Values and Principles
ACRC asks its members to sign off on our values and principles, which as an organization and a field we strive to achieve. Those include:
Our mission and vision statements.
Our series of position papers focused on best practices and clinical excellence.
The Building Bridges Joint Resolution to Advance a Statement of Shared Core Principles.

Our Mission
Providing a powerful voice for residential interventions through relationships, leadership, advocacy, and the promotion of innovative treatment and best practices.
Our Vision
ACRC envisions youth and families thriving in their homes and communities; and should they require residential interventions, having uncompromised access to quality treatment at the right time.
Building Bridges Joint Resolution
Public Policy Position Papers
2005
Redefining the Role of Residential Treatment
2008
Evidence Based Practices
2012
Measuring Functional Outcomes
2015
Strategic Interventions to Advance Youth Permanency
2006
Becoming Family Driven
2009
Family Driven Care (Family Members Speak)
2013
Creating Non-Coercive Environments
2018
Integrating Education in Residential Interventions
2007
Ensuring the Pre-conditions for Transformation
2010
Youth Guided Treatment
2014
Towards the Rational Use of Psychotropic Meds
2019
Moving Away from Point and Level Systems
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