BROTHER ROUSSEAU ACADEMY
An Intensive, Community-Based Day Treatment Program for
Delinquent Pre-Adolescent Males and Females
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Program Objective:
To reduce further involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system. To help youth be accountable for their actions, develop victim empathy and take greater responsibility for the quality of life in their community. To develop measurable competencies that help youth to become more responsible and productive members of their communities.
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Program Highlights:
- Intensive Day Treatment Program located near Cottman and Interstate 95 (transportation provided)
- Operates six days per week, morning through evening
- Serves male and female youth ages 10-14.9 years
- Educational program, social work services, social and life skills group work, community services projects and recreational activities
- Small class size; teacher to student ratio is 1:8
- Nutritional development program, includes three meals per day
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Components of Treatment:
- Year-round academic school program with a special educational component
- Conflict resolution skills training
- Individual, group and family counseling
- Comprehensive social work services to youth and family
- Extensive recreational activities
- Community partnerships with Fairmount Park Commission, Philadelphia Cares and the Greater Philadelphia Food Bank
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Admission Criteria:
- Male and female youth, ages 10-14.9 years (must be in middle school)
- Youth must be adjudicated delinquent or dependent
- Full scale IQ of 70 or above
- Youth must be able to fully participate in treatment, without severe restrictions from physical activity (medical clearance may be required)
- Youth with a history of assaultive behaviors, serious sexual offenses, fire setting or severe emotional, psychological or psychiatric disorders will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- Youth must have a parent or guardian who is willing to participate as a member of the treatment team
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Referral Information:
Please send Philadelphia County referrals to:
Saint Gabriel's System Court Representative
1801 Vine Street, Room 126 M
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone (215) 568-0930
(215) 873-4161
Fax (215) 568-1466
All other referrals and inquiries should be made to:
Director of Court Services and Marketing
by phone at (215) 854-7090 or email dortiz-vasquez@chs-adphila.org.
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General Contact Information:
Brother Rousseau Academy
7201 Milnor Street
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Phone (215) 624-5600 ext.151
Fax (215) 624-3108
For additional information about Saint Gabriel's System, please contact the
Director of Court Services and Marketing at (215) 665-8777 or email dortiz-vasquez@chs-adphila.org.
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For Philadelphia clients, this program is funded, in part, through a contract with the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, Division of Juvenile Justice Services.
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