Facility profile Florida
Marvelous Grace Girls Academy
Also known as New Beginnings Girls Academy
Marvelous Grace Girls Academy was a christian boarding school in Pace, Florida, operated by Roloff Homes. It operated from 2008 to 2022.
About Marvelous Grace Girls Academy
It was affiliated with Roloff.source
Its address was 3111 Zepp Ln, Pace, FL 32571.source Stays lasted 12-week or 9-month programs; reports of up to 5.5 years.source
Timeline
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2008
Opened in Pace, Florida
2010
Investigation
In 2010 the Florida DCF investigated after two runaways told police the director insulted them, forced them to street preach and locked girls in a van; DCF...
Investigation
In 2010 the Florida DCF investigated after two runaways told police the director insulted them, forced them to street preach and locked girls in a van; DCF found no evidence to support the claims.
2022
Closed
Incidents on record
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2010 Investigation
In 2010 the Florida DCF investigated after two runaways told police the director insulted them, forced them to street preach and locked girls in a van; DCF found no evidence to support the claims.source
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Abuse
Survivors report isolation, punitive punishments, attack therapy, medical neglect, physical and emotional abuse.source
Videos
Staff
Notable staff
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Steven Blankenship
Former Founder and Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- New Beginnings Girls Academy Executive Director, before 2010
- New Beginnings Rebekah Home Director, 2019
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Tanya Blankenship
Former Staffsource
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Documents
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Reference and research
- Category: Marvelous Grace Girls Academy
- 110. Marvelous Grace Girls Academy
- Marvelous Grace Girls Academy/New Beginnings Rebekah Home
- New Beginnings Girls Academy
- No Grace at Marvelous Grace Girls Academy | Abby Jameson (2020-06-20)
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