Adolescent Development and Preventative Treatment
(A.D.A.P.T.)
Mission
ADAPT is committed to meet the diverse needs of adolescents 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.
A.D.A.P.T. Program
ADAPT was established in 1989 to address the therapeutic needs of the adolescent exhibiting sexual issues. Residential group care for youth ages 13-20 is offered in two male units within our main campus. Unit One works with individuals with special needs to include cognitive functioning issues, mental health, and those on the spectrum. The formal program is a 12-month cycle with continued programming for those remaining in care. Advancement to the Transitional Living Apartments may be an option if the youth is unable to return home or is in need of independent living services. Youth exiting an RTF or more-secure setting would benefit from this setting as a transition to family or reentry to the community.
Rehabilitation
We believe that 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 members of our society, and a huge opportunity for preventing future new victimizations is evident.
Core Program Components
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Assessment
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Residential Care
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Group Process Counseling Sessions
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Psycho-Educational Materials
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Individual Sessions
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Family
Treatment Goals
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Review of youth's comprehensive developmental history
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Interpersonal cycle of offense constructs
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Completion of victim letters
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Community Accountability and Resitution
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Development of a comprehensive relapse prevention/life plan
Additional Program Information for JPO's and Caseworkers
Do you know of abuse?
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Notify a Hermitage House staff person
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File a report with Childline: 1-800-932-0313
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Contact the resident's county worker
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Contact Crawford County Children and Youth Services: 814-724-8380 (or weekend/after 4:30 p.m. at 814-724-2548)
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Contact the Pennsylvania State Police: 814-332-6911
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Contact Women's Services: 814-333-9766