Family Preservation

I. Introduction

Introduce the program with a brief historical background.

--What problem is the program attempting to address? What is the connection to neglect,
physical abuse, sexual abuse, and or/psychological maltreatment?
--What population does the program help?
--What was the scope of the problem at the time the program was created?

II. Description of the program

Describe the elements of the program.

--What are the key concepts involved?
--What is significant/important about this program?
--Is the program sensitive about and responsible to any cultural needs (gender, race/ethnicity, etc.)?

III. What does the research suggest about effectiveness?

--Is the program effective overall? (i.e., Do people who participate in the program do better than those who do not?)
--What parts of the program (services/components) are more effective?
--Is the program more effective for some versus others? (i.e., What works best for whom?)

IV. Conclusion