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Direct linkNickerson, Amanda B.; Salamone, Frank J.; Brooks, Jennifer L.; Colby, Sarah A. – Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2004
In order to improve post-discharge outcomes for children, it has been proposed that residential treatment centers place a greater emphasis on engaging families and building on strengths of the youths in treatment. This review presents the theoretical and empirical support for several promising strategies for engaging families, such as behavioral…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Social Support Groups, Service Learning, Social Networks
