Better Off: % of youth/young adults with no new legal charges in the last 2 months of treatment before discharge for offenses committed during that time (Annual)
Current Value
78%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
“Legal Charges” is defined as client not receiving legal charges in the last 2 months of treatment as measured by official arrest/charge 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.
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.
Action Plan
Data Discussion
Data Discussion (Annual FY): The annual target percentage for youth/young adults with no new legal charges within 2 months of program discharge is 75%. A total of 100% or 8 of 8 youth/young adults received no new legal charges in the last 2 months of treatment before discharge during FY22.
*MST EA Reasons for Non-Completion of Treatment
Definitions:
Legal Charges: EA has not received legal charges in the last 2 months of treatment as measured by official arrest/charge records and client self-report. Client Discharge:Discharge CriteriaThe determination to discharge an EA from MST-EA is based upon evidence of intervention effectiveness as evaluated from multiple perspectives (e.g. EA, social network members, school, probation officer) indicating that:
Discharge from MST-EA may also occur when few of the Overarching Goals have been met, but despite consistent and repeated efforts by the therapist and supervisor to overcome the barriers to further success, the treatment has reached a point of diminishing returns for the additional time invested.
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