Interventionists from CFR will present on the research and proven outcomes of the SAAF Programs that help African American youth avoid risky behaviors associated with drugs, alcohol and sexual involvement. The interactive presentation is relevant to professionals working with this population and will include information from development to dissemination of the SAAF Programs and the core values that guide them

Anderson, Tracy N

Sperr, Megan C

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Georgia Southern UniversityDigital Commons@Georgia SouthernNational Youth-At-Risk Conference SavannahMar 9th, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AMStrong African American Families Programming:From Development to DisseminationMegan C. SperrUniversity of Georgia, meganlc@uga.eduTracy N. AndersonUniversity of Georgia, tnander@uga.eduFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannahPart of the Social and Behavioral Sciences CommonsThis presentation (open access) is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences & Events at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in National Youth-At-Risk Conference Savannah by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons@Georgia Southern.For more information, please contact digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu.Recommended CitationSperr, Megan C. and Anderson, Tracy N., "Strong African American Families Programming: From Development to Dissemination"(2016). National Youth-At-Risk Conference Savannah. 168.https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2016/2016/168Strong  African American Families Programming:  From Development to DisseminationThe Center for Family ResearchThe University of Georgiahttp://www.cfr.uga.edu/National Youth-At-Risk ConferenceMarch 9, 2016This presentation will include:• An introduction to the SAAF Programs• An overview of curriculum development and content• A brief overview of the research• Current dissemination efforts• Review of program activitiesIntroduction:  SAAF ProgrammingThe mission of the Center For Family Research is to do research that makes a difference in the lives of African Americans and use those research findings to develop family-based programs. • SAAF: The Strong African American Families Program• SAAF-T: The Strong African American Families-Teen ProgramCommon Themes of SAAF & SAAF-TCaregiver Sessions Youth/Teen Sessions Family SessionsParental Monitoring Peer Pressure Resistance Building/Encouraging Racial PrideBeing “Askable” Parents/CaregiversEnvisioning Future Life Understanding each other’s stressSetting Expectations Building empathy for parents Dealing with RacialDiscriminationBuilding empathy with youth/teensChoices-consequencesGamesParents supporting peer pressure resistanceSupporting Youth/Teen Goals Resisting personal temptation Expressing Appreciation/ Identifying StrengthsBalancing Showing Love with Being StrictRecognizing potentialroadblocks/obstaclesEncouraging Healthy CommunicationCURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & CONTENTSAAF• Longitudinal Research• Strengthening Families Program (SFP) 10-14 Adaptations• Focus Groups• Abbreviated Pilot Development of SAAF-TSAAF-TConsulting GroupsFocus GroupsFeasibility StudyPartnership with EmoryPilot with FamiliesYouth/Teen Curriculum ContentSAAF Program – Youth SessionSession 1Youth think about and visualize their dreams and goals for the future. Session 2Youth identify their own positive qualities and compare to characteristics of users. Session 3Youth identify reasons young people get involved in sex and learn ways of dealing with temptation.Session 4Youth discuss the various temptations that young people face and practice resisting temptation. Session 5Youth focus on peer pressure and learn specific steps for resisting peer pressure. Session 6Youth understand the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior.Session 7Youth identify qualities of good friends. SAAF-T Program – Teen SessionSession 1Teens identify their likes and skills and learn how likes and skills relate to possible careers.Session 2Teens learn what it costs to live on their own and how much various jobs pay.Session 3Teens think about options for education after high school and how that choice will affect job futures.Session 4Teens discuss the health-related and personal consequences of sexual involvement.Session 4bTeens learn how to communicate effectively with a partner about condoms and how to use condoms properly.Session 5Teens consider their future goals play a game about decisions and consequences.SAAF Treasure MapSAAF MMM CollageSAAF-T My Future Life CollageSAAF-T Game of Your LifeCaregiver Curriculum ContentSAAF Program – Caregiver Session 1Caregivers identify desired goals and qualities for their children as well as their fears as caregivers.Session 2Caregivers discuss family rules and punishment for everyday and serious misbehaviors.Session 3Caregivers discuss everyday routines, encouraging independence and good behavior.Session 4Caregivers discuss helping their youth succeed in school. Session 5Caregivers discuss ways to protect their youth from dangerous behaviors.Session 6Caregivers discuss ways of handling racism and encouraging racial pride in their youth. Session 7Caregivers discuss ways to stay connected to youth as they continue to mature. SAAF-T Program - CaregiverSession 1Caregivers understand changes in teens as they grow older and learn effective ways to be strict and caring.Session 2Caregivers learn ways of encouraging appropriate independence.Session 3Caregivers will understand the changes in teens’ school experiences.Session 4Caregivers will learn how to support teens’ resistance to peer pressure and temptation. Session 4bParents are introduced to the 4b content that their teens are learning.Session 5Caregivers will discuss school visits and learn ways to stay connected to teens.SAAF CreedSAAF-T CreedFamily Curriculum ContentSAAF Program – Family SessionSession 1Families discuss goals and play a game to determine how well they know each other. Session 2Families discuss their family values and create a Family Values Shield to depict their values. Session 3Families have a discussion about sex and play a game to understand each other’s stress.Session 