27. Assessing Youth Perceptions of Staff: A Validational Analysis in Adjudicated Youth

According to social ecological theory and frameworks of implementation science (Bronfenbrenner, 1977; Damschroder et al., 2009), understanding dynamics that encourage the effective use of evidenced based interventions (EBIs) within juvenile detention centers is important to meeting the current and future demand for adolescent health services. Consistent with research on the therapeutic alliance (Kazdin et al., 2005), developing positive relationships between youth and detention facility staff may enable improvements in youth behavior and allow for the effective implementation of EBIs.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research