The staff that work in this industry all have one priority. Helping kids, in the programs that I have worked in safety was always the number 1 priority. If a student went through the entire program and got nothing but a safe stay, then there was still success. Some success's are greater than others is granted. Does wilderness work for all kids, no, but it does work for many. I think that over the years there have been thousands of wilderness students, but the only time we hear news from the industry is when there is a tragedy. What about the thousands that have had their lives changed for the better. We dont hear that news because its not shocking enough to make the press. Who wants to hear a story of some kid doing school work and not smoking dope right? Shortbus you seem really interested, if you have any questions post them and Ill do what I can to answer them.