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Service in the Forest

Service in the Forest We teach the youth in our program that giving back to the community not only builds character but builds compassion as well. It is an amazing feeling for our youth and staff to see the impact we are having on people not only in Utah, but across the world as well. Recently our students committed to performing service on the mountain. It was raining and cold,…
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Teen Drug or Alcohol Addiction

Teen Drug or Alcohol Addiction   Drug or alcohol addiction is a disease with a destructive pattern. There is a physical dependence that drives the addict with an overwhelmingly strong desire to obtain and use drugs or alcohol. The addict must have the drug or alcohol to maintain normal functioning and that is their primary motivation.Symptoms Increased tolerance requiring increased dosage or more frequent use to obtain the same affect…
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Alaska Adventures

Alaska Adventures Triumph incorporates positive experiences throughout the program to help build leadership, independence, problem solving, peer mentoring, and life skills; just to name a few. The Triumph Alaska Adventures in the summer is the highlight of these activities.  The majority of the adventure will take place on the Kenai Peninsula, fishing in the Kenai River and the Pacific Ocean.     Students will enjoy: Outdoor workshops (class credit is…
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Positive Peer Culture.

Positive Peer Culture (PPC)   Triumph Youth Services utilizes Positive Peer Culture (PPC) to empower young men to be self confident leaders that can make honest, positive life changes. PPC is ultimately designed to replace a negative culture with a more positive one. Our PPC program is aimed to develop pro-social behavior through the development of a therapeutic community. It is proven that changes in these behaviors promote ongoing and…
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Community Service.

Community Service. Recently our students had the another opportunity to serve in our community. On this occasion they planted a garden for the Box Elder School District. The young men really enjoy working together, and learn to appreciate the value of hard work! We believe it is vitally important for our students to learn, understand and appreciate the importance of work ethic, and be able to apply it to their…