A youth treatment center promised to help struggling teens. Some say they left with more trauma.
Summary
Youth treatment centers say they help teens who are having serious problems. A CBS News investigation questions if these centers actually help or if some teens leave feeling worse. Many of these programs do not have strong government oversight.Key Facts
- Youth residential treatment programs aim to teach teens coping skills.
- These centers promise to help teens return home and be productive.
- Many of these programs operate with little federal government regulation.
- CBS News conducted an investigation into the effectiveness of these centers.
- Some teens and families report increased trauma after attending these programs.
- The investigation raises concerns about the safety and success of these treatment centers.
- There is no clear system in place to monitor or oversee these programs nationwide.
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