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Some Guidelines for the Use of Behavioral Change Techniques
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O'Keefe, Edward J. – Child Welfare, 1978
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)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Children, Intervention
Characteristics of Effective, Harm-Free Environments for Children in Out-of-Home Care.
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Daly, Daniel L.; Dowd, Thomas P. – Child Welfare, 1992
Discusses specific elements that can foster effective and abuse-free out-of-home care, increase program effectiveness, and reduce negative outcomes such as staff burnout. Elements include caregiver support, a model of care, a focus on positive behavior, a consumer orientation, training, program evaluation, and an internal program audit. (HTH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Children
Individualizing Behavior Therapy for Children in Group Settings
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McInnis, Elizabeth T.; Marholin, David, II – Child Welfare, 1977
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Children
Developing Positive Self-Concepts in Institutionalized Children with Severe Behavior Disorders.
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Warger, Cynthia L.; Kleman, Diana – Child Welfare, 1986
Investigates the capacity of intervention, in the form of a modified creative dramatics program, for development of positive self-concepts and creative expression in children. Using institutionalized and noninstitutionalized children, the study indicated the intervention group improved significantly on self-concept and creative expression…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Children, Comparative Analysis, Creative Dramatics