Journal article
A hospital and community-based violence intervention program for Black & Latino youth and their caregivers
Clinical child psychology and psychiatry
16 Sep 2024
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Abstract
Black and Latino youth are disproportionately affected by trauma from community violence, but to date, few data support the benefit of evidence-based treatments for these youth or of including peer support to engage these youth in mental health services.
BACKGROUND : Black and Latino youth are disproportionately affected by trauma from community violence, but to date, few data support the benefit of evidence-based treatments for these youth or of including peer support to engage these youth in mental health services. From 2018 until 2020, a hospital and community-based violence intervention program in Philadelphia pilot tested the integration of home and community-based Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with peer services and case management for youth impacted by community violence. This study describes the implementation of this intervention.
OBJECTIVE : From 2018 until 2020, a hospital and community-based violence intervention program in Philadelphia pilot tested the integration of home and community-based Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with peer services and case management for youth impacted by community violence. This study describes the implementation of this intervention. Data was gathered by querying the program's database. The Child Post Traumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale (CPSS-SR-5) and the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ) were utilized to evaluate the participants' pre- and post-intervention assessment of PTSD and depression. The sample (N = 50) consisted of Black and Latino youth, mean age 14.
METHOD : Data was gathered by querying the program's database. The Child Post Traumatic Stress Symptom Severity Scale (CPSS-SR-5) and the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ) were utilized to evaluate the participants' pre- and post-intervention assessment of PTSD and depression. The sample (N = 50) consisted of Black and Latino youth, mean age 14.Twenty-nine (58%) completed TF-CBT, and 82% met peer and case management goals. Youth who completed therapy showed significant improvement in both PTSD and depression symptoms at post-test.
RESULTS : Twenty-nine (58%) completed TF-CBT, and 82% met peer and case management goals. Youth who completed therapy showed significant improvement in both PTSD and depression symptoms at post-test. To our knowledge, this is the first study describing the implementation of home and community-based TF-CBT with peer support and case management. The study's limitations and need for further research are discussed.
CONCLUSION : To our knowledge, this is the first study describing the implementation of home and community-based TF-CBT with peer support and case management. The study's limitations and need for further research are discussed.
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- Title
- A hospital and community-based violence intervention program for Black & Latino youth and their caregivers
- Creators
- Arturo Zinny - Drexel UniversityJudith A Cohen - Drexel UniversityRandall L Sell - Drexel UniversityEdward Gracely - Drexel UniversityJohn A Rich - Rush University Medical CenterTheodore J Corbin - Rush University Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Clinical child psychology and psychiatry
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 18
- Grant note
- This research was supported by a Stoneleigh Fellowship award to Mr. Zinny, for which he is especially grateful. Mr Zinny receives funding through a Stoneleigh Fellowship to support this research https://stoneleighfoundation.org/fellow/arturo-zinny-lpc-ma/. Stoneleigh Foundation (430070). Dr Cohen receives grant funding from SAMHSA and NIMH for TF-CBT research and implementation and dissemination; and TF-CBT royalties from Guilford Press, Up To Date and the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr Sell receives funding through FEMA and Drexel University.
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) Program; Health Management and Policy; Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001313921000001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85204215214
- Other Identifier
- 991021903964004721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Psychology, Clinical
- Psychology, Developmental