Straight – Sarasota

Survivor testimony

What people who lived or worked here say happened. Survivors' own words are published with their permission; forum accounts are what was posted publicly and are reported as claims, not findings.

Reported on survivor forums

• Fornits: Mother and posters debate sending a teenager to Spring Creek Lodge Academy (2005-2006) (2005-2006, 1305 posts). A poster identifies as a drug war POW and former participant at Straight Sarasota from 1980 to 1982.
• Fornits: L.I.F.E. (2002-2003, 16 posts)
• Fornits: More Trivia (2002-2009, 258 posts)
• Fornits: Cattleman demon rears its ugly head... (2003, 18 posts)
• Fornits: Sembler, using SLAPP suits to silence critics? (2003, 2 posts)
• Fornits: For you Mel (2004, 4 posts)
• Fornits: Growing Together, The New Times and The 8th Step (2004, 2 posts)
• Fornits: Former participants debate methods and impact of The Seed (1973-1980s) (2005, 76 posts)
• Fornits: The Origin of All this was The Seed (2005, 80 posts)
• Fornits: Parents, please consider this (2005-2010, 146 posts)
• Fornits: Dr Miller Newton The Saint (2005, 3 posts)
• Fornits: My Son At Thayer (2005-2010, 163 posts)
• Fornits: Survivors parents and researchers discuss abuse at Cross Creek Manor in 2005 (2005, 198 posts)
• Fornits: Posters discuss abuse and allegations at Whitmore Academy between 2005 and 2009 (2005-2009, 461 posts)
• Fornits: Survivors and parents discuss emotional abuse at Cross Creek Manor and Straight (2005) (2005, 105 posts)
• Fornits: A cult? (2005-2009, 519 posts)
• Fornits: Involuntary Committment... Notice Any Similarities (2005-2006, 150 posts)
• Fornits: Mental Health Screening in Schools Signals the End of Parent (2005-2007, 250 posts)
• Fornits: Typical Day at Sagewalk (2005-2006, 507 posts)
• Fornits: Jordan Riak throws up a flair (2005, 4 posts)
• Fornits: Former staff member and survivors discuss methods and history of The Seed from 2005 to 2012 (2005-2012, 144 posts)
• Fornits: Former participants debate experiences and leadership at The Seed (2005) (2005, 112 posts)
• Fornits: Survivors compare physical and psychological abuse at The Seed and Straight (2005) (2005, 69 posts)
• Fornits: Family members discuss psychological control in The Seed and Straight (2005) (2005, 71 posts)
• Fornits: Former participants discuss early memories and methods at The Seed (2005) (2005, 120 posts)
• Fornits: Former residents and program defenders discuss methods and abuse claims at The Seed (2005) (2005, 192 posts)
• Fornits: Betty Semblers Deposition (2005, 297 posts)
• Fornits: Betty Semble Read (if your not too afraid) Then You Will Kno (2005, 32 posts)
• Fornits: Hyde Ethics (2005, 8 posts)
• Fornits: Licensing and regulation (2005, 26 posts)
• Fornits: Posters argue about former staff member actions regarding Hidden Lake Academy (2005-2006) (2005-2006, 647 posts)
• Fornits: Former staff and survivors debate operations and treatment at Hidden Lake Academy 2005-2006 (2005-2006, 369 posts)
• Fornits: Survivors and former participants discuss conflicting memories of The Seed (2005) (2005, 86 posts)
• Fornits: REHAB VIOLATED RIGHTS, SUIT SAYS Outreach center in Flint at (2005-2009, 3 posts)
• Fornits: How was LIFE started (2005, 36 posts)
• Fornits: My guitar and me, the Program (2005, 12 posts)
• Fornits: Forum chatter about legal threats and privacy regarding Hidden Lake Academy (2006) (2006, 144 posts)
• Fornits: Posters debate staff backgrounds and headmasters at Hidden Lake Academy (2006) (2006, 73 posts)
• Fornits: Google thinks you need to get laid (2006, 1 post)
• Fornits: Martin County Sheriff, Robert Crowder making hay out of Mart (2006, 6 posts)
• Fornits: Associated Press ~ Senate calling for arrests! (2006, 2 posts)
• Fornits: Bay County Florida Boot Camp News (2006-2007, 34 posts)
• Fornits: There really are some stupid parents. (2006, 4 posts)
• Fornits: Compare notes with Bill Proctor is chairman of the Leon Coun (2006, 4 posts)
• Fornits: Giovanni (2006, 9 posts)
• Fornits: Berkeley x-references WWASP and Martin Lee Anderson (2006, 1 post)
• Fornits: DANGERS (2006, 6 posts)
• Fornits: ARNOLD ANDREWS, OPERATION PAR & CIA MIND CONTROL (2010, 8 posts)