Älgeredskollektivet

AIMS

The aim of our establishment is rehabilitation by strengthening the self-esteem and confidence of the young adults. We aim to reverse their problems by living, working, teaching and playing with the young adults. We aim to give the young adults a normal family atmosphere so that they have some stability back in their lives.

Methodology

We are a collective of cohabitation, an educational community. We who work also live and have out home in the collective. The young adults are constantly in contact with adult rols models. The young adults either work or go to the scool in the daytime and in the evenings activities are planned for fun and as part of the education process. The collective works with the parents with a systetemic approach so they can adapt to their child moving home. We feel that the parents are the the greatest resource in the young adults life.

Population/Target Group

The young adults are aged between 14 and 18 and are of both genders. We have an average of 14 young adults living here at one time. All the young adults have severe social and personal problems. Half of the young adults are here under forced treatment, with the majority coming from the cities.

Special Needs

The emphasis at the collective is on showing the young adults an acceptable way to behave in society. By learning this way, the young adults grow in maturity and confidence, enabling them to proceed towards a better life after leavning the collective.