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AFTERMATH, THE CHILDREN OF SYNANON – – THE SUSAN RICHARDSON REPORT

Paul Morantz • Paul Morantz • Oct 1, 2012
Humiliating Punishments
Survivor Stories Group Home Staff Misconduct Cult Synanon Synanon School Imperial Marines Training Camp Marin Juvenile Court
Facilities: Synanon, Synanon school, Imperial Marines training camp, Marin Juvenile Court
Key Figures: Charles Dederich, Dan Garrett, Tom Quinn, Ted Dibble, Rod Janzen, Lance Kenton, Jeannette Prandi, Al Bauman, Jerry Newmark, Dr. Doug Robson, Dr. Lewis Yablonsky
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An Examination of Aversive Behavior Modification and Restraint Practices at the Judge Rotenberg Center

Jennifer Gonnerman • New York Magazine • Aug 31, 2012
Physical Restraint Humiliating Punishments Autism-Specific Abuse Medical Neglect
Group Home Disability Rights Staff Misconduct Survivor Stories Safety Violations Massachusetts Judge Rotenberg Educational Center Judge Rotenberg Center Behavior Research Institute Boston Children's Hospital Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Facilities: Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Judge Rotenberg Center, Behavior Research Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Key Figures: Robert von Heyn, Matthew Israel
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Lawsuit Filed Against Utah Residential Treatment Center Alleging Abuse

Jonny Bonner • Courthouse News Service • Jun 27, 2012
Humiliating Punishments Peer Violence Self-harm Spiritual Abuse Food Restriction Unsanitary Conditions Medical Neglect Forced Labor
Forced Labor Staff Misconduct Survivor Stories Faith-Based Programs Utah Turn-About Ranch Turn About Ranch Aspen Education Group
Facilities: Turn-About Ranch, Turn About Ranch, Aspen Education Group
Key Figures: Max
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Another Lichfield "Troubled Teen" School Hit with Another Abuse Lawsuit (And How Mitt Romney Benefits Directly from For-Profit Teen Boot Camp Industry) (2012-06-16)

home.conservativebabylon.com • Jun 16, 2012
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The United Nations calls again for investigation of JRC’s shock treatments (2012-06-05)

disabilityrightsintl.org • Jun 5, 2012
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Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
Facilities: Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
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