Support from the Start: effective programmes for three to eight year‐olds

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a selective, UK‐focused review of recent literature on effective interventions for preventing and reducing conduct problems in 3‐8 year olds; and to update the chapter in the Sutton et al. (2004) research report Support from the Start on effective interventions for children aged 3‐8.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors provide a narrative review of the risk factors for conduct disorder.

Findings

The review describes risk factors for conduct disorder in this age range and presents an approach to selecting effective programmes. It describes some of the better quality evidence‐based interventions in this age range that have been disseminated and successfully implemented in the UK.

Originality/value

The review provides an update of the accumulating evidence for interventions aimed at preventing and reducing conduct problems in the 3‐8 year old age group. It introduces innovative models designed for service delivery and examines lessons learned from implementation of these programmes. The paper provides recommendations that paper can be used by service providers to help make informed decisions and offer effective programmes to families.

Citation

Hutchings, J. and Gardner, F. (2012), "Support from the Start: effective programmes for three to eight year‐olds", Journal of Children's Services, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 29-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/17466661211213652