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NATSAP members dropping out
psy:
I have never said that every single program does these things, Whooter. You know that. That would be absurd. What i'm saying is that it's near impossible to tell a good program from a bad program (bad programs of old stayed open a long time by hiding their actions much in the same way modern programs do) and because of that, and because of how common abuse is, there are no good programs for all intents and purposes. The risk is simply too high.
Whooter:
--- Quote from: "psy" ---I have never said that every single program does these things, Whooter. You know that. That would be absurd. What i'm saying is that it's near impossible to tell a good program from a bad program (bad programs of old stayed open a long time by hiding their actions much in the same way modern programs do) and because of that, and because of how common abuse is, there are no good programs for all intents and purposes. The risk is simply too high.
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I agree with that to a certain extent, psy, that is why I would like to see a better association (good housekeeping seal of approval) to be formed which limits members to certain minimal requirements, accredited, licensed etc. and a probationary period for infractions found by DHS and finally removal from the association if minimal standards are not met. This would be an organization worth joining nd would help (versus further confuse or mislead) parents looking to find a good program.
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Dysfunction Junction:
--- Quote from: "psy" ---I have never said that every single program does these things, Whooter. You know that. That would be absurd. What i'm saying is that it's near impossible to tell a good program from a bad program (bad programs of old stayed open a long time by hiding their actions much in the same way modern programs do) and because of that, and because of how common abuse is, there are no good programs for all intents and purposes. The risk is simply too high.
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Where there's smoke, there's fire. psy is right about this, parents. You should find a way to get your kid real help from real professionals in your communities without exposing them to these reckless programs. Too many children have been damaged and too many have been lost.
Whooter:
--- Quote from: "Dysfunction Junction" ---
--- Quote from: "psy" ---I have never said that every single program does these things, Whooter. You know that. That would be absurd. What i'm saying is that it's near impossible to tell a good program from a bad program (bad programs of old stayed open a long time by hiding their actions much in the same way modern programs do) and because of that, and because of how common abuse is, there are no good programs for all intents and purposes. The risk is simply too high.
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Where there's smoke, there's fire. psy is right about this, parents. You should find a way to get your kid real help from real professionals in your communities without exposing them to these reckless programs. Too many children have been damaged and too many have been lost.
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This is an area where many of us agree. I would recommend that all parents seek out professionals locally to help your child prior to considering placement in a program. I have always been a strong believer that programs should be viewed as a last resort when all other options have been exhausted. There are those who feel children should never be placed in programs, but those like myself feel a parent should never give up and just hope for the best. Parents should consider all avenues available to help their child.
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Whooter:
--- Quote from: "The gatekeeper" ---Does anyone know if there Is there a screening process for programs to be part of NATSAP?
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I think there are minimal requirements to join. Someone posted them here on fornits a year or so ago. I would have to look back to see.
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