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The 'Failed Promise' Of Behavioral Treatment Programs

By Steve Kraske,

Published January 21, 2021 at 5:10 PM CST

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Kenneth R. Rosen had first hand experience with the behavioral treatment programs he examines in his new book.

Kenneth R. Rosen knows something about the wilderness camps and residential therapeutic programs for struggling young people. He was once in one himself.

Rosen has written a book on what he calls the 'failed promise' of America’s behavioral treatment programs. In it he takes a tough look at programs that remove troubled teens to remote wilderness programs and treatment facilities across the country.

Kenneth R. Rosen, journalist, author of 'Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Programs'

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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