This article examines the effectiveness of Mode Deactivation Family Therapy, (MDT) in a community setting as compared to Treatment as Usual, (TAU). MDT is an evidenced based psychotherapy and has been shown to be effective treating adolescents with physical and sexual behaviors, as well as, problems with conduct and personality. In this study, MDT was shown to be superior to TAU in a community setting with assisting families of the previous described adolescents. (Contains 3 figures and 3 charts.)