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Teen Programs Comparison

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  1. Therapeutic Boarding School (TBS)
  2. Standard Boarding Schools (SBS)
  3. Wilderness Programs (WP)
  4. Boot Camps (BC)
  5. Military Schools (MS)
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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

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