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New Perspectives - Oct,
1998 Issue #54
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BIG HORN BASIN
ADOLESCENT PROGRAMS
Basin, Wyoming
Edna I. Peterson, Ex. Director
307-568-2222
“The Big Horn Basin Association Adolescent Program is a private, non-profit,
non-co-ed facility which serves troubled youth from Wyoming and around the Country. The Program is designed to provide shelter and
long term care for both boys and girls ages 10 through 18 without regard to race, color, national origin or religious affiliation.”
“Our philosophy is based on a sociological model that emphasizes behavioral
change, life skill development, personal responsibility, a work ethic and accountability for choices. The basic objective of the Big
Horn Basin Adolescent Program is to assist youth in the adjustments required to return to their homes or to begin a program of independent
living.”
“Located in the beautiful Greybull River Valley in North Central Wyoming,
the scenery is ideal for productive and beneficial behavioral modification to take place. Your child will have the best of care and
the chance to prove that they can turn themselves into productive young adults. We believe that our program will be effective in helping
your troubled teen, if a positive environment, motivation and self-discipline is what your child needs.”
Specific programs and objectives include:
“An individualized Plan of Care is developed for each youth based on his
or her individual need.”
“An Advanced Independent Living Skills class is taught for 17-18 year olds
who will not be returning home.”
“All youth are required to attend the public school system while living
at the Adolescent Program. Staff assist the youth in practicing good study habits in order to improve educational achievement.”
“The staff guides youth in the development of behavior change and personal
accountability.”
“Our own style of care and treatment along with strong support and encouragement
is proven to assist teens in understanding and overcoming their personal challenges.”
“Safe environment.”
“Rural living.”
“Western values.”
“Work ethics.”
“Small rural high & middle school.”
“Low student to teacher ratio.”
Appropriate youth include those “…who have experienced abuse and those whose
behaviors indicate emotional adjustment difficulties, delinquent or pre-delinquent acts, runaway behavior, drug and alcohol involvement,
peer relationship difficulties, authority conflicts and other social inappropriate behaviors.
Copyright © 1998, Woodbury Reports, Inc. (This article may be reproduced
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