This workshop covers common themes of Evidence-Based (EB) Programs and how policy makers and providers can determine what programs best fit their needs. In addition, participants will learn about the evolution of evidence-based training over the past five decades, exemplary EB programs, and what the future holds for the field.
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2. Evidence-based Parenting
Programs: How do you Tell?
How do you choose?
John R. Lutzker, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Healthy Development
Professor and Associate Dean of School of
Public Health
Georgia State University
3. EBP Common Themes
• Structured
• Manualized
• Role-Playing
• High Fidelity
• Developmental
• Positive
• In-Home
• Mastery Performance Criteria
NO PANACEAS
5. EBPs
• Birth to 5
• Birth to 18
• Prenatal to …
• Development
• Focus on Parent
• Focus on Child
• Prevention
• Abuse
• Neglect
• Substance Abuse
• Partner Violence
• Special Needs
6. Policy Makers’ and Provider Agencies’ Dilemmas
• What is EBP?
• How do we determine best fits?
• What about website ratings?
• Is there value in testimonials?
• (Whose?)
• How thorough are implementation practices?
• What kind of Data?
12. Employment Opportunity
HELP WANTED
One couple to procreate and raise a child. No experience necessary.
Applicants must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, and
must provide food, shelter, clothing and supervision. No training
provided. No salary; applicants pay $240,000 over the next 18 years.
Accidental applications accepted. Single people may apply but should
be prepared for twice the work.
22. Types of Parenting Interventions
Proactive programs
Home visiting
Multi-component
Social support / Mutual aid
Media
Reactive programs
Family preservation services
Multi-component
Social support / Mutual aid
Parent training
Next generation
Triple P
Technology
23. Exemplary Evidence-based Practices
• NFP
• PCIT
• SafeCare
• Triple P
• Incredible Years
• MST
* Programs in red denote Common Roots in Learning Theory
and Applied Behavior Analysis; Cognitive Behavior Therapy
26. What does the future hold?
Technology
Collaborations
Menus
27. John R. Lutzker, PhD
Center for Healthy
Development
Georgia State University
Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995
jlutzker@gsu.edu
404-413-1284
http://publichealth.gsu.edu
www.safecarecenter.org
28. This project was supported in part by the Governor’s Office for
Children and Families through the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Administration for Children and Families,
Community Based Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CFDA
93.590). Points of view or opinions stated in this document are those
of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position
or policies of the Governor’s Office for Children and Families or the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for
Children and Families, Community Based Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act (CFDA 93.590)."