Program Profile: Connections

This is a juvenile court-based program designed to address the needs of people on probation who have emotional and behavioral disorders and the needs of their families.

Evidence Rating: Promising | One study

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This is a juvenile court-based program designed to address the needs of people on probation who have emotional and behavioral disorders and the needs of their families. The approach is meant to be an integrated, seamless, coordinated system of care for children with mental health problems. The program is rated Promising. The intervention youth were statistically significantly less likely to recidivate, commit a felony offense or serve time in detention, compared with comparison youth.

A Promising rating implies that implementing the program may result in the intended outcome(s).

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 14 - 17

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White

Geography: Suburban

Setting (Delivery): Other Community Setting

Program Type: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Family Therapy, Probation/Parole Services, Wraparound/Case Management

Targeted Population: Families, High Risk Offenders, Mentally Ill Offenders, Young Offenders

Current Program Status: Active

Program Developer:
Pat Escamilla
Juvenile Court Administrator
Clark County Juvenile Court

500 West 11th St
WA 98666-5000
United States

Phone: 360.397.2201
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