http://www.pfh.org/SPIRIT.htm
Key Concepts:
Evidence-based prevention programs work best when they are tailored to the age, ethnic background and culture of the children engaged in them.
Evidence-based prevention programs work best when they are interactive and include other activities.
The person who works in a program is often every bit as important as the practices used in a program, so staff need to be carefully hired and trained.
Understanding and minimizing risk factors while children are in elementary school can reduce the likelihood they will engage in negative behaviors once they reach adolescence.
Adults who work with at-risk youth must truly care about the young people in their charge, or the entire program will be ineffective.
Contact Hours:
The University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. The Missouri Institute of Mental Health will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this activity. MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri. Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.
Running Time:
30 minutes
Price:
$10.00
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