Preventing serious antisocial behavior in inner-city children: An empirically based family intervention program

Patrick H. Tolan, Mary Mc Kernan McKay

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)148-155
Number of pages8
JournalFamily Relations
Volume45
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aggression
  • Children
  • Family
  • Prevention
  • Urban

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