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Programs/Services

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Programs/Services

Juvenile Sex Offenders

Juvenile Fire Starters

Juvenile Excessively Aggressive Behaviors

Diagnostic Evaluations

• 60-90 Days to Complete Testing
• Evaluations are completed by a licensed professional
• Four Phases of Assessment
  • Including Medical, Psychological, Educational and Legal aspect of a student's actions in their community

Specialty Services

YES Academy provides specialized services for three specific treatment needs within the sociological model of normative systems and group dynamics for the therapeutic and independent living program.

Juvenile sexual issues, juvenile fire setting issues and juveniles who have excessively aggressive behaviors require attention to unique treatment concerns, including accountability and supervision.  YES Academy's program addresses these issues in individual therapy and groups using a relapse prevention model.  Listed are some of the issues and activities used in the treatment and prevention program.

Primary Focus

YES Academy evaluates the appropriateness of each "sexually reactive youth" and "pyro-enthusiastic" youth for admission. 

YES Academy teaches life skills and pro-social behavior.  A Life Skills Counselor, or Independent Living Case Manager, are always on duty and works directly with the residents on an individual and group basis. One-on-One Counseling facilitates specialized assessments and life skills instruction. GGI Peer Group sessions with a Master's level facilitator are held daily to keep the youth striving towards his treatment goals.

Therapeutic Services

        Treatment Program

• Daily Individual Counseling
• Daily Educational Program
• Family Counseling [where applicable]
• Daily Guided Group Interaction Sessions
• Comprehensive Behavior System that incorporates individualized treatment and independent living issues on each level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate, and Independent Living)
• Lessons in Character Curriculum
• Daily Character Building Meetings
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution Strategies
• Building Communication Skills
• Anger Management Techniques
• Focused Independent Living Tracking for Age-appropriate Youth
• Special Seminars and Guest Speakers [i.e. Health, Sexual Behaviors, Criminal Law, Fire Prevention, Cooking, etc.]
• Volunteering/Community Services

Case Management

     Education

• Comprehensive/Professional Certified Private Education
• Facilitating Educational Placement
• Regular Monitoring and Supervision of Educational Performance
• Planning and Preparing for Future Educational Needs
• Tutoring and Computerized Educational Assistance

Discharge Planning

Weekly Treatment Team Meetings

Weekly Meetings with Resident

Weekly Phone Calls to Agency