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Admission and Discharge Differences for Continuum and Non-Continuum Youth in a Staff-Secure Residential Program

NCJ Number
241024
Journal
Residential Treatment for Children & Youth Volume: 29 Issue: 2 Dated: April - June 2012 Pages: 118-131
Author(s)
Gail L. Smith, B.S.; Amy L. Stevens, M.A.; Jonathan C. Huefner, Ph.D.
Date Published
May 2012
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This study examined admission data for differences between two groups of youth in a staff-secure treatment setting.
Abstract
This study examined admission data for differences between two groups of youth in a staff-secure treatment setting: one came from a locked setting within the same integrated continuum and the other came from outside the continuum. Results showed that youth who entered the less restrictive program directly were more aggressive and on more medications than youth who stepped down from the more restrictive setting. Results also showed that while disruptive behavior improved for both groups, there was a smaller group of youth who did not improve during treatment and who were ultimately stepped up to a higher level of care. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.