DJ is eminantly qualified to discuss the efficacy of the program. He specifically said that he was not arguing the educational credentials of most of the employees, but rather the effectiveness of the program itself.
He has, on numerous occasions, provided data and links to studies that show the program that HLA uses simply doesn't work. It matters not when he worked there, although it matters greatly that he did work there in a therapeutic, direct care capacity. His description of the program goes unchallenged. Not one single person has ever attempted to disqualify his, nor the mental health community's (NIMH, NIH, etc.) assessment of that program.
So, if your aim is simply to divert attention from the discussion, i.e. the discussion of the effectiveness of HLA's program, well, that won't work.
Considering that you, Suzanne, have never seen any counseling sessions, any group "therapy," have never carried a caseload, and have absolutely no direct knowledge of or educational background to discuss such matters, maybe you should stick to your area of expertise.
When a discussion is initiated about HLA's mortage rate, you will be an invaluable asset. However, since you know absolutely nothing about behavior modification or millieu control, you are therefore completely and utterly unqualified to assess any aspect of the program.
DJ's conclusions, supported by copious research by several qualified scientific studies, about the workings of the program and its effectiveness have never been in question.
Try to stick to what you actually know about psychotherapy or social work, which amounts to nil.
