“In School and/or Employed” is defined as client 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. 

• 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.

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.

(Annual FY): The target percentage for youth actively enrolled in school and/or employed at program discharge is 60%.  A total of 60% or 6 of 10 youth/young adults were in school and/or employed at discharge during FY21. This included 5 youth/young adults that completed the full course of treatment and 5 who were discharged due to lack of engagement* prior to completing a full course of treatment.  A total of 8 youth/young adults were in treatment at the conclusion of FY21 and transitioned to FY22.

*MST EA Reasons for Non-Completion of Treatment

1. Moved from Baltimore County
2. Lack of Engagement
3. Placed in detention for event prior to MST EA involvement
4. Placed in detention for event occurring at the very beginning of MST EA involvement

Definitions:

In school and/or employed:  EA 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.