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Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council Wilderness Therapy Safety Report

What is this report about?

This report summarizes historical rates of safety-related incidents among Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council Wilderness Therapy (OBHC-WT) programs. Incident report metrics were submitted by OBHC-WT programs from 2006 to 2022, with data representing 36,538 clients spanning 2,284,464 client program days.

This report highlights the programs’ dedication and the considerable work involved in documenting safety-related incidents. The report provides an understanding of safey-related information about OBHC-WT, and makes recommendations for future best practices and reporting.

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Download a one-page summary of safety-related incidents among Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council Wilderness Therapy (OBHC-WT) programs.

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