These are the top executives of Choteau Youth Ranch:
Kristen Becker , Todd Mellinger , Janine Hieb , Linda Blankenship , Pam Johnson , Ron Daley , Adam Woith , Shannon Moulton , Nancy Semenza Reason for closure not found.
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PROGRAM NAME & LOCATION |
OWNERS & FOUNDERS, WHERE ARE THEY NOW? |
BIRTH, DEATH, AND POSSIBLE REANIMATION |
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 Narvin Lichfield (owner), brother of Robert Lichfield
(founder of WWASPS
and former Provo Canyon School staff member). Narvin Lichfield is
currently running Carolina Springs Academy in South Carolina (another
WWASPS program) and Pillars of Hope on the site of Dundee Ranch.
Closed due to child abuse and neglect allegations.
If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Pillars of Hope now lives in the dead zone of Dundee Ranch. Birth: Unnatural Death: 2003 Pillars of Hope (re-opened): 2004 |
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Dace Goulding, Karr Farnsworth (also got his start at
Provo Canyon School),
and Jade Robinson were in charge of activities at this facility.
Dace Goulding is now working at Darrington Academy (another WWASP
program in Georgia). Karr Farnsworth is working at Cross Creek
Manor (another WWASP program in Utah). And, Jade Robinson is now
working at Horizon Academy (another WWASP program in Nevada).
Closed by Mexican authorities for human rights
violations against children in their care.
If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 2004 |
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Owned by J. Ralph Atkins (also owns SkyWest Airlines and
is invested in WWASPS/Teen Help Inc./etc.). It was run by
Karr Farnsworth (formerly of Provo Canyon School ) who currently runs
Cross Creek, another WWASPS program. Closed
by Czech Republican authorities for torturing children.
If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural 1998 Death: 1998 |
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Owned by "Rev." Bobby R. and Betty Wills (husband and wife). As far as we can tell, the Wills are still appealing and fighting to re-open the program. Closed after investigation and lawsuits prove child abuse and torture.
If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 2002 For survivor resources, see: |
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Owned by Cheryl and Mark Sudweeks (husband and wife).
We're uncertain of where they are now.
Let
us know! Closed after families report
numerous abuses of children at this facility. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 2006 |
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Co-owned by Joseph Santoro who is currently fighting to
keep SLS Health from closing. It is closing.
Closing after lawsuit reveals fraud, deception,
and abuse at SLS Health!
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Birth: Unnatural Death: 2008 (pending) |
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Kids Helping Kids began as
Straight-Midwest and over time was incorporated into Pathway
Family Center (owns/owned 4 known programs).
Pathway Family Center
was founded by Terri Nissley, a "satisfied" Straight, Inc. cult parent
who wants to continue in the the torturing and brainwashing kids for
profit industry. Kids Helping Kids (a Pathway Family Center
program) has closed or is closing according to recent
reports. Closing after years of
protesting against
fraud, abuse, and torture at the Milford, OH location. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us.
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Birth: Unnatural Death: 2008 |
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Owned and founded by Martha Larson. Closing after 6 years. Reason for closing not publicized (?). If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--2002 Death: 2008 |
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Mountain Brook in Georgia is/was affiliated with Hidden Lake Academy. Reasons for closure not found. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--2007 Death: 2008 |
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The CEO of Manuia Plantation is/was Galumalemana Alema S. Fitisemanu II. Reason for closure not found. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--2007 Death: 2008 |
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David Michel of Dallas, TX is the CEO of all Solacium-owned programs including Transitions. Reason for closure is likely due to the hurricane devastation in Galveston, TX. Thanks, Mother Nature! If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--2005
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These are the top executives of Choteau Youth Ranch: Kristen Becker , Todd Mellinger , Janine Hieb , Linda Blankenship , Pam Johnson , Ron Daley , Adam Woith , Shannon Moulton , Nancy Semenza Reason for closure not found.
