Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community最新文献

{"title":"Transforming Youth justice through professional and leadership development: A process evaluation.","authors":"Eva Ott Hill, Robyn K Moran","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2026.2662768","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2026.2662768","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since the beginning of the 21st century, the juvenile justice system has undergone massive reform efforts. In Connecticut, the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee (JJPOC) has situated the state as a leader in juvenile justice reform. As reform continues, strong and educated leadership is needed to successfully implement system-wide reforms. The present study evaluated a nine-month professional and leadership development program designed for mid-level managers working at youth-serving organizations in Connecticut. The program was first implemented in 2015, shortly after the establishment of the JJPOC in 2014, to build the capacity of current and aspiring justice reformers. The program has since successfully graduated 141 professionals educated in areas such as brain development, results-based accountability, and juvenile justice policy. Guided by selected dimensions of the RE-AIM framework, this evaluation aimed to evaluate outcomes of the program's implementation process. Reach was evaluated by determining what populations the program engages, implementation was evaluated by determining what relevant topics participants are educated on, and effectiveness was evaluated by determining if participants exhibit capacity to identify issues and implement interventions during training. A content analysis of program records was completed for each RE-AIM dimension among the nine cohorts. Analysis revealed that the program reaches the desired population, implements relevant topics with fidelity and considers adaptations as state reforms progress, and effectively trains participants to exhibit capacity for youth justice reform. Implementation strategy recommendations include reinstituting prior session topics, yearly curriculum review, targeted recruitment for certain participant groups, and systematic program recordkeeping.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147784862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Wellbeing in Malta: insights from community consultation.","authors":"Marie Briguglio, Maria Brown","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2026.2656024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2026.2656024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study undertakes formative, participatory research involving open-ended dialogue, to examine wellbeing, its correlates and the language used around it, informed by literature on wellbeing and on non-formal community development rooted in democratization and participatory methods. The study employs qualitative data, drawn from a community consultation event held in Valletta, Malta. Data was coded and analysed using content and thematic analysis, along a spectrum that included economic, educational, health and nutrition, infrastructure and environment, interpersonal relations, civic life, cultural, spiritual and personality aspects. A key finding is the importance (both positive and negative) of family and interpersonal interactions for social wellbeing. While the findings do not challenge the mainstream literature about the key determinants of wellbeing, they shed light on their nuances and on the language used in Malta, as well as the age and gender distinctions. This opens up an agenda for further research using similar methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147784920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adopting an INF-infused CBT protocol to enhance the wellness of Hispanic students in STEM majors: Results of a preliminary single-case design study.","authors":"Abiola Dipeolu, Hua Li, Christopher H Shivers, Sabrina Rodriguez, Sara C Tijanera Nee Galindo, Briana R Benavidez","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2026.2660523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2026.2660523","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors struggle with various psychological problems that prevent them from persisting to graduation. There is a need for campus service providers to adopt a new approach to effectively address STEM students' psychological challenges; hence the appeal of the interactionist neurodiversity framework (INF), which focuses on students' choices, strengths, insight, and self-determination. Our study adopted an INF-infused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol in a six-session intervention to address the psychological needs of students in STEM majors using a case study design. The Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS) was administered to participants with major depression, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety disorders. at baseline, after the intervention, and at 3-week follow-up. The Blanchard and Schwarz formula was used to calculate the percentage of clinically significant change for participants. While the overall results were mixed, the findings hold promise for improving the well-being of students in STEM majors struggling with depression, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety. Specifically, five participants with depression, four with generalized anxiety, and three with social anxiety maintained significant gains at follow-up, underscoring the need for continuing development of the INF-infused CBT protocol model to enhance the psychological well-being of students in STEM majors. Implications for future research and continuing usage of the protocol are examined and discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147784914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cardiovascular diseases and risk factors for minoritized communities Part II: Translating knowledge to mobilizing communities and implementing interventions.","authors":"Kwadwo Boakye, Ayodeji Iyanda, Yongmei Lu","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2026.2639165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2026.2639165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper introduces the second installment of the two-issue series in the Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community with a focused theme on \"Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors for Minoritized Communities.