Using a Client-Centered Approach to Guide the Development of a Culturally-Specific Hip-Hop Intervention for African American Adolescent Substance Users

Authors

  • Anthony T. Estreet School of Social Work, Morgan State University; Health & Addiction Research Training Lab, Morgan State University
  • Paul Archibald School of Social Work, Morgan State University; Health & Addiction Research Training Lab, Morgan State University
  • Sapphire Goodman School of Social Work, Morgan State University; Health & Addiction Research Training Lab, Morgan State University
  • Tracy Cudjoe School of Social Work, Morgan State University; Health & Addiction Research Training Lab, Morgan State University

Keywords:

substance use, Social work, African American, program development, youth, Urban youth, intervention, Substance use disorders, hip-hop, Hip-Hop Therapy

Abstract

This article portrays and reflects on the social work process of program development using a client-centered, bottom-up approach as a tool to improve client satisfaction and program retention. It is important to discuss this process and to highlight the possible strengths and limitations to using this approach. Moreover, this narrative examines the feasibility of developing and testing a culturally sensitive hip-hop intervention among urban African American substance-using youth and the importance of the collaborative work to establish “buy-in” from key stakeholders. Conclusions highlight the importance of adapting clinical interventions within the context of the client population.

Author Biographies

Anthony T. Estreet, School of Social Work, Morgan State University; Health & Addiction Research Training Lab, Morgan State University

School of Social work, Assistant Professor

Paul Archibald, School of Social Work, Morgan State University; Health & Addiction Research Training Lab, Morgan State University

School of Social Work, Assistant Professor

Sapphire Goodman, School of Social Work, Morgan State University; Health & Addiction Research Training Lab, Morgan State University

School of Social Work, Doctoral Student, Research Assistant

Tracy Cudjoe, School of Social Work, Morgan State University; Health & Addiction Research Training Lab, Morgan State University

School of Social Work, Doctoral Student, Research Assistant

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Published

2018-04-20

How to Cite

Estreet, A. T., Archibald, P., Goodman, S., & Cudjoe, T. (2018). Using a Client-Centered Approach to Guide the Development of a Culturally-Specific Hip-Hop Intervention for African American Adolescent Substance Users. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 23(4), 48–66. Retrieved from https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/1535