Facility profile Utah
Turn-About Ranch
Also known as Turn About Ranch – Lodge, Turn About Ranch – Barn
Turn-About Ranch is a residential treatment center in Escalante, Utah, operated by Escalante RTC, LLC (owned by its managers since 2014). It has operated since 1989.
About Turn-About Ranch
Aspen Education Group stopped owning Turn-About Ranch in 2014, when the program was taken over by its employees.source 1, source 2 It was taken over by employees from Aspen Education Group.source It was owned by Aspen Education Group (originally).source
It operates a working ranch (cattle, horses); extensive Vocational Program including culinary arts, mechanics, construction/building trades and auto mechanics.source It was described as works with adolescents struggling with authority, substance experimentation, compulsive lying, defiance, low self-concept, depression/anxiety, ADHD and other clinical diagnoses.source Its address was 280 N 300 E, Escalante, UT 84726.source Stays lasted about 100 days.source Turn-About Ranch is a Utah boarding school and residential treatment center; a 16-year-old transported there against her will used Utah's new emancipation law to seek release (December 2006).source
It was licensed as both a wilderness program and a therapeutic boarding school.source It is now offering a Christian Track providing each student with a certified Christian counselor for weekly faith-based individualized counseling.source It was accredited by Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC).source It joined NATSAP in 1999.source It was a member of NATSAP since 1999.source
Lawsuits
Incidents on record
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1994 Criminal charge
The three boys who beat two staff in 1994 pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and theft; attempted homicide and aggravated robbery charges were dropped.source
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1994 Runaway
In 1994 three teenage boys escaped Turn-About Ranch by beating two staff members and fleeing in a staff vehicle; they pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and theft.source
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2012 Lawsuit
In 2012 a former resident and her mother sued Turn-About Ranch alleging torture including stress positions, threats of suffocation, sleep deprivation, food denial and public humiliation during a 2005 stay; a judge dismissed it as filed too late.source
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June 2012 Lawsuit
A June 2012 lawsuit charged that staff engaged in torture of a 15-year-old girl in 2005; a former employee also alleged a cover-up of a reported sexual assault of a student by an employee.source
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December 2016 Criminal charge
The resident who killed the staff member was charged as an adult with eight counts including aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder, and was sentenced to a minimum of five years in prison.source
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December 2016 Incident
It was reported that the teen who killed the staff member had been made to detox from drugs while sitting in the stone circle for nearly a week before the attack.source
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December 6, 2016 Death
On December 6, 2016 a 17-year-old resident, in the program less than a week, killed 61-year-old staff member James Woolsey during an escape attempt and injured another staffer.source
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February 2021 Abuse
A former resident publicly alleged in 2021 she was forced to do manual labor, denied showers and clothing changes for weeks, denied medical attention and malnourished.source
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February 2021 Sexual abuse
In February 2021 a survivor alleged in an Instagram video that she was sexually abused by a male staff member at Turn-About Ranch.source
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Reported December 2025 Abuse
Survivors report widespread emotional abuse, medical neglect, food deprivation, sleep deprivation, intense physical labor, animal abuse and homophobic harassment at Turn-About Ranch.source
News coverage
87 more articles
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An Examination of Allegations and Practices Within the Troubled Teen Industry
Multiple survivors have come forward with allegations of emotional, physical, and psychological abuse within various residential treatment facilities and behavioral modification programs. Former residents report practices including involuntary transport, isolation, forced labor, and peer-to-peer shaming sessions, prompting increased public scrutiny of the troubled teen industry.
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An Examination of the 'Dr. Phil' Show and Participant Referral Practices
An investigative report examines the daytime talk show "Dr. Phil" and its practice of referring vulnerable guests and minors to residential behavioral programs, including Turn-About Ranch. The article highlights allegations of abuse and misconduct associated with these facilities and questions the show's participant care and referral practices.
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Public Figure Details Allegations of Mistreatment at Utah Residential Facility
Public figure Danielle Bregoli published statements on social media detailing allegations of mistreatment, forced labor, malnutrition, and a lack of external communication at Turn-About Ranch in Utah, a residential facility she was referred to by television host Dr. Phil. Bregoli also highlighted reports from another individual concerning alleged sexual misconduct and retaliation by staff members at the facility.
