A Systematic Review of Multisystemic Therapy in Adolescent Sex Offenders.
J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
; 52(1): 51-60, 2024 Mar 11.
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ABSTRACT
Multisystemic therapy (MST) is an intense, family-focused, community-based treatment designed for youth with criminal behaviors. Literature on its usefulness among juvenile sexual offenders (JSOs) remains limited. We conducted a systematic review of published studies assessing effectiveness of MST among JSOs. A comprehensive search of published studies, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, was undertaken using multiple databases. Search terms included "multisystemic therapy" or "multisystemic family therapy." A total of 542 articles were obtained on initial search. After excluding duplicates, 297 articles were included in further analysis that yielded 48 articles for full-text analysis. Six randomized controlled trials of MST, comprising 231 juvenile sex-offenders, were assessed for final review. MST performed favorably relative to alternative treatments among juvenile sex offenders while also demonstrating lasting treatment effect on sustained follow-up.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Delitos Sexuales
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Terapia Familiar
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Delincuencia Juvenil
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En
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J Am Acad Psychiatry Law
Asunto de la revista:
JURISPRUDENCIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2024
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