Section 22-A5299. DEFINITIONS


Latest version.
  •  

    5299.1When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:

     

    Functional Family Therapy (FFT) – an evidence-based proprietary therapeutic service for children, youth and their families to prevent children and youth who are already involved or youth at risk of juvenile justice system involvement from further penetrating the system.  FFT is a trademarked therapeutic service that requires accreditation from FFT Inc. 

     

    Functional Family Therapy Provider – a Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) provider that is certified by the Department to provide FFT.  

     

authority

The Director of the Department of Mental Health (Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05).

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11960, 11961 (December 17, 2010).