Keywords

Evidence-based Intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Functional family therapy; Multisystemic therapy; Adjudicated; Probation; Residential facility; Recidivism; juvenile; Randomized controlled trial; Quasi-experiment; Juvenile justice system.

Abstract

A large body of research has been devoted to understanding evidence-based interventions (EBI) and their effectiveness in the juvenile justice system. This systematic review examines three commonly used interventions used to reduce recidivism among adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), and Multisystemic Therapy (MST). The systematic review analyzes findings from prior studies evaluating the impact of CBT, FFT, and MST on recidivism among adjudicated youth. The sample includes 23 peer-reviewed studies that utilized samples of adjudicated youth in the United States and were published after 2010. Findings revealed CBT as the most effective intervention, as evidenced by the efficacy demonstrated across all its studies in reducing recidivism rates. Key findings noted that none of the studies included in the analysis demonstrated higher rates of recidivism within the treatment groups compared to control groups. Secondly, a notable trend emerged across the reviewed studies, revealing a statistically significant reduction in recidivism rates among the treated individuals regardless of the EBI.

Thesis Completion Year

2024

Thesis Completion Semester

Spring

Thesis Chair

Childs, Kristina

College

College of Community Innovation and Education

Department

Criminal Justice

Thesis Discipline

Criminal Justice

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus Access

None

Campus Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

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