The STRIVE program aimed to improve residential stability and the quality of residential life, reduce the number of runaway episodes, as well as reduce HIV-related sexual and substance use risk acts. Family conflict is found to cause runaway episodes for youth. Targeting newly homeless youth, this study developed and implemented a 5-session family-based intervention. STRIVE sessions take place with families while youth are still in shelters and/or being served by community agencies, and as they transition back to the home.
Surveys and Scales Used:
- Acculturation, Habits, and Interests Multicultural Scale for Adolescents (AHIMSA)
- AIDS Knowledge and Attitude - Survey
- Adult Attachment Scale (AAS)
- Educational (Academic) Experience Assessment
- Family Interdependence - Scale
- Family Functioning - Scale
- Family Assessment Measure III - Scale
- Employment and Labor Experience Assessment - Survey
- University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA)
- Teaming African American Parents with Survival Skills (TAAPSS) - Survey
- Spiritual Intuition Inventory (Religion) - Survey
- Self Harm: Suicide History - Survey
- Social Support Microsystem Scale (SOC)
- Health Belief Model: Intentions for Safer Sex (HBMI) - Scale
- Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) - Survey
- Alcohol/Drug: Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) - Adolescent Version
- Alcohol/Drug: Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) - Parent Version
- Runaway Episodes - Survey
- Residential Stability (RS) - Survey
- Reasons for Leaving Home (RLH) - Survey
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- Proactive Attitude Scale (PAS)
- Health Belief Model: Perceived Susceptibility (HMBP) - Scale
- Parental Monitoring Assessment (PMA)
- Parker Parental Bonding Instrument
- Parent Involvement & Supervision - Scale
- NSBA Religious Involvement - Survey
- Multiple Problem Behavior: Sex Work - Survey
- The Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) - Scale
- McMaster Family Assessment Device (FAD) - Scale
- Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA)
- House Rules - Scale
- Getting Services Assessment - Survey
- Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
- Multiple Problem Behavior - DSM Conduct Problems (DSMC) - Conduct Disorder
- Conflict Resolution - Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)
- Autonomy Self Report: Adolescent Autonomy - Scale
- AIDS Risk Behavior Assessment (ARBA) - Scale
- PTSD Index for DSM IV (Adolescent version) - UCLA
- Positive Attitudes Toward Living at Home - Survey
Targeted Risk Group:
Newly homeless youth in Los Angeles
Intervention model:
A behavioral family-based intervention model was used to address family conflict and promote positive family-child interactions.
Research Methods:
This study consisted of two phases Phase 1 was focus groups and key informant interviews to develop research design, measures, an intervention activities. Phase 2 implemented family intervention sessions with baseline and 3, 6, 12, 18, 24 month follow ups.
Local Significance:
Positive outcomes for reducing HIV risk behaviors and improving mental health.
International Significance: