Criteria \ Program |
TBS |
SBS |
WP |
BS |
MS |
Must teen want to attend? |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Can teen be expelled? |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Can teen run away due to lack of security? |
No |
Yes |
No |
No/Yes |
Yes |
Addresses emotional issues? |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Emphasizes personal growth opportunities? |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No/Yes |
High rate of long term success? |
Yes |
? |
Not usually |
Not usually |
Yes/No |
Year round admission? |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Academics? |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Admission testing required? |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Access to drugs and alcohol? |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Cost effective? |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Access to 12 Step programs? |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Group counseling available? |
Yes |
? |
Yes |
No |
No |
Therapy available? |
Yes |
? |
Yes/No |
Yes/No |
Yes/No |
Parent involvement? |
Yes |
? |
No |
No |
No |
Local parent support groups? |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |