2022
Utilizing a CBPR approach to assess the impact of COVID‐19 on individuals who receive publicly funded behavioral health services
Grant N, Byrd R, Forlano R, Olsen S, Youins R, Sernyak MJ, Fulara D, Kaufman JS. Utilizing a CBPR approach to assess the impact of COVID‐19 on individuals who receive publicly funded behavioral health services. Journal Of Community Psychology 2022, 51: 2495-2508. PMID: 35521662, PMCID: PMC9347813, DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22864.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCommunity Mental Health ServicesCommunity-Based Participatory ResearchCOVID-19Focus GroupsHealth ServicesHumansConceptsBehavioral health servicesHealth servicesCommunity mental health servicesCommunity mental health centerMental health centersMental health servicesDelivery of careCommunity-based participatory projectCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemicHealth centersGreater riskHealthcare needsCBPR approachMental healthDisease pandemicVulnerable populationsService delivery strategiesCOVID-19Wellness journeyNeeds assessmentVulnerable individualsDelivery strategiesFocus groupsThematic analysisPandemic
2019
Service-Related Barriers and Facilitators in an Early Childhood System of Care: Comparing the Perspectives of Parents and Providers
Champine RB, Shaker AH, Tsitaridis KA, Whitson ML, Kaufman JS. Service-Related Barriers and Facilitators in an Early Childhood System of Care: Comparing the Perspectives of Parents and Providers. Community Mental Health Journal 2019, 55: 942-953. PMID: 31165963, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-019-00418-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystems of careFocus groupsService accessEarly childhood systemsCommunity-based participatory approachPerspectives of parentsService-related barriersAreas of convergenceMost scholarshipParticipatory approachService deliveryFamily accessAge six yearsFamilies of childrenSchool-aged childrenIntegrated healthTransition planningSupport servicesThematic analysisProvider responsesUnderserved familiesUnderstanding servicesService providersEarly childhoodSix yearsChild and Family Team Meeting Characteristics and Outcomes in a Statewide System of Care
Schreier A, Horwitz M, Marshall T, Bracey J, Cummins M, Kaufman JS. Child and Family Team Meeting Characteristics and Outcomes in a Statewide System of Care. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2019, 63: 487-498. PMID: 30848833, PMCID: PMC6597283, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystems of carePlan of careGreater caregiver strainCommunity-based servicesPoor outcomeCare coordinatorsCaregiver outcomesCaregiver strainCaregiver functioningCare processesWraparound careCareNumber of daysOutcomesMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisTeam meetingsPractice standardsChildrenBetter youth outcomesFamily outcomesStatewide systemBehavioral difficultiesHigh percentageMeasures of youth
2016
Reflections on a Community Psychology Setting and the Future of the Field
Kaufman JS, Connell CM, Crusto CA, Gordon DM, Sartor CE, Simon P, Strambler MJ, Sullivan TP, Ward NL, Weiss NH, Tebes JK. Reflections on a Community Psychology Setting and the Future of the Field. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2016, 58: 348-353. PMID: 27883198, PMCID: PMC5497455, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12108.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Characteristics of Young Children Exposed to Violence: The Safe Start Demonstration Project
Kaufman JS, Ortega S, Schewe PA, Kracke K. Characteristics of Young Children Exposed to Violence: The Safe Start Demonstration Project. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2011, 26: 2042-2072. PMID: 21282120, DOI: 10.1177/0886260510372942.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildChild WelfareChild, PreschoolCommunity Mental Health ServicesFemaleHealth PromotionHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleParent-Child RelationsParentsStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesViolenceConceptsDomestic violence advocatesCycle of violenceSocial service personnelService providersJuvenile justiceCommunity violenceDelinquency preventionViolenceCourt personnelViolence exposurePolicy makersDirect servicesEducation providersMultiple waysService programsDemonstration projectYoung childrenEarly careIndividual levelNeed of interventionService personnelFamily membersArticleExtent of exposureOJJDP
2006
Utilizing Program Evaluation as a Strategy to Promote Community Change: Evaluation of a Comprehensive, Community‐Based, Family Violence Initiative
Kaufman JS, Crusto CA, Quan M, Ross E, Friedman SR, O'Rielly K, Call S. Utilizing Program Evaluation as a Strategy to Promote Community Change: Evaluation of a Comprehensive, Community‐Based, Family Violence Initiative. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2006, 38: 311-311. PMID: 17086485, DOI: 10.1007/s10464-006-9086-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCommunity Health PlanningCommunity Mental Health ServicesComprehensive Health CareFamilyHealth PromotionHumansMental DisordersProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationSocial ChangeUnited StatesViolenceConceptsViolence InitiativeFamily violenceFederal responseViolenceFederal fundingConceptual frameworkCommunity-BasedInitiativesCommunityYears of ageIncidence of exposureCommunity changesProgram evaluationIssuesBrief overviewAuthor's workYoung childrenFundingEvaluation planAuthorsChildrenImpactWorkFrameworkIncidence