A Longitudinal Study of the Impact of a Family Empowerment Intervention on Juvenile Offender Psychosocial Functioning: An Expanded Assessment

ABSTRACT Expanded analyses were completed on the efficacy of a family empowerment intervention for juvenile offenders and their families. The results indicate the promise of the intervention in regard to the youths drug use and involvement in drug sales during a one-year post initial interview follow up period.

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