Multisystemic Therapy
• youth “nested” in interconnected systems
• violent behavior maintained by problem transactions
within/between systems (e.g. school & home)
• builds on strengths
• help parents deal with child’s behavior problems
• help parents build support network/access services they need
• masters level staff
• low caseloads
• 24/7 availability x 4 months
• 50 hours face-face
• effective reducing antisocial behavior of violent & chronic juvenile
offenders