If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--2002
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John K. Mercer and Colleen Harrington ran Mission Mountain School. Mission Mountain claims they closed due to "family reasons". However, we tend to think it had more to do with the federal investigation and congressional testimony exposing their fraund and abuse of children in their care. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--1989
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Betton House is a Family Foundation program. Richard Reeve is the director of the Family Foundation. Michael and Roxanne Losicco were the on-site directors of Betton House. Reason for its closure is likely due in part to the exposure of fraud and abuse during the 2007 and 2008 congressional hearings on institutionalized child abuse naming Family Foundation as one of many fraudulent and abusive programs. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth:--Unnatural--2005
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Willow Creek is/was a Second Nature Wilderness Camp program. Steve Nielsen was Admissions Director. Reason for closing is "financial hardship". If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural-2005
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New Dominion was a Three Springs program. Only staff/director we can find online for this program is Mike Forman. Reason for program closure was not found. But, we do know for a fact that Three Springs Family of Programs (including New Dominion) are confirmedly abusive. Good riddance! If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--1981
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Duck River was a Three Springs program. Only staff/director we can find online for this program is Janna Blaine. Reason for program closure is said to be due to "consolidation". But, we do know for a fact that Three Springs Family of Programs (including Duck River) are confirmedly abusive. Good riddance! If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us.
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Excel Academy was a confirmedly abusive Aspen Education Group program. Don Vardell was the Executive Director. Reason for closure: "consolidation" in "tough economic times". If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--1997
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Contact and only info we could find still available online for New Horizons lists Audrey Peavey. We cannot verify her role at New Horizons at this time. Reason for closure not found. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural--2001
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Abundant Life Academy was closed in 2004. We began the "Dead Program Files" in 2008. We were unable to find ownership information on this program. Reason for closure was a raid on the facility by Mexican Authorities due to "unsanitary conditions". If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us.
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Bell Academy was a WWASP(S) program in California and confirmedly abusive. Owners were Karr Farnsworth, Dace Goulding and Jade Robinson. Bell Academy was closed for not complying with California State Laws. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: Executed by California, year unconfirmed. |
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Ken Kay , now President of WWASP(S), was the director of Brightway Hospital. Brightway Hospital was closed following the lawsuit against WWASP alleging torture and abuse at its facilities. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 1998 |
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The DeSisto School in Massachusetts was run by Frank McNear. It was closed after multiple allegations including "failing to provide a safe environment for its students." If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us.
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We were unable to locate the "directors" or overseers of High Impact. It was closed by Mexican Authorities due to human rights violations. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural
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Owned by Lance and Barbara Jaggar. North Star Expeditions was closed after torturing Aaron Bacon to death. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 1995 |
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Loretta Parrish was the director of SAFE, Inc. SAFE was closed after protesting and lawsuits against SAFE's torturous practices that followed the Straight Inc. model. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 2002 |
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Glenda and Steve Roach ran Sunrise Beach. It was closed by Mexican Authorities following an investigation into multiple reports of human rights violations and child abuse. If you have more information
regarding these people or this program, please
contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural
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The parent company, Cornerstone Programs, is run by Joe Newman. The director of Swan Valley Youth Academy could not be located. Swan Valley was closed by Montana Authorities due to torture (isolation, physical and psychological abuse) and licensing violations. If you have more information
regarding these people or this program, please
contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural
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CEDU operated a number of programs throughout the US. Some have been sold and are now continuing their abuse under new ownership. Some remain closed. The official reason for CEDU's collapse was financial problems. We believe this was due to all of the reports of abuse and lawsuits. If you have more information
regarding these people or this program, please
contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural
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We were unable to find any remaining information on Sister Soldier Military Academy. It was closed for abusing children in its care.
