Describes an approach to behavior modification employing gradual stages and beginning with the enhancement of positive behavior. Major emphasis is placed on accelerating prosocial behavior rather than decelerating antisocial behavior. (CM)

Presents the results of a survey of 30 professionals' attitudes toward referring latency age children to residential treatment programs; how they perceive residential treatment, how they make referral decisions, and how they choose a particular setting. (Author/CM)

Argues that Kohlberg's theory of moral development and his methods of moral education have special relevance to residential treatment because they (1) provide a framework for understanding the moral decision-making process at various levels of development, and (2) encourage child care professionals of any theoretical or clinical persuasion to…

Play group therapy sessions were held in an attempt to improve impulse control; peer, social, and relationship skills; expression of repressed anger; feelings for self; and cooperative play among five latency-aged boys. Many of the goals set for the children in the group were reached. (Author/RH)

This study examines the characteristics of Texas youth designated as "most difficult to place" recipients of service under the "Exceptional Care Pilot Project" (N = 46). Findings include, among others, high levels of comorbid psychiatric disturbance (greater than 3 diagnostic groupings), physical (78.3%) and sexual (88%)…

Compared a professional foster-care program and two specialized programs in Cook County, Illinois, with kinship and nonrelative-family foster homes. Found that professional and kinship foster care consistently outperformed specialized and nonrelative care in stability, sibling placement, care restrictiveness, and proximity to child's community of…

Discusses the complex problems concerning the rights of the incarcerated adolescent to control his own mind and body versus the rights of others and the requisites of effective treatment as defined by the clinician. (Author/SDH)

Describes the Parent/Child Program at the Booth Memorial Home in Oakland, California, which trains young mothers in parenting skills, gives them a chance to complete their education or vocational preparation, and provides care and developmental opportunity for the infants. (Author/SDH)

Suggests a framework for a family-centered residential group care model for children in acute crisis. The model aims at achieving a permanent discharge for the children as soon as possible. (CM)

Describes a special program for older children entering residential treatment facilities for whom adoption is a goal. The program offers a continuum of care which incorporates the strengths of group living, therapy, and adoption preparation and placement. (HTH)

Discusses a treatment model that emphasizes the involvement of the child's own family in the undercare process and the development of mutual trust and respect among different members of the professional team. (SDH)

Argues that the residential treatment model based on individual psychotherapy and emphasizing the rule of the expert is a potential breeder of staff conflict that can vitiate treatment. A group oriented model is suggested. (MS)

Explores licensing of out-of-home care as nonservice protective approach to child welfare distinguished from placement protective services. Discusses individual and role conflicts in relation to common goals of community protection of vulnerable children. Reviews administrative and organizational issues in light of assuring consistent and uniform…

Milieu therapy is central to residential treatment of emotionally disturbed children in Norway. The trend is away from the American emphasis on individual psychotherapy as a major treatment component. (Editor)

The conclusions of a survey of Lutheran residential child care programs published in December 1970 by the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. (Editor)