Intervention Comparisons:
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Option #1:
The Total Transformation Program

Free Trial?
30-Day Free Trial (Costs less for the full program than for two days in a troubled teen military school)

Guarantee:
100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Intervention Level:
In-Home (can be supported by local therapy at a fraction of the cost of troubled teen military schools)

Parental Involvement:
Maximum

Long-Term Effectiveness:
Builds family relationships; Solutions developed in the home environment are more easily generalized to day-to-day life, and are more likely to be permanent; Cost analysis shows likelihood of guaranteed results (see the 100% satisfaction guarantee) for minimal financial investment; High investment of parental time and effort - Yet the "time and effort" investment is key to the recovery of troubled teens, and the enhancement of the teen's relationship with his/her parents.

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Option #2:

Residential Placement (Schools for Troubled Teens, Wilderness Programs, Troubled Teen Military Schools, RTC's) - This link will take you to the contact page for FREE PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

Free Trial?
None (Costs between $3,500 and $19,000 per Month, for 9-18 Months)

Guarantee:
None

Intervention Level:
Residential (out-of-home, group living)

Parental Involvement:
Minimal (In less sophisticated residential schools for troubled teens (military schools) parents are often referred to as THE CAUSE of the troubled teen's problems - Military schools that practice this philosophy have little regard for the value of parental involvement in the intervention process - This is precisely the opposite of The Total Transformation Program, wherein the parent's involvement and strength are critical to the troubled teen's recovery)

Long-Term Effectiveness:
Troubled Teen Military Schools are often seen by teens as an extended arbirary, punishing event, rather than a loving act. Unaddressed, this perception can permanently fracture family relationships; Solutions created in military schools, where the dynamics of true family and social life are not present, have an unreliable track record for permanent recovery; Cost analysis shows no guarantee of success for maximum financial investment; Little or no investment of parental time and effort except for periodic phone calls, planned parent visits, and (depending upon the program) family therapy via telephone

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Option Comparison:

Absent there being a real and present danger to self, others, or property, The Total Transformation Program is the better "stand-alone" option. However, if placement in a school for troubled teens is necessary, The Total Transformation Program should ALSO be implemented in the home environment to prepare the parents for the teen's return home.
Effective management of post-intervention teens in the home environment is critical to long-term success.

Alternatives to Troubled Teen Military Schools

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Critical Note Regarding Troubled Teen Military Schools: Before ANY other intervention options are implemented for troubled teenagers we recommend a serious look at the Total Transformation Program. Why? Read Here, or consider the intervention comparison on the right. Also note that we (the authors of InsightPros) are professionals in the residential treatment care industry. We have operated residential treatment programs at every professional level from line staff to transitional and executive directors. We know the strengths and the vast weaknesses of residential programs (especially troubled teen military schools). Before you throw your money into residential treatment take an honest look at working with your teenager's problems through The Total Transformation Program.

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    Does Your Teen Struggle With the Following?

  • Family Conflict and/or Disrespectful
  • Blatant Disregard for Rules & Authority
  • Reclusive or Withdrawn From Family
  • Abrupt Change in Personality
  • Never at Fault - Blames Others
  • Uncontrollable Anger
  • Poor Emotional Control
  • Manipulative - Divides Parents
  • Lying - Stealing - Sneaky
  • Lack of Motivation - Lazy
  • "I hate you," attitude
  • "You can't make me," attitude
  • Substance Abuse - Alcohol & Drugs
  • Serious School & Academic Problems
  • Low Self-Esteem or Self-Image
  • Bipolar, ADHD, or Other Disorder
  • Poor or Unhealthy Peer Relationships
  • Facing Legal Action or Problems
  • Fighting, Violence, Bullying, or Abuse
  • Can't Accept "No," Criticism, or Feedback
  • Regularly Runs Away or AWOL
  • Simply "Heading Down the Wrong Path"
  • Risky Sexual Activities
  • Refuses to Follow Instructions
  • Openly Defiant of All Authority
  • Glorifies Gangs, Violence, Drugs, etc.

If your teen is struggling with any of these issues, get help now.
Employ The Total Transformation Program (above right - best option)
Or call contact us for FREE PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE in a residential program that is BETTER than Troubled Teens Military Schools.

DO NOT EMPLOY a Troubled Teen Military School!

There are better options, and we can help you find them. Troubled teens need to be helped, through effective structure, therapeutic intervention, and strong academics to overcome their weaknesses, and discover the true strength that lies within them. DO NOT fall into the trap of thinking that fierce, abusive, punitive intervention via Troubled Teen Military Schools will help. DO NOT react emotionally to your teen's issues. At this point he or she needs you to make a clear, intentional decision to help because if you're reading this, he or she is probably incapable of making such a decision for himself.

