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Prior to admission at the Judge Rotenberg Center, I was an extremely aggressive person. I would be extremely noncompliant with rules and regulations. I would stay out with no form of communication with my guardian for lengthy periods. I had admitted to my mother several times of drug use (specifically marijuana) and sexual activity. I had threatened my own life several times and threatened the lives of others, such as peers and siblings. I had gotten into several fights that almost resulted in homicide on my part. I had attempted to kill my older brother and my sister on numerous occasions. My angry outbursts were so severe that I had to be hospitalized on several occasions. On one occasion I was admitted to a hospital for suicidal ideation and truancy in school. I was arrested and admitted to a hospital for reckless endangerment at home. My depression would get so out of hand that I would plot to kill myself. On one occasion, I took a safety pin and sliced my wrist. On two occasions I placed a plastic bag over my head and tied it so I was unable to breathe. On another occasion, I swallowed pills. I felt as though I was never accepted by my family. The Judge Rotenberg Center’s program helped me make significant progress academically. Behaviorally, I am at the same state as I was before, but the difference is that now I am able to control it. On many occasions I wanted to aggress and on many occasions I wanted to kill myself but I controlled myself. Academically, I am doing better than I was doing before. I am currently studying for the Mathematics A Regents and the Earth Science Regents in June. I am more focused on my academics than I was before. One of the changes that I made in the Judge Rotenberg Center was earning Level 5 Destination Independence (i.e. to walk around the school premises without the aid of staff). Another achievement I accomplished was moving out of a restrictive house and into a more privileged and less restricted house. - Maurice |