Re: seeking studies/experts on residential treatment centers

[tasha howe <thowe@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I would suggest contacting Childhelp USA. The main office is in Phoenix and
they have campuses in Virginia and California. I did quite a bit of research
for them and they seem to have a well-funded and smooth-running program.
They have a website also. There is a journal called "Residential Treatment
for Children and Youth" published by the Haworth Press. I've published a
couple of articles in there and you might peruse their archives for more
information as well.

Rebeca Rodriguez wrote:

> I am looking for information on residential treatment centers and the
> successes/failures that these facilities experience in treating children
> with emotional and mental needs. I am particularly interested in Texas
> research, but would also like to learn about how RTCs function in other
> states, and with what type of oversight.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rebeca Rodriguez
> Fort Worth Star-Telegram
> 400 W. Seventh St.
> Fort Worth, Texas 76102
> (817) 390-7754

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