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Teen files lawsuit against Utah boarding school following Paris Hilton’s campaign archived copy
The requested article content was blocked by the archive service provider due to automated traffic restrictions, preventing the extraction of specific details regarding the reported lawsuit against a Utah boarding school.
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Hannah Archuleta alleges sexual assault at Turn-About Ranch
Hannah Archuleta, a 17‑year‑old former guest on Dr Phil’s show, alleges she was sexually assaulted by a staff member at Turn‑About Ranch in Utah and that the facility failed to take remedial action after she reported the abuse. She claims the ranch subjected her to physical and emotional abuse, including forced labor and restricted access to facilities. A lawsuit was filed on 24 February 2021 seeking justice for the alleged misconduct.
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Details Emerge Regarding Fatal Attack on Turn-About Ranch Staff Member and Subsequent Arrest
Court documents and law enforcement statements detail an incident at Turn-About Ranch in Escalante, Utah, resulting in the death of a 61-year-old staff member and subsequent charges against a 17-year-old resident. The suspect was apprehended following a high-speed vehicle pursuit and faces multiple felony counts, including aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder.
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Teenager Allegedly Kills Staff Member During Escape Attempt at Utah Facility
A 17‑year‑old at Turn‑About Ranch in Escalante, Utah, allegedly attempted to escape, during which he struck staff member James Woolsey on the head, resulting in Woolsey’s death, and then attacked Alicia Keller. The teenager was arrested following a high‑speed chase. The incident highlights safety concerns at the facility.
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Fatal attack at Turn-About Ranch results in guard death and employee injury
A 17-year-old male assaulted night guard Jimmy Woolsey and employee Alicia Keller at Turn-About Ranch near Escalante, Utah. Woolsey died from head trauma, while Keller sustained injuries to her hand and head but survived. Police apprehended the juvenile suspect following a high‑speed chase.
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Three Adolescents Sentenced for Assault at Utah Behavioral Program
Three adolescents pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and theft following an incident at Turnabout Ranch near Escalante, Utah, where two staff members were assaulted. The juveniles fled the facility in a vehicle before returning voluntarily and were subsequently sentenced in the 6th District Court to make restitution, spend time in a youth detention center, and enter a rehabilitation program.
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3 Teens Sentenced for Beating 2 Counsellors
Three juveniles from out-of-state pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault and theft following an incident at Turnabout Ranch near Escalante, Utah. The youths admitted to assaulting two staff members before fleeing the facility and later returning voluntarily. A juvenile court judge ordered restitution, detention time, and enrollment in a rehabilitation program.
22 articles about celebrities and viral stories
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Bhad Bhabie discusses experiences at therapeutic boarding school and her views on confrontation
Bhad Bhabie, a 13‑year‑old at the Turn‑About Ranch therapeutic boarding school in Escalante, Utah, reported sleeping in a sleeping bag on a hard wooden plank inside a teepee. She also noted that a staff member, Jimmy Woolsey, was killed by a teen while she was there. The Utah Senate later passed SB127 to increase oversight of such schools.
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Paris Hilton Reveals Sexual Abuse, Nonconsensual ‘Cervical Exams’ at Utah Boarding School
Paris Hilton has spoken out about the abuse she experienced at Provo Canyon School, including nonconsensual medical exams. She has testified about the emotional and physical abuse she and other teens faced at the school. Hilton is advocating for reforms to youth congregate care and reform schools.
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Dr. Phil Regarding Treatment Program Referral
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a survivor who alleged she experienced sexual assault at Turn-About Ranch after being recommended to the facility through the television program "Dr. Phil." The dismissal was granted under California's anti-SLAPP law, protecting television broadcast activities concerning matters of public interest.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Television Personality and Media Companies Regarding Assault Allegations at Utah Facility
A survivor who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a staff member at Turn-About Ranch has filed a lawsuit against television personality Phil McGraw and media companies, including ViacomCBS. The complaint claims that show staff pressured the family to send the minor to the Utah facility immediately following an appearance on the television program in October 2019.
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An Overview of Danielle Bregoli's Journey from Media Appearance to Music Career and Program Placement
Following media appearances regarding behavioral difficulties, a teenager was placed in a wilderness therapy program in Utah. The survivor later reported experiencing harsh conditions during the program, including extreme weather exposure, restrictive meal options, and physical exhaustion.
