Anyone have any info. on post-program studies??

[kcadams1980]

Hi all,

I'm working on my master's in social work, and I'm trying to write a comprehensive research proposal aimed at evaluating the long-term (two or more years out) psychological effects that appear in people who have been through programs like Straight, WWASP, etc, etc... I would like to see how much of a correlation there is in specific feelings/issues that survivors experience post-program, in other words, I'd like to see if there are any patterns that show up.... For this I really need to base my info. on previous empirical research.  I've looked for studies dealing with the programs specifically, and so far, I haven't had much luck - do any of y'all know if any studies have been done? If not based on any one program specifically, do you know of any studies that address "tough love" or thought reform based approaches to treatment? Any help here would be great!!

[Anonymous]

Hi KC ...

If anyone would know, it's Maia Szalavitz, who is a senior fellow with STATS (a media watchdog group) and has a new book coming out in Feb. 06 about the teen help industry.

Maia also writes extensively about issues that impact the way youth are perceived (incorrectly) by the media.  To read her articles, click on the link below (scroll down to bottom of the page). If you need to contact Maia, you can get in touch with her through STATS.

http://www.teenadvocatesusa.org

Hope this helps!

Barbe
TAUSA