Abstract
This article describes a 22-week family intervention program, specifically designed to prevent antisocial behavior in urban, minority children. This program was developed as one component of the Metropolitan Area Child Study, a multiyear delinquency prevention field trial. A theoretical model for strengthening critical family processes related to the emergence of antisocial behavior is presented, and specific intervention goals, modalities, and activities are described. Recommendations for the development, implementation, and evaluation of family-based prevention programs are highlighted.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 148-155 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Family Relations |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aggression
- Children
- Family
- Prevention
- Urban