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Birth: Unnatural Death: 2005 |
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Three Springs of Blue Ridge was part of the Three Springs family of programs. It was closed/consolidated into other Three Springs programs. If you have more information
regarding these people or this program, please
contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 2005 or 2007 (contested) |
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Rocky Mountain Academy was a CEDU program. CEDU closed down due to "financial trouble" after lawsuits and exposure of abuse at their facilities. If you have more information
regarding these people or this program, please
contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural
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Bethel Girls Academy was associated with the Roloff Homes. It was run by the Herman Fountain and his family. It was closed due horrible abuses that led to an FBI raid on the facility. If you have more information
regarding these people or this program, please
contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 2005 |
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If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 2004 |
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The Brown Schools was a CEDU program. CEDU closed down due to "financial trouble" after lawsuits and exposure of abuse at their facilities. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us.
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Excel Academy (in Houston) was a CEDU program. CEDU closed down due to "financial trouble" after lawsuits and exposure of abuse at their facilities. If you have more information
regarding these people or this program, please
contact us.
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Birth: Unnatural
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In 2005 the founder and his wife - Lucinda and Stanley Mitchell - were indicted on child abuse charges [1].
If you have more information
regarding these people or this program, please
contact us. |
Birth: Unnatural
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The owner disapeared only weeks after opening. |
Birth: 1999 Death: 1999 |
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They closed down in 2003 after loosing a lawsuit from the parents of a boy - Joseph D. Bolt, who 17 years of age died after leaving the ranch without supervision. |
Birth: 1979
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See the website at: Closed Programs Wiki Page for details on over 70 programs known to be closed down including those listed on this site. Good info and a lot of details! |
Thanks for the info, Carsten and Secret Prisons for Teens Crew! |
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The director of Academy at Cedar Mountain was Ms. Charli Smith. Academy at Cedar Mountain reportedly closed after many families removed their children due to fraud and abuse. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 2005(?) |
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Pathway Family Center
was founded by Terri Nissley, a "satisfied" Straight, Inc. cult parent
who wants to continue in the torturing and brainwashing kids for
profit industry. Pathway Family Center in Michigan has closed or is closing according to recent
reports. Closing after years of
multiple investigative reports regarding
fraud, abuse, and torture at the Pathway facilities. If you have more information regarding these people or this program, please contact us.
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THE 2009 ECONOMIC CREMATORIUM |
Tranquility Bay--WWASPS Program in
Jamaica--CLOSED! Spring Creek Lodge Academy--WWASPS Program in Montana--CLOSED! Three Rivers--Montana Wilderness Program--CLOSED! Connecticut Junior Republic--Connecticut facility--CLOSED! Covenant House--Staten Island, NY--CLOSED! Summit Quest--Ephrata, PA--CLOSED! White Rock Academy--Esbon, KS--CLOSED! Camp E-Tu-Nake--Blakely, GA--CLOSED! Academy at Ivy Ridge--WWASPS--Ogdensburg, NY--CLOSED! Darrington Academy--WWASPS--Blue Ridge, GA--CLOSED! New Dominion School--a Three Springs Program--VA--CLOSED! MEI Futures Academy--Washington D.C., CLOSED! Alum Rock Counseling Center--San Jose, CA CLOSED! Soldiers' And Sailors' Children's Home--Rush County, IN CLOSED! Crystal Creek Boys Ranch--Mt. Shasta, CA CLOSED! Good Will-Hinckley School--Augusta, ME CLOSED! Pathway Family Center--Portage, IN CLOSED! (Thanks to the efforts of HEAL, ISAC, and multiple individuals and families defrauded and abused by the Pathway Family Center cult.) UPDATE--Pathway Family Center--Indianapolis, IN CLOSED! All Pathway Family Center programs are now CLOSED!!! |
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Sarasota Community School (a.k.a.
Palmetto Youth Academy) in Sarasota, FL is
closing.
We have received unconfirmed reports of fraud and abuse from parent(s) regarding this program. One mother said: "I would like to 'report' the above school to your web site. This school is being run by a DeSisto graduate. I am currently filing suit in order to get my money back - $45,000 - son left after 12 weeks - do to lack of supervision, counseling, educational opportunities, and a rude/degrading owner. They really did not like me because I was local and my son's advocate. I would like to help ensure that no other child/parent be scammed by these people. Thank you for your help."
