Referral & Admissions Process

Cove PREP reviews each request for admission in order to determine if our program can appropriately meet the needs of the youth being referred for placement. The following information is required to make that determination:

Information regarding the sexual offenses

Placement history and records

Legal information - including any arrest reports and current legal status

Copies of any Psychological &/or psychiatric evaluations

Education history & relevant records

Medical history - including immunization records

The Treatment Team will review the referral packet and determine if the youth is appropriate for admission. If so, an admission date will be scheduled. This process is typically completed in one week or less.

The Treatment Team may recommend an alternative level of care, or may request that a face-to-face interview be scheduled to obtain further information.

Referrals may be forwarded via mail or Fax to:

COVE PREP
P.O. Box G
Torrance, PA. 15779
Attn: Allen Novotny
Fax at: (724) 459-9701
Questions may be directed to: (724) 459-9700

Admissions Criteria

Court-ordered Referrals

Juvenile must be adjudicated delinquent

Male, ages 12 - 20 years of age

Adjudicated for one or more sexual offenses

Current legal status - (cases currently on appeal will not be accepted)

Severity of offense and/or prior placement & treatment history demonstrate a need for a     secure facility (or the need for Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation)

Medical & Psychiatric conditions do not currently require acute, inpatient care.

Voluntary Referrals

Male, ages 12 - 20 years of age

History of one or more sexual offenses

Severity of offense &/or prior placement & treatment history demonstrate a need for a     secure facility (or the need for Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation)

Medical & Psychiatric conditions do not currently require acute, inpatient care.