Tag: NATSAP
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Investigatory Spotlight: John Santa & Montana Academy
Shortly after co-founding Montana Academy in 1997, John Santa played a pivotal role in shaping NATSAP during its early years. Santa was among the first to contribute to NATSAP financially, supplying thousands of dollars in seed money for the organization. He was a participant in NATSAP’s first organizational meeting and was elected to its inaugural…
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Investigatory Spotlight: NATSAP
The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) is one of the most notorious organizations in the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI). Founded in 1999 by industry insiders, NATSAP is a trade association that has represented hundreds of troubled teen programs throughout the United States. While membership is marketed as an indication of high quality…
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Former students report injuries and isolation at Elevations RTC
September 2, 2024 NBC News: Former students report injuries and isolation at Utah facility for troubled teens Programs mentioned: Elevations RTC, Trails CarolinaStaff Mentioned: David Faust (Elevations RTC), Jennifer Wilde (Elevations RTC) Triggers: child death, illegal restraint, sexual abuse, graphic descriptions of physical abuse, seclusion, self-harm, transphobia Authors: Tyler Kingkade, Elizabeth Chuck Survivor stories from…
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NBC News: Former students report injuries and isolation at Utah facility for troubled teens
Authors: Tyler Kingkade, Elizabeth Chuck Programs mentioned: Elevations RTC, Island View RTC, Trails Carolina Staff Mentioned: David Faust (Elevations RTC), Jennifer Wilde (Elevations RTC) Triggers: child death, illegal restraint, sexual abuse, graphic descriptions of physical abuse, seclusion, self-harm, transphobia