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Close-up of an angry young boy in a dark striped shirt, with another child blurred in the background.

October 29, 2015

Interventions benefit disruptive behavior in children: review

Children with disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs), such as conduct disorder, are most likely to benefit from psychosocial interventions that include a parental component alone or in combination with other interventions, according to a newly published systematic review by Vanderbilt researchers.

By Christina Echegaray

A suited man speaks with students seated around tables in a classroom, while several adults stand nearby. The group appears to be discussing conflict resolution.

April 10, 2014

Intervention efforts curb violent youth behaviors: study

Violent behavior and beliefs among middle school students can be reduced through the implementation of a targeted violence intervention program, according to a Vanderbilt study released in the Journal of Injury and Violence Research.

By Craig Boerner