NCJ Number
168229
Journal
Substance Use and Misuse Volume: 31 Issue: 2 Dated: (1996) Pages: 157-175
Date Published
1996
Length
19 pages
Annotation
The effectiveness the Safe Haven Program for the prevention of drug use among black families in Detroit was evaluated through a study that used a nonequivalent comparison, repeated measures, quasi-experimental design.
Abstract
The program was a family skills training program for black families. It consisted of three simultaneous self-contained courses: parent training, children's skill training and family skills training. Evaluation data came from 88 parents and their 88 children who were ages 6-12 years. Data were collected during the program's first 16 months, from March 1991 to June 1992. Study instruments included the Moos Family Environment Scale and the Achenbock and Edelbroch Child Behavior Checklist. Results indicated that the Safe Haven Program is effective in increasing parenting efficacy and behaviors toward children, improving the children's' risk and protective factors and behaviors, and supporting treatment reductions in parent and family use of illicit drugs. Tables, author photographs and biographies, and 33 references (Author abstract modified)