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Moore, Jane; Finkelstein, Norma – Child Welfare, 2001
Describes the development, implementation, and replication of a group-based parenting program for families affected by substance abuse, called the Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery in Massachusetts. Highlights early evaluation results showing that the program improves parenting and enhances parents'…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Drug Rehabilitation
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MacMaster, Samuel A.; Ellis, Rodney A.; Holmes, Tammy – Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2005
Drug courts have been recognized and empirically supported as an effective means of reducing recidivism and use of substances for both juveniles and adults. The paper reports the results of an outcome evaluation of a juvenile drug court in the Upper Cumberland area of Middle Tennessee. As with previous studies, the program showed impressive…
Descriptors: Housing Needs, Substance Abuse, Courts, Adult Programs
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Chavkin, Wendy – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Explores the following policy approaches to drug use by pregnant women: (1) criminal prosecution of the mother; (2) allegations of child neglect against the mother with interruption of custody; and (3) drug treatment. Discusses whether each reduces drug use during pregnancy or improves maternal and infant health and well-being. (JS)
Descriptors: Child Custody, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Drug Addiction
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Larson, Carol S. – Future of Children, 1991
Reviews recent actions by state legislatures and courts in response to the problems of drug-exposed newborns. Also discusses civil and criminal court decisions regarding women who use drugs during pregnancy. State policy responses cannot be developed without a detailed assessment of the state's resources. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Civil Law
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Carten, Alma J. – Social Work, 1996
Reports findings of qualitative, exploratory study that examined outcomes for 20 women who had successfully completed the Family Rehabilitation Program in New York City and identifies client characteristics associated with successful drug rehabilitation and practice interventions that support retention in drug treatment. (Author/FC)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Children