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Bhad Bhabie speaks out about abuse at Turn-About Ranch
Danielle "Bhad Bhabie" Bregoli publicly described abuse she endured at Turn-About Ranch, a Christian-based residential program, including physical restraint, forced labor, and medical neglect. She also highlighted sexual misconduct allegations by a former student, Hannah Archuleta, and called for an apology from Dr. Phil for sending teens to the facility. The account underscores systemic failures in oversight and care for vulnerable youth.
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Musician Danielle Bregoli Alleges Abuse at Turn-About Ranch
Musician Danielle Bregoli publicly detailed allegations of institutional abuses experienced while enrolled at Turn-About Ranch following an appearance on the Dr. Phil show. Bregoli's disclosures coincided with a lawsuit filed by another former participant alleging sexual assault at the facility and included accounts of physical restraint, arbitrary disciplinary punishments, and severe deprivations of basic necessities.
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Bhad Bhabie discusses alleged abuse at Turn-About Ranch
Danielle Bregoli, known as Bhad Bhabie, released a video alleging that she was subjected to harsh conditions and physical restraint at Turn-About Ranch, a Utah-based troubled‑teen facility. She claims she was transported without notice, handcuffed, and denied basic amenities such as showers and proper bedding. The video also references a separate allegation of sexual assault by a former resident, Hannah Archuleta.
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Former Program Participant Alleges Abuse and Demands Public Accountability from Television Host
Survivor Danielle Bregoli publicly alleged that she experienced abusive conditions after being sent to Turn-About Ranch following an appearance on a television program. Following a separate lawsuit filed by another former participant alleging sexual assault by a staff member, Bregoli demanded public accountability and an apology from television personality Dr. Phil.
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Rapper Danielle Marie Bregoli Alleges Mistreatment at Utah Residential Program
Rapper Danielle Marie Bregoli publicly stated that she experienced institutional abuses, including sleep deprivation and lack of basic necessities, while enrolled at Turn-About Ranch in Utah following an appearance on a television program. Bregoli's disclosures aligned with separate allegations made by another former attendee concerning sexual misconduct and subsequent retaliation by facility staff.
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Danielle Bregoli Publishes Account of Placement at Turn-About Ranch
In a published video, former program attendee Danielle Bregoli detailed experiences of being involuntarily transported, subjected to sleep deprivation and forced labor, and witnessing physical restraints during her placement at Turn-About Ranch. Bregoli also cited allegations made by another former attendee regarding staff misconduct at the facility.
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Bhad Bhabie alleges abuse at Turn-About Ranch
Danielle Bregoli, known as Bhad Bhabie, alleges that she was subjected to physical restraint and deprivation of basic comforts while attending Turn-About Ranch in Escalante, Utah, a facility that receives teenagers from Dr. Phil. She also reports witnessing other children being restrained and describes a lack of evidence due to restricted phone and camera use. A former resident, Hannah Archuleta, has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault by staff at the ranch.
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Musician Danielle Bregoli Alleges Mistreatment at Utah Residential Facility
Musician Danielle Bregoli publicly alleged experiences of abuse, sleep deprivation, and coercive control at Turn-About Ranch in Utah after being transported there following an appearance on the television program hosted by Phil McGraw. Bregoli's statements supported a separate lawsuit filed by a former resident alleging negligence and sexual assault by a facility staff member. The facility and McGraw have faced public scrutiny regarding youth residential placement practices.
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Bhad Bhabie calls out Dr. Phil, alleges abuse at treatment camp she was sent to after appearing on the show | Fox News (2021-03-21)
The article reports that Bhad Bhabie, a former guest on Dr. Phil, alleges that she was subjected to abusive conditions at the Turn-About Ranch in Utah, a wilderness therapy program. She claims she was transported against her will, handcuffed, and denied basic privileges, and that staff used physical restraint and manual labor as punishment. The piece also references a lawsuit by Hannah Archuleta alleging sexual assault by a staff member at the same facility.
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Turn-About Ranch Abuse Allegations
The article reports that former guests of the Turn-About Ranch, a troubled teen treatment center, allege sexual assault and punitive labor practices. Hannah Archuleta filed a lawsuit claiming repeated sexual misconduct by staff and punitive measures, while Danielle Bregoli has also spoken out about similar abuse. The allegations focus on the ranch’s treatment methods and the role of Dr. Phil McGraw in recommending the facility.
