Help for Troubled Teens

[Anonymous]

Anybody have any info on this firm?

http://www.nationalyouth.com/aboutus.html

[Antigen]

They seem to have a very misleading name. Ya' think anyone's really fooled by it?

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We can easily forgive a child who is afraid
of the dark. The real tragedy of life is
when men are afraid of the light.
--Plato

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American drug war P.O.W.
Seed sibling `71 - `80
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[Deborah]

June 1991-
A recent study by Joy Dryfoos supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York spells out the magnitude of this problem. "Seven million youngsters---one in four adolescents---have only limited potential to become productive adults because they are at high risk of encountering serious problems at home, in school, or in their communities." Four major problem areas were studied: delinquency, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and school failure. Her report concluded that at least three million youth are prey to all four high risk patterns. In addition, seven million are at "moderate risk because of light substance abuse and early, unprotected sexual intercourse."

These excerpts from this mother's speech is a core reason for the Western Youth Network's existence. Providing assistance to families and professionals is a complex and ever-changing process. The Western Youth Network's vision is to be able to provide the appropriate program for every youth who is in need.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... /oe02.html

An aside: Read more on Joy Dufass, I mean Dryfoos here. Don't miss her Safe Passage Act.  :scared: Joy Dryfoos? express goal in Safe Passages is to not only inform people about successful efforts "that help at risk youth emerge from their childhoods as responsible adults", but Dryfoos seeks to get her readers involved in these efforts. Dryfoos calls for a "Safe Passage Movement" that involves all levels of society in a concerted effort to help youth at risk become successful adults.

http://www.children.smartlibrary.org/ne ... gment=1986

February 1992
A Christian Perspective  By Larry Stednitz
Western Youth Network (800) 328-1877
The Western Youth Network has begun researching low cost programs to meet the needs of the 70 to 80 percent of the callers who do not have the financial resources to afford good programs.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... ews02.html

June 1992 Introducing WYN
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... ews07.html

Western Youth Network Expansion
By Larry Stednitz
The Western Youth Network was developed three years ago for the purpose of assisting mental health professionals and parents to accurately assess their children and adolescents needs and to help locate the appropriate educational and/or treatment program. Capistrano by the Sea Hospital's Corporate Counsel, Ed Simmons and I, conceptualized this program over a cup of coffee in Prescott, Arizona. In this remote setting away from the busy activity of the Hospital, we had an opportune time for reflection and "seeing" that the treatment of adolescents necessitated a geographic expansion throughout the Western United States in order to locate the best treatment at the right price. It has been a gratifying three years, with calls coming from throughout the country. The need is great as indicated by the doubling of referrals in the past six months. Our expansion includes my relocating to Helena, Montana. From Helena, I will continue to develop the network of treatment programs. At CAPO, Helen Condas and her team of clinicians and educational consultants will continue to assist parents in their search for appropriate care. All of us in the Network appreciate the support of Capistrano by the Sea Hospital, and in particular Hal Day, CEO. We look forward to fulfilling our vision of helping all children and adolescents in getting the help they need.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... ews06.html

Aug 1992
Reflections From Montana L. Stednitz, Ph.D., Director   Western Youth Network  (800) 328-1877
It has been two months or so since I relocated to Montana. Aside from missing my good friends at Capistrano by The Sea Hospital, the move has been a ?coming home? for me. In short, I love it! The beauty, vastness and fine people make for pleasant days and restful nights.
Having greater opportunity to be in direct contact with programs in the West has allowed me the luxury of closer first hand experience at distinguishing levels of quality and determining more clearly the specific differences in programs.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... ews04.html

-A Better Way Youth Academy, Western Samoa. Known sometimes as Robert Louis Stevenson Youth Academy or Mole Ole Ava, this program was founded a few years ago by Sterling Deveraux, a former therapist at Heritage Center and at the Western Youth Network (now part of Youth Services International). Although this program has been praised by many parents, last February it was rocked by a sex scandal when a male staff member admitted being sexually involved with a female student. Other students later complained of sexual advances by staff members as well. The owners now plan to turn it into an all-male program.
http://www.ytyt.org/infobank/document.cfm/parent/521

