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Annotation: This paper reviews the need for and components of crisis stabilization services for children, youth, young adults, and their families. Crisis stabilization services focus on de-escalation and stabilization within the home and community. The paper provides recommendations for policy makers, practitioners, and thought leaders. This document can be used in conjunction with the National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Crisis intervention, Families, Mental health, Mental health agencies, Mental health services

Annotation: This paper provides state governors with actions they can take to improve preparedness for public health emergencies. Topics include understanding legal authority to respond in the event of a public health disaster, establishing and institutionalizing coordination among key players, strengthening internal and external communications, and identifying gaps in baseline capabilities and available resources needed to address these gaps.

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Keywords: Communication, Crisis intervention, Disaster planning, Legal issues, Program coordination, Public health infrastructure, Resource allocation, Service delivery systems, State government

Annotation: This policy brief discusses the unique rural challenges related to opioid use disorder and the experiences of families in crisis and recommendations for federal action. Topics include the opioid epidemic as a national problem with rural differentials, opioid abuse trends in rural communities, substance abuse and child welfare, the role of federal block grants, and barriers to treatment and services. Opportunities for creating a stronger treatment system for opioid use disorders are also addressed including the role of support services, care coordination and mental health workers to address current shortages in rural communities, increasing the availability of treatment programs, and research. A case study from Indiana is included.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Barriers, Child welfare, Crisis intervention, Drug addiction, Family support services, Federal initiatives, Health care systems, Health policy, Interagency cooperation, Mental health, Opiates, Policy development, Program coordination, Rural population, Service coordination, Substance abuse prevention programs, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance use disorders, Systems development, Work force

Annotation: This resource brief provides sources of information on child maltreatment, including crisis intervention, support services, advocacy groups, and organizations that focus on preventing or mitigating the physical, psychological, and emotional effects of abuse or neglect of a child under the age of 18. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Child abuse, Child maltreatment, Crisis intervention, Electronic resources, Neglect, Prevention

Annotation: This resource brief provides sources of information about children and adolescents who are exposed to violence as victims or as witnesses in homes, schools, and communities and strategies to prevent or mitigate the physical, psychological, emotional, and social effects. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Children, Adolescents, Electronic resources, Violence, Crisis intervention

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Keywords: Children, Crisis intervention, Developing countries, Disasters, High risk groups, International health, Mothers

Annotation: This report summarizes the evidence base on the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different types of crisis services, and then presents case studies of different approaches that states are using to coordinate, consolidate, and blend fund sources in order to provide robust crisis services.

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Keywords: Case studies, Collaboration, Cost effectiveness, Crisis intervention, Emergencies, Financing, Integrated services, Mental health services, Program evaluation, Service coordination, State programs

Annotation: This book, primarily for school administrators, also helps teachers, staff, counselors, and students find guidance in responding to a bias incident or hate crime. The guide is divided into three sections: before, during, and after a crisis occurs. Topics include assessing the school climate with an eye towards defusing tension, preventing escalation, and avoiding problems; key points to consider when responding to a bias or hate incident; and addressing long-term planning and capacity building for the future, including development of social and emotional skills.

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Keywords: Crisis intervention, Emergencies, Hate crime, Needs assessment, School counseling, School health services, School personnel, School violence

Annotation: This resource brief provides sources of information about dating violence among adolescents and strategies to prevent or mitigate the physical, psychological, emotional, and social effects. It includes resources, services, and support programs for teens, parents, and professionals. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescents, Crisis intervention, Dating, Electronic resources, Interpersonal violence, Prevention

Annotation: This resource addresses schools facing real-time crises, providing information on ways to deal with loss in a school community and how to promote a coordinated response. The toolkit provides school districts and private school associations with evidence-based programs designed to address serious childhood and adolescent distress and prevent suicide (Objective 4.2 of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention). Content includes consensus recommendations developed in consultation with school-based personnel, clinicians, researchers, and crisis-response professionals. It incorporates relevant existing material and research findings as well as references, templates, and links to additional information and assistance. Specific areas addressed in the toolkit include crisis response, helping students cope, working with the community, memorialization, social media, suicide contagion, bringing in outside help, and going forward.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Bereavement, Coping, Crisis intervention, Grief, Prevention, Resources for professionals, School age children, School counseling, Schools, Students, Suicide

Annotation: This step-by-step guide provides schools and school districts a framework for planning and responding before, during, and after a crisis such as an earthquake or other natural disaster. Intended to help principals, school administrators, union leaders, and school personnel help keep schools safe by (1) creating an emergency preparedness and crisis response plan; (2) responding effectively and appropriately during a disaster; and (3) handling the crisis after the disaster has occurred. It offers guidelines on responding to long-term mental health care needs, handling donations, communications and media strategies, and evaluating the response. The guide also describes how crisis response teams organized by the National Education Association (NEA) can assist states in the aftermath of a traumatic event or emergency situation.

