MST Research
Welcome to the MST research page. As an evidence-based intervention backed by over 25 years of data collection, MST relies on rigorous evaluation to support its real-world impact.
For local authorities, commissioners and the probation system in Ireland, our research provides clear, localised evidence of long-term cost-effectiveness and successful service outcomes—giving you the financial and clinical data needed to invest confidently in care/custody-prevention strategies.
For participating families, this research translates directly into proven, intensive support designed to keep young people safely at home, achieving in school, and out of the youth justice system.
For MST practitioners, the research studies are here to help you improve your practice and guide and support your interventions with the families you are working with.
In the UK and Ireland, we are an extremely research-active network, collaborating on major feasibility studies and active randomised trials with partners like the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) . Explore our local clinical outcomes, qualitative research in a range of areas, European studies, and published trials below to see how our commitment to data shapes safer, stronger futures for families across our communities.
