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73: Northern Kentucky's School-Based MRT Program

Season 2 Episode 35

In this episode, we are joined by Valerie Hardcastle, the Vice President of Health Innovations at Northern Kentucky University. Valerie shares insights into the Institute for Health Innovation's work in the northern Kentucky region, focusing on behavioral health and substance use disorder. The conversation delves into the Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT) program implemented in schools, targeting at-risk youth to prevent substance misuse and provide support.

Discover how the MRT program, originally designed for jails and prisons, has been adapted for schools, leading to significant positive outcomes for students and their families.

Timeline:

  • Introduction and Grantee Overview 1:15
  • What is MRT? 5:00
  • What was the need in the community that prompted the implementation of this program in the schools? 10:00
  • How were you able to get all the partners on board for implementation? 11:30
  •  What impact are you seeing in the community as a result of implementing this program? 13:40 
  • How are you sustaining the program? 15:00
  • What’s up next? 16:00
  • Recommendations for people who want to do this 17:00

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