Falcon Ridge Ranch has adopted a non-punitive style called Positive
Peer Culture. Positive Peer Culture facilitates an atmosphere
of kindness, firmness, dignity, and respect in which adolescents
can best learn responsibility. It inspires and motivates students
to do better. Positive Peer Culture favors natural and logical
consequences, and uses encouragement instead of praise. Each
girl will realize at some point that they are happier when they are
making positive changes in their thoughts and actions.
At Falcon Ridge Ranch we believe strongly in the worth and value of
each girl, regardless of the nature of her problems. With the
realization that they can overcome their problems, and come to
understand their individual worth, they can make good choices
in their lives and be accountable for their actions.