The Shea-Hellervik Global Foundation awards grants in support of projects that increase understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment for juvenile offenders. The Foundation wishes to establish a practical definition of cognitive behavioral therapy for this population and promote knowledge of best practices.
The Foundation identifies prospective grantees in advance and invites formal proposals. It does not accept unsolicited grant proposals.
However, organizations and students that have not been invited to apply may submit a Letter of Interest to the Foundation, explaining how their work aligns with the Foundation’s goals.
The Foundation seeks to support well-designed research studies that provide evidence about what techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy work best and what components are essential in treating juvenile offenders. As part of this effort, the Foundation will consider funding scholarships for students who conduct research that aligns with its areas of interest.
Priorities include:
- Promoting the book: It’s Not Your Fault.
- Research projects must meet the test of being translatable to the real world as quickly as possible.
- Research projects focused on identifying specific CBT components and/or techniques that reduce recidivism rates for young people in the justice system
- Programs using CBT interventions to change errors in thinking and use of defense tactics by juvenile offenders and at-risk youth.
- Studies that discover which aspects of treatment work best and why.
For further information please look at Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact the Foundation
Thank you for your interest.
