Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect

Multi-systemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect (MST-CAN) is an intensive treatment for families who have recently been reported to Child Protection Services for physically abusing and/or neglecting a child between the ages of 6 and 17.

Evidence rating: 3
Cost rating: 5
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing child maltreatment Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Primary school
Preadolescents
Adolescents
Delivery model: Individual

Main setting:
Out-patient health setting
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Prolonged Exposure Therapy-Adolescent

Prolonged Exposure Therapy-Adolescent (PE-A) is a targeted indicated programme for adolescents (between the ages of 13 to 18) who have experienced trauma. It is delivered in outpatient health settings and community centres and aims to support children to develop emotional processing skills to reduce the impact of their traumatic experiences, resulting in a decrease in symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating:
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: No
Age group:
Adolescents
Delivery model: Individual

Main setting:
Community centre
Out-patient health setting
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-visiting programme for parents with a child between the ages of three and five living in disadvantaged communities.

Evidence rating: 2+
Cost rating: 3
Child outcomes:
Enhancing school achievement & employment

UK provision: No
Age group:
Preschool
Delivery model: Home visiting

Main setting:
Home
Classification:
Targeted selective

Parents as First Teachers

Parents as First Teachers (PAFT – also referred to as Parents as Teachers) is for parents with a child aged three or under, typically living in a disadvantaged community.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating: 4
Child outcomes:
Preventing obesity and promoting healthy physical development Preventing child maltreatment Enhancing school achievement & employment Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Infants
Toddlers
Delivery model: Home visiting

Main setting:
Home
Other setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Classification:
Targeted selective

Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management

The Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management (IY-TCM) programme is a universal classroom management programme for teachers of children between the ages of four and eight.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Enhancing school achievement & employment Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Preschool
Primary school
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Primary school
Classification:
Universal

PATHS Preschool/Kindergarten curriculum

The PATHS® Preschool/Kindergarten curriculum promotes emotional and social competencies and reduces aggression and behaviour problems in preschool/kindergarten-aged children, while simultaneously enhancing the educational process in the classroom.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Enhancing school achievement & employment

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Preschool
Primary school
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Other setting:
Primary school
Classification:
Targeted selective

The Good Behaviour Game

The Good Behaviour Game (GBG) is a universal preventive programme delivered by a teacher to a class of primary school students, normally between 15 and 30 children.

Evidence rating: 3+ (mixed findings)
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour Preventing substance abuse

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Primary school
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Primary school
Classification:
Universal

Family Foundations

Family Foundations (FF) is a group-based programme for couples expecting their first child, delivered any time during the mother’s pregnancy.

Evidence rating: 4
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Perinatal
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Out-patient health setting
Other setting:
Sixth-form or FE college
Community centre
Classification:
Universal

Treatment Foster Care Oregon Adolescent

Treatment Foster Care Oregon – Adolescent (TFCO-A)* is for young people between the ages of 12 and 18, and their families.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating: 5
Child outcomes:
Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Preadolescents
Adolescents
Delivery model: Individual

Main setting:
Home
Secondary school
Sixth-form or FE college
Community centre
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Triple P Online

Triple P Online is a web-based parenting intervention. The programme can be used as an early intervention strategy or as a more intensive programme for parents with children up to 12 years with significant social, emotional or behavioural problems.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Toddlers
Preschool
Primary school
Delivery model: Online or app

Main setting:
Home
Classification:
Targeted indicated

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