International Journal of Play Therapy Vol. 28, Iss. 2,  (Apr 2019): 88-97. DOI:10.1037/pla0000096 Marginalized children are often excluded from mainstream social, economic, cultural, and political life because of ethnicity or poverty. These children are more likely to have behavior problems that place them at risk later in life. The impact is evident at an early age. The purpose of this article was to review the literature that examined the impact of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) conducted with marginalized children.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.