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Members of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools
and Programs (NATSAP) provide residential, therapeutic, and/or
education services to children, adolescents, and young adults
entrusted to them by parents and guardians. The common mission
of NATSAP members is to promote the healthy growth, learning,
motivation, and personal well-being of program participants. The
objective of member therapeutic and educational programs is to
provide excellent treatment for program participants; treatment
that is rooted in good-hearted concern for their well-being and
growth; respect for them as human beings; and sensitivity to
their individual needs and integrity.
Therefore all NATSAP member programs aspire to:
- Be conscious of, and responsive to, the dignity,
welfare, and worth of their program participants.
- Honestly and accurately represent ownership, competence,
experience, and scope of activities related to their
program, and to not exploit potential clients’ fears and
vulnerabilities.
- Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and autonomy of
program participants within the context of their facilities
and programs.
- Be aware and respectful of cultural, familial, and
societal backgrounds of their program participants.
- Avoid dual or multiple relationships that may impair
professional judgment, increase the risk of harm to program
participants, or lead to exploitation.
- Take reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment that
addresses the emotional, spiritual, educational, and
physical needs of their program participants.
- Maintain high standards of competence in areas of their
expertise and to be mindful of their limitations.
- Value continuous professional development, research, and
scholarship.
- Place primary emphasis on the welfare of their program
participants in the development and implementation of their
business practices.
- Manage their finances to ensure that there are adequate
resources to accomplish their mission.
- Fully disclose to prospective candidates the nature of
services, benefits, risks, and costs.
- Provide informed, professional referrals when
appropriate or if they are unable to continue service.
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