Aftercare for teenagers : matching services and needs (1991)

FRANÇAIS :
Etude ethnographique sur un groupe de 18 adolescents (dont 5 filles) en fonction de leurs motivations et de leurs comportements : 4 types distincts ont été identifiés par rapport aux objectifs de "guérison". L'auteur estime que les programmes de post cure doivent beaucoup évoluer pour s'adapter aux besoins des patients et réaliser notamment une meilleure collaboration avec les autres services (école, lieux de traitements, associations et services sociaux) ainsi qu'avec les familles.
ENGLISH :
This study used ethnographic methodology to explore how a drug and alcohol aftercare case management service for adolescents contributed to three expected service outcomes : 1- maintenance of the teenagers' drug and alcohol free behavior ; 2- adherence to the teenagers' aftercare plans ; and 3- participation of the schools and families as stipulated in the aftercare plans. In the analysis, four groups of adolescents were identified : testers, coasters, retreaters and rebellers. For each there is a different pattern of outcome results. Results indicated that the aftercare service contributed to the expected outcomes by helping the teenagers : 1- receive appropriate aftercare services ; 2- build and connect with a support system ; and 3- equalize the relationships between schools, treatment programs, families and community organizations. Implications for the provision of aftercare services to youth are explored. (Author's abstract)