Examining the Effectiveness of the Seven Challenges Comprehensive Counseling Program With Adolescents

• NCJ Number: 252889
• Journal: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions Volume: Online First Dated: 2018
• Author(s): Josephine D. Korchmaros
• Date Published: 2018
• Length: 21 pages
• Grant Number(s): 2013-DC-BX-008
• Sponsoring Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical); Report (Study/Research); Report (Grant Sponsored); Program/Project Evaluation; Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined the effectiveness of The Seven Challenges comprehensive counseling program.

Abstract

Results, based on data from 392 adolescent clients enrolled in seven agencies providing The Seven Challenges, showed decreases in number of crimes committed; in frequency of substance use; and in severity of substance problems, substance issues, substance use disorders, and internalizing and externalizing disorder symptomatology. Finally, results evidenced improved involvement in self-help activities. These findings strengthen the existing evidence base of The Seven Challenges, suggesting its effectiveness as a comprehensive counseling program and its effectiveness across multiple types of health-related outcomes and multiple treatment provider agencies. (publisher abstract modified)