More on A Better Way:
http://64.71.146.119/articles/topics/ca ... pened.html

September 1999
Aspen Youth Alternatives has substantially reduced recidivism among juvenile offenders in Montana with its eight-week wilderness program, followed by an eight-week residential program, according to a study by Brigham Young University.
"It became real clear to us that the key to the program was aftercare," said Larry Stednitz, who directs the Montana program. "Kids all come out of the wilderness with a great attitude, but then they regress. We use the two months of residential to reinforce what they learned in the outdoors, and to ease their transition back into society."
http://www.post-gazette.com/headlines/19990906kids3.asp

Woodbury Reports, Inc. Associates
http://www.strugglingteens.com/about.html
Larry Stednitz, Ph.D.
Morro, California
E-mail
Larry has devoted 40 years of his life to the development and leadership of prevention and intervention services for troubled adolescents and their families. Larry began his career at Boys Town, Nebraska where he served as a counselor and coach. He has extensive experience with all types of wilderness, residential, and outpatient services for youth. Larry has developed and managed over 10 programs throughout the country, giving him a unique perspective and understanding of programs for youth. In the late 1980s, Larry developed the Western Youth Network. The Western Youth Network assisted parents and professionals in finding the right help for adolescents. Larry has collaborated with Woodbury Reports since it's inception in 1989.
Curriculum Vitae

April 2002
Bill Hobbins, owner of National Youth Network, Capistrano Beach, California, 949-661-2107, announced his launch of the web site as a parent resource. Originally known as Western Youth Network, it was founded by Larry Stednitz while he was with Capistrano-by-the-Sea. The name was subsequently changed to National Youth Network, and Hobbins bought that name from previous owner Rodney S. Miller, and sent Woodbury Reports Inc. the paperwork demonstrating Hobbins is the sole owner, and has no association with Aspen Educational Services or any other company.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... heard.html

October 2002
Bill Hobbins
SUWS is an Idaho based wilderness intervention program for troubled students, ages 11-18. SUWS outdoor experiential program helps adolescents work through the internal conflicts and emotional obstacles that have kept them from responding to parental efforts and treatment programs elsewhere.
http://mentalhelp.net/poc/view_links.ph ... 0(Physical)&cn=82

Bill Hobbins
Passages To Recovery is a substance abuse program incorporating a holistic approach to the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. The facility is set in the wilderness. Passages specializes in helping adults 18 and over. The program has a flexible length of stay, and is designed to be completed in 35-50 days. The program integrates the philosophy of the 12 steps, with traditional therapy and the healing power of the wilderness. http://mentalhelp.net/poc/view_links.ph ... 0(Physical)&cn=14

October 2003
STEDNITZ AFFILIATES WITH WOODBURY REPORTS
Larry has devoted 40 years to the development and leadership in prevention and intervention services for troubled adolescents and their families. He began his career at Boys Town, Nebraska where he served as a counselor and coach. He has extensive experience with all types of wilderness, residential and outpatient services for youth. Larry has developed and managed over 10 programs throughout the country giving him a unique perspective and understanding of programs for youth. In the late 1980s, Larry developed the Western Youth Network, which also assisted parents and professionals in finding the right help for adolescents. He has collaborated with Woodbury Reports since it was first established in 1989.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... dnitz.html

December 2003
When I was directing Boulder Creek Academy, I also was continually confronted with the need to improve communication both within the school and outside.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... 104vr.html

February 2004
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
By Larry Stednitz, Ph.D
An Associate of Woodbury Reports
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... sophy.html

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Youth Contract Facilities / Programs
Alternative Youth Adventures
406)225-3176    FAX (406)225-3464
3700 Highway 69, Building 11
P.O. Box 1088  Boulder, MT 59632
Larry Stednitz, Administrator
http://bccdoj.doj.state.mt.us/directory ... ctions.pdf

Boulder Mountain Academy is seeking an experienced backcountry director for a program in Southern Utah opening in October. To attract and retain the very best, we will pay commensurate to our intention to develop the most effective and safe wilderness program in the country.
Contact:
Larry Stednitz, Ph.D., http://www.bridgetounderstanding.com/cg ... nted&ad=26

[ This Message was edited by: Deborah on 2004-03-24 20:14 ][ This Message was edited by: Deborah on 2004-03-24 20:15 ]

[Anonymous]

Why hasn't ISAC started an investigation on ed consultants, independent referral services and the fake support groups?  Sure would help to keep parents on their toes when it comes to buying into the WE HELP FAMILIES HEAL sales and marketing pitch all these outfits are promoting in one way or another.