Characteristics of children in residential treatment programs: Findings and clinical implications

Abstract

Each year a large number of children with emotional and behavioral problems are placed in residential treatment facilities. Without adequate descriptions of these children, proper placement, treatment, and outcome evaluation cannot be realized. This article presents descriptive data on 211 children placed in several residential treatment programs in the state of Alabama. Characteristics of these children were obtained from standardized questionnaires completed by supervisory staff members in the facilities. These findings, as well as issues relevant to clinical practice, are presented.

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