Family and Community Development Evaluation Report

Program developers collaborated with experts across a wide spectrum of fields to integrate theories on education, social-work, child development and family development, as well as research in the field of education by Arnold Goldstein (Changing the Abusive Parent, Goldstein et al, Champaign, IL.: Research Press, 1985) on changing abusive behaviors and interpersonal communication. Improved communication skills, which are considered important tools for self-empowerment and development, became the central focus of this strength-based educational program.