Joey was placed in Day Treatment when he was 12 years old because of his aggressive behavior with peers and teachers. The LPH behavioral interventionist (BI) learned that Joey's father had recently abandoned the family, that his mother had been raped and subsequently lost her job. Everyday he watched his mother struggle to emotionally and financially trying to support her family.
He revealed his own despair and suicidal thoughts to the BI. Thanks to the Home's intervention Joey got back on track academically and behaviorally. And, his mother was helped through referral for job training as well as rape counseling. Today the family is doing well and Joey is successful in the school band, scouts and school.