\" Building on Part I, which examined cardiovascular health disparities through intersectional and multiscale frameworks, Part II shifts attention from understanding inequities to translating knowledge into action through community engagement and intervention. The paper situates cardiovascular disease (CVD) disparities within structural contexts shaped by systemic racism, socioeconomic inequality, environmental exposures, and inequitable healthcare access that disproportionately affect minoritized populations. The articles in this issue highlight community-engaged and practice-oriented approaches to addressing cardiometabolic risk across diverse settings. Collectively, these contributions demonstrate the value of integrating clinical care with social support systems, strengthening community capacity, and leveraging culturally grounded strategies to improve prevention and disease management. The issue also explores how structural disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, interact with chronic disease burden to heighten vulnerability among older adults and underserved groups, underscoring the importance of resilience-focused and system-level interventions. The paper concludes with a call for research and practice that combines intersectional and multilevel perspectives with implementation of science and community-based participatory approaches to ensure interventions are culturally relevant, scalable, and sustainable. By emphasizing empowerment, partnership, and structural accountability, Part II underscores the importance of moving beyond documenting disparities toward mobilizing communities and implementing solutions to advance cardiovascular health equity among minoritized populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147345236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"<i>\"They actually did something to help us, not to set us back in life\"</i>: Documenting the experiences of unhoused community members with an alternative first response program.","authors":"Greg Townley, Emily Leickly","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2605289","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2605289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Police are often called to address concerns about people experiencing homelessness and mental health crises. These interactions often lead to arrests, which lead to fines that many are unable to pay, loss of personal belongings, and additional barriers to housing and employment. Based on concerns about the over-policing of people experiencing homelessness, communities have become increasingly interested in alternatives to police response to calls involving people experiencing mental health distress and homelessness. Portland Street Response (PSR) is one such alternative that was developed and implemented in Portland, Oregon. Although specifically focused on mental and behavioral health crises, a large portion of PSR's calls respond to individuals experiencing homelessness. For this reason, it is critical to assess unhoused community members' knowledge of PSR and their experiences with and attitudes toward the program. 719 surveys of unhoused community members and 29 follow-up qualitative interviews were conducted across four evaluation timepoints. Knowledge of PSR was low at the beginning of the program but increased significantly over the evaluation period. Unhoused community members, particularly those who were Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC), reported feeling unsafe calling 911 to request service from PSR, though their trust increased over time. While only a small percentage of unhoused community members we spoke with reported direct experience interacting with PSR, those who did expressed high levels of satisfaction, appreciating the compassionate, person-centered care they received in the community; the connection to housing, health services, and other resources; and the collaborative manner in which PSR staff engaged with them. As cities across the country implement alternative first responder programs, our findings help identify important areas to consider to ensure that unhoused community members are aware of how to access the programs, and, importantly, that they trust the programs will help them rather than harm them.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"22-34"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145805846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sports-based youth development staff & youth mental health: Holistic, contextualized, and flexible social support.","authors":"Melanie Tran, Sungha Kang, Tara G Mehta","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2544402","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2544402","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traditional treatment models are insufficient to meet youth mental health needs, particularly in marginalized communities. A public health approach that includes mental health promotion can broaden impact. Sports-Based Youth Development (SBYD) programs leverage sport to teach life skills and promote positive youth development (PYD) in socially vulnerable communities. More rigorous research is needed to understand how SBYD staff support youth within specific socio-ecological contexts to promote PYD. This qualitative study examined how SBYD staff supported predominantly Black/Latine youth in low child opportunity neighborhoods. Direct service staff (<i>N</i><b> </b>=<b> </b>7) participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analyses yielded three themes: Staff provided support that was (1) holistic (e.g., emotional, instrumental, and informational support), (2) contextually-responsive (e.g., informed by similar lived experiences, collaborated across settings), and 3) flexible. Findings illustrate that SBYD staff are integral to the social safety net and can play a critical role in strengthening mental health for vulnerable youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"154-172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bringing evidence-based stimulant treatment to permanent supportive housing.","authors":"K Michelle Peavy, Katharine Palmer, Emily Leickly, Aaliyah