Introducing, researching, and disseminating the incredible years programmes in Wales
In: International journal of conflict and violence: IJCV, Volume 6, Issue 2, p. 225-233
ISSN: 1864-1385
"A case study reviewing the establishment of the evidence-based Incredible Years programme in Wales, describing the rationale for selecting the program, the outcomes achieved in Wales, and the influence on policy leading to a Wales-wide dissemination strategy. The UK context features a growing trend towards evidence-based anti-violence services and significant increases in funding for early intervention. Factors that contributed to the success of this project included careful selection of a program with evidence, establishing a local evidence base for it, ensuring that information was disseminated to government and service providers, and the need to build in a sustainability plan. The biggest challenge, lack of leader time and resources to deliver the program effectively, is explored and solutions from Wales, including leader feedback surveys and manager training days are described." (author's abstract)