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Danielle Bregoli Details Allegations of Abuse at Utah Residential Facility
Public figure Danielle Bregoli released a video detailing allegations of physical and mental abuse experienced at Turn-About Ranch in Utah following a television appearance. Her testimony supported allegations raised by another former resident, Hannah Archuleta, who filed a negligence lawsuit against the facility regarding staff misconduct. The accounts describe unauthorized transport practices, physical restraint, and deprivations of basic needs during their residency.
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Rapper Bhad Bhabie Publishes Testimony Detailing Allegations at Turn-About Ranch
Rapper Bhad Bhabie published a video detailing allegations of physical and emotional abuse, forced labor, and substandard living conditions experienced during her placement at Turn-About Ranch in Utah. She also expressed support for another survivor who reported sexual assault at the facility and issued demands for public accountability regarding placements at such programs.
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Bhad Bhabie alleges forced wakefulness at Turn-About Ranch
Bhad Bhabie, an 18‑year‑old rapper, alleges that staff at Turn‑About Ranch forced her to remain awake for three days after her arrival. She claims she was denied basic hygiene and sleep, and that a staff member was later killed by a teen. The article also references a lawsuit alleging sexual assault by a ranch employee.
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Bhad Bhabie Calls for Closure of Utah Treatment Facility Amid Abuse Allegations
Bhad Bhabie, a public figure, has called for the closure of a Utah-based treatment facility after alleging abuse and malnutrition during her stay. She claims that staff punished a fellow survivor for reporting assault and that the facility restricted communication with parents and law enforcement. The allegations highlight concerns about oversight and safety practices at the facility.
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Public Figure Alleges Neglect and Traumatic Incidents at Turn-About Ranch
Public figure Danielle Bregoli published allegations regarding Turn-About Ranch in Utah, stating she experienced neglect and restricted communication during her placement at the facility. She also referenced a 2016 incident in which a staff member was killed by a resident at the facility.
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Survivor Danielle Bregoli alleges abuse and malnutrition at Utah treatment center
Danielle Bregoli (Bhad Bhabie) publicly alleged that she experienced abuse, malnutrition, and forced labor while enrolled at a Utah treatment center. The article also notes that another survivor, Hannah Archuleta, is pursuing legal action against the same facility for alleged sexual assault by a staff member.
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Media Coverage Follows Minor's Referral to Turn-About Ranch After Television Appearance
Following a previous appearance on the Dr. Phil show, a thirteen-year-old minor known for internet meme culture was featured in promotional materials indicating she was being escorted to Turn-About Ranch, a residential treatment program. The program's mention followed a segment discussing family dynamics and behavioral concerns.
Videos
Staff
Administration
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Chris Christianson
Former Executive Director (2013)source
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Max Stewart
Former Executive Director (2007)source
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Myron Cottam
Former Executive Director (2007)source
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Chris Christensen
Former Executive Director (1997)source
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Matthew C. Bartlett
Former Co-Owner (2014, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- New Haven RTC Therapist--South, 2021
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Melodie Rose
Former Program Director (before 2006, HEAL)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Aspen Ranch Executive Director, 2006-2016
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Myron Carter
Former Co-Owner (2014, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Notable staff
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Chrissy Lamy
Former Admissions (2013)source
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Michelle Lindsay
Former Clinical Director (2013)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Aspen Achievement Academy Former Therapist (2003)
- SunHawk Academy Former Assistant Clinical Director (2007)
