Evaluation of the Effects of Family Functional Therapy on Juvenile Delinquents in Various Court Ordered Placements
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Authors
Storr, Ghislaine
Issue Date
2001
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
The study evaluated the effects of Family Functional Therapy on the recidivism and
criminality of juvenile delinquents who had completed 180 days in a residential treatment
facility, youth prison, or boot camp. A total of 300 adjudicated male juveniles, ranging in
age from 13 years to 17 years, were placed into six groups of 50 participants of varying
socioeconomic status, race, educational level, and criminality. Participants were assigned
to one of six groups dependent on which facility the court ordered placement, and
whether the therapy component was used. Following completion of the respective
placements, the group that did not receive the therapy component was monitored for 360
days to determine their recidivism rate. Those that received therapy were monitored for
one year following completion of six weeks of Family Functional Therapy. The
recidivism rates were then compared. If Family Functional Therapy was found to have a
positive effect on recidivism, the added component could be used to increase the success
of court ordered placements.
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