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Shuttered Uptown behavioral health hospital reopening (2021-12-20)

chicagobusiness.com • Dec 20, 2021

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital

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Acadia Healthcare Expands Footprint in Illinois Through Real Estate Purchase and Establishes New Behavioral Healthcare System Named Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital (2021-12-20)

businesswire.com • Dec 20, 2021

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Hoffmann Center now certified as psychiatric residential treatment facility (2021-12-20)

southernminn.com • Dec 20, 2021

Leo A Hoffmann Center

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Nebraska Alerts (2021-12-19)

mostfreebies.com • Dec 19, 2021

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Broomfield-based SCL Health, Acadia Healthcare, plan new behavioral-health hospital (2021-12-17)

dailycamera.com • Dec 17, 2021

Also covered by: acadiahealthcare.com (Dec 14, 2021)

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New Hanover field trip provides 'powerful opportunity' for student voices, equity in schools (2021-12-16)

starnewsonline.com • Dec 16, 2021

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Fairview plans psychiatric hospital at Bethesda site (2021-12-16)

startribune.com • Dec 16, 2021

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Fairview eyes east metro for new mental health hospital as it winds down inpatient beds at St. Joe’s (2021-12-16)

twincities.com • Dec 16, 2021

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Coronavirus outbreak reported at Louisville mental health clinic (2021-12-16)

coloradodaily.com • Dec 16, 2021

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Another Sequel-run Facility Closes Amid Abuse Claims

Sara Tiano • The Imprint • Dec 15, 2021

Also covered by: APM Reports (Dec 3, 2021)

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Foster Care Group Home Settlement Closure Staff Misconduct New Mexico Bernalillo Academy Sequel Youth & Family Services Lakeside Academy Normative Services Academy

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A New Mexico residential facility operated by Sequel Youth & Family Services is scheduled to close after state investigators documented physical abuse, inadequate care, and peer violence among children. The closure follows a settlement with the state and follows similar shutdowns of other Sequel-run programs where staff misconduct and neglect were reported.

Facilities: Bernalillo Academy, Sequel Youth & Family Services, Lakeside Academy, Normative Services Academy

Key Figures: Carrisa Tashiro

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School seclusion rooms: What are they, why are they used and are they safe for students? (2021-12-14)

starnewsonline.com • Dec 14, 2021

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Frederick schools superintendent abruptly retires following DOJ probe (2021-12-14)

washingtonpost.com • Dec 14, 2021

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Lawsuit Alleges Staff at Vermont Juvenile Detention Center Stripped Kids, Used Restraints (2021-12-14)

newsweek.com • Dec 14, 2021

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Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

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For kids in crisis in Illinois, there is nowhere to turn for help (2021-12-13)

wbez.org • Dec 13, 2021

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Idaho has no mediator to field complaints about foster care

Nicole Blanchard • Idaho Statesman • Dec 12, 2021

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Foster Care Group Home Child Protective Services Oversight Celebrity Provo Canyon School Hays House Patriot Center Idaho Youth Ranch Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

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Logan, a 12‑year‑old placed in Idaho foster care, was moved among several group homes and treatment facilities where he reported physical assaults, isolation, and restraint. His aunt Trisha Leon sought assistance from advocacy groups and public figures, including Paris Hilton, to address the alleged abuse and ultimately secure his return to his mother.

Facilities: Provo Canyon School, Hays House, Patriot Center, Idaho Youth Ranch, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Key Figures: Paris Hilton, Caroline Cole, Guy Stephens, Patrick Dowd, Niki Forbing-Orr

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Fairfax school system settles suit over seclusion, restraint, but questions remain (2021-12-10)

wtop.com • Dec 10, 2021

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FCPS 'on track' to meet required deadlines in student seclusion, restraint settlement (2021-12-10)

wusa9.com • Dec 10, 2021

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Former children's mental health facility employee found guilty in child molestation case (2021-12-10)

augustachronicle.com • Dec 10, 2021

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead visits Williston (2021-12-10)

gazettenet.com • Dec 10, 2021

Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys

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How to Use Authoritative Parenting With Troubled Teens (2021-12-08)

verywellfamily.com • Dec 8, 2021

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Eagle County approves Northstar Center behavioral health project in Edwards (2021-12-08)

vaildaily.com • Dec 8, 2021

Also covered by: vaildaily.com (Dec 7, 2021)

