Keeping the Peace

Abstract

This article presents the results of an evaluation of 11 parent‐adolescent mediation and family therapy programs in Australia established to prevent youth homelessness. The article examines the impact of these services on the resolution of family conflict and the living circumstances of young people who are at risk of youth homelessness. Ninety‐two families participated in the pre‐and postintervention stages of the evaluation. The majority of parents and adolescents felt they had made some progress in resolving their problems and improving family relationships. Indicators of risk of homelessness were lower at the time of follow‐up for most young people.