NCJ Number
127061
Journal
Family Process Volume: 25 Issue: 4 Dated: (December 1986) Pages: 619-645
Date Published
1986
Length
27 pages
Annotation
A critical review of the theoretical and outcome studies on family therapy with delinquents is presented.
Abstract
Assessment of the theoretical studies reveals that families of delinquents may be distinguishable from other families by their interactional sequences and processes. The available outcome studies within the field indicate that family therapy is a viable intervention with this population. Behavioral, structural, strategic, and communication approaches to therapy seem to be most successful. However, stronger and more specific evidence is needed to bolster this claim. Critical issues and trends in the research are identified. Suggestions for future research and practice implications also are discussed. 3 tables and 47 references (Author abstract modified)