ACRC Position Papers
ACRC’s public policy position papers address important topics in the field of children’s residential treatment. In them we seek to share best practices in order to improve options and advocate for the clinical needs of children, adolescents, and families.
Public Policy Position Papers
2023
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2005
Redefining the Role of Residential Treatment
2008
Evidence Based Practices
2012
Measuring Functional Outcomes
2015
Strategic Interventions to Advance Youth Permanency
2006
Becoming Family Driven
2009
Family Driven Care (Family Members Speak)
2013
Creating Non-Coercive Environments
2018
Integrating Education in Residential Interventions
2007
Ensuring the Pre-conditions for Transformation
2010
Youth Guided Treatment
2014
Towards the Rational Use of Psychotropic Meds
2019
Moving Away from Point and Level Systems
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