A variety of community-based and residential treatment programs for at-risk youth. According to statutes, adolescents in need of services are required to be placed in the least restrictive setting considered appropriate for their individual needs.

Young persons generally enter the youth services system through the courts. Multi-disciplinary teams at the community level advise juvenile court judges regarding appropriate placements.

The Youth Treatment Center is one component of the continuum of services available for at-risk youth. YTC is a long-term residential program providing education, health, and social services to address the multiple problems of high-risk youth.

According to YTC’s management, treating traumatized children is at the forefront of its service mission, and many of the residents have been emotionally, physically, or sexually abused. Some residents have mental illnesses such as severe depression, while others exhibit behavior disorders. Many of the youth also have a history of abusing substances.

PROVO CANYON SCHOOL is one of such residential facilities, in Provo, UTAH

Provo Canyon School offers a special program designed to meet the unique developmental needs of boys ages twelve to fourteen. A self-contained unit and program is provided for these early adolescents for teaching them not to Abuse others and lead a healthy life.

Few positive incentives PROVO CANYON SCHOOL have been doing for the boys

CONTESTS

Throughout the year the library offers a variety of contests to keep students motivated and to create school spirit.

o Name the library mascot contest: Student submitted names for the library mascot and the student who came up with the winning name won a pizza party for their entire unit.

o Off the homework list contests are held periodically throughout the semester. I tell the students a few days in advance that if they are off the homework list by a certain date, they will receive a special treat from the library.

ART DISPLAY

The library at Provo works with the art teacher to display students’ art work. Right now we have a variety of sculpture on display.

OLYMPIC DAY

Although not a library event, the Academic Department (PE) organizes an Olympic day each year. Students from Provo and Orem campuses compete for first, second, and third place in a variety of athletic events. Snow cones and a barbecue are highlights of the event. There are also team events like tug-of-war and a relay race. Everyone is a winner, but special trophies are given to the overall outstanding athletes and the best sportsman.