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How the Functional Family Therapy Model Transforms Communities
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) strengthens family bonds and builds community resilience. Agencies nationwide are witnessing stronger family engagement and longer-lasting positive outcomes. Unlike tra...
Building Support Networks to Reduce Recidivism Rates in Youth
According to a 2022 report, some states have juvenile recidivism rates as high as 75% within three years of release for youth returning from confinement, with many probationary cases reflecting simila...
Benefits of Evidence-Based Programming in Juvenile Probation Programs
Approximately 430,000 US youth were put under arrest in 2020, with many of them entering the juvenile probation and parole system. The effectiveness of a juvenile probation program can make a signific...
Juvenile Probation Officer & Family Relationships Improve Outcomes
Juvenile probation can be a critical intervention for youth who have committed a crime or engaged in delinquent behavior. By providing support, guidance, and accountability, probation officers can hel...
How Can Juvenile Probation Help At-Risk Youth?
Juvenile probation is a form of adjudication that allows youth to remain in their communities while under the supervision of the court. During the probationary period, a juvenile may be required to fo...
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