Citation

Tolan PH, Cromwell RE, Brasswell M. Fam. Process 1986; 25(4): 619-649.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, Family Process Institute, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3817134

Abstract

A critical review of the theoretical and outcome studies on family therapy with delinquents is presented. Assessment of the theoretical developments 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 viable for interventions with this population, with behavioral, structural, strategic, and communication approaches receiving the most support, but more specific and robust evidence is still needed. Trends in the research and critical issues are identified and used to provide suggestions for future research and practice.

Language: en