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Why the Need for Regulation?

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Deborah:
Some advocates don't support licensure/regulation because it will not ensure that a child is not killed, mamed, emotionally injured or that child abusers will be punished. There is a history of regulatory agencies failing to do the job they are sanctioned to do.
I can understand that, but I don't understand total opposition to it. Every program should be licensed and regulated for the little protection and information it provides.
Without regulation, the information re: Ridge Creek would not be available.
http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?p= ... 316#227534
Thirty three pages of violations. That is a record. It won't matter to some, but it is available to discerning parents. And I'd think that is at least as effective as personal experiences.

Deborah:
If you haven't seen the Montana PBS documentary on the Industry in that state (self regulation), you can view it at FICA.  Paul Clark, "We will hold ourselves accountable."  This from the man who practices therapy without a license at two programs.
http://kathymoya.com/FICA/whoswatchingthekidsvideo.html
Then read these articles on Spring Creek Lodge for some insight into the program highlighted in the documentary- largest employer in the region.
http://denver.rockymountainnews.com/des ... rate.shtml
http://www.missoulanews.com/News/News.asp?no=5192
http://www.missoulanews.com/News/News.asp?no=4970

Oz girl:
i cant understand the argument against regulation of this industry. To be pro regulation is not necessarily to be pro programme. To me it pretty much boils down to the fact that any totally unregulated for profit industry will do whatever it takes to make a quick buck.

 banks & financial institutions have to adhere to a certain minimum standard of conduct because there is a danger that someone might unjustly loose money. So why not schools which deal with troubled childen with potentially complex emotional issues?

Anonymous:
I'm not necessarily against regulation.  I just don't hold out a lot of hope for it doing any real good.

Oz girl:
I'm not necessarily against regulation. I just don't hold out a lot of hope for it doing any real good.

Then perhaps the problem is not regulation itself, it is that in the US, parts of it anyway, it is apparently not taken seriously enough to be adequately enforced.

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