Multisystemic Therapy (MST) [1] is an intensive home-based and family-driven intervention for 12 to 17-year-olds displaying serious antisocial or criminal behavior. Therapists work intensively with the young person and family members to deliver a range of evidence-based services according to each family’s needs. The ultimate goal is to reduce anti-social behavior and improve parenting practices. MST is generally targeted at chronically violent or substance-abusing juvenile offenders who, without support, are highly likely to need out-of-home placement. Referrals typically come from youth justice agencies.
MST is a Blueprints [2] Model Program.
Links:
[1] http://www.mstinstitute.org/
[2] http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/index.html