The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) is a United States trade organization of therapeutic boarding school, therapeutic schools, residential treatment center, residential treatment programs, Wilderness therapy, wilderness programs, outdoor therapeutic programs, young adult programs, and home-based residential programs for adolescents and young adults with emotional and behavioral difficulties. It was formed in January 1999 by the founders of six programs within the so-called "troubled teen industry," and its board of directors consists of program owners and educational consultants. Ironically, all but one of those founding six programs have been shut down in the ensuing years for a variety of reasons, including child abuse, neglect, licensing violations, and successful class action lawsuits. NATSAP is not an school accreditation, accrediting or licensing body. In order to be members, schools and programs are required to be in full compliance with NATSAP's published ''Ethical Principles'' and ''Principles of Good Practice''. However, in United States House Committee on Education and Labor hearings in October 2007, NATSAP Director Jan Moss stated that the organization had no process for checking up on this compliance, nor correcting any programs that stray from these guidelines. The organization publishes a professional Academic journal, journal, the ''Journal of Therapeutic Schools and Programs'', conducts conferences and workshops, and publishes a directory of its members.

Notable schools and programs

* Aspen Achievement Academy * Élan School * Diamond Ranch Academy * Provo Canyon School * Maple Lake Academy * Uinta Academy * Second Nature Wilderness

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NATSAP official website
Organizations established in 1999 United States schools associations Mental health organizations in Maryland 1999 establishments in the United States Education companies of the United States

Notable schools and programs

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