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At Boys Town, it's essential to know our programs are working to improve the lives of our children. We are one of the few agencies in the country that follows the progress of our youth up to 16 years after they leave our care. National Research Institute staff is also involved in a number of other research and evaluation projects.
Outcome Follow-Up Studies
We are conducting several follow-up studies, at differing lengths of post-departure to assess their current functioning and satisfaction with services received from Boys Town
- Sixteen-Year Follow-Up Study more >
Contact Jonathan Huefner at (402) 498-3033 or
huefnerj@boystown.org for more information.
- Five-Year Follow-Up Study more >
Contact Jay Ringle at (402) 498-3223 or
ringlej@boystown.org for more information.
- Short-Term Follow-Up (Six months post-departure) more >
Contact Beth Chmelka at (402) 498-3213 or
chmelkab@boystown.org for more information.
Model Fidelity
We recently developed an observation instrument which evaluates how well our residential and shelter program staff implements the Boys Town Model. The hallmarks of the Model include: Teaching, Relationship-Building, Motivation System, Family-Style Living, Self-Government/Self-Determination, and Moral and Spiritual Values. Currently, we are evaluating the use of this instrument with training, consultation and staff evaluation.
Contact Tanya Shaw at (402) 498-3047 or
shawt@boystown.org for more information.
Ecological Family-Based Programs
The Boys Town Ecological Family-Based Program is an in-home service that examines a family's environment (ecology), including the child, family, school, community, and peer group. Trained consultants help families whose children are at risk for removal from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Currently, we are working with family-based clinical experts to develop model fidelity instruments to ensure that consultants are implementing the Model.
Contact Stephanie Ingram at (402) 498-3034 or
ingrams@boystown.org for more information.
Child Suicide Risk Assessment (CSRA)
The Child Suicide Risk Assessment (CRSA) is a suicide-risk screening instrument given to youth upon admission to Boys Town programs. The CSRA was designed for children between the ages of 6 and 13. The CSRA has been found to discriminate between individuals with a prior suicide attempt and those without. We are continuing to develop the instrument with at-risk youth who are admitted to less restrictive settings (e.g., outpatient programs).
Contact Jay Ringle at (402) 498-3223 or
ringlej@boystown.org for more information.
Boys Town Education Model
The Boys Town Education Model is designed to increase time for academic instruction by reducing the amount of time needed to address inappropriate behaviors in the classroom. Teachers, building administrators, as well as support staff, are trained to implement a school-wide social skills curriculum, administrative intervention processes, and proactive classroom behavior management approaches. We are currently evaluating the Education Model with schools in Connecticut, Chicago, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Contact Rob Oats at (402) 498-3046 or
oatsr@boystown.org for more information.
