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Children in the Middle


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Program Info

Outcome Areas
Healthy and Safe Children

Indicators
Children not experiencing anxiety or mood disorders, such as depression

Topic Areas

       Early Childhood
       Middle Childhood
       Adolescence
       Parent Education
       Mental Health

Evidence Level  (What does this mean?)
Screened

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Program Overview

Children in the Middle is an intervention program designed for divorcing families to alleviate the stress on children through reducing the parental conflict, loyalty pressures, and communication problems. The program is delivered through one to two classroom sessions, and a video and booklet for parents.

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Program Reviews

The Children in the Middle program has not yet been thoroughly reviewed by PPN, but preliminary review suggests it may be effective at improving outcomes for the indicators listed above.

This program is highly regarded by other credible organizations and reviews of the program can be found online at the websites listed below:

SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)

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