Functional Family Therapy (FFT): An Evidence-Based Program for Youth
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Summary: Originally a live webinar on July 23rd, 2024, this course covers the evidence-based program of Functional Family Therapy (FFT), including the components of the program, the population the program serves, and how it is implemented. The course will cover the benefits of working with youth and their families in their homes and will cover different funding sources for FFT. The course will also cover challenges in implementing FFT and how to address those challenges. This On Demand course continues to assist juvenile court prosecutors who make recommendations to the juvenile court about what conditions and programs the court should impose at a youth's disposition/sentencing by providing juvenile court prosecutors with the information about this evidence-based program, including what the components are, the populations it serves, and how it is implemented. This will assist juvenile court prosecutors in making informed recommendations to the court at disposition/sentencing. This course will benefit both juvenile court prosecutors and allied juvenile justice professionals who will learn about this evidence-based program.
Learning Objectives:
(1) The learn about the benefits of utilizing evidence-based programs.
(2) To learn about the components of FFT and the population it serves; this will help juvenile court prosecutors make informed decisions to the juvenile court when FFT is an available option that the court is or may consider.
(3) To learn about the importance of serving youth at home with their families.
Cost:
Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
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OnDemand Webinar: Functional Family Therapy (FFT): An Evidence-Based Program for Youth
Live Webinar Date: July 23rd, 2024
Duration: 71-minute presentation
CLE: his course, originally a live webinar on July 23rd, 2024, was recorded for on-demand attendance. The live webinar was approved for CLE credit in certain states; however, NDAA is not responsible for applying for CLE approval or reporting CLE credits for this on-demand webinar. Attendees are responsible for ensuring their state accepts their applications for self-study CLE credits for this on-demand course. Upon completion of your on-demand course (video, quiz and survey), you will be able to access a CLE Uniform Certificate of Attendance. If your state accepts self-study credits, you can submit this Certificate and other required materials directly to your state bar. NDAA does not apply for CLE approval for recorded content or report on-demand CLE attendance for this webinar. Attendees must self-submit this course for approval in their home state. All attorneys are responsible for any fees associated with CLE filing. Attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar associations for more information. General questions or additional information regarding CLE credit can be directed to cle@ndaajustice.org.
[States that previously approved CLE Credit for this course: NV, PA]
On-Demand Access: This webinar was originally recorded on July 23rd, 2024, and made available OnDemand on this platform for general educational purposes by NDAA with the help of OJJDP's NTTAC.
Attribution & Disclaimer:
This project is supported by Grant #2019-MU-MU-K002 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.
OJJDP Priorities
•Treating Children as Children
•Serve Children at Home, with their Families, In their communities
•Open Up Opportunities for Young People Involved in the Justice System
Kayla Merkel
Executive Director
AMIKids North Carolina Family Services
Kayla Merkel, MSW, LCSW is the Executive Director for AMIKids North Carolina Family Services. Kayla provided Functional Family Therapy (FFT) to families for four years as both a therapist and supervisor before she stepped into the Director role. Kayla joined the AMIkids family immediately following her graduate studies at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) where she earned her Masters of Social Work with a focus in children, youth and families. It was at the UofSC where she found her passion for working with youth and families involved in the juvenile justice system. Her time working with youth in a detention facility in Columbia, South Carolina opened her eyes to the support needed to help youth and families continue to grow together following their involvement with juvenile justice.
Kasi Floyd
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
AMIkids NC Family Services; Made Well Center for Wholeness
Kasi is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with a passion for serving those in need. Kasi holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of North Carolina- Wilmington and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina State University. Kasi started her career as a children’s counselor at InterAct of Wake County’s residential domestic violence shelter serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She then spent twelve years serving youth on juvenile probation and their families as a Functional Family Therapist, Supervisor, Program Manager, and Executive Director for AMIkids NC Family Services, before stepping into the training support role with the organization. Kasi also provides outpatient therapy at the Made Well Center for Wholeness in Wilmington North Carolina.
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