The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Common Sense Parenting (CSP) program has been rated by the CEBC in the area of: Parent Training.

• Child Welfare Outcome: Child/Family Well-Being
• Type of Maltreatment: Physical Abuse
• Target Population: Parents and other caregivers of children ages 6 - 16 years.

CSP is a group-based class for parents comprised of 6 weekly, 2-hour sessions led by a certified trainer who focuses on teaching practical skills to increase children’s positive behavior, decrease negative behavior, and model appropriate alternative behavior. Each class is formatted to include a review of the prior session, instruction of the new skill, modeled examples, skill practice/feedback, and a summary.