MST-CAN research hub
MST-CAN research hub
The effectiveness of MST-CAN was evaluated in the following research
Swenson, Schaeffer, et al., 2010
Multisystemic therapy for child abuse and neglect: A randomized effectiveness trial. Journal of Family Psychology, 24 (4), 497–507.
A multisystemic approach to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
This research shows that MST-CAN is twice as effective as the alternative outpatient therapy at preventing out-of-home placement. Moreover, MST-CAN was more effective at reducing parent’s physical and psychological aggression towards their children and neglectful parenting. MST-CAN is also more effective at reducing parent and child mental health problems and increasing natural social supports.
In the UK, of the 71 families evaluated during the pilot period (July 2009 to May 2015)
- 98% of children remain at home
- 97% are in school or working