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 Youth Boot Camps)

Guarantee:
100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Intervention Level:
In-Home (can be enhanced with local therapeutic support for troubled teenagers at a fraction of the cost of a youth boot camp)

Parental Involvement:
Maximum

Long-Term Effectiveness:
Builds relationships among family members; Solutions created 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 - Ironically the "time and effort" investment is part of what contributes to the recovery of troubled teens, and the enhancement of parent-teen relationships.

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Option #2:

Residential Placement (Youth Boot Camps, Wilderness Programs, Troubled Teen Boarding Schools, RTC's) - This link leads to a FREE TEEN HELP form for free placement assistance in reputable residential programs.

Free Trial?
None (Costs between $3,800 and $19,000 per Month, for 9-18 Months)

Guarantee:
None

Intervention Level:
Residential (out-of-home)

Parental Involvement:
Minimal (Parents are often referred to as THE CAUSE of the troubled teen's problems - In such youth boot camps very little respect is held for the value of parental involvement in the intervention process - This is precisely the opposite of The Total Transformation Program, wherein the parent's strength is critical to the troubled teen's recovery)

Long-Term Effectiveness:
Youth Boot Camps are often translated into an extended punishing event that can permanently fracture family relationships; Solutions created in youth boot camps, 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) occasional 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 option. However, even if Residential Placement (including Youth Boot Camps) is necessary The Total Transformation Program should ALSO be implemented in the home environment to prepare the parents for the troubled teenager's return home.
Effective management of post-intervention teenagers in the home environment is critical to long-term success.

Alternatives to Youth Boot Camps

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Critical Note Regarding Youth Boot Camps: Before ANY other intervention options are implemented for troubled teens 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 youth boot camps). Before you throw your money into residential treatment take an honest look at working with your teenager's problems through The Total Transformation Program.

Is your family life in chaos due to the behavior of your Teen? Is your son/daughter displaying any of the following self-destructive behaviors? Are you considering youth boot camps? Employ our FREE TEEN HELP options on the right..

    Does Your Teen Struggle With the Following?

  • Family Conflict, Argumentative, Abusive
  • Blatant Disregard for Rules
  • Can't Accept "No" For an Answer
  • Abrupt Change in Personality
  • Never at Fault - Shifts Blame
  • Uncontrollable Anger - Poor Emotional Control
  • Can't Accept Feedback - Cries, Sulks, Argues, Walks Away
  • Manipulative - Pits Adults Against Each Other
  • Lying - Stealing - Sneaky Behavior
  • Lack of Motivation - Won't Work, Complet Chores, Get a Job
  • "I hate you," attitude - Continuous or Situational
  • "You can't make me," attitude - Defiant
  • Substance Abuse, Experimentation, or Addiction
  • Skips School - Unconcerned with Academics
  • School Suspensions or Expulsion
  • Grades Have Fallen - Priorities Not on Academics
  • Can't Keep Appropriate Friends
  • Can't Keep ANY Friends
  • Fighting - Violence, Bullying, Intimidation
  • Gang Involvement, Fascination, or Glorification

    Has there been a diagnosis of a disorder?

  • Danger to Self or Others
  • Runs Away, Sneaks Out, or AWOL
  • Conduct Disorder - Diagnosed or Observed?
  • Poor Choice of Friends - Peer Pressure Issues
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) - Diagnosed?
  • Bipolar Disorder - Bipolar Depression - Diagnosed?
  • Low Self-Esteem or Low Self-Image
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - Diagnosed?
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression - Clinical or Situational - Diagnosed?
  • Attempted or Threats of Suicide (Suicidal Ideation)
  • Drug Abuse - Over-the-Counter, Illegal, Prescription
  • Alcohol Abuse - Binge-Drinking, Partying, etc.
  • Smoking or Other Tobacco Abuse
  • Sexually Active - Risky Sexual Behavior
  • Cutting - Self-Harm or Other Self-Mutilation
  • Adoption Issues Associated with Attachment Disorder
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) - Diagnosed?
  • Eating Disorder (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa)
  • Learning Disabilities - Diagnosed or Observed?

If your teen is struggling with any of these issues, get help now.

Order The Total Transformation Program (above right)

Or employ Option 2 (above) to help with placement in a residential program that is BETTER than Youth Boot Camps.

Does Your Child Need a Youth Boot Camp?

It is understandable for parents to feel that a defiant or unruly teen needs a youth boot camp to "straighten him/her out." The problem is that the motivation is often based upon feelings of frustration or anger. A calm, logical approach to the troubled teen's issues, however, reveal that youth boot camps rarely produce the long-term results parents are really seeking.

Instead youth boot camps do more to satisfy the parent's emotions than they do to "white-wash" a teen's mind and values. In fact, the illusion of turning in a defective teen hoping to get back a fixed teen is an illusion conveyed by the media and by marketers in the youth boot camps industry. It's not real. Read below to see why we at InsightPros NEVER refer parents to youth boot camps.

Thousands of families throughout the country have felt that the best way to get troubled youth back on track is to send them to youth boot camps. The idea is to both "straighten them out" and to legally punish them as fiercely possible. However, unreported in both the media and from these programs is the fact that there is very little statistical evidence that youth boot camps 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 youth boot camps. InsightPros is here to help.

What are Youth Boot Camps?

Youth boot camps are punitive correctional programs that maintain a military-style environment to "break down and rebuild" the character of troubled teens. These programs typically emphasize discipline and physical conditioning. They were originally developed as a rigorous alternative to longer terms of confinement in youth corrections. Many, but not all, of these programs are followed by a period of probation or some form of aftercare. Youth boot camps 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 youth boot camps.

Are Youth Boot Camps 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 youth. 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 youth boot camps fail to model the pro-social behavior and development of empathy that struggling youth really need to learn.

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

What are the alternatives to youth boot camps? Youth 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 youth, as well as culturally and developmentally appropriate. Research has shown that small, family-centered programs are more effective than youth boot camps at instilling long-term change.


Act Now .... But Act Wisely

Are you familiar with all of the intervention options - beyond youth boot camps - to help your child? How are you going to know what your son/daughter needs? InsightPros may have treatment options that can help.

Beyond youth boot camps, what kinds of treatment will build the life changing self-esteem and confidence that your son/daughter needs to be successful for the long run?

A major problem facing kids who struggle with the issues listed above is low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness.

Many, if not all, of your son's/daughter's destructive behaviors could merely be symptoms of this one core problem.

Be certain that the intervention you choose builds, rather than destroys his/her self esteem, instilling life-long positive change by dealing with the core issues.

An abusive or overly restrictive setting may not build the confidence and self-esteem your child needs.

If your child exits a youth boot camp with the same low self-image that he/she entered with, then he/she will continue to engage in the negative behaviors that validate his/her self image.

Many parents choose to pursue interventions that address the symptoms only. Attacking the symptoms will drive the destructive behaviors underground - only to resurface at a later date. This approach wastes valuable time and resources and may even make things worse.

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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To inquire regarding placement in a residential program that is NOT a Youth Boot Camp, complete the contact form found through Option 2. To speak with someone regarding placement in a TEEN HELP PROGRAM click the second option (above).*

* 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 youth boot camps. 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.