STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT EVALUATION: FINAL REPORT

• NCJ Number: 144430
• Author(s): J A Pollard; D M Houle
• Date Published: 1993
• Length: 64 pages
• Contract Number(s): A-0366-8
• Sponsoring Agency: California Dept of Alcohol and Drug Programs
• Corporate Author: Southwest Regional Laboratory
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Model student assistance program (SAP) demonstration projects were funded by California's Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (DADP) in five locations between July 1989 and June 1992, and project evaluations were conducted to determine SAP project effectiveness and impact on participating students.

Abstract

The evaluations indicated that SAP projects contributed to a reduced level of alcohol and drug use and helped students with several important social and psychological issues. Unfortunately, other student outcomes such as improvements in family functioning could not be assessed by the evaluations. Students generally reported high levels of satisfaction with SAP services and also recognized such important program features as student and staff confidentiality. They felt the services helped them with their personal problems. SAP projects were managed by motivated, creative, and effective individuals. The development of a standard SAP model is discussed, as well as key issues and recommendations associated with the development of SAP's in California. 6 references, 13 tables, and 6 figures