Is there a blackout period?
Yes. There is no outside communication for at least three months. Then, depending on behavior and program compliance, a student may be allowed to begin communicating with “parents only” via monthly phone calls and letters. Over time, immediate and extended family members are included.
What are the guidelines for writing?
All mail is screened by trained staff; any inappropriate mail will be returned. Initially, students are only allowed to receive mail from parents. Over time mail to and from immediate and extended family members is allowed. Students are not allowed to receive mail from jails, penitentiaries and/or other treatment programs.
How do phone privileges work?
After the blackout period monthly phone calls are permitted to parents only. Over time, depending on behavior and program compliance, phone privileges include immediate and extended family members.
What if there’s a family emergency?
In the event of a family emergency contact Red Barn Academy staff
How does visitation work?
Visitation is allowed after one year.
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