Multi-systemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive family and community-based intervention for children and young people aged between 11 and 17 at risk of out of home placement in either care or custody due to their offending, or who have severe behaviour problems.
Government-commissioned research by University College London (UCL) has suggested that MST is no more effective than other interventions for young people with challenging behaviour and at risk of being taken into care.
However, even on the basis of this research, MST is still the most effective programme available for commissioners and service planners seeking to meet the needs of highly vulnerable young people.
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