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March 2012Easter Seals UCP and Haven House's multi-systemic therapy (MST) program hosted officials from Chile's Undersecretariat for Crime Prevention this month in an effort to help Chile improve their youth crime rates and create their own successful MST program. Click here to read the full article.
February 2012MST and Social Impact Bond in UK
Essex County Council in the United Kingdom has decided to move forward with the use of a social impact bond to fund the expansion of MST teams within their community. Social impact bonds are a unique way to create funding methods to improve social issues. Funding is derived from private investors and returns are based on outcomes. The concept of social impact bonds has been growing in popularity over the past year. To learn more click here to read the news article about Essex County's decision. November 2011Midland County probate court changes save money
A declining delinquency rate, low recidivism and use of local resources mean three open positions at the Midland County Probate Court will not be filled, which equals big savings for the county. - November 6, 2011 October 2011Casey Foundation Begins Mission to Cut Juvenile Incarceration in Half State Wants Funds in Redeploy Illinois, Not IYC How Intervention Is Keeping Children Out of Care 2011 National Anti-Crime Award Winners Announced Spirit of Community: Pillar's Finalists for the Community Leadership Award
A professional dedicated to youth and families in the mental health sector. A volunteer who has supported many community events and has influenced others to do the same. An executive director of the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre whose efforts have positively affected the quality of life for those living in this neighbourhood. What do all of these three individuals have in common? - October 26, 2011 September 2011Government Announces £6 Million for Children in Care and Families Who Need Extra Support Allen Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Midland County Probate Court Judge Dorene S. Allen has been recognized as one of 20 women who stand out in Michigan's legal profession by the publication Michigan Lawyers Weekly. - September 21, 2011 August 2011UK National Academy for Parenting Research Gives MST Highest Ratings
The National Academy for Parenting Research (NAPR) has an internationally recognized research program to help bring real change to the way practitioners work with parents. The NAPR has created a searchable online database of programs available in England called the Commissioning Toolkit. MST was awarded the highest ratings possible from NARP in all categories. July 2011Crime Solutions is a searchable online registry developed and maintained by the Office of Justice Programs which uses rigorous research to inform practitioners and policy makers about what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. This registry includes entries for MST, MST-PSB, MST-CAN, MST-Psychiatric and MST-Substance Abuse.
May 2011Juvenile Justice: Making What Works a Reality
Prevention Action reports on what's working in the treatment of juvenile offenders. April 2011What Works, What Doesn't and Why in Treating Juvenile Offenders
Download the Social Policy Report: Evidence-Based Interventions for Juvenile Offenders and Juvenile Justice Policies that Support Them March 2011Promising Practices Network Operated by Rand Corporation Announces Two Studies Validating Positive Outcomes for MST
Two recent studies add to the existing research supporting the effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy (MST) at reducing juvenile delinquency and substance abuse. Read the full article January 2011Current Violent Juvenile Treatment Methods Costly, Ineffective, MU Researcher Finds
Charles Borduin, a professor of psychological sciences in the MU College of Arts and Sciences finds that multisystemic therapy is more effective in the lives of trouble youth and less costly. Read the full release December 2010Home-based Therapy Best for Troubled Teens, Experts Say SAMSHA Announces Science and Service Award Winners
Three agencies implementing MST recognized for their outstanding achievement. Read the full announcement August 2010Juvenile Offender Therapy Praised. One Problem: Program Not Available Locally For 1 Family, Youth Therapy Program a Success Mental Health Therapy Helping Children from Kingston and Merton Stay at Home and Get Better
A new mental health therapy pioneered in Kingston and Merton is successfully helping children at risk of being taken into custody or care. Read the full story reported by the Kingston Guardian on August 4, 2010 July 2010'Keeping My Son Out of Trouble' Ministers Back Pilot Therapy Programme for Young Offenders Multisystemic Therapy- New Therapy Brings Results for Troubled Young People
Re-offending in troubled and aggressive young people can be significantly cut using a pioneering new mental health approach known as Multisystemic Therapy (full briefing at bottom of page), a UK conference was told. Read the full story reported by National Mental Health Development Unit in July 2010. May 2010New Report Calls for Better Mental Health Treatment for Juvenile Offenders
Berkeley Center for Criminal Justice reports say that the California justice system fails juvenile with mental illness. The report makes a compelling argument for the expansion of community-based intensive family therapies for troubled youth including Multisystemic Therapy. Read the report May 2009South Carolina Program For At-Risk Youth Exceeds National Averages One Grandmother’s Testimonial About Multisystemic Therapy (MST), a Program for At-Risk Youth SAMHSA’s First Science and Service Award Winners 2009: ABH has been recognized in the Co-Occurring Disorders category for their implementation of MST in Connecticut.
2008: MST is a key part of one of the programs receiving an award in the co-occurring disorders category.
2007: MST programs secured 50% (two of four) of the awards in the treatment of mental illness and recovery support services category.
Talk that Works Multisystemic Therapy, a Family-Based Intervention, Has Been Shown to Be Effective with Troubled Teens UK Government: Troubled Children to Receive Help to Avoid Going into Care Trying to Save Troubled Youth: Mental Health Plays Key Role in State's Effort Save Kids, Communities and Money by Closing Training School |
