Re: unpublished CASA/GIL literature

[<RMekonnen@xxxxxxx>]

Davin- There is an article published on the effectiveness of CASA's. Although the study has significant weaknesses (no control group and small sample size), its worth looking at. Here's the citation:

Litzelfelner, P. (2000). The effectiveness of CASAs in achieving positive outcomes for children. Child Welfare, 79(2), 179-193. 

Good luck and I'd love to read a final copy of your article! 

Robin M.M. Mekonnen, M.S.W.
Doctoral Student/Research Assistant
Center for Children's Policy Practice and Research/
Center for the Study of Youth Policy
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work
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