A view from the bench: What works for drug endangered children and families.

详细信息   

• 作者：Erb ; Nicola.
• 学历：Ph.D.
• 年：2013
• 导师：Nelson, Annabelle,eadvisorSilverman, Robertecommittee memberLopes, Miltonecommittee memberWeissman, Linaecommittee memberShrum, Christopherecommittee member
• 毕业院校：Fielding Graduate University
• Department：The School of Human and Organization Development
• ISBN：9781303193675
• CBH：3567543
• Country：USA
• 语种：English
• FileSize：3886883
• Pages：107

文摘

This study explored Colorado judges and magistrates perceptions and beliefs about key factors that promote recovery and reduce recidivism for drug-endangered children and their families. A two-round Delphi survey method was used to gather expert opinions and build consensus across participants in different geographic locations. Twenty-five participants from across the state ranked the impact of factors on recovery and recidivism and 14 then provided consensus ratings on the impact of those factors. Four judges participated in follow-up interviews which were used to clarify results. Findings indicated that most judges had strong agreement around factors that greatly impacted recovery and recidivism for drug-endangered children and their families. The factors valued by judges correlate with research evidence to support their efficacy with this population. Findings revealed that engagement in collaborative processes, mentoring for the children, mandated drug testing, participation in a problem-solving court (such as drug court), and having an involved probation or parole officer had the highest consensus for being most likely to be effective for families. Qualitative information from surveys and interviews were used to explain areas of no-consensus. Results of this study contribute to the knowledge base on service delivery options and interventions for children living with drug- abusing caretakers.