Facility profile Pennsylvania
The Clock Tower Schools
Formerly Glen Mills Schools, Philadelphia House of Refuge, Glen Mills School
The Clock Tower Schools is a juvenile detention facility in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.
About The Clock Tower Schools
Also drawn on: The Sacramento Bee, "Who's Guarding the Kids? Some counties keep young offenders close to home: The catch -- all costs are borne locally".
As Glen Mills Schools
News coverage
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Lawmakers Issue Warning to Troubled Teen Industry: Congress Will Act
Congressional leaders announced pending legislation to establish national standards and a bill of rights for youth in congregate care facilities, following survivor testimonies of physical, chemical and emotional abuse. The proposed Accountability for Congregate Care Act aims to increase oversight, prohibit restraints and seclusion, and improve reporting mechanisms for survivors.
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2 Glen Mills school counselors arrested for assaulting a student
Two staff members at the Glen Mills School in Thornbury Township were arrested by Pennsylvania State Police following an incident on July 19. The two individuals, employed as counselors at the time, face charges including aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and endangering the welfare of children.
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Who's Guarding the Kids? Some counties keep young offenders close to home: The catch -- all costs are borne locally
The article reports on California counties that retain juvenile offenders in state-run or county-run facilities rather than sending them to out‑of‑state programs. It details the financial and policy decisions that enable local programs, the use of probation and day‑treatment services, and the controversies surrounding the transportation of youths to private facilities in other states. The piece highlights the death of a 16‑year‑old in an out‑of‑state program and the subsequent policy debates.
As The Clock Tower Schools
News coverage
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W. James Hindman and Youth Services International: A Profile in Juvenile Rehabilitation and Entrepreneurship
Profile of W. James Hindman, a former delinquent and entrepreneur who founded Youth Services International Inc., a company operating residential treatment centers and juvenile rehabilitation facilities across multiple states. The article examines his background, the business model of youth rehabilitation, and criticisms regarding the intersection of profit-driven operations and youth care.
Staff
Notable staff
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Adam Shapiro
Former Assistant Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Sequel Youth & Family Services Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Co-founder, 1992-1999
- Clarinda Academy Executive Director, before 1992
- McIntosh Youth Development Center General Counsel and Senior Vice President
- Youth Services International senior vice president
Nonprofit tax filings
The yearly returns (IRS Form 990) of the nonprofits this program operates under, from the IRS through ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer.
Glen Mills Schools
EIN 23-6437695, Glen Mills, PA. Filed with the IRS as education, tax-exempt since 1958. Every filing on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Paid to officers and directors | Assets at year end | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2023 | $5,422,125 | $12,422,670 | $161,008 | $51,727,002 | Form 990 |
| 2022 | $9,044,283 | $9,804,051 | $129,996 | $59,887,606 | Form 990 |
| 2021 | $5,996,884 | $11,576,737 | $161,232 | $71,408,090 | Form 990 |
| 2020 | $5,135,685 | $14,234,095 | $192,727 | $72,581,010 | Form 990 |
| 2019 | $24,129,387 | $22,589,799 | $785,011 | $82,033,285 | Form 990 |
| 2018 | $37,904,149 | $42,534,935 | $939,833 | $100,433,511 | Form 990 |
| 2017 | $39,815,162 | $45,577,632 | $991,463 | $105,790,709 | Form 990 |
| 2016 | $41,923,269 | $46,019,208 | $894,785 | $107,964,523 | Form 990 |
| 2015 | $41,887,235 | $45,462,053 | $901,489 | $114,458,799 | Form 990 |
Earlier years (14)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Paid to officers and directors | Assets at year end | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $40,902,914 | $44,617,310 | $804,577 | $118,547,639 | Form 990 |
| 2013 | $45,289,276 | $47,364,663 | $976,817 | $118,821,984 | Form 990 |
| 2012 | $46,059,756 | $62,573,193 | $806,205 | $114,693,589 | Form 990 |
| 2011 | $47,460,681 | $45,977,948 | $808,924 | $116,534,252 | Form 990 |
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| 2009 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2008 | Form 990 | ||||
| 2007 | Form 990 | ||||
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Clock Tower Schools
EIN 87-1568143, Glen Mills, PA. Filed with the IRS as crime and legal, tax-exempt since 2022. Every filing on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer
ProPublica has no returns on file for it.
Licensing and inspections
- Licensed as
- Glen Mills Schools: McKinley Hall; The Clock Tower Schools: Journey Hall; The Clock Tower Schools: Pride Hall
- License category
- Residential Services
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- License expires
- 2020-07-01
- Licensing action
- PDR-Appeal Pend
- Phone on file
- (215) 459-8100
- Licensed address
- 185 Glen Mills Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342
34 inspection reports on file. Search all Pennsylvania reports
The newest 25 reports, by date: 5 findings in 3 reports
- Jan 20, 2026 No citations Open report
- Jan 20, 2026 No citations Open report
- Jan 28, 2025 No citations Open report
- May 6, 2024 1 citation: 20.11 Open report
- Feb 29, 2024 No citations Open report
- Nov 12, 2023 No citations Open report
- Apr 8, 2019 Licence action Open report
- Mar 25, 2019 Document Open report
- Mar 22, 2019 Licence issued Open report
- May 8, 2018 2 citations: 3800.88.b, 3800.184.a Open report
- Mar 16, 2018 Licence issued Open report
- Apr 27, 2017 Document Open report
- Apr 3, 2017 Licence issued Open report
- Mar 10, 2017 Licence issued Open report
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Jan 12, 2017
1 citation: 3800.32.b
Open report
1 finding
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Citation : 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b
Staff Member A physically restrained Child # 1 on I During (he restraint Staff Member A punched Child #1 In the ribs.
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- Jun 6, 2016 No citations Open report
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Apr 18, 2016
2 citations: 3800.14, 3800.141.b
Open report
2 findings
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Citation : 55 Pa. Code § 3800.14
Three boxes, 24x18 inches, were found on the steps of the basement and were blocking the egress.
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Citation : 55 Pa. Code § 3800.141.b
The Initial Health and Safety assessment for Child #1 was not dated.
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- Mar 16, 2016 Licence issued Open report
- Sep 18, 2015 No citations Open report
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Mar 23, 2015
2 citations: 3800.32.b, 3800.132.e
Open report
2 findings
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Citation, renewal . inspection : 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b
On 3/12/2015, Child #1 was being verbally confronted about inappropriate behavior the child had displayed earlier in the evening. While the child was talking with staff, Staff Member A entered the room to offer feedback and mentioned to the child that the child was starting to struggle with his behavior. The child stated, "( didn't start to struggle with my behavior, | did struggle.” Staff Member A then reached over staff and grabbed Child #1 by the neck and pushed the child against the closet, breaking the closet door. Staff Member A was instructed to go downstairs to the office to separate the staff member from the child.
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Citation, renewal . inspection : 55 Pa. Code § 3800.132.e
The most recent fire drill held during sleeping hours was conducted on 06/23/2014 8:15am,
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- Mar 19, 2015 Licence issued Open report
- Feb 19, 2015 No citations Open report
- Aug 14, 2014 No citations Open report
- Jul 3, 2014 No citations Open report
- Mar 26, 2014 Licence issued Open report
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Names
- Philadelphia House of Refuge
Documents
From the Unsilenced archive
3 documents about The Clock Tower Schools that Unsilenced collected and Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. They open on Unsilenced's Google Drive. Their folders: Glen Mills School, Philadelphia House of Refuge.
From SCIAD NET
1 document about The Clock Tower Schools that Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. SCIAD NET keeps it on Google Drive, where it opens.
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Reference and research
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