Written expressly for high school educators and administrators, Starting a Recovery School provides a blueprint for developing an effective recovery school. Statistics show that less than 20% of youth who have completed chemical dependency treatment maintain sobriety after returning to their home, school, and old peer group. Recovery schools provide an environment that supports students new-found sobriety. Written by a leading expert in the field, this guide addresses key issues including:
School format options
Facility and staffing needs
Student recruitment
Academic and therapeutic programming
Program evaluation