Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > Facility Question and Answers
Unita Academy, Wellsville, UT
Anonymous:
Actually, this sounds exactly like us. Our phone therapy sessions showed real progress, our on site visits at Uinta were great. We had our funny, connected daughter back who wanted to hang around with us, who listened and didn't blow up or throw things, a person whom we could listen to. Our home visit was great our daughter seemed to be interested in things and people. She was helpful without being a suck-up. Even when she came home after being asked to leave(We never told her the real story, we just stated that we and Uinta thought she was ready to leave and get ready for the next phase of her life. We didn't want her to add another failure and ego destroyer to her life), she was great for several months. People were amazed.Then things regressed. Behavior at school deteriorated, defiance came back, destructive behavior to herself and others returned, etc. So, does it work? Not in her case. I wish we had saved our money and put it into a trust fund for her support because at this point I doubt that she will ever be able to hold a job for any length of time.
Oscar:
ToniB:
Because she is female she will change her ways when she is 18-20 years old, sometime delayed if she has missed the rite of passage doing the wrong things while being a teenager. It is statistically proven by our department of corrections which house the convicted teenagers having done more serious things like armed assault etc. which demands more than just sending them to Continuation schools.
Boys are slower to get it. They often remain troubled to about age 25 - 29. We have a lot who have served jailtime etc. who suddenly turn into contributing citizens around this age.
Of course some never get it but they are few and most are discovered to have a hidden illness or handicap which have not been discovered. Those who are immigrants can be paid 20,000 dollars (100,000 DKK) to leave Denmark permanent starting January 1, 2010. However it is voluntary.
Anonymous:
--- Quote from: "Oscar" --- Those who are immigrants can be paid 20,000 dollars (100,000 DKK) to leave Denmark permanent starting January 1, 2010. However it is voluntary.
--- End quote ---
Seriously? So, if I immigrate to Denmark and then behave badly enough to be asked to leave, I can pick up a pay cheque on my way out?
Your countrymen are an incredibly mannered people.
the_bergers3:
i was a student at uinta in 2003 to 2004 i would love to know where some of you get your "facts" the staff there have been nothing but respectful, jeff had individual attention with all of us as a matter of fact he keeps up with you if you make the effort to, my son is named after him that's how big of a difference he made in my life, Jeff, Becky and the staff changed my life from dangerous and self destructive to helping me become a productive member of society. The staff would encourage you to be the best you could be but on a very relatable side, they were able to use ti have many wonderful memories of Uinta and the horses and girls. i graduated in 2004 before the transition program or east and west campus was started but i go back for yearly visits to catch up with Jeff and becky and see how the program has changed, although it has grown there is no difference in how jeff and becky give each girl individual attention and show respect for everyone in the house. they look out for your best interest. My parents live in PA and i know it was hard for them to send me so far away but in the end it made a world of difference knowing they couldn't just drive up and buy into my manipulation of trying to come home, as yes you do get homesick and frequently think man if i could just go home and relax,but you work threw it and in the end it helps to just deal and learn that you can't manipulate every situation
Oz girl:
Good to hear it was positive for you
I was wondering as well as being able to call family did you get to call any school friends or wider relatives?
If you could call friends etc did staff listen to the calls or were you free to make them unmonitored?
Could you write to anyone you wanted or email them?
How often did the average student get to go off campus on an outing?
Were you ever allowed to go for a walk around the neighbourhood during freetime?
Were any academic credits transferable to a regular public school?
Were there any opportunities to play sports against other girls schools or do co curricular activities like chess or play an instrument?
Were there any group therapy sessions? If so was there the option to not share on any particular day?
Were you able to view your therapists notes?
If medication was involved did you get any input into its use or did they just make you take it?
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