Community outreach program for child victims of traumatic events: a community-based project for underserved populations

Behav Modif. 2005 Jan;29(1):130-55. doi: 10.1177/0145445504270878.

Abstract

Behavioral and cognitive behavioral treatment interventions have been shown to be effective for the treatment of trauma-related problems in children. However, many children and families in need of treatment do not have adequate access to services and do not have access to effective, evidence-based treatment services. The present article describes a community-based program that provides in-home and in-school treatment services, based on behavioral and cognitive behavioral approaches to addressing trauma-related emotional and behavioral problems in children.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological*
  • Child
  • Community-Institutional Relations*
  • Crime Victims*
  • Humans
  • Medically Underserved Area*
  • Mental Health Services / supply & distribution*
  • Parents / education
  • Program Evaluation
  • Relaxation Therapy
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / diagnosis
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy*