Homework: Social Work Research Essay
To prepare for this Homework, review Episode 4 of the Bradley family case study. Develop a list with 2-3 researchable questions that you could use to find evidence about the efficacy of 12-step programs or other treatments for substance abuse in adolescents. Then, using the resources provided, search for two evidence-based interventions that would be appropriate for Tiffani Bradley. Be sure to consider the quality of research, readiness for dissemination, replications, and costs.
Submit 2 pages paper with headers and in-text scholarly references that includes the following:
1) Introduction
2) Summaries of the two interventions and their respective research regarding the effectiveness
3) Recommendations for Tiffani's social worker that address the following:
a) Factors to consider when choosing between the two interventions
b) The social work skills that the staff would require to implement the intervention
c) The training required to implement each intervention
4) An evaluation of evidence-based practice based on your reaction to the experience, in which you address the following questions:
a) Would you, as a beginning researcher, have enough knowledge to benefit from researching evidence-based practices? Why or why not?
b) How might the research that you conducted increase your confidence in the intervention with Tiffani?
c) Is the information provided enough to make a decision regarding interventions? Why or why not
d) Conclusion
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.