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Improving practice in marriage preparation

1999; Routledge; Volume: 25; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/00926239908403975

1521-0715

Benjamin Silliman, Walter R. Schumm,

Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Abstract Developments over the past 2 decades concerning research on marriage preparation programs are reviewed. Suggestions for designing effective programs are presented. Issues reviewed include assessing client needs, the timing and duration of programs, formats and methods, program content, provider characteristics, and promotion and marketing strategies.