Master’s Ranch West

Incidents on record

1. May 2020 Closure order

   After CPS removed eight boys and students staged a threatening protest, the owner said the ranch was shutting down and about 30 students were taken by parents or CPS workers (May 2020).source

2. May 2020 Investigation

   The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the ranch seven times in 13 days in May 2020 amid allegations of abuse and neglect.source

3. May 7, 2020 Runaway

   On May 7, 2020, five boys ran away from Masters Ranch West and were found in a stolen vehicle, per the Sheriff's Office.source

4. May 12, 2020 Abuse

   On May 12, 2020 a report was made of abuse and/or excessive force by a staff member against an 11-year-old boy.source

5. May 13, 2020 Arrest

   A junior employee was arrested on May 13, 2020 for alleged third-degree child molestation and communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.source

News coverage

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  AOL Sep 16, 2022 Closure

  Christian boarding school in southern Missouri becomes third to close in recent months

  Master's Ranch Girls Academy at Belle Vie in southern Missouri has closed, becoming the third unlicensed Christian boarding school in the state to shut down in recent months. The facility's closure follows state legislative changes requiring registration and inspections for unlicensed schools, as well as broader regulatory scrutiny involving multiple Missouri residential facilities linked to prior staff misconduct allegations.

Staff

Notable staff

• Maxwell Shelton

  Former Junior employeesource

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Names

• Jubilee Youth Ranch Christian School and Academy Earlier name

Materials and links

Licensing and inspection reports

• DCYF Master’s Ranch - West Statement (2020-05-19)

From SCIAD NET.

Reference and research

• 787. Masters Ranch West

From SCIAD NET.