Levels

Westview uses a levels system to work with the natural tendency of young men to aspire and climb to higher goals.  Levels reward young men who improve their behavior, social skills, and ethical decisions.  Generally, as boys show more responsibility, they are given greater freedom.

Level One

All boys who come to the Home start at this level.  It lasts for the first 30 days at Westview.  While on Level 1, a boy must write his life history and complete his Level 1 Goal (he chooses a goal for himself with guidance from staff members) and the goals on the Level 1 Goal Sheet.  After 30 days, Level 1 boys may make collect (or credit card) phone calls and have local visits from family members.

Level Two

After meeting all of their Level One goals and maintaining consistently better scores on their daily progress reports, boys may be promoted to Level Two.  Boys on this level may be granted more privileges and longer local visits with their family.  A boy must remain on Level Two for at least 30 days, but many spend longer periods of time at this level.  Boys must follow all cottage rules, participate in cottage activities (when requested) and follow staff directions.  Boys on Level Two must complete all goals on the Level Two Goal Sheet.

Level Three

Boys are promoted based on completing Level Two goals and stepping up their daily progress report scores.  Young men are expected to continue gaining trust.  They must maintain satisfactory scholastic performance and show proper respect to adults and those in authority in all settings.  They may have local visits and home vacations over Thanksgiving and Spring Breaks.  They may also visit friends in town overnight if the visit has been approved by the houseparents and the Director of Social Services.  They may make their own purchases in stores and may go to the store during lunch time if they have their houseparent's permission in advance.  They must complete all goals for Level Three listed on the Level Three Goals Sheet.

Level Four

Boys on Level Four should be responsible and trustworthy.  They will serve as a mentor for another boy in their cottage.  They should consistently reflect high moral standards and demonstrate their mature attitudes.  If a boy comes to Westview on probation, he must be on Level Four before Westview will recommend dismissal or early dismissal.  Level Four young men may also receive additional special privileges as agreed by the Behavior Management Team.  Examples of these privileges might be: owning a vehicle, dating, additional off campus visits, or eating lunch in town without needing to ask permission in advance.  Level Four boys must complete all the goals listed on the Level Four Goal Sheet.

Level Five

Boys at Level Five have achieved consistently high ethical behavior.  They have the broadest range of privilege, independence, and opportunity on and off campus. 

How do the young men in our program keep all of this information straight?  Through owning and using our Boys' Handbook.

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