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Members of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools
and Programs (NATSAP) provide residential, therapeutic, and/or
education services to children, adolescents, and young adults
entrusted to them by parents and guardians. The common mission
of NATSAP members is to promote the healthy growth, learning,
motivation, and personal well-being of program participants. The
objective of member therapeutic and educational programs is to
provide excellent treatment for program participants; treatment
that is rooted in good-hearted concern for their well-being and
growth; respect for them as human beings; and sensitivity to
their individual needs and integrity.
Therefore all NATSAP member programs strive to:
- Be conscious of, and responsive to, the dignity,
welfare, and worth of our program participants.
- Honestly and accurately represent ownership, competence,
experience, and scope of activities related to our program,
and to not exploit potential clients’ fears and
vulnerabilities.
- Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and autonomy of
program participants within the context of our facilities
and programs.
- Be aware and respectful of cultural, familial, and
societal backgrounds of our program participants.
- Avoid dual or multiple relationships that may impair
professional judgment, increase the risk of harm to program
participants, or lead to exploitation.
- Take reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment that
addresses the emotional, spiritual, educational, and
physical needs of our program participants.
- Maintain high standards of competence in our areas of
expertise and to be mindful of our limitations.
- Value continuous professional development, research, and
scholarship.
- Place primary emphasis on the welfare of our program
participants in the development and implementation of our
business practices.
- Manage our finances to ensure that there are adequate
resources to accomplish our mission.
- Fully disclose to prospective candidates the nature of
services, benefits, risks, and costs.
- Provide informed, professional referrals when
appropriate or if we are unable to continue service.
As an executive of________________________________________
a member program/program applying for membership with the
National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, I have
signed below to indicate that our organization supports and
follows the above Ethical Principles.
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