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1. Functional Family Therapy. Family Strengthening Series. Juvenile Justice Bulletin.

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Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention., Sexton, Thomas L., and Alexander, James F.

Abstract

Increases in delinquency and violence over the past decade are often rooted in a number of interrelated social problems that may originate within the family structure. The focus of this publication is the effectiveness of family intervention programs and chronicles one type of intervention, the Functional Family Therapy (FFT). FFT draws on a multisystemic perspective in its family-based prevention and intervention efforts. The program applies a comprehensive model with proven theory and empirically tested principles, plus a wealth of experience to the treatment of at-risk and delinquent youth. It sets forth the program's core principles, goals, and techniques, and reviews its research foundations. The community implementation of FFT is described, and an example of effective replication is provided. FFT has been implemented in various treatment contexts and with culturally diverse client populations. The success of FFT is due to its integration of a clear, comprehensive, and multisystemic clinical model with ongoing research on clinical process and outcomes. Thirty years of clinical research indicates that FFT can prevent the onset of delinquency and reduce recidivism at a financial and human cost well below that exacted by other more punitive approaches. (Contains 4 figures and 13 references.) (JDM)

Published
2000

2. Systems-Behavioral Intervention with Families of Delinquents: Therapist Characteristics, Family Behavior, and Outcome

Author

Alexander, James F.

Abstract

A clinical setting was used to evaluate therapist characteristics, therapist process, and family process in a short-term systems-behavioral model of family intervention. Families were designated by one of four degrees of therapy outcome. The data suggest that therapist relationship skills may be crucial determinants of therapy success. (Author)

Published
1976

3. The Minimizing of Blaming Attributions and Behaviors in Delinquent Families.

Author

Alexander, James F.

Abstract

Evaluated parents' data in three studies of families with delinquent adolescent. Provided families with different forms of positive versus negative interactional (attributional) context. Taken together, data provide some support for reattribution techniques such as relabeling. Data question ease with which such techniques can be successful. (Author/NB)

Published
1989

4. Short-Term Family Intervention: A Therapy Outcome Study

Author

Parsons, Bruce V. and Alexander, James F.

Abstract

Based on a matching-to-sample philosphy, modification of the destructive communication patterns of delinquent families was attempted by systematically shaping in behaviors characteristic of adaptive family systems (increased clarity). Based on direct observation of family interaction in a discussion task, the results indicated a significant change in the four interaction measures, while two indexes of questionnaire agreement remained unchanged. (Author)

Published
1973

6. Evolution of Functional Family Therapy as an Evidence-Based Practice for Adolescents with Disruptive Behavior Problems.

Author

Robbins, Michael S., Alexander, James F., Turner, Charles W., and Hollimon, Amy

Subjects
*SUBSTANCE abuse prevention, *BEHAVIOR disorders, *CLINICAL medicine, *COST effectiveness, *EVALUATION of medical care, *FAMILY psychotherapy, *EVIDENCE-based medicine, *PROFESSIONAL practice, *FAMILY relations, *HUMAN services programs, *ADOLESCENCE, *ECONOMICS, *PREVENTION
Abstract

This article summarizes the evolution of functional family therapy ( FFT) based upon four decades of clinical practice and scientific scrutiny through research evidence. FFT research has evolved from an initial focus upon clinical process research, which examined sequential exchanges between therapists and family members. A key element of this research has been an examination of the way in which clinicians acquire, consolidate, and maintain the skills needed to implement FFT effectively with youth and families. Many randomized efficacy and effectiveness studies have evaluated the impact of FFT across diverse clinical populations. Subsequent research investigated factors that influence the effectiveness of implementation across more than 300 clinical settings in which more than 2,500 trained clinicians have provided service to nearly 400,000 families. Another important set of investigations concerned the cost-effectiveness of the interventions . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016
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