Official websites use .mass.gov

A .mass.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Massachusetts.
Secure websites use HTTPS certificate

A lock icon ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Violence Prevention: Therapeutic Foster Care – for Chronically Delinquent Juveniles

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends therapeutic foster care for adolescents ages 12-18 with a history of chronic delinquency based on sufficient evidence of effectiveness in preventing violence among this population.

URL: Visit resource
Date Reviewed: 2/20/2025

Categories: Adolescent Health Violence

Types: Systematic Review

Evidence Strength: Sufficient Evidence

Providers: The CDC Community Guide

Help Us Improve Mass.gov with your feedback