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John M. Webster
Co-Owner and Executive Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Island View RTC Supervisor, 1997
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Shane Young
Program Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- Aspen Pines Development, LLC Owner, before 2025
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ReNae Singletary
Clinical Directorsource
Elsewhere in the industry
- a music therapist and psycho-social rehabilitation counselor for 14 years
- the Co-Owner and Clinical Director of (https://www
- the Owner and Clinical Director of (https://www
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Luke Hatch
Elsewhere in the industry
- TAR's Program Director
- the Executive Director of TAR from 2007 until 2010
- Copper Hills Youth Center Former Staff (2004)
- KW Legacy Ranch Co-Founder, Executive Director and Clinical Director, Founder; Executive Director and Clinical Director, Executive Director and Clinical Director (2010-2025)
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Becky Brown
Former Admissions Director, Director of Admissions (2012-2013)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Aspen Ranch Admissions, 1995-2016
- Wayne County School District Special Education Department Staff, before 1996
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Alicia Keller
Former Staff member (2016, r/troubledteens wiki)source
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Dayna Rust
Former Therapist and Clinical Director (2009, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Youth Care of Utah Program Director, 2011
- New Haven RTC Assistant Clinical Director, 2012
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James Woolsey
Former Staff member (2016, r/troubledteens wiki)source
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Rob Caldwell
Therapist (2025, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Mountain Homes Youth Ranch Clinical Director/Owner, 2021
- Ashley Valley Wilderness Co-Owner and Clinical Director, before 2025
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Teresa Shinedling
Former Unnamed position (before 2026, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- The Ridge Maine Executive and Clinical Director, 2026
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Wayne Stinson
Former Program Supervisor (before 2026, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- The Ridge Maine Intake and Intervention Manager, 2026
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Yancy Whipple
Former Admissions Director (before 2012, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Founder
- KW Legacy Ranch Director of Business Development, Director of Business Development, 2012-2025
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Dayna Baxtin
Former Staff (before 2020, HEAL)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Pine Ridge Academy Program Director, 2020
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Phillip "Dr Phil" McGraw
Referrals
Elsewhere in the industry
- SUWS of the Carolinas referrals
- WinGate Wilderness Therapy referrals
- Evolve Treatment Centers referrals
- Youth Intervention Transport referrals
Connections on the network map
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Ownership
Documents
Woodbury Reports Mentions (3)
From the Unsilenced archive
71 documents about Turn-About Ranch that Unsilenced collected and Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. They open on Unsilenced's Google Drive. Their whole folder: Turn-About Ranch.
Documents
- 1994_08_12___Officers_arrest_2_of_3_teens_cited_in_assault.pdf
- 1994_08_16___3_youths_may_be_tried_as_adults_in_beatings.pdf
- 1994_08_17___3_teens_plead_guilty_to_beating_counselors.pdf
- 1996_08_14___Cougar_startles_hikers_in_Bryce_Canyon.pdf
- 20-19-2-TAR-Guarantee-1.pdf
- 2000_11_25___Forest_Service_seeks_to_issue_special_use_permits.pdf
- 2005_12_07___Advertisement_for_bids.pdf
- 2005_12_18___Legal_Notices.pdf
- 2007_03_10___Land_dispute_to_be_resolved_in_fair_value_sale.pdf
- 2009_01_11___Wilderness_bill_includes_Brian_Head_Part_1.pdf
- 2009_01_11___Wilderness_bill_includes_Brian_Head_Part_2.pdf
- 2009_01_11___Wilderness_bill_would_give_Utah_235000_acres.pdf
- 2009_01_11___Zion_may_benefit_from_acreage_bill_Part_1.pdf
- 2009_01_11___Zion_may_benefit_from_acreage_bill_Part_2.pdf
- 2011_07_21___Horse_healing_Part_1.pdf
- 2011_07_21___Horse_healing_Part_2.pdf
- 2016_12_07___17_year_old_arrested_in_deadly_attack.pdf
- 2016_12_10___Ariz_teen_charged_with_murder_Part_1.pdf
- 2016_12_10___Ariz_teen_charged_with_murder_Part_2.pdf
- 2017-7-Notice-of-Privacy-Practices-WebsiteEdition.pdf
