Evidence Based Practices Institute (EBPI)
King County Family Treatment Court Evaluation
Report on Emotional & Behavioral Disorders in Youth
Family Integrated Transitions (FIT)
Clinical Projects & Consultation
Projects and Grants
| Evidence Based Practices Institute (EBPI) |
| The Washington Legislature sought to improve mental health treatment and access for children. It passed House Bill 1088 (2007 – 2008) which established the EBPI at the University of Washington Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy (PBHJP) in order to serve as a resource for state entities in identification, evaluation, and partnering with various communities (e.g. families, providers) on evidence based practices, and offering provider training and consultation on the implementation of EBPs in communities, as well as the promotion of evidence-based or promising practices. To this end, the EBPI is involved in the Partnership Access Line (PAL) offering expert consultation for Primary Care providers and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the PAL service, community EBP implementation projects, an evaluation of TF-CBT application, and trainings in TF-CBT and other EBPs. More Information... |
| Project Focus |
| Project Focus is a grant supported by the Paul G. Allen Foundation implemented by PBHJP in partnership with the Children’s Administration of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The study focuses on improving mental health clinicians’ and Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) caseworkers’ knowledge and utilization of evidence-based practices (EBP) by providing training and consultation to both groups and increasing the coordination of care. More Information... |
| Partnerships for Success |
| The Partnerships for Success (PfS) model is a community-based participatory systematic approach designed to strategically enhance the utilization of evidence-based practices for prevention, early intervention, and treatment mental and behavioral health problems in children and youth (www.pfsacademy.org). The PfS model has five primary goals: 1) community empowerment and mobilization, 2) reducing duplicative efforts among state and local agencies, 3) promoting fiscal responsibility, 4) evaluation, and 5) consideration for sustainability. More Information... |
| Models for Change |
| The Models for Change initiative is an effort to create successful and replicable models of juvenile justice system reform, seeking to accelerate progress towards a more rational, fair, effective, and developmentally appropriate juvenile justice system. Washington State was one of four states selected for the Models for Change targeted investments by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur foundation. PBHJP’s role within this initiative is to engage in projects with local, state and national jurisdictions that enhance the ability of justice systems to address the behavioral health needs of youth by examining the cultural competence of evidence-based programs as well as screening and assessment. More Information... |
| Workforce Development |
| The Workforce Development project is expanding the skill sets of students and clinicians in evidence based practices (EBPs) in order to improve mental health services and access for adults and children. A series of 4 three-credit, interdisciplinary courses have been developed for University of Washington graduate students which provide students with an in-depth, hands-on understanding of the practical, cultural, and cross-systems applications of evidence-based interventions for effective parenting, trauma & anxiety, multi-systems involvement, and infant mental health. In addition, a brown bag lecture series developed for those who refer to mental health runs monthly through the academic year. More Information... |
| House Bill 1088 Projects |
| The Washington Legislature passed HB 1088 in the 2007 – 2008 session, which seeks to improve delivery of children's mental health services, established the Wraparound pilot program for treatment of youth and mandated the creation of the Children’s Evidence-Based Practice Institute (EBPI). PBHJP houses the EBPI in addition to involvement in a myriad of projects which further the goals of House Bill 1088. Current relevant projects include Partnership Access Line (PAL) in which PBHJP offers expert consultation for Primary Care providers and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the PAL service, community EBP implementation projects, an evaluation of TF-CBT application, and trainings in TF-CBT and other EBPs. More Information... |
| Wraparound |
| The Wraparound Process is an intensive, individualized care management process for youths with serious or complex needs. Wraparound was initially developed in the 1980s as a means for maintaining youth with the most serious emotional and behavioral problems in their home and community. During the wraparound process, a team of individuals who are relevant to the well-being of the child or youth (e.g., family members, other natural supports, service providers, and agency representatives) collaboratively develop an individualized plan of care, implement this plan, and evaluate success over time. More Information... |
| Transformation Grant |
| The Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy serves a lead role in evaluating the implementation and impact of Washington State’s 5-year, $10 million Mental Health Transformation (MHT) State Infrastructure Grant. PBHJP’s evaluation goals include holding the MHT program accountable to its intended outcomes, providing information useful to managing the initiative, and helping to ensure accountability for the performance and outcomes of the grant. More Information... |
| TF-CBT Programs |
| Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment of youth who have experienced trauma. PBHJP is involved in two projects, an NIMH study of the application of TF-CBT with foster children and a dissemination project for clinicians working in mental health agencies. More Information... |
| King County Family Treatment Court Evaluation |
| King County is one of a growing number of jurisdictions nationally that is looking to build on the promise of the Family Treatment Drug Court model in addressing the needs of families involved in the legal system due to child abuse and neglect charges related to parental substance abuse. King County Family Treatment Court’s (KCFTC) is an alternative court system designed to protect children in the dependency system by active intervention. The University of Washington’s Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy (PBHJP) is currently funded by the King County Superior Court to conduct a three-year evaluation of the KCFTC. Led by Eric J. Bruns, Ph.D., this evaluation will (1) Update a 2006 process evaluation of the KCFTC by conducting interviews with Court staff and stakeholders; (2) Conduct a matched-comparison outcomes evaluation of the KCFTC using parent interview and administrative data for KCFTC participants vs. non-participants who are enrolled in the regular dependency court; and (3) Conduct a cost-benefit analysis. |
| Newsworthy Policy |
| PBHJP faculty and staff believe that one of the best ways to effect positive system change is through implementation of empirically supported approaches at regional, state, and national levels, and to disseminate information on current policy issues and legislation affecting mental health treatments and access. More Information... |
| Report on Emotional & Behavioral Disorders in Youth |
| Report on Emotional & Behavioral Disorders in Youth (EBDY), is a quarterly journal published by Civic Research Institute, Inc. The journal is sponsored by the Evidence Based Practices Institute at the Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy. Its goal is to provide user-friendly information on the latest research findings and developments related to emotional and behavioral problems in youth and to serve as a bridge between child mental health researchers and practitioners. Guidelines for manuscript submission and information on ordering the Report are available. More Information... |
| Family Integrated Transitions (FIT) |
| The FIT program is a treatment-oriented pilot designed to transition juvenile offenders with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency back into their community. PBHJP FIT clinical services are provided through the Prime Time Program. In addition, PBHJP faculty members provide weekly consultation and monthly trainings to all of Washington State’s FIT teams of in-home coaches and consult with communities and entities wishing to implement a FIT program in their region. More Information... |
| Multisystemic Therapy (MST) |
| MST is an intensive family and community based treatment that addresses the multiple determinants of serious antisocial behavior in young offenders. PBHJP is a Network Partner of MST Services, offering assistance with the full development of an MST program by providing organizational development and support services, clinical training, and quality assurance support. More Information... |
| Clinical Projects & Consultation |
| PBHJP has two areas of emphasis for clinical consultation and training: juvenile justice and child welfare. Training and clinical services are provided in juvenile detention facilities and to the youth and families through the Prime Time Program. Workforce development and clinician trainings and public services are available in select evidence based practices. More Information... |