Innovations in Practice: The efficacy of nonviolent resistance groups in treating aggressive and controlling children and young people: A preliminary analysis of pilot NVR groups in Kent

Abstract

Background: Conduct disorders and adolescent violence have been found to be a significant problem in the United Kingdom. Method: Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) Parenting Groups were piloted in Kent to address the demand on CAMHS for young people with this issue, and preliminary analysis on outcome measures was conducted. Results: A significant difference in a positive direction was found on all but one of the measurements used. Conclusion: Findings suggest that using NVR methods in a group format is an effective intervention for these families. De-escalation and acts of unconditional love were rated by parents as the most useful interventions. © 2013 Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.