{"id":2082,"date":"2025-06-10T20:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T20:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsoverprofits.org\/staging\/?page_id=2082"},"modified":"2025-09-16T19:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T19:23:12","slug":"survivors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidsoverprofits.org\/staging\/survivors\/","title":{"rendered":"For Survivors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Surviving the TTI was hard enough. Now what?

You’re likely trying to make sense of what happened to you. You might be feeling insecure and unsure whether your program was “bad enough” for your trauma to count. More than likely, you’re unpacking complicated feelings about your mental health, your family, and what it might mean to heal.

Every survivor’s story is a little different, but most of them overlap in meaningful ways. This section aims to address some of our shared needs as survivors. You’ll find resources here that address practical needs, as well as sources of emotional support and community.<\/p>\n\n\n

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TTI Survivors: Common Experiences<\/div>
A survivor-written guide that explores the lasting effects of institutional abuse in the Troubled Teen Industry and offers validation, insight, and support.<\/div>
Read More<\/div>
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<\/span>Support Groups<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

It can be very difficult to explain TTI experiences to people who never lived through them. Connecting with other survivors can be a powerful way to learn from others who went through similar experiences first. Online survivor communities can also be a great way to reconnect with old friends from past programs.

Even in well-moderated communities, some posts will likely trigger painful memories. It is also important to note that TTI staff have been known to infiltrate survivor communities for malicious reasons. Always be cautious before sharing potentially personally identifying information online.
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Facebook Support Groups:
<\/strong>WWASP Survivors<\/a>
Survivors Unrestrained<\/a>
The TTI Survivor Community<\/a>
Survivorland<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Troubled Teens Subreddit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Survivors Unrestrained Official Website<\/a><\/strong>
Survivors Unrestrained hosts virtual support groups for TTI survivors every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 PM EST. Please be aware that non-survivors are not invited to attend.
Click here for Tuesday’s Zoom link.<\/a>
Click here for Thursday’s Zoom link.<\/a>
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<\/span>A Survivor\u2019s Guide to Legal Action Against Troubled Teen Industry Programs <\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

by Shannon Saul<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you considered filing a lawsuit against your former program? This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of preparing for your case.

Click here to read or download<\/a>
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<\/span>More Survivor-authored Advice<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Enjoying Nature as a Wilderness Therapy Program Survivor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Survivor Art & Media<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

We found these works to be particularly helpful for validation and emotional processing. Please be aware that they contain graphic accounts and videos of extreme child abuse.

Joe Vs Elan School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Program: Cults, Cons, and Kidnapping<\/a>
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<\/span>Survivors on Social Media<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Instagram:
<\/strong>Elevations RTC Survivors<\/a>
Spring Ridge Academy Survivors<\/a>
Maple Lake Academy Survivors<\/a>
La Europa Academy Survivors<\/a>
Montana Academy Survivors<\/a>
Cedar Ridge\/Makana Leadership Academy Survivors<\/a>
Re-Creation Retreat Past Peers<\/a>
Catalyst RTC Survivors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TikTok:
<\/strong>@uwunisom<\/a>
@whatkyrakept<\/a>
@trailseasoning<\/a>
@this.is.me.surviving2<\/a>
@exposterchild<\/a>

Facebook<\/strong>
Re-Creation Retreat Past Peers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

New Beginnings Girls Academy Survivors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Speak Out<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Several organizations currently exist to amplify survivor stories. You may wish to share details of your experiences with one or more of the following groups.

Institutional Child Abuse Prevention and Advocacy (ICAPA) Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking Code Silence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Silent No More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsilenced<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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