Six out of ten of the young people had ADHD either diagnosed or suspected. Three of those diagnosed were unmedicated. Other learning difficulties among the cohort also included auditory processing challenges for example.
Mental health issues were noted for several young people including difficulty regulating emotions, anxiety, suicidality and PTSD. Almost all had substance abuse noted in their assessments.
Pretty sure I would have “difficulty regulating emotions, anxiety, suicidality and PTSD” if you sent me to a place like that, too.
Imagine if we took these kids to specialists to get the help they need instead of a boot camp.
Can’t spin that as “tough on crime” though.
:O