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ERIC Number: EJ1206998
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0161-5653
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Case Manager Perspectives on the Effectiveness of an Elementary School Truancy Intervention
Blackmon, Bret J.; Cain, Daphne S.
School Social Work Journal, v40 n1 p1-22 Fall 2015
The Truancy Assessment and Service Centers (TASC) program is an evidencebased elementary school truancy intervention that utilizes specially trained case managers to rapidly assess and address the underlying causes of truancy. This study explored case manager perspectives to gain a deeper understanding of the effectiveness of the TASC program. The authors conducted in-depth structured interviews with six TASC case managers using grounded theory methods. The overarching theme indicated that the case manager was the primary agent of change. As such, intervention effectiveness was maximized if the case managers were committed to their clients' families, assisted them in building a collaborative support network, and helped them to overcome barriers that adversely affected the treatment process. Findings also suggested that unsuccessful program outcomes may be related to high caseloads and staff shortages. This article concludes with a discussion on policy and practice implications for school social workers.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Louisiana
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