MyODP: 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 Acting Deputy Secretary Valerie Vacari -

- Editorial Board -

Stacy L. Nonnemacher, Ph.D. Editor In Chief Clinical Director Office of Developmental Programs	Amy Alford, M.Ed., BCBA Senior Clinical Consultant 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 Human Services Program Specialist Office of Long Term Living	Hope Pesner Human Services Program Specialist 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
Kate Verstreate, MPH Data Project Manager Office of Developmental Programs

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

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 1 ► 2019 : The Art and Science of Support

Volume 8 ► Issue 2 ► 2019 : Meaningful Community Engagement

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

Volume 8 ► Issue 4 ► 2020 : Maximizing Resources

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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.