NCJ Number
243627
Date Published
2008
Length
60 pages
Annotation
Intended for organizations involved in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), this guide provides self-assessment tools and planning steps that will facilitate an organization's engagement of youth and families in identifying a youth's trauma-related needs and in setting treatment goals.
Abstract
The two self-assessment tools are designed to generate discussion and identify target areas for further action. They can be completed by individual staff or teams. The clinical self-assessment tool guides the treatment group in examining how the existing treatment regimen involves a youth and his/her family in the identification of trauma-related needs and the setting of treatment goals. The organizational/program self-assessment tool measures youth and family involvement in agency planning and management. This assessment is intended to lead to the development of an organizational plan for strengthening youth and family involvement in the treatment program. Following the completion of each of the self-assessment tools, organizational and clinical goals are suggested for increasing the involvement of the youth and their families in treatment and organizational activities. Objectives and associated activities are outlined for the achievement of each goal. Ten goals are suggested for improving the involvement of youth and families in the NCTSN. Six pertain to the clinical level of change, and four address the organizational/program level. Over time, as the organization realizes the positive impact of involving youth and families, the amount and depth of involvement will likely increase. 33 references and appended Web resources, tips for talking with youth and families about participation, a sample interview, and evaluating this guide