[2] Therapeutic boarding schools are known for their strict rules and structured environments, which are designed to promote discipline and focus.
Access to privileges, such as phone calls, is often contingent upon a level-based system where students must earn the right through good behavior or meeting specific therapeutic milestones.
When permitted, phone calls are typically limited to family therapy sessions and are closely monitored to ensure they align with therapeutic objectives.
[3][4] These privileges can be revoked as part of the disciplinary process, reinforcing accountability and adherence to program rules.
[5] Therapeutic boarding schools began manifesting in North American societies in the late 1960s.