Functional family therapy with juvenile justice youth: outcomes of an evidence-based practice

Meta-analysis of 14 FFT studies (n=2,253 adolescents). Significant reductions in recidivism and family-functioning improvements, with small-to-moderate effects (d=0.30-0.50). Effects larger in adolescents with more severe baseline conduct problems. Replicable in independent sites with adherence support. Complements (and arguably overtakes) MST in some juvenile-justice systems.