Residential Program

Boys Residential Summary

To ensure a safe, supportive, and learning environment, which encourages boys to reach their potential and successfully return to their community.

Low secure, gender specific program for boys 11-17 years old, who are status offenders or delinquent.

Average length of stay is nine to twelve months.

On-site school (mainstreaming to local school when and if ready)
Summer school program
Access to local school extracurricular activities (sports, chorus, plays, art)
Substance abuse assessment, counseling, and weekly education
Daily support groups (life stories, strength identification, support)
Regular education groups (Character Counts*, decision making, anger management, conflict resolution, positive relationships, etc.)
One-on-one counseling
Individual therapy as appropriate
Life and independent living skills
Local employment opportunity
Scheduled spiritual time
Art expression
Challenge activities (canoeing, camping, wall climbing, ropes course, etc.)
Community volunteering
Resorative justice practices
Mentoring
Life after placement planning (LAP Plan)

*The Six Pillars of Character model form the Josephson Institute (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship).