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<blockquote data-quote="CAmom" data-source="post: 38675" data-attributes="member: 1835"><p>My son is actually in what they refer to a group home which may be different than an Residential Treatment Center (RTC), although I'm not sure what the difference is. </p><p></p><p>The boys there have comitted some sort of crime, i.e., stealing a car, breaking the terms of their probation, etc. Some have issues with drugs or alcohol, and some don't. The ones that do received drug/alcohol counseling. Some have mental health issues such as my son's possible bipolar, and a psychiatrist visits every couple of weeks to manage any medications. They all attend group and individual meetings with a therapist to discuss whatever issues they may have. They also attend a private school with other members from other houses which are part of this particular youth service. </p><p></p><p>I'm thinking this sounds more like the type of place Rob went after he was released? </p><p></p><p>This particular program typically lasts from six-to-nine months after which they are released home on a period of probation which I believe is as long as the PO feels necessary. The fact that my son broke rules has extended his stay from the original six to now nine months. Actually, he won't be coming home for another three to four months, so it isn't that soon.</p><p></p><p>As far as stretching the rules, you're right. We started by allowing him to go across the street for five minutes to say hello to neighbors. We can see that house from ours. Then, we allowed him to go visit another family three houses down. Both were for very brief, five-minute visits with people we've known his entire life. We felt that, even if his PO came by, she wouldn't object. The trip to the fast-food place was a stretch, as it is not within seeing distance, and we shouldn't have allowed it. </p><p></p><p>What made the visit difficult is that it was actually his second visit home. The first time, his easy child made the rules which were quite flexible. This time, however, probably partly because of the fact that he has broken rules and party because of "4/21," they were much more rigid. </p><p></p><p>It HAS been nice, not having to worry about what he's up to. We're certainly going to enjoy these last few months. </p><p></p><p>It sounds as though they've started the ball rolling as far as transitioning him home. There has to be an educational/work plan in place, therapy/counseling services set up, etc. It sounds as though we're going to have a lot of support once he's home, at least until he turns 18...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CAmom, post: 38675, member: 1835"] My son is actually in what they refer to a group home which may be different than an Residential Treatment Center (RTC), although I'm not sure what the difference is. The boys there have comitted some sort of crime, i.e., stealing a car, breaking the terms of their probation, etc. Some have issues with drugs or alcohol, and some don't. The ones that do received drug/alcohol counseling. Some have mental health issues such as my son's possible bipolar, and a psychiatrist visits every couple of weeks to manage any medications. They all attend group and individual meetings with a therapist to discuss whatever issues they may have. They also attend a private school with other members from other houses which are part of this particular youth service. I'm thinking this sounds more like the type of place Rob went after he was released? This particular program typically lasts from six-to-nine months after which they are released home on a period of probation which I believe is as long as the PO feels necessary. The fact that my son broke rules has extended his stay from the original six to now nine months. Actually, he won't be coming home for another three to four months, so it isn't that soon. As far as stretching the rules, you're right. We started by allowing him to go across the street for five minutes to say hello to neighbors. We can see that house from ours. Then, we allowed him to go visit another family three houses down. Both were for very brief, five-minute visits with people we've known his entire life. We felt that, even if his PO came by, she wouldn't object. The trip to the fast-food place was a stretch, as it is not within seeing distance, and we shouldn't have allowed it. What made the visit difficult is that it was actually his second visit home. The first time, his easy child made the rules which were quite flexible. This time, however, probably partly because of the fact that he has broken rules and party because of "4/21," they were much more rigid. It HAS been nice, not having to worry about what he's up to. We're certainly going to enjoy these last few months. It sounds as though they've started the ball rolling as far as transitioning him home. There has to be an educational/work plan in place, therapy/counseling services set up, etc. It sounds as though we're going to have a lot of support once he's home, at least until he turns 18... [/QUOTE]
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