Admission and Discharge Differences for Continuum and Non-Continuum Youth in a Staff-Secure Residential Program

• NCJ Number: 241024
• Journal: Residential Treatment for Children & Youth Volume: 29 Issue: 2 Dated: April - June 2012 Pages: 118-131
• Author(s): Gail L. Smith, B.S.; Amy L. Stevens, M.A.; Jonathan C. Huefner, Ph.D.
• Date Published: May 2012
• Length: 14 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined admission data for differences between two groups of youth in a staff-secure treatment setting.

Abstract

This study examined admission data for differences between two groups of youth in a staff-secure treatment setting: one came from a locked setting within the same integrated continuum and the other came from outside the continuum. Results showed that youth who entered the less restrictive program directly were more aggressive and on more medications than youth who stepped down from the more restrictive setting. Results also showed that while disruptive behavior improved for both groups, there was a smaller group of youth who did not improve during treatment and who were ultimately stepped up to a higher level of care. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.