Facility profile Massachusetts
Meadowridge Academy
Meadowridge Academy is a therapeutic boarding school in Swansea, Massachusetts, operated by Justice Resource Institute.
About Meadowridge Academy
It was listed as active in Swansea, MA, opening year unknown.source
Timeline
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2014
2015
Sexual abuse
In June 2015 the Assistant Residential Director had sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old female resident and gave her alcohol and marijuana.
Sexual abuse June 2015
Investigation
The Rhode Island child advocate investigated seven complaints, including inappropriate restraints, drug use and lack of staff experience.
Investigation October 2015
Investigation
In November 2015 the Early Education Care found boundary violations between the then Clinical Director and a student; the Clinical Director resigned during the investigation.
Investigation November 2015
2016
Sexual abuse
In October 2016 two students alleged a residential counselor made sexual comments during a FaceTime call in which her boyfriend exposed himself.
Sexual abuse October 2016
Investigation
Between November and December 2016 the Disability Law Center received two complaints about the treatment of teenagers at Meadowridge Academy.
Investigation November 2016
2017
Investigation
In September 2017 the Disability Law Center began an investigation that substantiated many more claims of abuse and neglect at Meadowridge.
Investigation September 2017
Incidents on record
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2014 Incident
Between 2014 and 2016 Meadowridge neglected residents by failing to provide a safe environment.source
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2014 Sexual abuse
Between 2014 and 2016 several Meadowridge staff members engaged in sexual misconduct with multiple residents.source
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June 2015 Sexual abuse
In June 2015 the Assistant Residential Director had sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old female resident and gave her alcohol and marijuana.source
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October 2015 Investigation
The Rhode Island child advocate investigated seven complaints, including inappropriate restraints, drug use and lack of staff experience.source
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November 2015 Investigation
In November 2015 the Early Education Care found boundary violations between the then Clinical Director and a student; the Clinical Director resigned during the investigation.source
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October 2016 Sexual abuse
In October 2016 two students alleged a residential counselor made sexual comments during a FaceTime call in which her boyfriend exposed himself.source
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November 2016 Investigation
Between November and December 2016 the Disability Law Center received two complaints about the treatment of teenagers at Meadowridge Academy.source
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September 2017 Investigation
In September 2017 the Disability Law Center began an investigation that substantiated many more claims of abuse and neglect at Meadowridge.source
Staff
Administration
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Erin Lunn
Program Director
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Margaret Maiato
Director of Education Services
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Eryn Maschek
Clinical Director
Documents
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