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A License Suspended

Tom • FamilyLight • Dec 8, 2009
Humiliating Punishments Peer Violence
Closure Licensing Corporate Governance Staff Misconduct Oregon Mount Bachelor Academy Mt. Bachelor Academy Aspen Education CRC Health Bain Capital NATSAP Academy At Swift River
Facilities: Mount Bachelor Academy, Mt. Bachelor Academy, Aspen Education, CRC Health, Bain Capital, NATSAP, Academy at Swift River
Key Figures: Patti Evans
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State Investigators Examine Potential Connections Between Convicted Offender and Defunct CEDU School

Chuck Wyatt • The Alpenhorn News • Nov 12, 2009
Child Death Child Sexual Abuse Physical Restraint
Closure Sexual Misconduct Staff Misconduct Trial Escape California CEDU School
Facilities: CEDU School
Key Figures: Mel Wasserman, Dr. Burnell Forgey, James Lee Crummel, Bill Gleason
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Mount Bachelor Academy to Close Following State Investigation

Amy Hsuan • The Oregonian • Nov 9, 2009
Humiliating Punishments Food Restriction
Closure Child Protective Services Staff Misconduct Safety Violations Private Schools Oregon Mount Bachelor Academy Aspen Education Group
Facilities: Mount Bachelor Academy, Aspen Education Group
Key Figures: Mark Dorenfeld, Gene Evans
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School poses a threat to children, say investigators

Keith Chu • The Bulletin • Nov 4, 2009
Also covered by: bendbulletin.com (Nov 4, 2009)
Humiliating Punishments Forced Labor Medical Neglect Substance Abuse Child Death
Private Schools Closure Licensing Oversight Staff Misconduct Forced Labor Oregon Mount Bachelor Academy Aspen Education Group CRC Health Group, Inc. New Leaf Academy Northstar Center Sagewalk Crater Lake School
Facilities: Mount Bachelor Academy, Aspen Education Group, CRC Health Group, Inc., New Leaf Academy, NorthStar Center, SageWalk, Crater Lake School
Key Figures: Sharon Bitz, Kristen Hayes, Mike Zielaskowski, Chuck Pore
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Oregon DHS shuts down Mt. Bachelor Academy (OR)

administrator • Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth (CAFETY) • Nov 3, 2009
Humiliating Punishments Medical Neglect Substance Abuse
Closure Licensing Safety Violations Staff Misconduct Private Schools Oregon Mount Bachelor Academy Mt. Bachelor Academy Aspen Education Group CRC Health Group, Inc.
Facilities: Mount Bachelor Academy, Mt. Bachelor Academy, Aspen Education Group, CRC Health Group, Inc.
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