Expanding evidence-based practices for children who have experienced trauma in delaware county, pennsylvania - expanding evidence-based practices for children who have experienced trauma will…

Expanding evidence-based practices for children who have experienced trauma in delaware county, pennsylvania - expanding evidence-based practices for children who have experienced trauma will provide enhanced resources for children ages 6-18 who have experienced trauma in delaware county, PA through a collaboration between joseph j. Peters institute (jjpi); pennsylvania's public health institute, the public health management corporation (phmc); and family support line (FSL). The project will meet the clearly documented needs of children who are underserved and at-risk, including those living in poverty, and who have experienced sexual abuse. The project will expand the availability of individual and family psychotherapy for children and families dealing with the effects of sexual abuse and other traumas as well as children who are exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors. Expanding evidence-based practices for children who have experienced trauma will expand evidence-based practices for the target population including trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT) and cognitive behavioral intervention for trauma in schools (cbits). Project goals are to 1) expand the availability of individual and family psychotherapy for children and families dealing with the effects of sexual abuse and other traumas; 2) expand the availability of interventions available for children and adolescents residing or attending school in delaware county who are exhibiting problematic sexual behavior; 3) provide needed case management and family support services for children and families dealing with the effects of trauma; and 4) improve access to needed services by addressing current barriers to accessing therapy. The project will serve 895 children ,adolescents, parents, and educators over a five-year project period. Phmc's research and evaluation group will conduct an evaluation of the project including both qualitative and quantitative measures that include 1) the number of in-school assessments provided to children who exhibit problematic sexual behaviors in school, 2) the successful connection of children to evidence-based trauma treatment when warranted by the results of the assessment, and 3) provision of technical support and consultation services to parents, teachers, and school staff regarding child SEX abuse (CSA) and managing sexually reactive behaviors.