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Dr. Ward was granted Emeritus Faculty Status, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida on December 31, 2007.
Education
B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of South Florida
Publications
Book Chapters
Spielberger, C. D., Spaulding, H. C., Jolley, M., & Ward, J. C. (1978). The Florida
police standards research project. In C. D. Spielberger (Ed.), Police selection and
evaluation: Issues and problems. New York: Hemisphere/Wiley.
Spielberger, C. D., Ward, J. C., & Spaulding, H. C. (1978). A model for the selection
of law enforcement officers. In C. D. Spielberger (Ed.), Police selection and evaluation:
Issues and problems. New York:Hemisphere/Wiley.
Ward, J. C., Naster, B. J., Pace, J. E., & Whitaker, P. K. (1994). The use of recreational
and activity therapies in multi level psychoeducationally oriented social skills training.
In J. A. Bedell (Ed.), Psychological assessment and treatment of persons with severe
mental disorders (pp. 119-138). Washington, D.C.: Taylor & Francis International.
Ward, J. C., & Houston, M. K. (1994). Suicide assessment and treatment of persons
infected with HIV. In M. D. Knox & C. H. Sparks, (Eds.), Community mental health and
HIV: Sec. 4. Mental health interventions. Rockville, MD: The National Council of Community
Mental Health Centers.
Houston, M. K., & Ward, J. C.(1998) Suicide Assessment andIntervention with Persons
Infected with HIVIn M. D. Knox & C. H. Sparks (Eds.), HIV and Community Mental Healthcare.
Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press.
Ward, J., Dow, M. (1999) Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). In K. M. Coughlin
(Ed.), 1999 Behavioral Outcomes & Guidelines Sourcebook (pp. 461-462),New York, NY:
Faulkner & Gray, Inc.
Dow, M. & Ward, J. (1999). Behavioral Healthcare Rating of Satisfaction (BHRS). In K.M. Coughlin (Ed.). 1999 Behavioral Outcomes & Guidelines Sourcebook (pp. 402-403), New York, NY: Faulkner & Gray, Inc.
Ward, J., Saunders, T. & Smith, M. (2001). Using Web-Based Technology to Implement
and Monitor Outcomes for Children and Adults in State-Supported Behavioral Services.
Invited chapter in K. M. Coughlin (Ed.), 2001 Behavioral Outcomes Sourcebook (pp.
88-95), New York: Faulkner & Gray, Inc.
Dow, M.G., Boaz, T. L., & Ward, J. C. (2003). Case mix adjustment of Children’s Functional
Assessment Rating Scale. In C. Newman, C. J. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman
(Eds.), The 15th annual research conference proceedings, a system of care for children’s
mental health, expanding the research base. Tampa, FL: University of South Florida.
Journal Articles, Training Manuals and Technical Reports
Spielberger, C. D., Spaulding, H. C., & Ward, J. C. (1978). Selecting effective law
enforcement officers: The Florida Police standards research project. Human Resources
Institute Monograph Series No.2, U.S.F./L.E.A.A.
Speilberger, C. D., Spaulding, H. C., & Ward, J. C. (1979).The development of a psychological test battery for use in statewide police selection: The Florida police standards research project. In C. D. Spielberger (Ed.). Proceedings of the National Workshop on the Selection of Law Enforcement Officers. Human Resources Institute Monograph No. 3, U.S.F./L.E.A.A.
Ward, J. C. (1984). The Florida Mental Health Act. In N.Kirby (Ed.). A.C.L.F. Administrators Guide. Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Tampa, FL. Bedell, J. R.,
Ward, J. C., Archer, R. P., & Stokes, N. K.(1985). An empirical evaluation of a model
of knowledge utilization. Evaluation Review. 9 (2), 109-126.
Ward, J. C. (Speaker and Author), Bedell, J. A., Naster, B. J., Hinrichs, S. H., &
Pace, J. E. (Contributors), and Hebb, N. (Director), (1985). Thoughts, Feelings, and
Behaviors. Level II Activity Group: A Psychoeducational Approach.(Video tape). Florida
Mental Health Institute Publication Series, * No. 106, University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL.
Naster, B. J., Ward, J. C., & Hinrichs, S. H. (1987). A Manual for the Implementation of a Comprehensive Token Economy System. Florida Mental Health Institute Publication Series, No. 110, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Ward, J. C., Pensel, R. K., & Potts, P. H. (Authors), Ward, J. C. (Producer and Director), (1988). Techniques for Effective Aggression Management: (T.E.A.M.) Physical Intervention Procedures. (Video Tape). Florida Mental Health Institute Publication Series No. 118, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Ward, J. C., Pensel, R. K., & Potts, P. H. (1990).Techniques for Effective Aggression Management T.E.A.M. Manual II: Physical Intervention Procedures (Revised ed.). Florida Mental Health Institute Publication Series, No. 119, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Gibertini, M., Ward, J. C., Pensel, R. K., & Potts, P. H. (Eds.) (1988). Self Medication
Skills for Adult Mental Health Clients; A Psychoeducational Group Approach. Florida
Mental Health Institute Publication Series, No. 120, University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL.Bedell, J. R., & Ward, J. C. (1989). An intensivecommunity-based treatment
alternative to state hospitalization. Hospital and Community Psychiatry.40 (5), 533-535.
Ward, J. C. (1989). A Report to the Legislature on the Pilot Mobile Crisis Teams.
Tallahassee, Florida:HRS/FMHI.
