Through appropriate medical care and rehabilitation, improvement is possible. Because of the complexity of the brain and the unique effect each brain injury has on the survivor, it is impossible to say exactly how long it will be; especially in the first hours, days, and weeks, before you know the outcome.
Washington Youth Academy. The mission of the Washington Youth Academy is to provide a highly disciplined, safe, and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and employment potential and become responsible and productive citizens of the State of Washington.
Many young people do not have the advantages that promote optimal, healthy development of the body, mind, and spirit. Many youth do not have opportunities to experience positive stimulation for growth or nurturing support from family, friends, and community. Youth development is a natural process, but it cannot be left to chance. As the Youth Development Committee of the Lilly Endowment noted (Pittman, June 1991):