Multisystemic Therapy

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is for families with a young person aged 12–17, who are at risk of going into care due to serious antisocial and/or offending behaviour.

Evidence rating: 4+ (mixed findings)
Cost rating: 5
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing child maltreatment Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour Preventing substance abuse

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

Main setting:
Home
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Multisystemic Therapy for Problem Sexual Behaviour

Multisystemic Therapy for Problem Sexual Behaviour (MST-PSB) is a targeted-indicated programme for families with a young person aged between 10-17.5 years who has committed a sexual offence or demonstrated problematic sexual behaviour.

Evidence rating: 4
Cost rating: 5
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing risky sexual behaviour & teen pregnancy Preventing child maltreatment Enhancing school achievement & employment Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour Preventing substance abuse

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

Main setting:
Home
Secondary school
Community centre
Other setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Primary school
In-patient health setting
Out-patient health setting
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Incredible Years Preschool

The Incredible Years (IY) Preschool basic programme is for parents with concerns about the behaviour of a child between the ages of three and six.

Evidence rating: 4+
Cost rating: 2
Child outcomes:
Preventing obesity and promoting healthy physical development Enhancing school achievement & employment Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

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

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Community centre
Out-patient health setting
Other setting:
Home
Primary school
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Family Nurse Partnership

Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a home-visiting programme for young mothers expecting their first child.

Evidence rating: 4+
Cost rating: 5
Child outcomes:
Preventing obesity and promoting healthy physical development Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing child maltreatment Enhancing school achievement & employment Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour Preventing substance abuse

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Perinatal
Delivery model: Home visiting

Main setting:
Home
Classification:
Targeted selective

Advanced LifeSkills Training

Advanced LifeSkills Training (LST) is a school-based substance misuse prevention programme designed to help young people avoid tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Preventing risky sexual behaviour & teen pregnancy Preventing substance abuse

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

Main setting:
Secondary school
Other setting:
Primary school
Community centre
Classification:
Universal

Level 4 Group Triple P

Level 4 Group Triple P is a targeted-indicated intervention for parents with a child between 0 and 12 years old who have concerns about their child’s behaviour.

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:
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Primary school
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Out-patient health setting
Other setting:
Primary school
Community centre
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Strengthening Families Programme 10-14

Strengthening Families Programme 10–14 is a parenting and family strengthening programme for families with children aged between 10 and 14. It can be implemented as a universal programme or targeted at high-risk adolescents.

Evidence rating: 3
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing risky sexual behaviour & teen pregnancy Enhancing school achievement & employment Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour Preventing substance abuse

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

Main setting:
Secondary school
Other setting:
Community centre
Out-patient health setting
Classification:
Universal

MindUP 8-11

MindUP is a schools-based social and emotional learning and mindfulness programme. It is a universal programme and is offered in three versions pertaining to children aged 3-7 (MindUP 3-7), 8-11 (MindUP 8-11), and 11-14 (MindUP 11-14). The version described here is for children aged 8-11. MindUP 8-11 is delivered in primary schools and aims to improve self-regulation, prosociality in the short-term, and academic achievement and positive mental health in the long-term.

Evidence rating: 2
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:
Primary school
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Primary school
Classification:
Universal

Incredible Years Child Training (Dinosaur School)

Incredible Years Child Training (Dinosaur School) is a group-based programme for children with behavioural difficulties between the ages of 4 and 8.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating: 2
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

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

Main setting:
Out-patient health setting
Other setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Primary school
In-patient health setting
Classification:
Targeted indicated

PATHS Elementary curriculum

The PATHS® Elementary curriculum is a comprehensive programme for promoting emotional and social competencies and reducing aggression and behaviour problems in elementary school-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 Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

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

Main setting:
Primary school
Other setting:
Secondary school
Classification:
Universal

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