This study's purpose is to examine the effectiveness of a promising intervention for emerging adults (EAs) with alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse and justice involvement in achieving the ultimate outcome of reduced criminal activity. The study will also examine that effect on intermediate outcomes as follows: 1) reduced AOD use; 2) greater gainful activity (increased educational success, employment and housing stability; decreased antisocial peer involvement and relationship conflict); 3) and greater improvement in self-regulation (self-efficacy, goal directedness and responsibility taking). The intervention to be tested is Multisystemic Therapy-Emerging Adults (MST-EA). MST-EA is an adaptation of MST, a well-established, effective intervention for antisocial behavior in adolescents.
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Change in number and severity of criminal charges in official records in the 16 months pre-Baseline compared with the 16 months post-Baseline.
Timeframe: 16 months pre-Baseline compared with 16 months post-Baseline.
Changes from Baseline scores compared to 16 months post-Baseline Offending Behaviors (measured at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 months).
Timeframe: Baseline to 16 months.