The purpose of this document is to describe the general process by which standard Multisystemic Therapy (MST) (Henggeler et al.,2009) is adapted for use with other challenging clinical problems and eventually transported to community-based MST programs.
Read this report to learn about Social Impact Bonds, including how they can help to fund the expansion of evidence-based programs and help to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline and a detailed cost-and-benefit analysis.
Read this report to learn how and why minority youth are disproportionately involved with the juvenile justice system. Learn about the outcomes of research with black and Latino youth and how MST can positively impact minority youth involved in the justice system.
Read this report to learn how MST-SA is a top tier, research-based intervention for reducing and eliminating substance abuse among teens. MST therapists work with families to remove their teens from problematic peer groups and support involvement in pro-social activities.
Read this report to find out how MST works, the philosophy behind keeping kids in their home instead of sending them to lockup, and the importance of delivering services with fidelity.
If you are considering starting an MST team, this guide is a must-read. It reviews the critical areas you need to consider in order to get a program off the ground and to ensure its long-term success.
Read this success story to learn how MST is proven to reduce recidivism rates of siblings, produce cost-savings and how positive results last 25 years post-treatment.
There is no singular solution to violence, but MST can play an important role in helping communities stop school shootings.
Read some of the positive things our stakeholders have to say about our evidence-based program for youth and families.
Learn more about the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), with an overview and implications.
Gain helpful insights on how to implement MST by learning about other states’ paths to success. This guide will share the history of MST in five states, what makes MST strong in each state, and what lessons the states learned along the way.