Ward, J.C., Beane, D., Kunkel, M. (1990). Preventing aggressive behaviors. In T. L. Boaz & M. M. Kunkel (Eds.), Working with the homeless mentally ill: A manual for caregivers. (Pub. Series #133). Tampa, Florida: University of South Florida, Florida Mental Health Institute.
Ward, J. C. & Naster, B. J. (1991). Reliability of an observational system used to
monitor behavior in a mental health residential treatment unit. The Journal of Mental
Health Administration, 18(l), 64-68.
Naster, B. J., Pace, J. E., Ward, J. C., Pensel, R. K., Bedell, J. R., & Gibertini,
M. (Eds.) . (1988, Revised 1991). Cognitive Behavioral Training in self-awareness,
Communication and Problem Solving:Introductory, intermediate, and Advanced Psychoeducational
Groups (Pub. Series No. 135) . Tampa: University of South Florida, Florida Mental
Health Institute.
Ward, J. C., Penner, K. L., Whitaker, P. K., Ulerie, C.
E.(1991, February). FMHI research and development report, District IV, VI, and X mobile
crisis pilot projects. Tampa, Florida: University of South Florida, Florida Mental
Health Institute.
Ward, J. C., Penner, K. L., Irwin, C. E., Whitaker, P. K. (1991, September). Report
on the evaluation of ACLF mental health overlay pilot projects in HRS District VIA
and VIB. Tampa, Florida: University of South Florida, Florida Mental Health Institute.
Ward, J. C., Penner, K. F., Irwin, C. E., Whitaker, P. K., Barnett, S. D. (1992). Report on the evaluation of mobile crisis team Pilot Projects in HRS District VIIB and IX. Tampa, Florida: University of South Florida, Florida Mental Health Institute.
Dow, M. G., Ward, J. C., (Principal Investigators), (June, 1996) Program Evaluation and Outcome Assessment Project, HRS District 7, Tampa, Florida: University of South Florida, Florida Mental Health Institute.
Ward, J., Dow, M., Saunders, T., Halls, S., Musante, K., Penner, K., Berry, R. & Sachs-Erickson, N. (1996, 1997, 1998) Children's Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS). USF/FMHI/Fla. Dept. of Children and Families, ADM D7. Psychological Assessment Resources, Tampa, FL http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu
Ward, J., Ruckert, D. & Mawoussi, B. (1998) Computer Software Version of the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). USF/FMHI/Fla. Dept. of Children and Families. http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu
Ward, J. C., Dow, M. G., Penner, K., Saunders, T. & Halls, S. (1998). A Manual for Using the Florida Version of the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). Tampa, FL: FMHI/USF http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu
Ward, J., Hicks, D. & Woods, L. (2000) Description and Results of a Confidential Supported Education Focus Group. Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.
Ward, J., Fearday, F. & Orlando, D. (2000) Description and Results of a Confidential Supported Education Focus Group. Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.
Saunders, T., Ward, J., Dow, M., Mawoussi, B., Hasperue, T., Anzueto, T., Blinderman, P., Bryant, M., Burks, A. & White, S. (2001) "District 7 Program Evaluation and Outcome Assessment Project: Post Discharge Follow Up Study. District 7 ADM Office of the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.
Becker, M., Martin, L., Wajeeh, E., Ward, J., and Shern, D. (2002). Students with mental illness in a university setting: Faculty and student attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and experiences. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal.
Ward, J. & Boaz, T. (2003). Use of Mail Surveys to Evaluate “Continuity of Care” for
Medicaid Enrollees Discharged from Florida’s State Mental Hospitals. FMHI Policy Brief.
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida. http://www.fmhi.usf.edu/institute/pubs/pdf/abstracts/policybrief.html
Annis, L., Beck, J., Chaffin, M., Harrell, S., Koch, K., Lord, S., Riley, J., Rudman, M., Russell, C., Ward, J. & Warren, J. (2003) Report of the DCF Functional Assessment Workgroup: Considerations in Selecting and Using Functional Assessment Methodology to Monitor Service Outcomes for Adults Receiving General Revenue Supported Mental Health Services in Florida. Florida Department of Children and Families, Tallahassee, FL.
Ward, J., Beane, D., Potts, P. & Pensel-Potts, R. (2003). T.E.A.M. – Techniques For
Effective Aggression Management: a program for Early Intervention and Aggression Replacement
Training – 3rd Revision. FMHI Publication Series, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental
Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
Ward, J.C. and Mawoussi, B.(2003) “On-line Web-based Training and Certification for
the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS)”. Tampa, FL: Department of Mental Health
Law and Policy, FMHI/USF. http://fars.fmhi.usf.edu
Ward, J.C. and Mawoussi, B. (2003) “On-line Web-based Training and Certification for
the Children’s Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS)”. Tampa, FL: Department
of Mental Health Law and Policy, FMHI/USF. http://cfars.fmhi.usf.edu
Ward, J. C., Dow, M. G., Penner, K., Saunders, T. & Halls, S. (November 2004). A Manual
for Using the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). Tampa, FL: Department of
Mental Health Law and Policy, FMHI/USF. http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu
Ward, J.C., Dow, M.G., Saunders, T.L., Halls, S.C., Penner, K.F., Musante, K.A., Berry,
R.T. and Sachs-Ericcson, N. (September 2004) A Manual for Using the Children’s Functional
Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS). Tampa, FL: Department of Mental Health Law and Policy,
FMHI/USF.http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu
McColm, G., Metz-Wiseman, M.,Phelps, C., Rabson, D., Tauber, S.& Ward, J.(2005) Departmental
Governance at the University of South Florida: A Written Report from the
USF Faculty Senate Committee on Shared Governance. The University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL, September 26, 2005.
