/r/troubledteens
We are a community of survivors and advocates who oppose the abusive Troubled Teen Industry. We seek to raise awareness and to change the law to protect the teenagers in these programs from harm. Join us in our fight to combat abuse and neglect in 'troubled teen' programs! Together we can make a difference!
We are a community of survivors and activists who oppose the abusive Troubled Teen Industry.
• What is the Troubled Teen Industry?
• FAQ’s about the Troubled Teen Industry
» Are you a teenager who is troubled? Or a parent who is in crisis with their teenager?
» Are you a survivor of the Troubled Teen Industry? Are you a parent that has been fooled by a program?
» Are you a concerned citizen who wants to help fight against institutional child abuse?
We can help you!
Please post a message on our forum.
You need to be aware...
(1) That the wilderness programs, therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers, and bootcamps that comprise the Troubled Teen Industry are almost entirely unregulated, unlicensed, and uninspected by the authorities.
(2) That the Troubled Teen Industry is riddled with abuse, fraud, deceptive marketing, and violations of medical ethics and human rights.
(3) That any program that refers to ‘troubled teens’ must be considered suspect. Why?
(4) That any program that rushes you into making a placement decision by urging you to ‘act now’, must be considered suspect.
(5) That any program that tries to make you believe your child is ‘manipulating’ you by raising complaints against the program is very likely to be an abusive program.
» We strongly advise you to seek alternatives to the Troubled Teen Industry.
» If you have a child or a relative in a Troubled Teen Industry program, please ask us about the program immediately.
Important Resources
• Minimum Standards for Teenage Healthcare
• The Dangers of Wilderness Programs
• