Risk of Unsuccessful Program Completion for Students with Serious Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: An Epidemiologic Risk Analysis.

Carran, Deborah T.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ524416

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Publication Date: 1996

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Risk of Unsuccessful Program Completion for Students with Serious Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: An Epidemiologic Risk Analysis.

Carran, Deborah T.; And Others

Behavioral Disorders, v21 n2 p172-89 Feb 1996

This study identified risk factors associated with unsuccessful discharge status of 134 students with serious emotional/behavioral disorders enrolled in a secondary-level, therapeutic day-treatment program. Major risk factors found were student substance abuse, involvement with juvenile services, and family living status. Application of epidemiologic analysis to program evaluation is demonstrated. (DB)

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Day Programs, Delinquency, Emotional Disturbances, Epidemiology, Failure, Family Environment, High Risk Students, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment, Program Evaluation, Risk, Secondary Education, Student Characteristics, Substance Abuse, Therapy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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