Child-Parent Psychotherapy
This intervention model is intended to focus on how trauma has impacted the child-caregiver relationship and provide tools to support and strengthen this relationship moving forward. Studies indicate that the program had a favorable impact on a range of outcomes, including behavior problems, traumatic stress symptoms, and attachment classification. A culture-specific fact sheet is included. « less… more »Evidence Based, Health Equity, Lessen Harms of ACEs

Coping Power
Coping power is a 16-month, two-part program that targets at risk youth ages 5-11 and their parents with the goal of reducing aggressive behaviors and preventing substance misuse. Children learn coping skills and conflict management techniques and parents learn how to manage stress and effectively discipline and reward their children. Evaluation indicates significant improvements in academic performance, reduced behavioral health issues and criminal behavior. « less… more »Evidence Based, Lessen Harms of ACEs

Multisystemic Therapy
Multisystemic therapy (MST) is intensive family and community-based treatment for juvenile offenders aged 4-17 years . MST considers the unique behaviors of an individual and the systemic context in which they occur, empowering families and surroundings systems to be agents of change. Long-lasting, positive transformations include a reduction in incarceration, mental health issues, and crime rates. « less… more »Evidence Based, Lessen Harms of ACEs

Treatment Foster Care Oregon
The goal of this program is to unite families in order to reduce delinquency and teen violence. The program also increases prosocial behavior and participation in prosocial activities through parent training, family therapy for parents, skills training and supportive therapy for youth, and school-based behavioral interventions. « less… more »Experience Based, Lessen Harms of ACEs

Violence Prevention: Psychological Harm from Traumatic Events Among Children and Adolescents – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Group)
This community guide outlines group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and the positive effects it can have on children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic events. Outcomes include psychological harm reduction, academic decline reduction, and parent-child relationship improvements. « less… more »Evidence Based, Lessen Harms of ACEs