Hermitage House (ADAPT Program)

Adolescent Development and Prevention Treatment

ADAPT is an acronym for Adolescent Development And Preventive Treatment. Program ADAPT was established in 1989 to address the therapeutic needs of the adolescent sex offender. Residential group care is offered in two male units within our main campus. One unit specializes in special needs individuals (lower cognitive functioning, mental health issues). Independent Living apartments are offered on campus for those adolescents who cannot return home. Out-patient services are offered to adolescent males and females whom the county believes can safely be treated in the community.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY:

Patterns of maladaptive sexual behavior begin in the formative years of youth. If poor patterns are not interrupted, youth may continue to reinforce and ingrain them well into adulthood. In the case of sexually offending youth, a small percentage who become “career” offenders are at risk of having hundreds of victims throughout the course of their lifetime, and therefore are responsible for a high percentage of all reported sex crimes.
Treatment for adolescents has proven to be an effective intervention for sexually offensive behavior. It is our conviction treating the adolescent displaying sexual misconduct is a must! A dual benefit exists in treatment. Struggling youth can be “reclaimed” to become productive and happy members of our society, and a huge opportunity for preventing future new victimizations is evident.
Program ADAPT is committed to meet the diverse needs of adolescent males who have sexually offended, or otherwise are displaying difficulties with their sexual behavior. With each youth who is reached, dividends are paid in terms of prevention, victim trauma reduction, alleviation of suffering, and in most cases, family restoration.

CORE PROGRAM COMPONENTS:

Assessment
Residential Care
Group Process Counseling Sessions
Psycho-Educational Materials
Individual Sessions

ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH ADAPT

Transitional Programing
Assessment Service
Out-Patient Services



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