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Multisystemic Therapy for Youth with Problem Sexual Behaviors

Youth between 10 and 17.5 years of age (and their families) when the youth has engaged in sexually abusive behavior toward others; many of these youth will have been seen by the courts, although this is not an inclusionary requirement

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Sexual Behavior Problems Treatment (Adolescents)
Scientific Rating 1

Interventions for Abusive Behavior
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Real Solution Anger Management Program

Adults who need help managing their anger

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Anger Management Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating NR

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Low

Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Children with a known trauma history who are experiencing significant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, whether or not they meet full diagnostic criteria. In addition, children with depression, anxiety, and/or shame related to their traumatic exposure. Children experiencing childhood traumatic grief can also benefit from the treatment.

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Sexual Behavior Problems Treatment (Children)
Scientific Rating 2

Trauma Treatment - Client-Level Interventions (Child & Adolescent)
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

High

Theraplay

Children ages 0-18 who exhibit behavioral problems and their caregiver (biological, adoptive, or foster)

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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Programs (Birth to 5)
Scientific Rating 3

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Seeking Safety (Adult version)

Adults who have a history of trauma and/or substance abuse

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Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 2

Trauma Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 2

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Motivational Interviewing

Caregivers of children referred to the child welfare system, has been used with adolescents

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Motivation and Engagement Programs
Scientific Rating 1

Substance Abuse Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Adults (between 18-70 years old) who have suffered three or more prior episodes of major depression

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Depression Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Adults with depression

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Depression Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 1

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Common Sense Parenting®

Parents and other caregivers of children ages 6-16 years

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Parent Training Programs that Address Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents
Scientific Rating 2

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium