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Teen Challenge Training Center
Also known as TCTC
Teen Challenge Training Center is a substance abuse treatment in Pennsylvania, operated by Teen Challenge. It is not a troubled teen program; it is listed under Christian Rehabs for Adults.
About Teen Challenge Training Center
Also drawn on: Daily Kos, "Teen Challenge: Life within the “Jesus Gulag”".
Lawsuits
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Jeffries v. Teen Challenge Training Center
Outcome: The court initially denied the motion to dismiss as moot and marked the matter as closed, followed by subsequent dismissals regarding subject-matter jurisdiction.
Harry Jeffries filed a civil rights lawsuit against Teen Challenge Training Center and Joseph Batluck in December 2014, proceeding in forma pauperis. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction early in the proceedings. After counsel appeared for the plaintiff and a pre-trial conference was held, the court marked the matter closed in June 2015 and later dismissed plaintiff's requests for relief for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.
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JEFFRIES v. DORBRANSKY
Outcome: Settled; case dismissed with prejudice pursuant to agreement of counsel.
Harry Jeffries filed a civil rights and employment discrimination action against Teen Challenge Training Center and Beth Dorbransky. After the court denied the defendant's motion to dismiss, the parties engaged in settlement conferences. Ultimately, the action was dismissed with prejudice pursuant to an agreement between counsel.
News coverage
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An Examination of Policies and Operational Guidelines within Teen Challenge Facilities
This article examines the operational guidelines, rules, and restrictions implemented within Teen Challenge facilities. It details policies regarding communication limits, mandatory financial fundraising, strict behavioral rules, medical care restrictions, and the integration of religious indoctrination into the program.
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