Abstract
This paper documents the scope and limitations of an outreach effort to build a consumer base for Trauma-focused cognitive
behavioral therapy in a state public mental health system for children. Three key aspects are discussed: the fostering of
an informed referral network, the development of screening and identification services, and the engagement of families. Referral,
screening and engagement are each examined against the backdrop of existing literature on implementation and dissemination.
Each aspect of the implementation plan is described in detail—as are the barriers encountered and lessons learned during the
course of execution. We provide several recommendations to assist other efforts to implement Evidence-Based Treatments into
state systems of care.
behavioral therapy in a state public mental health system for children. Three key aspects are discussed: the fostering of
an informed referral network, the development of screening and identification services, and the engagement of families. Referral,
screening and engagement are each examined against the backdrop of existing literature on implementation and dissemination.
Each aspect of the implementation plan is described in detail—as are the barriers encountered and lessons learned during the
course of execution. We provide several recommendations to assist other efforts to implement Evidence-Based Treatments into
state systems of care.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-15
- DOI 10.1007/s10488-012-0410-3
- Authors
- Damion J. Grasso, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
- Charles Webb, Delaware Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Wilmington, DE, USA
- Andrew Cohen, Delaware Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Wilmington, DE, USA
- Ilana Berman, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
- Journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
- Online ISSN 1573-3289
- Print ISSN 0894-587X