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Our residential programs are moving youth forward. In 2019, 89% of students made good academic progress, due to the self-paced, independent online curriculum provided at PWA.
Eligibility
- Boys ages 10 to 21
- In the court system
- Needing to complete the Sexual Health & Relapse Prevention (SHARP) program
- Needs to learn independent living skills
Experience
- On-site facilities include an alternative school, counseling center, dorms, cafeteria, indoor and outdoor ropes courses, gymnasium, athletic fields, a chapel, and a greenhouse.
- The campus also provides a vocational program that includes wood working, small engine shop, horticulture, and beekeeping to teach work ethic, confidence, and leadership.
Setting
- Nestled between South Bend and Fort Wayne in Pierceton, Indiana, the 94-acre PWA campus rests in a peaceful, wooded setting.
PWA Programs
Sexual Health and Relapse Prevention (SHARP)
This Sexual Health and Relapse Prevention Program (SHARP) works with young men with sexually harmful behaviors.
This 5-stage program is designed to provide treatment for young men ages 10 – 21 and relapse prevention treatment for youth who have completed initial offender treatment and are ready to prepare for the next step of their life.
Available for Endeavor, Endurance, and Challenger programs.
The Endeavor Program is for young men ages 10 – 14* (SHARP).
The Endurance Program is for young men ages 13 – 15* (SHARP).
The Challenger Program is for young ages 16 – 21* (SHARP).
*Ages are approximate. Each student at PWA is reviewed and then placed into the most appropriate program that fits their age and mental/emotional maturity level.
Independent Living | Phase I
This Boys’ Independent Living program is available for young men ages 15 to 21 who are in need of a structured environment to help them move quickly toward independence.
Residents work intensely on building a foundation of independence by learning and practicing independent living skills, social skills, and employment skills.
Each living program has its own therapeutic treatment for residents and is also separated by age.
The Voyager Program is for young men ages 15 – 21* (non-SHARP).
Spencer Home is Phase II of Independent Living located in Fort Wayne, IN. It is a program for young men ages 17 – 21.
*Ages are approximate. Each student at PWA is reviewed and then placed into the most appropriate program that fits their age and mental/emotional maturity level.
Alternative School
Pierceton Woods Academy operates an on-campus, year-round school that provides a complete academic program.
Students receive a combination of self-paced online curriculum and electives (such as art class, small-engine, and woodworking shop) taught by licensed teachers and specialized instructors.
Self-paced, independent online coursework gives students the freedom to work at their own pace without judgement.
This structure gives students an opportunity to recover lost credits and earn a Core 40 diploma or GED.
We are a Freeway Accredited School through the Indiana Department of Education.
Vocational Program
The Vocational Program equips youth with tangible skills and work experience to provide a greater opportunity to find employment after leaving our campus.
- Real, on-campus employment opportunities
- Develop a healthy work ethic
- Learn teamwork and coordination in group projects
- Gain experience in the workforce and understand employer expectations
- Create a resume, apply for jobs, and interview
- Learn how to manage money, and pay bills that mimic real expenses, such as housing, food, utilities, etc
- Improve communication skills
- Learn the values of conflict resolution as students work with their peers
- Learn valuable, in-demand skills from food service to farming and woodworking
- Woodworking & Furniture Building/Retail
- Gardening & Horticulture
- Greenhouse Management
- Small-engine
- Kitchen Duties & Shifts & Meal Preparation
- High Ropes and Low Ropes courses
- Mock Interviews & Money Management
Questions about Pierceton Woods Academy? Click the button below to contact us.
A Clinical Substance Abuse Program is coming soon to PWA!
This program will be dedicated to young men struggling with substance use and will encourage them to seek understanding of the root cause of their substance use, the needs it meets, and how to meet those needs in healthier, more socially acceptable ways.
How to Enroll Your Student
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We'll get back with you in 1-3 business days with an acceptance if we are a match.
Or, if you have further questions, contact Deb Johnson directly at deb.johnson@lastingchangeinc.org
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