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Key Points Question Are parenting programs that include time-out less effective or even harmful for children exposed to adverse childhood experiences? Findings In this nonrandomized clinical trial of 205 families, children with conduct problems and high adversity exposure experienced equivalent, if not greater, outcomes, measured by the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, after a parenting program that included time-out, compared with children with low adversity exposure. Meaning This study suggests that, despite concerns that time-out is contraindicated for children who have experienced adversity, parenting programs that include time-out appear to be beneficial for children with or without adversity exposure for management of emotional and behavioral difficulties.