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Keywords: Crisis, Disaster planning, Emergencies, School linked programs, School safety

Annotation: This webinar discusses the impact of domestic violence and sexual violence on the mental and physical health of adolescents and women of childbearing age in North Carolina. Topics include national indicators of child maltreatment; partner or sexual violence prevalence; statistical differences in reporting statistics; child and adolescent experience with sexual or physical violence victimization and risk of health problems; violence and pregnancy; developing partnerships; and approaches for identifying women with these experiences and integrating care. This program is available for continuing education credits. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Adolescents, Audiovisual materials, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Continuing education, Crisis intervention, Distance education, Domestic violence, MCH training programs, Mental health, North Carolina, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Screening, Sexual abuse, Substance abuse, Women's health

Annotation: This online course is designed for those who counsel people at risk for suicide, primarily mental health and medical providers, but also clergy and social service providers. The first module explains why reducing access to lethal methods of self-harm saves lives. The second module teaches practical skills on when and how to ask suicidal clients about their access to lethal means and how to work with them and their families to reduce their access. Course elements include a pre-test questionnaire, access to the online course, a post-test, and a feedback survey. This program is available for continuing education credits. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Continuing education, Counseling, Crisis intervention, Distance education, MCH training programs, Prevention programs, Resources for professionals, Suicide prevention

Annotation: This report summarizes infant safe haven laws intended to provide incentive for mothers in crisis to safely relinquish their babies to designated locations where they will be protected and provided with medical care until a permanent home can be found. The report compares the infant safe haven legislation in the U.S. states and territories that have enacted such laws, describing who may legally leave an infant at a safe haven; who is considered to be a "safe haven provider;" and what the responsibilities of the providers are. The report also describes the immunity from liability that the providers receive as well as the protections from criminal liability (and the consequences of relinquishment) that parents receive under the safe haven laws.

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Keywords: Child welfare, Crisis intervention, Infant health, Law enforcement, Safety programs, State legislation

Annotation: This bulletin describes a training session to teach oral health professionals about their unique role in recognizing symptoms and patterns of family violence and abuse. The bulletin discusses how to create a safe environment for disclosure, intervene appropriately, refer individuals to appropriate services, and file mandatory reports.

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Keywords: Crisis intervention, Dental education, Dental hygienists, Dentists, Families, Family violence, Models, Oral health, Physical abuse, Training materials

Annotation: This report is intended to (1) offer communities a guiding framework to develop interventions and measure progress as they seek to improve their responses to families experiencing domestic violence and child maltreatment and (2) present leaders of communities and institutions with a context-setting tool to develop public policy aimed at keeping families safe and stable. Chapter 1 articulates an overall principle of safety, well-being, and stability for all victims of family violence and the need to hold batterers accountable. Chapter 2 develops a series of principles to guide communities. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 focus on specific recommendations for the child protection systems, the network of domestic violence service providers, and the juvenile or other trial courts with jurisdiction over child maltreatment cases. The report also contains endnotes.

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Keywords: Accountability, Child abuse, Child safety, Community based services, Crisis intervention, Domestic violence, Family support services, Public policy, Violence prevention

Annotation: This report is designed to provide a broad overview of the current state of public systems charged with providing mental health services and supports to children, youth, adults, and seniors and to identify, across these age groups, common trends that have led to the failure of these systems. It examines the following themes: (1) mental health systems are focused on crisis, (2) there are missed opportunities for prevention, (3) despite clear eligibility, many people are denied mental health services and supports or find them inaccessible, and (4) the failure to provide mental health services and supports leads to tragic consequences. The report includes an executive summary. Some information is presented in figures within the report. The appendix describes the mission of the National Council on Disability.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent mental health, Adult health, Child mental health, Crisis intervention, Disabilities, Eligibility, Health care systems, Mental health, Mental health services, Older adults, Prevention, Trends

Annotation: This guide was created to help people who respond to children's mental health needs deal with the impact that emergencies and disasters may have on children. The guide covers the following topics: (1) defining disasters, (2) age-related reactions of children in disasters, (3) school response, (4) program planning, (5) training, and (6) resources. The guide also includes disaster plan samples and prototypes. Two appendices include contact information and references.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Crisis intervention, Disasters, Emergencies, Families, Mental health, New York, Program planning, Resource materials, Schools, Training

Annotation: This book looks at the successes and failures of family violence interventions. Included are recommendations to guide services, programs, policy, and research on victim support and assistance, treatments and penalties for offenders, and law enforcement. Also included is an analysis of 114 evaluation studies on the outcomes of different kinds of programs and services. The scope and complexity of family violence is explored, including identification of the multiple types of victims and offenders who require different approaches to intervention. The book outlines strategies for collaborations between researchers and practitioners that could improve the design and evaluation of prevention and treatment services for family violence. Other topics discussed are the issues that underlie all types of family violence, risk factors that contribute to violent behavior in families, and the balance between punitive sanctions and individual support.

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Keywords: Crisis intervention, Evaluation, Family violence, Prevention, Program evaluation, Research

Annotation: This manual describes AWAKE (Advocacy for Women and Kids in Emergencies), a model mother-child public health family violence intervention project. The philosophy of the program, protecting children by protecting women, is discussed in the manual's overview. A summary of the project's services, an explanation of its administration, and suggestions for starting a similar program are contained in the publication. Also included are selected bibliographies on battered women, abused children, domestic violence, health care protocols, and training materials; a project description; and an AWAKE basic data form.

Keywords: Advocacy, Battered women, Child Abuse, Child abuse, Crisis intervention, Family violence, Interagency cooperation, Physical abuse, Prevention services, Resources for professionals