Facility profile Utah

Academy of Eastern Arizona

Formerly Integrity House of Cedar City, UT, Integrity Housesource 1, source 2

Closed Cedar City, Utah

Academy of Eastern Arizona was a program in Cedar City, Utah. It operated from 2007 to 2011.

About Academy of Eastern Arizona

Owners and staff of Integrity House are the same as those of Academy of Eastern Arizona.source

It cost $5,300 per month tuition plus $2,500 enrollment fee.source Enrollment agreement grants power to physically restrain and search students.source It was a Six-month minimum agreement, renewed monthly until the program approves graduation.source Educational services provided through BYU Independent Study (Provo, UT).source 1, source 2 It charged a $2,500 enrollment fee plus first month tuition due on admission.source 1, source 2 It was described as a private school with therapy.source

It was located in Cedar City, UT and/or Holbrook, AZ.source Contract governed by Utah law and Utah courts.source Medical services appear to be provided by North Country Community Health Center / Family Healing Center, 1401 W. Florida, Holbrook, AZ.source It cost $5,300 per month.source Stays lasted six-month enrollment agreement.source

HEAL believes it is not licensed as a residential treatment center in Arizona and operates as an unregulated private school.source

Survivor testimony

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Timeline

From the records: who ran it and the deals that moved it, its names, and the deaths, incidents, inspection findings, lawsuits and news stories on file. Point at an event, or tap "More about this", for the details.

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  1. 2002

    1. DeathDecember 24, 2002

      Kiley Michelle Jaquays, 17, died here

      Fall from a ledge inside Bloomington Cave on a program outing

      Kiley Michelle Jaquays, 17, died here December 24, 2002

      source

    2. Incident

      Death

      As Integrity House. A 17-year-old girl died at Integrity House RTC in 2002, as detailed in the 2022 Sent Away podcast.

      Death

      source

  2. 2007

    1. Opened

      Opened in Cedar City, Utah

  3. 2011

    1. Closed

      Closed

  4. 2013

    1. IncidentMay 31, 2013

      Criminal charge

      As Integrity House. On May 31, 2013 the Executive Director was arrested on assault, child abuse, three counts of first degree rape and three counts of first degree sexual abuse of...

      Criminal charge May 31, 2013

      On May 31, 2013 the Executive Director was arrested on assault, child abuse, three counts of first degree rape and three counts of first degree sexual abuse of a child after reports he abused multiple girls; charges were dropped in April 2014.

      source

  5. 2018

    1. Incident

      Investigation

      As Integrity House. In 2018 parents of a former resident filed a Better Business Bureau complaint alleging falling behind in school, high staff turnover, untrained staff, poor...

      Investigation

      In 2018 parents of a former resident filed a Better Business Bureau complaint alleging falling behind in school, high staff turnover, untrained staff, poor food and falsified program information.

      source

    2. Incident

      License action

      As Integrity House. A corrective action plan states the clinical director told licensing and Child Protective Services she had allowed a horse water trough to be used for...

      License action

      A corrective action plan states the clinical director told licensing and Child Protective Services she had allowed a horse water trough to be used for therapeutic discipline for over three years.

      source

    3. IncidentJune 21, 2018

      Restraint

      As Integrity House. On June 21, 2018 a resident was restrained, zip-tied hand and foot and placed in a horse water trough by staff; the Department of Human Services filed a report...

      Restraint June 21, 2018

      On June 21, 2018 a resident was restrained, zip-tied hand and foot and placed in a horse water trough by staff; the Department of Human Services filed a report and a corrective action plan.

      source

    4. IncidentAugust 14, 2018

      License action

      As Integrity House. On August 14, 2018 a Better Business Bureau arbitrator ordered Havenwood to remove claims of clinical expertise, eating disorder experience, curriculum and...

      License action August 14, 2018

      On August 14, 2018 a Better Business Bureau arbitrator ordered Havenwood to remove claims of clinical expertise, eating disorder experience, curriculum and recreation from its website and materials by September 25, 2018.

      source

  6. 2021

    1. IncidentAugust 2021

      Runaway

      As Integrity House. In August 2021 four residents ran away and were found after about 30 minutes; parents were reportedly not notified.

      Runaway August 2021

      source

  7. 2022

    1. IncidentFebruary 2022

      Sexual abuse

      As Integrity House. In February 2022 a 23-year-old staff member was arrested after reports he sexually abused a 15-year-old resident and gave her tobacco; he was fired and charged...

