Positive Approaches Journal

Mission Statement: To improve lives by increasing capacity to provide supports and services to individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism and other developmental disabilities, using the guiding principles of Everyday Lives and the Recovery Movement. Through case studies, articles, interviews, and related academic sources, Positive Approaches Journal will strive to feature resources, observations, and advancements that are relevant and timely to professionals and supporters.

- Foreword by Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens and Deputy Secretary Jennifer Smith -

- Editorial Board -

Amy Alford, M.Ed., BCBA Acting Editor in Chief, Clinical Director Office of Developmental Programs	George Bell IV, MA Clinical Director Office of Developmental Programs	Gregory Cherpes, MD Medical Director Office of Developmental Programs
Crystal Doyle Human Services Program Representative Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services	Angela Harris, MSW Chief Social Rehabilitation Executive Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services	David Knauss Retired Human Services Program Specialist Office of Long Term Living
Kaitlin Koffer Miller, MPH Eastern Regional Director ASERT Collaborative	Hope Pesner Human Services Program Analyst Office of Developmental Programs	Mark Salzer, Ph.D. Professor & Director Temple University
Lindsay Shea, MS, DrPH Analytics Oversight Office of Developmental Programs	Marlinda Smith, LCSW Dual Diagnosis Initiative Project Lead Office of Developmental Programs	Pamela Treadway, M.Ed. Senior Clinical Consultant Office of Developmental Programs
Rhonda Armstrong Communication and Outreach Coordinator Office of Developmental Programs

Volume 12 ► Issue 3 ►November 2023 :
Safe Spaces, Strong Supports: Multifaceted Approaches to Suicide Prevention and Mental Well-being

Volume 12 ► Issue 2 ►August 2023 :
Understanding the Complexities of Behavioral Phenotypes and How to Support People

Volume 12 ► Issue 1 ►May 2023 :
Confronting Stigma and Promoting Wellness: Changing the Conversation

Volume 11 ► Issue 4 ► February 2023 :
Access, Empowerment, Experience: Driving Voice Behind Change

Volume 11 ► Issue 3 ► November 2022 :
Access, Empowerment, and Independence: Employment for All

Volume 11 ► Issue 2 ► August 2022 :
A Better Understanding of Mental Health to Improve Systems and Supports

Volume 11 ► Issue 1 ► May 2022 :
Innovation & Best Practices in Supporting Autistic Adults

Volume 10 ► Issue 4 ► February 2022 :
Embracing Behavioral Supports and Meaningful Applications

Volume 10 ► Issue 3 ► November 2021 : Beyond Silos:
Highlighting Multisystem Approaches in Pennsylvania

Volume 10 ► Issue 2 ► August 2021 : Supporting and Informing Paths to Transition

Volume 10 ► Issue 1 ► May 2021 : Sexuality and Social Connectedness Part 2

Volume 9 ► Issue 4 ► 2021 : Sexuality and Social Connectedness Part 1

Volume 9 ► Issue 3 ► 2020 : The Data Issue

Volume 9 ► Issue 2 ► 2020 : Are we listening?
The Challenges and Opportunities in Communication

Volume 9 ► Issue 1 ► 2020 : Navigating the Justice System:
Considerations, Best Practices, and Points to Ponder

Volume 8 ► Issue 4 ► 2020 : Maximizing Resources

Volume 8 ► Issue 3 ► 2019 : Rights, Risks, and Restrictions

Volume 8 ► Issue 2 ► 2019 : Meaningful Community Engagement

Volume 8 ► Issue 1 ► 2019 : The Art and Science of Support

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The Pennsylvania Journal on Positive Approaches © 1996 is published by the Office of Developmental Programs and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Harrisburg, PA. For additional information please contact RA-PWODPTRAINING@pa.gov. ISSN: 1091-3688 Library of Congress Card Catalog # 97-657350 Vol 8, Issue 1 Copyright. © 2019 ODP/OMHSAS. All right reserved.