Education History in Troubled Teen Industry
The troubled teen industry has undergone significant changes over the decades, with educational practices evolving to meet the needs of adolescents in these programs.
Key Developments
1960s
Introduction of behavior modification programs.
1980s
Rise of wilderness therapy as an educational tool.
2000s
Increased focus on individualized education plans.
Present
Integration of trauma-informed educational practices.
Troubled Teen Industry Timeline
1958
Synanon Opened
Drug rehab for adults. They were there voluntarily and could leave at any time.
1963
Daytop Village Opened
Drug rehab for adults. They were there voluntarily and could leave at any time.
1967
CEDU Founded
First 'umbrella' company of multiple TTI programs and types under one company that owned many programs.
1970
The Seed Opened
Drug rehab for youth. Children were there involuntarily and could not leave unless parents removed them from the program.
1971
President Richard Nixon Declares War on Drugs
Names drug abuse as 'Public Enemy Number One'. Increased federal funding for drug-control agencies and drug-treatment efforts.
1973
DEA is Formed
Formed to consolidate federal efforts to control drug abuse.
1976
Straight, Inc. Opened
Drug rehab for juveniles. Children were there involuntarily and could not leave unless parents removed them from the program.
1979
Universal Health Services (UHS) Founded
Provided mental health hospital services, including those to youth. Another umbrella company of TTI programs.
1981
President Ronald Reagan Turns War on Drugs into Full On Warfare
Focused on criminal punishment for drug offenses.
1984
Kids Centers of America Founded
Another umbrella company of TTI programs. Nancy Reagan started the 'Just Say No' campaign.
1986
U.S. Congress Passed the Anti-Drug Abuse Act
Allocated $1.7 billion to the War on Drugs. Established mandatory minimum prison sentences for various drug offenses.
1987
WWASP Founded
Another umbrella company of TTI programs.
1993
University of Michigan Published Study
Showed that drug use among adolescents is still a significant problem.
1998
President Clinton Presented a New Drug Strategy
Focused on reducing hardcore drug use, ensuring safe schools, empowering communities, and increasing international programs.
1999
NATSAP Founded
Founded by directors of various TTI programs and umbrella companies.