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Facility Closure Article

The Refuge Girls Academy closes amidst federal lawsuit from former residents

Ella Howell • The Lebanon Reporter • Sep 21, 2026
Also covered by: WISH-TV (Sep 14, 2026)
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Facility Closure Article

Facing federal suit, Indiana Teen Challenge shuts down home for girls

Daniel Silliman • The Roys Report • Sep 15, 2026
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Facility Closure Article

Lebanon Faith-Based Teen Program Closes Following Federal Lawsuit by Former Residents

KARA KENNEY • WRTV • Sep 14, 2026
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Lawsuit Article

Survivors at Refuge Girls Academy fight back against abuse and exploitation

Tavish Bryan • Fight Back! News • Aug 5, 2026
Also covered by: WIBC 93.1 FM (Aug 3, 2026) 95.3 MNC (Aug 2, 2026) WIBC (Jul 30, 2026) 95.3 MNC (Jul 25, 2026)
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Lawsuit Article

Negligence lawsuit grows to 35 who lived in Lebanon home for troubled girls

Scott Miley • CNHI News • Jun 20, 2026
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Lawsuit Article

Abuse Lawsuit Against Faith-Based Lebanon Therapy Program Adds 26 Plaintiffs

InkFreeNews.com • Jun 19, 2026
Also covered by: Inside INdiana Business (Jun 17, 2026)
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Lawsuit Article

Adam Krupp out as Indiana Department of Child Services director

Kara Kenney • WRTV • Apr 21, 2026
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Lawsuit Article

Nine women sue Lebanon facility for abuse

Scott Miley • Kokomo Tribune • Apr 13, 2026
Also covered by: WRTV (Apr 13, 2026) WISH-TV (Apr 10, 2026)
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Lawsuit Article

Lawsuit alleges abuse at Lebanon faith-based residential program

WRTV Staff • WRTV • Apr 10, 2026
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Lawsuit Article

Suit accuses Lebanon-based program of abusing, isolating teens during treatment

Maura Johnson • The Indiana Lawyer • Apr 9, 2026
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‘Troubled teen’ program accused of abusing, isolating residents during treatment

Maura Johnson • Inside INdiana Business • Apr 9, 2026
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