US News
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Two girls fell in love at a camp for ‘troubled teens’ and made an audacious escape. Their captors weren’t far behind
Author: Arielle Domb Summary:Re-Creation Retreat (RCR), a residential program for teen girls in Arizona, is facing renewed scrutiny as survivors speak out about systemic abuse and coercive practices. Former residents, including Cassia Cilento and Ashley C., described a…
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Former students report injuries and isolation at Elevations RTC
September 2, 2024 NBC News: Former students report injuries and isolation at Utah facility for troubled teens Programs mentioned: Elevations RTC, Trails CarolinaStaff Mentioned: David Faust (Elevations RTC), Jennifer Wilde (Elevations RTC) Triggers: child death, illegal restraint, sexual…
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Los Angeles Times: With support from Paris Hilton, California lawmakers pass bill to protect teens in treatment programs
Author: Anabel Sosa On August 28, 2024, California legislators voted to pass SB 1043 California Gov. Gavin Newsom still needs to sign the bill If Gov. Newsom signs the bill, it will become law In 2021, California banned…
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I was abandoned 2.5k miles from home at ‘Lord of the Flies’ troubled teen school – I thought I’d die any day from abuse
Read the full article here. Programs mentioned: Bethel Academy, Academy at Ivy Ridge Triggers: detailed descriptions of extreme child abuse including psychological and emotional abuse, physical violence, torture Key Points:Survivors Allen Knoll and Dave Bowsher made a documentary together called…
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The New York Times: Paris Hilton Testifies Before Congress on “Troubled Teen” Facilities
June 27, 2024 The New York Times: Paris Hilton Testifies Before Congress on “Troubled Teen” FacilitiesRead more Triggers: descriptions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, abduction, psychological abuse Key Points:On June 26, 2024 Paris Hilton testified at a hearing…
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The New Yorker: The Shadow Penal System for Struggling Kids
October 11, 2021 The New Yorker: The Shadow Penal System for Struggling KidsPrograms Mentioned: Lakeland Teen Challenge, Brooklyn Teen Challenge, Synanon, Teen Challenge in Lebanon IN, Teen Challenge in Disney OK, Teen Challenge in Kansas City, Teen Challenge…