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A Structural Model of the Influence of Family Problems and Child Abuse Factors on Serious Delinquency among Youths Processed at a Juvenile Assessment Center.
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Dembo, Richard; Wothke, Werner; Shemwell, Marina; Pacheco, Kimberly; Seeberger, William; Rollie, Matthew; Schmeidler, James; Livingston, Stephen – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2000
Authors tested model of the influence of arrested youths' family problem factors, including sexual victimization, physical abuse experiences, drug use, frequency of involvement in index offences. Hypothesized model was supported by data overall for males; female data suggested they use alcohol and marijuana for different reasons. Findings…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Drinking, Family Involvement
Family Empowerment Intervention: Conceptual Foundations and Clinical Practices.
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Dembo, Richard; Dudell, Gary; Livingston, Stephen; Schmeidler, James – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2001
Presents a detailed overview of the Family Empowerment Intervention (FEI), a system-oriented intervention delivered in-home by well-trained nontherapists. A clinical trial of FEI targeted arrested youths and their families. Topics covered included: theoretical foundations and goals of FEI, structural intervention strategies, and phases of the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling Techniques, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation
Long-Term Impact of a Family Empowerment Intervention on Juvenile Offender Recidivism.
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Dembo, Richard; Ramirez-Garnica, Gabriela; Schmeidler, James; Rollie, Matthew; Livingston, Stephen; Hartsfield, Amy – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2001
Reports results of a study of the long term impact of a Family Empowerment Intervention (FEI) on recidivism among all 303 youths processed at Hillsborough County Juvenile Assessment Center who entered the project. Results provide support for sustained effect of FEI services in reducing recidivism. (BF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Delinquency
Testing a Longitudinal Model of the Influence of Family Problem Factors on High Risk Youths' Troubled Behavior: A Replication and Update.
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Dembo, Richard; Wothke, Werner; Shemwell, Marina; Pacheco, Kimberly; Seeberger, William; Rollie, Matthew; Schmeidler, James; Klein, Laine; Hartsfield, Amy; Livingston, Stephen – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2000
Using data collected from arrested youth who entered a home based family intervention project, model of relationships between youths' family problems (including abuse experiences) and drug use and delinquent behavior was tested. Data supported hypothesized model, involving both self-reports of physical/sexual abuse and official records of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Delinquency, Family Involvement
Long-Term Impact of a Family Empowerment Intervention on Juvenile Offender Psychosocial Functioning.
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Dembo, Richard; Schmeidler, James; Seeberger, William; Shemwell, Marina; Rollie, Matthew; Pacheco, Kimberly; Livingston, Stephen; Wothke, Werner – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2001
Reports results of a study of the long term impact of a Family Empowerment Intervention (FEI) on the psychosocial functioning among youths processed at Hillsborough County Juvenile Assessment Center who entered the project between September 1994 and January 1998. Results provide support for the sustained effect of FEI services. (BF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Delinquency