      Sexual abuse February 2022

      In February 2022 a 23-year-old staff member was arrested after reports he sexually abused a 15-year-old resident and gave her tobacco; he was fired and charged with misdemeanors, and sentenced in November 2022 to 4 months in jail and 4 years of probation.

      source

As Integrity House

HOPE Group

The record kept under this name

Deaths on record

Incidents on record

  1. 2002 Death

    A 17-year-old girl died at Integrity House RTC in 2002, as detailed in the 2022 Sent Away podcast.source

  2. May 31, 2013 Criminal charge

    On May 31, 2013 the Executive Director was arrested on assault, child abuse, three counts of first degree rape and three counts of first degree sexual abuse of a child after reports he abused multiple girls; charges were dropped in April 2014.source

  3. 2018 Investigation

    In 2018 parents of a former resident filed a Better Business Bureau complaint alleging falling behind in school, high staff turnover, untrained staff, poor food and falsified program information.source

  4. 2018 License action

    A corrective action plan states the clinical director told licensing and Child Protective Services she had allowed a horse water trough to be used for therapeutic discipline for over three years.source

  5. June 21, 2018 Restraint

    On June 21, 2018 a resident was restrained, zip-tied hand and foot and placed in a horse water trough by staff; the Department of Human Services filed a report and a corrective action plan.source

  6. August 14, 2018 License action

    On August 14, 2018 a Better Business Bureau arbitrator ordered Havenwood to remove claims of clinical expertise, eating disorder experience, curriculum and recreation from its website and materials by September 25, 2018.source

  7. August 2021 Runaway

    In August 2021 four residents ran away and were found after about 30 minutes; parents were reportedly not notified.source

  8. February 2022 Sexual abuse

    In February 2022 a 23-year-old staff member was arrested after reports he sexually abused a 15-year-old resident and gave her tobacco; he was fired and charged with misdemeanors, and sentenced in November 2022 to 4 months in jail and 4 years of probation.source

  9. Criminal charge

    Daniel Taylor, former Executive Director of Integrity House RTC, was accused of sexually abusing residents; charges were dismissed with defense by attorney Blaine Hofeling.source

  10. Abuse

    Survivors report a punishment called "shutdown" in which all 16 girls must sit silently in a garage, sometimes for multiple days, with limited changes of clothes.source

News coverage

  • The Imprint Jul 22, 2025 Closure

    ‘State-sponsored Abandonment’ No More: California Stops Paying for Adoptees Sent to Out-of-State Treatment Centers

    California has ceased funding residential treatment placements for adopted foster youth in other states, closing what advocates termed a dangerous loophole. The decision follows revelations that hundreds of children were sent to facilities with histories of violations, including several since-shuttered programs. At least 676 adoptees were placed in out-of-state centers since 2020, with many attending problematic facilities. Among them were Sequel Youth and Family Services programs like Iowa’s Clarinda Academy and Utah’s Red Rock Canyon School, both closed after abuse scandals. Other placements included Utah’s Havenwood Academy, disciplined for improper restraints, and Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisis Center, sanctioned for excessive punishments. Three Points Ranch ceased operations in 2025 following violations, while White River Academy continues accepting California-funded youth under existing contracts.

  • The Salt Lake Tribune May 28, 2024 Lawsuit

    Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility sued by parents who allege poor supervision led to girl being sexually assaulted archived copy

    Parents filed a lawsuit against Havenwood Academy in Utah, alleging that inadequate supervision by staff resulted in their daughter being sexually assaulted by other residents. The complaint further asserts that the facility delayed reporting the critical incident to state licensers for a month.

  • St. George News Jun 1, 2013 Arrest

    Administrator of residential treatment facility arrested on felony charges

    Daniel Sandberg Taylor, former executive director of Integrity House, was arrested on multiple felony charges of rape and sexual abuse of a child. A second arrest was made of Jamie Frost on assault charges. The investigation is ongoing and the facility is cooperating with authorities.

  • Deseret News Oct 11, 2007 Event

    5 teens have died while participating in Utah-based programs

    Five teenagers died while participating in Utah-based wilderness therapy and residential treatment programs between 1990 and 2002. The deaths were attributed to heat exhaustion, peritonitis, a perforated ulcer, a hiking fall, and a hiking accident. The incidents raise concerns about safety protocols in such programs.

1 article about celebrities and viral stories

  • The Salt Lake Tribune May 11, 2022 General

    Paris Hilton and Advocates Urge Federal Oversight of Youth Treatment Programs

    Paris Hilton and other advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., to urge federal oversight of youth residential treatment programs and advocate for the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. Hilton publicly recounted allegations of sexual misconduct and invasive examinations during her time as a resident at Provo Canyon School in the 1990s. Lawmakers from Utah and Oregon also spoke at the event, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding physical restraint, medical neglect, and regulatory gaps across state lines.

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Names

  • Integrity House Earlier name
  • Integrity House of Cedar City, UT Earlier name

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