Regarding the propheets, in the last few years of CEDU they stopped that overnight, sleep deprevation crap, with the exception of the SUMMIT. (THAT was a NIGHTMARE!) However, the propheets could still be very emotionally abusive depending on who was running them. Many of the staff had little, if any, experience in the realm of psychology, in fact, very few counselors were college graduates. Quite a few were dealing with their own demons and used the kids as scapegoats.
For the concerned father, check not only the curriculum, check the status of the academic and counseling staff. Do the teachers hold the appropriate credentials? Are they teaching in the field that they are qualified to teach in , pursuant to No Child Left Behind? Do the counselors and resource coordinators hold any kind of an upper level degree that qualifies them to deal with at risk students?
Did you look into any of the non-public school residential placements on your state's approved mental health facilities? O
