Citation

Brown TL, Henggeler SW, Schoenwald SK, Brondino MJ, Pickrel SG. Children's Services: Social Policy, Research, and Practice 1999; 2(2): 81-93.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

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Abstract

The effectiveness of multisystemic therapy (MST) in promoting school participation among substance abusing and dependent juvenile offenders with high rates of psychiatric comorbidity was examined. Youth were randomly assigned to receive MST versus usual community-based services. Results indicated that MST (but not usual services) significantly increased school attendance at posttreatment, and that these treatment gains were maintained at the 6-month follow-up assessment. Explanations for the findings and directions for future research are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Children's Services, 1999. Copyright © 1999 by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.)

For more information on Multisystemic Therapy, a Blueprints for Violence Prevention Model program, see VioPro record number 2261.

Offender Treatment
Offender Substance Use
Alcohol Use Treatment
Drug Use Treatment
Substance Use Treatment
Juvenile Offender
Juvenile Treatment
Family Based
Community Based
Multisystemic Therapy
Blueprints Model Reference
Treatment Effectiveness
Treatment Program
Program Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
School Attendance
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