Programs that Work
Functional Family Therapy
Program Info
Program Overview
Program Reviews
Program Info
Healthy and Safe Children
Indicators
Youths not using alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs
Children and youth not engaging in violent behavior or displaying serious conduct problems
Children not experiencing anxiety or mood disorders, such as depression
Topic Areas
Adolescence
Home Visiting
High School
Family Support
Parent Education
Youth Development
Behavior Problems
Juvenile Justice
Mental Health
Physical Health
Substance Abuse
Violent Behavior
Evidence Level (What does this mean?)
Screened
TopProgram Overview
Functional Family Therapy is a family-based intervention program for youth ages 11-18 who have demonstrated dysfunctional and maladaptive behaviors such as delinquency, violence, substance use, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or Disruptive Behavior Disorder, and depression. It provides 8-30 sessions of direct service time for the referred youth and their families. The program can be delivered in a variety of settings including home, school, clinical and juvenile justice facilities.
Program Reviews
The Functional Family Therapy program has not yet been thoroughly reviewed by PPN, but preliminary review suggests it may be effective at improving outcomes for the indicators listed above.
This program is highly regarded by other credible organizations and reviews of the program can be found online at the websites listed below:
Blueprints for Violence Prevention
Helping America's Youth Program Tool
OJJDP Model Program Guide
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