Annual Performance Report January – December 2017

The program aimed to provide secondary prevention services to at-risk youth, increase support services for eligible youth and their families, establish a cadre of family counselors, strengthen alternative juvenile justice measures, and establish a community-based secondary prevention model. The program achieved significant results in reducing risk factors among at-risk youth. Comparative analysis of risk factor reduction between intervention cycles one and two showed a notable decrease in risk levels. The identification of the second group of families progressed, with baseline progress indicating a strong foundation for future interventions. Clinical orientation was also a key component, with family counselors receiving evidence-based certification programs and curricula. The program established a cadre of family counselors, with increasing evidence-based certification programs and curricula for family counseling. Diploma courses were offered through FUNDAUNAH and IIS, while the Catholic University of Honduras (UNICAH) also provided training. The capacity of family counselors was increased at three levels, and partnerships were expanded to further family counseling capacity. The Family Sciences Institute/UNICAH and Family Counseling Clinics – Ministry of Health were key partners in this effort. Alternative juvenile justice measures were also strengthened through the program. Involuntary youth were a key focus area, with the Juvenile Justice Technical Committee playing a crucial role. CASA ALIANZA was another key partner, working to address the challenge of working with NGOs and showing results. New masculinities and research and consultancies were also areas of focus. The program established a community-based secondary prevention model, with systematization of the secondary prevention experience and calibration of YSET. Evaluation methodology was also a key component, with a treatment and control group design. Collaboration with local researchers, including FUNDAUNAH/DICYP, was essential in replicating the Family Systems-Based Intervention and Prevention Model PISFM. Coordination with USAID implementers was also critical in ensuring the program's success. The program made significant progress on indicators, including increased self-efficacy among participants. Grants were also a key component, with achievements and future initiatives outlined. Planning activities for the next period were also a focus, with a summary of challenges and remedial actions provided. Lessons learned from the program were also documented, highlighting key successes and areas for improvement.