It is important for you to understand that parents with the money to send their troubled teens to military schools often make the biggest mistakes, simply because of the financial resources at their disposal. Remember, intervention isn't meant to punish: it's an investment in a life that might otherwise be lost. If your teen isn't capable of making rational decisions then you must be. Review all treatment options before sending your troubled teen to a military school. We can help. Review our resources. Contact us. The answer may be closer than you realize.

Often when teens struggle with the numerous issues they face in today's society they become, frankly, quite unpleasant. Thousands of families throughout the country have felt that the best way to get youth back on track is to send them to troubled teen military schools. The idea is to both "straighten them out" and to legally punish them in the most painful way possible. However, unreported in both the media and from these programs is the fact that there is very little statistical evidence that troubled teen military schools have a long-term impact on the success of the child. In fact, there is mounting evidence that they are both ineffective and in many cases detrimental.

But there are other options to troubled teen military schools. Parent & Teen Resources is here to help.

What are Troubled Teen Military Schools?

Military schools for troubled teens are correctional programs for delinquent youth which maintain a military-style environment. These programs typically emphasize discipline and physical conditioning and were developed as a rigorous alternative to longer terms of confinement in juvenile correctional facilities. Many, but not all, of these programs are followed by a period of probation or some form of aftercare. Troubled teen military schools are generally restricted to non-violent or first-time offenders.

The idea of "shock incarceration" as a tough, low-cost alternative to more intensive programming brought about the establishment of military-style schools for troubled teens.

Are Military Schools for Troubled Teens Effective? Experts agree that a confrontational approach to teen problems is often inappropriate. Most correctional and military experts agree that a confrontational model, employing tactics of intimidation and humiliation, is counterproductive for most troubled teens. The use of this kind of model has led to disturbing incidents of abuse. For teens with emotional, behavioral, or learning problems, degrading tactics may be particularly inappropriate and potentially damaging. The bullying style and aggressive interactions that characterize the military school environment fail to model the pro-social behavior and development of empathy that these teens really need to learn.

Positive changes demonstrated while in the military school may not last when a teen returns to his community. Many teens report that the program is helpful to them and they feel more positive about their futures. It is unclear, however, whether these attitudes persist after teens leave the military schools, or whether they are related to actual changes in behavior once a teen returns to his community. Without significant therapeutic intervention while in the program, as well as specialized aftercare following release, military schools have been consistently unsuccessful in "changing" troubled teens.

What are the alternatives to Military Schools for Troubled Teens? Teens who need some form of treatment care require an individualized approach that takes their strengths and needs into account. Programs and policies should be family-centered, including the family in all decision making about a child, as well as culturally and developmentally appropriate. Research has shown that small, family-centered programs are more effective than military schools in the long term.

You have made the right choice in seeking help. The next step is to contact us. We have vast experience in the treatment care industry. We have worked in the industry. We have lived in the industry. We have seen what works ...... and what doesn't.

We will guide you. We will inform you. Take advantage of our knowledge and insight. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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* The toll-free placement number and the contact form provided on this site to assist with residential placement both result in inquiries being directed to "Parent and Teen Resources," an independent organization from the organizations operated by the owners of InsightPros.Com and StrongModel.Com (InsightPros). "Parent and Teen Resources" has no affiliation with "The Total Transformation Program." "Parent and Teen Resources" is bound by law and by the InsightPros Privacy Policy to guarantee the confidentiality and security of your information. This teen help phone number as well as the contact form are provided for the convenience of, and a resource to our site visitors. All data passed through the form is directly transferred to a secure database, rather than through email. Both the technological and the human resources of this service are provided to you "as is" without express or implied warranty of any kind. InsightPros does NOT receive any "per placement" or "commission-based" remuneration for placements made by "Parent and Teen Resources" in any treatment program. "Parent and Teen Resources" is one among many advertisers on the InsightPros sites who fulfills their purpose by providing site users with additional resources, and may or may not assist you with placement in troubled teen military schools. You agree, by using either the placement phone number or the contact form on this site, to indemnify, defend and hold InsightPros.Com and its owners harmless from and against any losses, claims, liabilities, damages, costs or expense of any kind (including reasonable attorneys' fees) which arise out of, relate to or are in any way connected with "Parent and Teen Resources" and any actual or alleged acts or omissions by "Parent and Teen Resources," its employees, agents and representatives.