This residential alternative is located at the main campus in Oxford. The youth are clothed in military style uniforms. Their daily activities are highly disciplined, emphasizing physical conditioning and work. Their education, GED prep and vocational classes, are offered by the Walled Lake Schools. Youngsters are assigned to a squad of 12 to 13 youth. These squads start the program together and graduate together.
When needed, Crossroads for Youth makes available to youngsters preparation for independent living. Program emphasis is on instilling self-control and shaping behavior, along with group and family therapy. Currently, the typical length of stay in the Achievement Center Program is 4 2 months, followed by intensive aftercare.
Youth selected are male delinquents, 15 2 to 17, who have been adjudicated on non-status offenses. Emphasis is on selecting delinquent youth with no significant mental health or substance abuse problems. These are, in many situations, youngsters who would otherwise have been committed to the Family Independence Agency.
