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Event

Title:: Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness - Washington, DC
When:: 04.10.2012 - 04.12.2012
Where:: Washington Hilton Hotel - Washington
Category:: Events 2012

Description

JMATE

"A young people’s recovery movement that includes greater listening to youth and families in directing

their care and their need to learn about recovery from their peers."

Presentation Type:

Theoretical Commentary

Abstract:

Currently, there is no singular regulatory body that ensures the safety of youth in residential treatment. As a result, *some* programs engage in unethical practices that have no basis in research. These programs commit emotional, physical, and sexual abuse (as well as educational neglect) in the name of "therapy".

Because of the use of "escorts", the abuse often begins before the teen ever enters the facility's grounds. What was sold to parents as "therapy" ends up being an incredibly traumatic experience for the whole family.