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. 2013 Sep;35(9):1463-1467.
doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.06.003.

Incorporating Natural Helpers to Address Service Disparities for Young Children with Conduct Problems

I David Acevedo-Polakovich  1 , Larissa N Niec  1 , Miya L Barnet  1 , Katrina M Bell  1
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Incorporating Natural Helpers to Address Service Disparities for Young Children with Conduct Problems

I David Acevedo-Polakovich et al. Child Youth Serv Rev. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

In response to the high levels of unmet need among historically underserved young children with conduct problems, this paper outlines some of the key issues involved in incorporating natural helpers into the delivery of parenting interventions for the treatment of conduct problems among historically underserved children. Strategies for the selection and training of natural helpers are discussed along with challenges that might be encountered in these processes. Directions for future research are also highlighted. With appropriate selection and training procedures in place, natural helpers may increase the accessibility of services for children and families and foster the reduction of service disparities.

Keywords: Conduct problems; disparities; natural helpers; parent training; prevention.

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