Bains, Sara Parent, Michael G McDonell","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2586385","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2586385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Contingency Management (CM) is an evidence-based intervention with demonstrated efficacy for stimulant use disorder, yet its uptake has been largely limited to clinical settings. This project examined the implementation of a stimulant-focused CM protocol within a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) setting. Using thematic analysis of meeting notes collected over 16 months of implementation meetings we identified four themes related to implementation: philosophical alignment of CM and the PSH, barriers and facilitators, implementation adaptations and support, and broader organizational changes. These themes provide insight into implementing clinical interventions within non-clinical sites, like PSH. Despite implementation challenges (e.g., physical space limitations; enrollment and engagement difficulties), CM was launched in the PSH setting with 28 residents enrolled. Lessons learned highlight that sustained high touch technical assistance is critical, which can be further strengthened by engaging in early CM model development and maintaining ongoing conversations about the organizational landscape.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"86-96"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145514635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Introduction to the themed issue: Mental health services delivered in non-clinical settings.","authors":"Emily Leickly","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2026.2635814","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2026.2635814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper introduces the themed issue of Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community with a focus on \"Mental health services delivered in non-clinical settings.\" Background is given on the use of non-clinical spaces for delivering mental health services and support. The included papers are organized by type of setting and briefly summarized. This introduction highlights the promise of non-clinical settings for reaching underserved populations and outlines future areas of focus for research and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Co-creating the healing partner: An examination of the feasibility and acceptability of a boundary spanning and provision shifting clinician.","authors":"Marcus Brown, Sarah C Narendorf, Umaira Khan, Gregory Gomez, Michelle R Munson","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2538316","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2538316","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Young adults experiencing homelessness have high mental health needs but low service utilization due to barriers such as lack of insurance, transportation, and mistrust of systems. Many struggle to recognize or acknowledge their mental health needs which impacts engagement in care. The point of transition into housing presents a key opportunity to connect young adults with mental health support, yet housing programs do not systematically integrate these services. To address this gap, we developed the Healing Partner (HP) role through a participatory approach that integrated mental health support into a congregate transitional housing to rapid rehousing program for young adults. The HP role was adapted from existing evidence informed models and designed to provide time-limited mental health support in nonclinical settings. A feasibility pilot (<i>n =</i> 8) tested the intervention, with qualitative feedback from young adults and staff. The HP model included a six-month phased approach, beginning with weekly sessions and transitioning to biweekly meetings, then ending with a celebratory \"level-up\" session. The HP used a flexible transdisciplinary approach based on young adult needs with sessions focused on building coping skills and processing daily stressors and situations. Participants appreciated the HP's accessibility, flexibility and relational approach, noting that the HP met them where they were, both physically and emotionally. Findings from interviews suggest that the HP role was feasible to implement and acceptable to participants and staff. By extending care beyond clinical settings, the HP model offers a promising approach to engaging young adults in mental health support during key life transitions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"97-113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144795757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Communities of caring and coping: An exploration of resilience among LGBTQA2S + young adults in resource-deficit regions.","authors":"Rachel M Schmitz, Jennifer Tabler, Gabby Gomez, Ruby Charak","doi":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2547441","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10852352.2025.2547441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQA2S+) young adults (18-30 years) living in politically conservative regions (i.e., \"red states\") face stigmas and stressors that compound their mental health inequalities. Yet, healthcare-related constraints can deter them from seeking formal, clinical care. Centering the voices of the underresourced and underserved, we assess the following research question: How do LGBTQA2S + young adults establish communities of care to promote their well-being and resilience across multiple levels of social life? We applied an exploratory sequential mixed method design to merge meaning across in-depth interviews (<i>N</i> = 20) and survey data (<i>N</i> = 451) with LGBTQA2S + young adults in red states. Qualitatively, participants described resilience-building processes of community building, coping strategies, and connections with companion animals and nature. Quantitative patterns revealed that LGBTQA2S + pride and self-compassion were positively associated. with resilient coping, These findings can enhance both formal and informal mental health resources for LGBTQS+ young people's resilience in red state regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46123,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community","volume":" ","pages":"35-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}