White Rock Academy--Esbon, KS CLOSED! For details, click here. Devereux House (the Devereux link to the left will take you to the site on Devereux Glenholme School in Connecticut, it is another Devereux program and also confirmedly abusive) in Tallahasee, FL is CLOSED! |
LoneStar Expeditions (an Aspen Education Group
program)--Groveton, TX,
CLOSED! Zumbro House--Located in Centerville, MN. This program never got off the ground. This program was to be run by Christopher Onken. When they refused a program for teens, he switched to opening a home for disabled adults. That was shut down too. |
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Birth: Unnatural Death: 2001 This program was closed in 2001 following the death of Tony Haynes. Chuck Long, director of the program, was prosecuted for the death of Tony Haynes. |
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Blue Mountain Wilderness Program was closed in 2005. The owners are trying to re-open. | Birth: Unnatural (2001) Death: 2005 |
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FBI Says DRILL Academy Probe CompleteSalisbury Mayor
Barrie Parsons Tilghman wants federal
authorities to expedite an investigation of
alleged abuse at a now-closed boot camp
academy for juvenile offenders. (© 2009 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)--FAIR USE NOTICE
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High Peaks Wilderness Program was reportedly closed in 2002. HEAL is unable to locate any current information on this program and believes it is closed. Please contact us if High Peaks Wilderness is still open. We believe it was closed as a result of the death of Ian August, a teen boy killed by High Peaks. | Birth: Unnatural Death: 2002 |
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Alldredge Academy closed December 31st, 2008. The decision to close was announced by David Michel, president and CEO of the program. (Alldredge Academy was formerly known as the Ayne Institute.) | Birth: Unnatural Death: 2008 |
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Banham Marshalls College was confirmedly cruel and abusive. This program was run by George Robson. If you have any additional information, please contact us. | Birth: Unnatural Death: 2007 |
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UNABLE TO VERIFY STATUS ON THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU CAN CONFIRM THE PROGRAM IS CLOSED:
Kids Education & Kare
located in Spokane,
WA is an abusive behavior modification facility.
Posted on the
http://www.teenprogram.info/schools/view/1182
website as of 8/24/03 and up until the last review of the site by this
web-author on February 9th, 2004 is/was the following:
I am a teen that previously attended the Kids
Education and Kare Program in Spokane, Washington. And I highly
recommend that you DO NOT send your teen to this program. While I
was attending the program not only was I lied to, my parents as
well. My parents were not informed of all the problems in the
program and I was not allowed to discuss them with my parents when I
spoke to them. I was told that my parents knew everything and for me
not to worry because my parents supported the program fully. When I
finally went to see my mother outside of the program, we both
realized what was really going on. These people will lie to you and
your child. And I can tell you from experience this program does NOT
work. These people will lie to you when you child does try to tell
you what is going on. They will probably lie to you and tell you
that I don't know what I am talking about. But you have to believe
me. Don't put yourself or your teen through what my mother and I
have been through. I got out before something happened to me, save
your child before it is to late, and don't put them in this
program.
The last tax return for this facility was filed in 2000. |
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Challenger Foundation--Located in Samoa. Don't send your kid out of the country. Abuse? See: http://www.teenliberty.org/Samoan.htm This program only lasted 63 days. It was run by Steve Cartisano. |
Birth: Unnatural Death: 1996 |
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This program was also known as The DeSisto School and Stockbridge School. These programs were founded by Michael DeSisto. For more information, click here. | Birth: Unnatural Death: 2005 |
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Eagle's Nest Ranch & Academy--Located in Ohio. Reportedly abusive. See: http://www.isaccorp.org/eaglesnest/eagles-nest-ranch.01.24.06.html If you have additional information regarding this program or believe it is open or operating under a new name, please contact us. | Birth: Unnatural Death: 2006 |
If you know of a program that is dead, please report it here! please include the name, location, ownership/leadership of program, date and reason of closure.
thanks!
we are aware that we haven't even begun to list the number of dead programs. this is just the beginning...
