Success Stories

Thank you ROP for giving me my son back.
-Cindy H., Indiana

I’m not kidding when I say my son is a completely different person with his new attitude, yet he still has his kind, gentle nature. We honestly could not be more proud of him.
- Kim A., Utah

Whether your son is at Rite of Passage because you elected to have him there or the courts decided it was best for him, is truly the BEST thing that could have ever happened… our son is guided by some of the best staff we could ever hope for. These individuals who are spending all of their time with our sons really do care and have their interests at heart.
-Glenda R., Colorado

A miracle has occurred in my son.  His attitude has taken a complete180-degree turn for the best.  I think Rite of Passage has done an excellent job of defining discipline and goal setting and most of all, attitude changes in my son.
- Michael V., California

“Therefore, I, Bill Owens, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim May 27, 2004 as Rite of Passage Day in the State of Colorado.”
- Colorado Governor Bill Owen through an Honorary Proclamation

“You can count me a strong advocate of this hope-generating, life-transforming program. 
- Senator John Andrews, President, Colorado Senate

“What the administrators, instructors and students have accomplished through Rite of Passage is quite amazing.  You all have made and continue to make an enormous difference every day.  Thank you for taking on that responsibility.”
- John Ensign, United States Senator

“Rite of Passage has distinguished itself for making positive changes in the lives of troubled boys…We need more successful programs such as Rite of Passage if we are to break the cycle of crime which is plaguing many of our communities.”
- Richard H. Bryan, former United States Senator

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