Policy and Advocacy Task Force

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Chair

Chair Miya Barnett
Email:  mbarnett@education.ucsb.edu

Committee Members

• Tripp Ake
• Cheryl McNeil
• Amanda N'zi
• Ashley Scudder
• Catherine Wright

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The purpose of the Policy & Advocacy Task force is to:

• Bring forward a clinical voice within PCIT International
• Further strengthen the involvement of stakeholders and families in PCIT International
• Address concerns, facilitate discussion, and provide assistance around PCIT implementation, dissemination, and sustainability within the community

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Successes:

• Facilitated the development of Global Trainer calls for certified clinicians and Within Agency Trainers
• Organized stakeholder networking event at conference

Future Priorities:

• Create resources for stakeholders, clinicians, families, state agencies, etc. outlining benefits of PCIT
  
• Direct involvement of clinicians on TF or clinician subcommittee