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Adolescent therapeutic community treatment – an Australian perspective

Jaimie Chloe Northam (Centre for Applied Psychology, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia)
Lynne Elizabeth Magor-Blatch (School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia)

Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities

ISSN: 0964-1866

Publication date: 12 December 2016

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the adolescent therapeutic community (ATC) literature – drawing on studies primarily from the USA with consideration made to the Australian context.

Design/methodology/approach

A review of the efficacy research for ATCs is considered, and the characteristics of Australians accessing ATC treatment are discussed in the context of developmental needs.

Findings

Similarities are found in what precipitates and perpetuates adolescent substance use in the USA and Australia, and therefore, what appears to facilitate effective treatment utilising the therapeutic community model.

Originality/value

The paper provides a valuable perspective for Australian services, and explores the application of the ATC model within the Australian treatment context.

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • TC practice
  • Therapeutic communities
  • Children and young people
  • Residential
  • Drugs

Citation

Northam, J.C. and Magor-Blatch, L.E. (2016), "Adolescent therapeutic community treatment – an Australian perspective", Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 204-212. https://doi.org/10.1108/TC-01-2016-0002

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