Boot Camp Misconceptions and Troubled Youth

This chapter critiques the ineffectiveness and dangers of boot camp-style programs for troubled youth, contrasting historical military training practices with contemporary wilderness therapy programs. It discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the forcible removal of children to these camps, examining systemic issues in their operations and lack of oversight. Through personal accounts and historical context, the chapter highlights the emotional trauma inflicted on adolescents within these environments, calling for a reevaluation of punitive approaches in youth rehabilitation.