A quasi-experimental, multicenter study of acceptance and commitment therapy for antisocial youth in residential care

Fredrik Livheim, Anders Tengström, Gerhard Andersson, JoAnne Dahl, Caroline Björck, Ingvar Rosendahl - Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness and feasibility of a brief trans diagnostic Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group intervention for youth with comorbid problems in residential care.

Child Maltreatment Investigations in Canada: Main and Moderating Effects of Primary Caregiver Cognitive Impairment

David McConnell, Marjorie Aunos, Laura Pacheco, Maurice Feldman - Child Maltreatment

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between primary caregiver cognitive impairment (CCI) and child protection system (CPS) investigation outcomes using the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS-2008).

Challenges in the transition to adulthood of young-adult Arabs who graduated from residential facilities in Israel

Yafit Sulimani-Aidan - Children and Youth Services Review

The current exploratory study is the first to look at the challenges and barriers in this transitional life stage of 23 Israeli Arab young adults, from their own perspectives, after leaving residential care.

Experiences of incorporating support for early childhood development into the Baby Friendly Community Initiative in rural Kenya

Teresa Mwoma, et al - Journal of the British Academy

This paper provides insights into the feasibility and lessons learned from rural Kenya in providing Care for Child Development (CCD) training and supporting its implementation alongside the Baby Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI).

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Guidance Note: Psychosocial Support - facilitating psychosocial wellbeing and social and emotional learning

The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)

This INEE Guidance Note encourages more intentional and consistent implementation of practical, good-quality psychosocial interventions on the education frontlines by teachers, education administrators, parents, counselors, peers, ministries, and other education personnel.

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