Evidence-Based Professionals' Monthly - October 2025

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Feature articles and other industry news

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Evolution of the Evidence-Based Movement - The Series

What does it really mean to be “evidence-based” in practice - not just in theory? In the latest installment of our Evolution of the Evidence-Based Movement series, Mark M. Lowis, LMSW, shares how methods like Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-informed care can truly transform outcomes when backed by fidelity and follow-through. He emphasizes that training alone isn’t enough - organizations must measure what’s working and stay aligned with proven models to see lasting change. His perspective offers a clear reminder: when research meets real-world application, the impact is undeniable.

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MORE NEWS

• Addressing the High Rates of Mental Health Problems and Substance Abuse among Incarcerated Women
• More Green, Less Guns: A Call for Improvement of Community Spaces in the Pursuit of Gun Violence Reduction
• In wake of Michigan church shooting, how do you talk to your kids about gun violence?
• Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement Officers
• In Colorado schools, a new kind of mental health support is taking root
• The Price of Punishment: Exclusionary Discipline in Connecticut PreK-12 Schools
• Understanding the Criminal Pathways of Victimized Youth
• Undercounted: Treatment options limited as drugs flow into U.S. jails
• Drug-free housing in Jackson helps families rebuild after addiction

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• Oct. 21: Core & Advance Skills for Individual Engagement in Case Management - (7 CE)
  
  
• Oct. 22: Evidence-Based Pathways for Coordinating Care & Services - (7 CE)
  
  
• Oct. 23: Approaches for Evidence-Based Family Engagement In Community - (7 CE)
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Editor: Amaka Obinna Nwoko

Email: [email protected]

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