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Therapeutic & Alternative Boarding Schools In Arkansas
Do you need help with your troubled teen and are not sure where to turn? The decision to refer your child to full time alternative or therapeutic care can be overwhelming. Help Your Teen Now is a resource agency/parent advocacy group with almost a decade of experience in helping families put their lives back together. We are dedicated to giving you access to the information and resources you need, in one convenient place. The more knowledge you have, the more confident you can be that you have made the best choice for you and your child.
Arkansas Regulatory Laws
While there are no requirements for private school accreditation in Arkansas, those who chose to gain greater credibility may be accredited through the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association. A teaching certification is also not required for Arkansas although all all private school teachers are eligible for professional development services through the Arkansas Online Professional Development Initiative (Ark. Code Ann. §6-17-707).
The only language used for instructing shall be English (Ark. Code Ann.§6-16-104) and an American flag must be prominently displayed (Ark. Code Ann.§6-16-105(b). With the exception of those who have completed the application process for exemption, all students must have up to date immunizations (Ark. Code Ann.§6-18-702(a), (f).
Safety standards, such as regular fire drills and unlocked exits are mandatory for private schools in Arkansas (Ark. Code Ann.§12-13-109) and people loitering or trespassing on student grounds during school hours are subject to a fine (Ark. Code Ann. §6-21-606).
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Arkansas Regulatory Laws
While there are no requirements for private school accreditation in Arkansas, those who chose to gain greater credibility may be accredited through the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association. A teaching certification is also not required for Arkansas although all all private school teachers are eligible for professional development services through the Arkansas Online Professional Development Initiative (Ark. Code Ann. §6-17-707).
The only language used for instructing shall be English (Ark. Code Ann.§6-16-104) and an American flag must be prominently displayed (Ark. Code Ann.§6-16-105(b). With the exception of those who have completed the application process for exemption, all students must have up to date immunizations (Ark. Code Ann.§6-18-702(a), (f).
Safety standards, such as regular fire drills and unlocked exits are mandatory for private schools in Arkansas (Ark. Code Ann.§12-13-109) and people loitering or trespassing on student grounds during school hours are subject to a fine (Ark. Code Ann. §6-21-606).
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Statistics for At-Risk Arkansas Teens
ADD/ADHD
- 10.6%
10.6 percent of children in Arkansas, aged 3–17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD. (National Survey of Children’s Health, 2016–2019).
TEEN PREGNANCY
- 27.8%
The teen pregnancy rate for adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Arkansas is 27.8 per 1,000 females in this age group, according to the World Population Review.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/teen-pregnancy-rates-by-state
TEEN SUICIDE
- 11.6%
Arkansas ranks 22nd with a suicide rate of 11.6 deaths per 100,000 adolescents aged 15 to 19, according to data from the CDC WONDER Multiple Cause of Death Files (2020–2022).
https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/measures/teen_suicide/AR
DRUG USE
- 6.26%
In 2020, approximately 788,000 teenagers aged 12 to 17 nationwide met the criteria for Illicit Drug Use Disorder (IDUD). In Arkansas, about 6.26% of adolescents in this age group reported using illicit drugs, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics.
ALCOHOL USE
- 8.35%
Approximately 8.35% of teens in Arkansas suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). (National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 2020).
TEEN VAPING
- 24.3%
Arkansas ranks 20th among all states, with 24.3% of high school teens reported to have used vapes. (Drug Watch, 2024).
TEEN PORNOGRAPHY
- 57%
The porn industry experienced a 12.6% annual revenue increase from 2018 to 2023. Adolescent exposure to pornography has steadily risen, with the age of first exposure becoming increasingly younger. 57% of young adults ages 18-25 use porn monthly or more often.
TEEN BULLYING
- 46%
According to Pew Research Center, 46% of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 have experienced at least one of six types of cyberbullying behaviors. (Pew Research Center, 2022).
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/12/15/teens-and-cyberbullying-2022/
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We Can Help!
Help Your Teen Now is committed to bringing the most comprehensive options and the most trustworthy resources to struggling families who want to make an informed decision. Through identifying key factors and assessing the individual needs of your teen, we help you devise a solution that will bring you peace of mind and help your hurting child.
We do not recommend any organization or group that we have not personally checked out and ensured that they have a history of success with troubled youth. Because we are not affiliated in any financial capacity to any of the facilities or treatment options we recommend, you can rest assured that you are receiving solid advice from us without the involvement of self interest.
You want to protect your child, and we want to make the process as painless as we can. We pledge to support you every step of the way, so your time can be spent supporting your teen.