We know from more than a century of experience that successful student outcomes largely depend on our ability to retain mature, knowledgeable staff at all levels. Why is this important? Direct care staff must model appropriate behavior that we expect students to learn, including truthfulness, following through with commitments, and responding appropriately to constructive criticism. We’re convinced this moral candor is essential to help troubled teenagers grow into responsible adulthood. And we realize that it often takes years of practice for staff to become fully effective in their job’s myriad of relationship contexts. As our most precious resource, a well-trained staff makes Boys Republic a stronger agency.