Teen Help 411

Juvenile Boot Camps are short-term high intensity camps that help motivate teens. Especially designed to help teens that are struggling in their community, home, or school. These short-term camps range from 30-90 days. Boot camps are modeled after military boot camps instilling the importance of consistency and obedience.

In times of crisis a barrage of emotions often overwhelms parents. The confusion and desperation associated with a troubled teen can be extremely trying.

The length of stay in short term boot camp is generally from 4-6 weeks.

Boot camps are physically and mentally challenging programs, that requires constant supervision. Generally boot camps are in a wilderness type program were they live in military type tents. Boot camps will help strip away old attitudes and change to new attitudes. Boot camps work on a reward/punishment basis.

Where good decisions will be rewarded, with privileges and trust. Bad decisions will be have quick consequences and the teen will be redirected to making better choices. Short term programs help adjust teens attitude.

As alternatives are explored, how do you know what options are available? Of the many forms of intervention, which meet the unique needs of your child?

An individualized approach is required to respond to a child's particular needs.

A knowledgeable Educational consultant can help you find which programs are suited for your child. Programs are researched to find the best fit for your child.

Because Educational consultants have helped a variety of troubled teens, they are aware of a multitude of options and can expeditiously target the best choices.

Educational consultants spend about 20% of their time on the road, visiting therapeutic programs and other educational institutions. Not tied to any institution, Educational consultants can concentrate on what is best for your child and provide you with objective options. After the child has been placed, the Educational consultant follows up on your child to monitor progress. Consultants often work as part of a treatment team in conjunction with therapists and can also serve as supports for parents. Educational Consultants look beyond the current placement and assist in planning for your child's continued progress.

Educational consultants advise on all facets of your child's care. This professional and confidential intervention often brings long-awaited direction to troubled families.

Short-term boot camps change behavior. The structure and goal of these programs is changing the teen's environment. With a new environment change teens get away from attitudes, habits, behaviors and old friends. With the new environment they are able to start developing new attitudes, behaviors and choices. Teens learn that smart choices lead to good rewards. So these types of programs have a positive reinforcement for teens to see trends that help them ultimately succeed. Short boot camps will work if you are in the early intervention stages.