- 2021_10_24___Dr_Phil_sued_after_sexual_assault_alleged_at_Utah_ranch_he_backed_Part_1.pdf
- 2021_10_24___Dr_Phil_sued_after_sexual_assault_alleged_at_Utah_ranch_he_backed_Part_2.pdf
- 2022-01-28 - HSLIC Incident Report Form 1.pdf
- 2022-02-07 - HSLIC Incident Report Form 1.pdf
- 2022-02-14 - HSLIC Incident Report Form 1.pdf
- 2022-02-22 - HSLIC Incident Report Form 1.pdf
- 2022-02-23 - HSLIC Incident Report Form 1.pdf
- Additional Links for Turn About Ranch.xlsx
- Archuleta vs Turnabout.pdf
- AspenEducationProgramsSale.PDF
- Critical Incident - Sept to December 2021.pdf
- jdgmt.pdf
- Residential_Treatment_Outcomes_Study.pdf
- salliemaeturn-about.pdf
- Turn About Ranch 1.jpg
- Turn About Ranch 2.jpg
- Turn About Ranch 3.jpg
- Turn About Ranch License Violations 2021.pdf
- Turn About Ranch Restraints 2021.pdf
- Turn About Ranch Rule Violation Investigation.pdf
- Turn About Ranch Rule Violations 2021.pdf
- Turn-About Ranch.pdf
- Turnabout Ranch Inspections 2021.pdf
- Turnabout Ranch Investigations Sept to Dec 2021.pdf
- turnaboutranchbarn.contraband.042020.pdf
- turnaboutranchbarn.inspection.070820.pdf
- turnaboutranchbarn.inspection.070918.pdf
- turnaboutranchbarn.inspection.072319.pdf
- turnaboutranchbarn.inspection.111620.2.pdf
- turnaboutranchbarn.inspection.111620.pdf
- turnaboutranchcabin.inspection.070918.pdf
- turnaboutranchcabin.inspection.072219.pdf
- turnaboutranchlodge.inspection.072219.pdf
- turnaboutranchlodge.inspection.072717.pdf
- turnaboutranchwilderness.inspection.16.pdf
- turnaboutranchwilderness.inspection.17.pdf
- turnaboutranchwilderness.inspection.18.pdf
- turnaboutranchwilderness.inspection.19.pdf
- turnaboutranchwilderness.inspection.20.pdf
- Turnaround Ranch-02-17-2015--Former Turnaround Ranch employee to stand trial.pdf
- Turnaround Ranch-12-19-2016--Teen accused of youth rehab murder says he woke up heartless.pdf
- Verney et al vs Turn About Ranch Complaint.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Complaint.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Exhibit A to Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Exhibit A to Utah Business Holdings Motion to Dismiss, Declaration of Michelle Lindsay.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Exhibit A.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Exhibit B to Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Exhibit B to Utah Business Holdings Motion to Dismiss, Turn About Ranch, Inc. License.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Exhibits A thru E and Certificate of EFiling and Emailing of Plaintiffs Memorandum Opposing Defendants Utah Medical Malpractice Act Motion for Summary Judgment.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Exhibits A-I.pdf
- Woolsey vs Turn About Ranch - Exhibits C, D, E to Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment.pdf
From SCIAD NET
4 documents about Turn-About Ranch that Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. SCIAD NET keeps them on Google Drive, where they open.
Public Records
Court records
Program Documents
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: Turn-About Ranch, Boy on the Run, Night/Cold/Rough Country (2004, 26 posts)
- Fornits: Turn About Ranch (A Rough Guide) (2004-2018, 33 posts)
- Fornits: Elliot Sainer?s Empire: AEG: Riding the Wave of (2006-2007, 5 posts)
- Fornits: List of Known Abusive Programs (2006, 71 posts)
- Fornits: Ironwood: New Facility in Maine (2006-2018, 5 posts)
- Fornits: A new victim at TurnAbout Ranch (2006-2012, 26 posts)
- Fornits: Utah's New Emancipation Law No Help to Kids in RTCs (2006, 7 posts)
- Fornits: Update on secretprisonsforteens (2007, 19 posts)
- Fornits: Big Fish CRC Trawls The Waters (2007-2010, 33 posts)
- Fornits: Fornits wiki status (2007, 44 posts)
- Fornits: Christmas (2007-2008, 140 posts)
- Fornits: Dr. Phil detains a girl at Turn-about Ranch (2009, 3 posts)
- Fornits: A New List of Programee Scum from Prodigal Child Ministries. (2009-2013, 6 posts)
- Fornits: Aspen residential boarding schools (2010, 10 posts)
- Fornits: Dr. Phil did use Aspen again (2010, 2 posts)
- Fornits: Facility survival training guide (2010, 32 posts)
- Fornits: Dr. Phil again and again (2010, 22 posts)
- Fornits: Dr. Phil III (2011, 3 posts)
- Fornits: Facebook groups show that kids are really great full? (2011, 44 posts)
- Fornits: Alleged abuse at Turn-about Ranch (Courthouse News Service) (2012, 3 posts)
- Fornits: In-depth article on Aspen, CRC, Bain & Romney (2012, 5 posts)
- Fornits: Dark Side of Bain (2012, 1 post)
Wiki entries
Materials and links
External links
A program's own website is linked as an archived snapshot, so the page reads as it did when it was captured.
Government records
From SCIAD NET.
