West Shield transports adolescents to programs and facilities through the United States and across the world. We also are experienced and licensed to locate runaways and provide crisis intervention. All of our services are based on non-violent crisis intervention techniques, which emphasize communication to resolve conflict. Compassion and patience are used in our work with adolescents, although it may be necessary to temporarily restrain adolescents who are at risk of hurting themselves or others. West Shield we have transported more than 13,000 adolescents in over 25 years in the industry. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist families in need. West Shield Adolescent Services, Inc. is a private corporation founded by Allen Cardoza. Mr. Cardoza is a licensed private investigator (PI 7824) and an instructor of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Certified by the National Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. He also serves as president of the company. Today, West Shield Adolescent Services is led by Chase Cardoza who along with the West Shield team bring years of personal and professional experience to the position. As intake coordinators or when transporting adolescents, all feel as if they are doing their part in helping families. West Shield Adolescent Services has been successfully transporting adolescents to facilities and programs for over 25 years. West Shield has also successfully located and returned hundreds of runaway children to homes, hospitals and schools.