4Families discuss stress and play a game about working together to reach their goals.Session 5Families discuss peer pressure and caregivers help youth practice their resistance skills.Session 6Families discuss handling hard situations and play the Strong African American Families game. Session 7Families discuss their individual and family strengths and create a Family Strengths Tree.SAAF-T Program – Family SessionSession 1Families discuss teens’ likes and skills and play The Strong African American Families Game. Session 2Families discuss living expenses and discuss ways of dealing with discrimination.Session 3Families discuss teens’ experiences in school and practice solving problems together.Session 4Families identify common peer pressure situations and practice resistance skills.Session 5Families discuss goals and barriers to teen’s reaching goals and play a compliment game.SAAF:  SAAF GameSAAF-T:  SAAF GameSAAF Family TreeA Brief Overview of the ResearchResearch MethodsSAAF SAAF-TSAAF Strong African American Families ProjectInter-county randomization. - 5 “intervention” counties- 4 “control” countiesSAAF – Focuses on helping youth avoid risky behaviors and enhancing the overall well-being of the family. Control Group - Families received literature in the mail (e.g., stress, health).RAAFHP – Rural AfricanAmerican Families Health ProjectIntra-county randomization with an attention control group in 6 counties.SAAF-T – Focuses on promoting teens’ positive decision making and enhancing the overall well-being of the family. FUEL for Families – Focused on obesity prevention.Target Population and Project CountiesSAAF SAAF-TTarget Youth• Self-identified as African American• Enrolled in a public elementary or middle school in one of nine pre-selected rural Georgia counties • Age 11 at time of pre-test• Must live with and be under the care of the identified primary caregiverTarget Teen• Self-identified as African American• Enrolled in a public high school in one of six pre-selected rural Georgia counties • Age 15 or 16 at time of pre-test• Must live with and be under the care of the identified primary caregiverProject CountiesIntervention ControlBaldwin                   JeffersonElbert                      PutnamGreene                   RockdaleHancock                 WashingtonTaliaferroProject Counties• Burke• Emanuel• Jefferson• Laurens• McDuffie• ScrevenRecruitment and ParticipationSAAF SAAF-TRecruitment Method• School lists• Families randomized by theircounty of residence• Recruitment letters sent• Contact from a Community Liaison by telephone or home visitRecruitment Method• School lists• Families randomly selected for screening• Recruitment letters sent• Contact from a Community Liaison by telephone or home visitParticipation Levels• 667 eligible families were pre-tested and enrolled• 369 families were assigned to the SAAF group and 298 were assigned to the control groupParticipation Levels• 502 eligible families were pre-tested and enrolled• 252 families were randomized to SAAF-T and 250 were randomized to an attention control groupOutcomesCompared to youth/teens who did not participate in the intervention program, those who participated in SAAF or SAAF-T: SAAF SAAF-T• Demonstrated fewer conduct problems• Were less likely to start using drugs• Delayed onset of sexual behaviorOther outcomes:• Decreased levels of maternal depression• Demonstrated fewer conductproblems• Had fewer substance use problems• Decreased frequency of unprotected intercourse• Increased condom efficacyDisseminationPreparing for Dissemination• Revisions to Curriculum• Selecting Master Trainers• Training of Master Trainers• Pilot of the Revised Curriculum• Marketing of ProgramsCurrent Dissemination EffortsCurrent Dissemination: SAAF• Listed on the following registries:– Blueprints Program– SAMHSA’s National Registries of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)– Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Model Program Guide– Clearinghouse for Military Family ReadinessCurrent Dissemination: SAAFOrganization Location DateSenate Bill 94 Aurora, CO 2008Iowa State Cooperative Extension Waterloo, IA 2010University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA 2011Community Education Group Washington, DC 2012Johnson County Social Services* Iowa City, IA 2013Cedar Rapids Community Schools* (Cedar Rapids, IA) 2013Polk County Decategorization* (Des Moines, IA) 2013Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems* Media, PA 2014EmPower Somerset &Middle Earth*(Somerville, NJ)(Bridgewater, NJ)2014Davenport Community Schools Davenport, IA 2014Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Stark CountyCanton, OH 2015Organization Location DateStark Social Worker’s Network* Canton, OH 2015Coming Together Stark County* Canton, OH 2015Crossroads United Methodist Church Canton, OH 2015Senate Bill 94 & Aurora Public Schools Aurora, CO 2015Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems* Media, PA 2015Be Ready Community Development Corporation*(Wilmington, DE) 2015Western Tidewater Community Services BoardSuffolk, VA 2015Amachi Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 2015Mercer County Communities that Care Mercer, PA 2015Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working FamiliesDes Moines, IA 4/2016Current Dissemination:  SAAF-T• Featured on the Rural Health Information Hub (formerly the Rural Assistance Center)• Included in the CDC Compendium of Evidence-Based Interventions and Best Practices for HIV Prevention• Additional Marketing EffortsSAAF Activity  Mouse, Monster, and MeYouth 6: Mouse, Monster, MeMouse Monster Me• Passive• Gives in• Tries to please the other person• Thinks only of what the other person wants• Scared of what people will think• Aggressive• Thinks only of what s/he wants• Will do anything to get it• Critical• Demanding• Assertive • Sticks up for his/her rights• Respectful of others• HonestSAAF-T Activity  The Name GameQ & AFor more information:Megan Sperr, MPA – meganlc@uga.eduTracy Anderson, PhD – tnander@uga.eduThe Center for Family ResearchThe University of Georgiahttp://www.cfr.uga.edu/

Strong African American Families Programming:  From Development to Dissemination

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