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Frederick Co. Schools superintendent on leave following student mistreatment settlement (2021-12-08)

wtop.com • Dec 8, 2021

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Feds: Iowa violates rights of severely disabled people (2021-12-08)

thegazette.com • Dec 8, 2021

Glenwood Resource Center

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Lawsuit Alleging Rampant Sexual Abuse at Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in Lima, PA (2021-12-07)

justiceguardians.legalexaminer.com • Dec 7, 2021

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Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescence and Former Medical Director Facing Another Lawsuit (2021-12-07)

justiceguardians.legalexaminer.com • Dec 7, 2021

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Man sues behavioral health treatment center, claims they abused his mental health (2021-12-07)

thedailytimes.com • Dec 7, 2021

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‘Tragic and offensive:’ Man faces drug, porn charges after Summerlin teen’s death (2021-12-04)

reviewjournal.com • Dec 4, 2021

Lava Heights Academy

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Oregon Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin wins national award for oversight of foster care (2021-12-03)

oregonlive.com • Dec 3, 2021

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‘Opaque’ finances at Chemawa Indian School under scrutiny (2021-12-03)

koin.com • Dec 3, 2021

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What it Takes to Ensure Quality Congregate Care (2021-11-30)

imprintnews.org • Nov 30, 2021

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Troubled youth home operator faces state hearing this week (2021-11-30)

tucson.com • Nov 30, 2021

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Miracle Meadows named in another lawsuit (2021-11-24)

wvrecord.com • Nov 24, 2021

Miracle Meadows School

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Former Cumberland Hospital for Children employee to state regulators: 'Do your job!' (2021-11-23)

news.yahoo.com • Nov 23, 2021

Also covered by: disabilityrightsnc.org (Nov 17, 2021)

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Washington Mental Health Workers Win Safety Strike (2021-11-23)

labornotes.org • Nov 23, 2021

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Arizona State Hospital patient files notice of claim following 'seclusion' (2021-11-23)

abc15.com • Nov 23, 2021

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Chicago-area priest reinstated year after abuse probe began (2021-11-23)

apnews.com • Nov 23, 2021

Also covered by: dailyherald.com (Nov 20, 2021)

Maryville Academy

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Former Missouri youth camp worker gets 4 years for child porn (2021-11-23)

webstercountycitizen.com • Nov 23, 2021

KVC Missouri

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Local senators honored for bipartisan achievements (2021-11-22)

hometownsource.com • Nov 22, 2021

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Expose Provo Canyon School Closure

Paris Hilton says mother Kathy changes the subject when she brings up boarding school abuse

Tyler McCarthy • Fox News • Nov 22, 2021

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Survivor Stories Documentary Celebrity Staff Misconduct Private Schools Provo Canyon School

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Paris Hilton disclosed that she experienced physical and emotional abuse while attending Provo Canyon School, describing continuous torture, bullying, and the use of violent restraints. She reported that her mother changes the subject when the topic is raised, and other former students have corroborated claims of physical, chemical, and seclusion practices at the facility.

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Key Figures: Kathy Hilton, Richard Hilton

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Paris Hilton Discusses Family Communication Regarding Alleged Institutional Abuse

Lindsay Dodgson • Insider • Nov 20, 2021

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Survivor Stories Legislation Staff Misconduct Documentary Celebrity Utah Provo Canyon School

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Paris Hilton discussed her experiences and allegations of physical, verbal, and psychological mistreatment during her adolescence at a Utah residential facility. She noted that her family has been hesitant to engage in discussions regarding the events, which she detailed in a documentary and during legislative testimony.

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Sheepgate: Adult and Teen Challenge of the Midlands rebrands (2021-11-19)

newtondailynews.com • Nov 19, 2021

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Lawsuit filed over treatment of youth at Prenger Center (2021-11-19)

newstribune.com • Nov 19, 2021

Prenger Juvenile Center

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Newbury board denies permit to youth detention facility (2021-11-18)

wcax.com • Nov 18, 2021

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