Guidance published today by Nice says parents and children need more help to prevent conduct disorders developing into criminal behaviour.
The organisation says early intervention group programmes for both parents and children can help treat the conditions before it becomes entrenched.
The guidance suggests that initial assessments should take place for those suspected of having a conduct disorder, which can be characterised by fighting, stealing and vandalism.
Group training programmes should then be offered to parents of children between the ages of three and 11 who have been identified as being at risk of developing a conduct disorder or are in contact with the criminal justice system due to antisocial behaviour.
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