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Research in Practice for Adults – Supporting Evidence Informed Practice and Policy

   research in practice for adults  is a newly established research utilisation organisation for adult social care. The organisation has been established following a request from a network of local service agencies who wish to replicate, in adult social care, the services currently provided by research in practice in the child and family field. The [...]

Reducing Drug Risk – Reducing Reoffending

Reducing Drug Risk – Reducing Reoffending, March 2008
from the UK Drug Policy Commission considers whether the evidenceupports programmes in the UK for problem drug-using offenders in the criminal justice system (CJS).  It finds:

The principle of using CJS-based interventions to encourage engagement with treatment is supported by the evidence.
Following a period of expansion and a [...]

CBT & Schizophrenia – Special Section: Who Does Not Get Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia When Therapy Is Readily Available?

   Special Section: A Memorial Tribute: Who Does Not Get Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia When Therapy Is Readily Available? David Graham Kingdon, Holly Kirschen  Psychiatric Services . Arlington: Dec 2006  Vol. 57, Iss. 12; pg. 1792
Abstract: Objective: The evidence base for using cognitive-behavioral therapy in schizophrenia is well established; it is recommended in guidelines by [...]