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Second Chances in Southern Utah
Also known as SCISU
Second Chances in Southern Utah was a residential treatment center in La Verkin, Utah. It operated from 2014 to 2022.
About Second Chances in Southern Utah
It was owned by Adam AhQuin.source
Its address was 591 N State St, La Verkin, UT 84745.source Stays lasted around 12 months average.source WWASP-affiliated.source
Timeline
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2014
Opened in La Verkin, Utah
2022
Arrest
On August 30, 2022 owner Adam AhQuin was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault, child abuse, and three counts of domestic violence in the...
Arrest August 30, 2022
On August 30, 2022 owner Adam AhQuin was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault, child abuse, and three counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, allegedly involving his stepsons and wife while on probation or parole.
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Incidents on record
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August 30, 2022 Arrest
On August 30, 2022 owner Adam AhQuin was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault, child abuse, and three counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, allegedly involving his stepsons and wife while on probation or parole.source
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Abuse
Many survivors, parents and former staff report the program was abusive, including reports of restraints, wrist bending, food restriction and isolation.source
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Investigation
HEAL categorizes the program as Confirmedly Abusive.source
Staff
Notable staff
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Adam AhQuin
Former Founder and Owner, Owner (2025, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Second Chances Admissions Director, 2020
- Olympus Academy Staff
- Horizon Academy Staff
- Maximum Life Skills Academy Staff, 2025
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Brian Hansen
Former Therapistsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Second Chances Staff, 2020
- Cross Creek Manor Therapist
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Clayton AhQuin Jr.
Former Staffsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Liahona Academy for Youth – Liahona Treatment Center Founder, Executive Director, Activities Director, 2001-2025
- Liahona Academy for Youth
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Debi Swaner
Former Residential Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Lion's Gate Recovery House Manager
- Lava Heights Academy Case Manager
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Hyrum W. Smith
Former Master Mentorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Franklin Quest Founder
- D.I. Ranch Owner
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