This is a multisystemic psychotherapeutic approach for families with children from 6 to 17 years old who are under the supervision of child protection institutions due to a history of victimization related to abuse or neglect. The objective is to prevent the revictimization of children and avoid institutional separation of families.
The team consists of three psychologists, a crisis assistant, a psychiatrist, and a supervisor, who apply interventions in the home or other family-friendly settings. The approach includes cognitive behavioral treatment for anger and aggression management and to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms; reinforcement therapy for substance use treatment; awareness of abuse and neglect practices; and teaching family communication and problem-solving skills.