The California Placing Agency's Request for Review of Placement in Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program is a form used by the agency to determine whether a minor needs to be placed in a short-term residential therapeutic program. This form is typically used when the minor is exhibiting behaviors that are disruptive or dangerous to themselves or others, or when the minor is in need of specialized services or treatment not available in the home or community. The Request for Review of Placement in Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program form includes questions about the minor's current situation, family history, and educational and medical background. The form also includes an assessment of the minor's behavior and the potential for success in a short-term residential therapeutic program. The California Placing Agency then reviews the form and makes a decision about whether the minor is an appropriate candidate for placement in a short-term residential therapeutic program. There are two types of California Placing Agency's Request for Review of Placement in Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program: the Initial Placement Request and the Review of Placement Request. The Initial Placement Request is used when a minor is being placed in a short-term residential therapeutic program for the first time. The Review of Placement Request is used when a minor has already been placed in a short-term residential therapeutic program and the California Placing Agency is reviewing the placement.