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Mountain View Academy
Mountain View Academy is a program in Dandridge, Tennessee.
News coverage
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How abuse in a Tennessee businessman’s juvenile prisons remained under wraps
Investigative reporting uncovered multiple incidents of physical and sexual abuse, peer violence, and failure to report serious injuries at juvenile facilities operated by Wayne Halfway House in Tennessee. Facility leadership, including CEO Jason Crews, allegedly directed staff to keep incidents undocumented and to limit external emergency calls, prompting a state investigation.
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They’re Putting Kids’ Lives at Risk
An investigation found that Wayne Halfway House, a company running juvenile facilities in Tennessee, failed to report suspected physical and sexual abuse to state officials. Former staff and youth reported a culture of secrecy and a lack of proper incident reporting, which put the lives of youth at risk. The state is now investigating incidents uncovered by the investigation.