Facility profile Montana
Ranch for Kids
Ranch for Kids was a program in Rexford, Montana.
News coverage
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Former Montana Residential Program Students Report Isolation and Punitive Practices
Former students of various private residential programs in Montana detailed institutional practices such as prolonged social isolation, physical exertion punishments, and behavioral restriction levels. Documentation and interviews also revealed instances of physical restraint, restrictive dietary measures, and allegations of forced peer physical contact overseen by facility staff.
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12 years, 58 complaints, no sanctions at Montana residential programs
Over a 12-year period, private residential programs for youth in Montana accumulated 58 complaints without facing any significant sanctions from the state regulatory board. The oversight body, primarily composed of industry representatives, maintained closed records and dismissed complaints regarding uncertified staff, facility safety violations, and operational noncompliance.
Staff
Administration
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Joyce Sterkey
Director (2008)source
