Monitoring and evaluating a therapeutic crisis intervention methodology in a residential child care facility.
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Title
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Monitoring and evaluating a therapeutic crisis intervention methodology in a residential child care facility.
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Identifier
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AAI9707137
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identifier
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9707137
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Creator
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Nunno, Michael Anthony.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Gary Anderson
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Date
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1996
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Social Work | Sociology, Public and Social Welfare | Psychology, Clinical | Education, Early Childhood
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Abstract
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The purpose of this project is to implement, monitor and evaluate a crisis prevention and crisis management program into a residential treatment setting. The primary goals of the crisis prevention and management program, known as the Cornell University's Therapeutic Crisis Intervention project, are to: (1) provide the direct care worker with skills and knowledge to help children change maladaptive patterns of behavior; (2) de-escalate crises and to present strategies for dealing with upset children; (3) use crisis as an opportunity for children to learn new coping skills; (4) teach safe, appropriate physical restraint and self-protection techniques.;Throughout the life of this 18 month project, interviews were conducted, questionnaires were distributed, and critical incident reports were collected. An advisory group met with the implementation and evaluation staff from Cornell University to facilitate the project.;The project developed a triangulated evaluation methodology. During the first phase of this project prior to implementation staff collected critical incident reports for baseline data, and developed a computer based data collection instrument to input the present critical incidents, and to assist in monitoring, measuring and analysis. Confidence questionnaires were administered and interviews conducted assessing current practice and staff attitudes.;During the second phase of this project four trainers from the facility attended a five day Training of Trainers in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention program. Upon their return, all levels of the residential child care personnel attended TCI training. In addition, supervisors attended a special session to learn specific implementation, monitoring and supervisory methods to support implementation.;The third phase, project staff conducted interviews, administered confidence and knowledge based tests to monitor implementation. Critical incident monitoring continued through this phase. Technical assistance was available throughout the period. Post implementation critical incident data was collected and contrasted to the critical incidents collected during the baseline period.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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D.S.W.