News coverage
From SCIAD NET.
Survivor posts and discussion
- Turn-About Ranch - Fornits Wiki
- Link to 'Turn About Ranch (A Rough Guide)'
- video to instagram
- u/4everscarred2000 (Reddit)
- u/honigmoon (Reddit)
- u/tarsurvivor63 (Reddit)
- Instagram livestream
- video
- 'Dr. Phil's Involvement with Turnabout Ranch is Uncomfortable | Corporate Casket'
- video
- 'Exposing Dr. Phil's Connection to the Troubled Teen Industry'
- Season 2 of*Brat Camp*
Staff and owners
Advertising and marketing listings
- Turn-About Ranch Visit Report
- announced
- Turn-About Ranch Residential Treatment Center for Troubled Teens Featured on Dr. Phil (PRWeb, October 7, 2010)
1 of these from SCIAD NET.
Reference and research
- A.J. (Yelp)
- Wyatt (Yelp)
- A.M. (Yelp)
- 563. Turn-about Ranch
- How many kids have died at Turn-About Ranch?
- Brat Camp UK Season 2 Ep. 4 (2012-06-21)
- Dr. Phil Suggests Parents Of 17-Year-Old Who Drinks And Smokes Send Her To Get Help – See What Ha… (2019-10-21)
- Brat Camp UK Season 2 Ep. 3 (2012-07-10)
- 14-Year-Old Has A Screaming Fit When Parents Tell Her She’s Going To Therapeutic Facility (2017-11-10)
- BHAD BHABIE - Breaking Code Silence - Turn About Ranch abuse Dr. Phil | Danielle Bregoli (2021-03-19)
- Exposing the Turn-About Ranch Cover Up (2021-09-08)
- Exposing Dr. Phil's Connection to the Troubled Teen Industry (2021-03-04)
- Brat Camp UK Season 2 Ep. 1 (2005)
- Exposing Dr. Phil's Teen Ranch | BJ Investigates (2022-12-01)
- teenager außer kontrolle (2010-06-09)
- Brat Camp UK Season 2 Ep. 2 (2012-06-18)
- Brat Camp: What happened next? (UK Series 2) (2012-08-06)
- BHAD BHABIE - Exposing Turn-About Ranch | Danielle Bregoli (2021-02-26)
- Brat Camp UK Season 2 Ep. 5 (2012-07-02)
16 of these from SCIAD NET.
Archived pages
- Anonymous (Just Another Hike)
- turn about ranch in escalante utah (BabyCenter, 2011)
- Turn About Ranch Archived Website (2012)
2 of these from SCIAD NET.
Other links
- Blog post about the 'Free Chandra' Campaign (archived copy)
- Link to Survivor Testimony (archived copy)
- Bhad Bhabie Says a Murder Happened and She Was Abused at the Ranch She Was Sent to After ‘Dr. Phil’
- BHAD BHABIE SPEAKS OUT AGAINST TURN-ABOUT RANCH
- Bhad Bhabie Calls For Shut Down Of Utah Facility For Troubled Youth, Alleges She Was “Abused” & “Malnourished” After Dr. Phil Sent Her There
- Bhad Bhabie responds to trolls criticising her for sharing abuse allegations
- link
- Turn About Ranch: When Justice Changed All (archived copy)
- an episode (archived copy)
- an episode (archived copy)
- Turn-About Ranch Website Homepage (archived copy)
- EAGALA Primary site (archived copy)
- 90 Sheriffs and Two Sheriffs Associations Have Pledged to Ignore "Obama Gun Control" (Reason.com, 2013-01-23T19:53:00+00:00) (archived copy)
- Garfield County Sheriff's Office (Utah Sheriffs' Association) (archived copy)
- Turn About Ranch featured on Brat Camp TV Show (Brat Camps) (archived copy)
- Good4Utah Extra: Turn-About Ranch (2015-09-02T22:03:34+0000) (archived copy)
- Out-of-control teen framed own mum for drugs and threatens her with knives (mirror, 2016-09-14T20:15:56Z) (archived copy)
- More details revealed in murder (The Richfield Reaper) (archived copy)
- Snowflake teen charged with murder in Utah (White Mountain Independent) (archived copy)
- Jimmy Woolsey, (435) 826-4319, Escalante, UT (archived copy)
9 of these from SCIAD NET.