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Research on Effectiveness

MST is a well-validated treatment model with 15 published outcome studies (14 randomized studies and one quasi-experimental design) and several other studies are underway. Consistent outcomes found for MST in comparison with control groups include:

  • Higher consumer satisfaction
  • Decreased long-term rates of rearrest 25% to 70%
  • 47% to 64% decreases in long-term rates of days in out-of-home placements
  • Improved family relations and functioning
  • Increased mainstream school attendance
  • Decreased adolescent psychiatric symptoms
  • Decreased adolescent substance use

This section of the MST website offers information about the research demonstrating the effectiveness of the MST model and the quality assurance system used in the implementation of MST. Please select from the links below for additional information about your chosen topic(s).