title: Modernizing residential treatment centers for children and youth--an informed approach to improve long-term outcomes: the Damar pilot.
abstract: Much controversy exists regarding the effectiveness of residential treatment. Recently, emerging research has demonstrated that community-based residential treatment has more positive long-term outcomes for youth. This article describes a community-based program that was implemented at a residential treatment agency serving youth. Targeted recidivism variables that were used to guide the study are described. Results demonstrated significant behavioral improvements, as well as improved post-discharge status. Conclusions and recommendations are also provided.
authors.affiliation: Damar Services, Inc, USA.
authors.forename: Jenell
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holstead
authors.forename: Jim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dalton
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Horne
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lamond
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007196:Indiana; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D009939:Organizations, Nonprofit; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D012114:Residential Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D012922:Social Change