Spilsbury, J.C., Belliston, L., Drotar, D., Drinkard, A., Dretschmar, J., Creeden, R., Flannery, D.J., and Friedman, S. (2007). Clinically significant trauma symptoms and behavioral problems in a community-based sample of children exposed to domestic violence. Journal of Family Violence, 22(6), pp. 487-499. (Published online: 29 June 2007. Published in print: August 2007)

This pioneering study was the first empirical demonstration that mobile, community-based crisis intervention services led to a reduction in psychiatric hospitalization, both at private and public hospitals.

The Mobile Crisis Team of MHS was the source of data about community-based services. The reduction in hospitalization was substantial, and did not result in increased rates of subsequent hospitalization. The rigourous study design and large data set addressed shortcomings of prior studies.

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Spilsbury, J.C., Kahana, S., Drotar, D., Creeden, R., Flannery, D.J., and Friedman, S. (2008). Profiles of behavior problems in children who witness domestic violence. Violence and Victims, 23(1), pp. 3-17.

This pioneering study was the first empirical demonstration that mobile, community-based crisis intervention services led to a reduction in psychiatric hospitalization, both at private and public hospitals.

The Mobile Crisis Team of MHS was the source of data about community-based services. The reduction in hospitalization was substantial, and did not result in increased rates of subsequent hospitalization. The rigourous study design and large data set addressed shortcomings of prior studies.

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Oliver, R.J., Spilsbury, J.C., Osiecki, S.S., Denihan, W.M., Zureick, J.L., and Friedman, S. (2008). Brief report: Preliminary results of a suicide awareness mass media campaign in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, ___(___), pp. ______.

This pioneering study was the first empirical demonstration that mobile, community-based crisis intervention services led to a reduction in psychiatric hospitalization, both at private and public hospitals.

The Mobile Crisis Team of MHS was the source of data about community-based services. The reduction in hospitalization was substantial, and did not result in increased rates of subsequent hospitalization. The rigourous study design and large data set addressed shortcomings of prior studies.

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