A few weeks in the woods isnt going to hurt anyone and it can be a great experience for some. I don?t advocate hog tying anyone, doesn?t have to be that way. Saying ?it is not that bad? is a response to many posts you may have read here, doesn?t mean it is better than Disney world either, It is a relative statement, I think many read too much into it, anyway SUWS (Therapeutic wilderness camp) is an excellent place to stabilize some children. They can also have someone perform an evaluation while they are there. Your child would be in safe hands for a few weeks until you can determine their next step and stabilize your household.
Its not for everyone, we were there with 12 other people none of which were kidnapped or tied up, they involve the parents as a transition towards the end which is interesting.