From: Kay Reed <kayreed@dibbleinstitute.org>
Date: Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Subject: Relationship Smarts PLUS listed in National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.
To: Bill Coffin <billcoffin68@gmail.com>, "Larry (ACF) McDowell" <larry.mcdowell@acf.hhs.gov>, Diane Sollee <diane@smartmarriages.com>
Happy Thanksgiving!
Relationship Smarts PLUS listed in National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.
The Dibble Institute is pleased to announce that Relationship Smarts PLUS, developed by Marline Pearson, is now listed as one of the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP), a service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
NREPP is a searchable database of interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental and substance abuse disorders. SAMHSA has developed this resource to help people, agencies, and organizations implement proven, evidence-based programs in their communities.
All programs listed on NREPP go through an extensive review process and are rated on their quality of research and on readiness for dissemination. RS+ received high scores on the quality of research (2.75 on a scale of 0-4.0), and a high score (2.8) for readiness and dissemination.
The application process was exhaustive. Huge credit for this accomplishment goes to Professor and Associate Dean at Auburn University, Dr. Jennifer Kerpelman, for spending six plus years conducting random, experimental design research on RQ+ with academic colleagues. Without her tireless work on the evaluation and NREPP application, this would not have become a reality.
Being listed on NREPP gives organizations wishing to teach RS+ the ability to apply for funds when evidence based programs are required. This is an important accomplishment for RS+, and we are very proud to be listed on NREPP's list of evidence-based programs.
Click here for the NREPP RS+ profile.