How Well: % of participants at risk of disconnection who report maintaining the connection throughout program/service delivery (ANNUAL)
Current Value
50%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
In school and/or employed is defined as youth/young adult is attending school, a high school equivalency degree (GED) program, a vocational program, or is working at least part-time at client discharge as measured by school and/or work attendance records and client self-report.
Partners
- MD Department of Juvenile Services
- Baltimore County Detention Center
- Baltimore County Court System
- Baltimore County Office of the Public Defender
- Baltimore County Department of Social Services
- Community Solutions, Inc.
- Prologue, Inc.
What Works
MST-EA is a manualized treatment that is an adaptation of the evidence-based treatment, Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST). MST-EA treatment targets are achieved by changing how clients function in their natural settings (home, school, community), leveraging the client’s strengths, pulling in positive supports, and developing the client’s skills and resources to overcome barriers to success. Evidence-based interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, affective education) are used to address treatment needs.