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Will Missouri doctor facing child sex charges get out of jail soon? It’s complicated (2022-01-19)

kansascity.com • Jan 19, 2022
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Agape Baptist Academy
Facilities: Agape Baptist Academy
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Expose Provo Canyon School Closure

State laws aim to regulate 'troubled teen industry,' but loopholes remain

Cameron Evans • USA TODAY / Kaiser Health News • Jan 19, 2022
Physical Restraint Chemical Restraint Seclusion Humiliating Punishments Food Restriction Medical Neglect Suicide Self-harm
Legislation Oversight Licensing Closure Survivor Stories Utah Provo Canyon School Ranch for Kids Wood Creek Academy Reflections Academy Spring Creek Lodge Clearview Horizon Clearview Girls Academy
Facilities: Provo Canyon School, Ranch for Kids, Wood Creek Academy, Reflections Academy, Spring Creek Lodge, Clearview Horizon, Clearview Girls Academy
Key Figures: Michele 'Mickey' Manning
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General Provo Canyon School Closure

Paris Hilton Discusses Experiences at Provo Canyon School in Podcast and Advocates for Legislative Reform

Emma Nolan • Newsweek • Jan 19, 2022
Physical Restraint Seclusion Food Restriction Involuntary Transport
Survivor Stories Transport Legislation Documentary Celebrity Utah Provo Canyon School
Facilities: Provo Canyon School
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Arrest

Greene County judge sets bond for Agape Boarding School doctor

Gregory J. Holman • Springfield News-Leader • Jan 13, 2022
Child Sexual Abuse Sexual Misconduct Physical Restraint
Faith-Based Programs Sexual Misconduct Arrest Trial Oversight Missouri Agape Baptist Academy Agape Boarding School Stockton Lake Walk-In Clinic
Facilities: Agape Baptist Academy, Agape Boarding School, Stockton Lake Walk-In Clinic
Key Figures: Dr. David Smock, Stacie Bilyeu, Craig Heidemann, Megan Vincent, Ron Carrier, Ty Gaither, Eric Schmitt, Brandi L. McInroy, Scott Dumar
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Lawsuit

Family Reaches Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Michigan Youth Facility

The Imprint staff reports • The Imprint • Jan 4, 2022
Also covered by: Sequel Youth and Family Services (Oct 21, 2017) archived copy
Physical Restraint Death Racism
Settlement Staff Misconduct Death Foster Care Juvenile Justice Michigan Lakeside Academy Sequel Youth & Family Services
Facilities: Lakeside Academy, Sequel Youth & Family Services
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Family of boy who died after restraint at center settle suit (2022-01-03)

ktar.com • Jan 3, 2022
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Lakeside Academy
Facilities: Lakeside Academy
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Arrest

Agape Boarding School doctor wanted on felony sex crime charges arrested in Arkansas

Gregory Holman • Springfield News-Leader • Dec 29, 2021
Also covered by: The Kansas City Star (Dec 28, 2021) The Kansas City Star (Dec 27, 2021)
Child Sexual Abuse
Faith-Based Programs Staff Misconduct Sexual Misconduct Arrest Arkansas Agape Baptist Academy Agape Boarding School
Facilities: Agape Baptist Academy, Agape Boarding School
Key Figures: David E. Smock
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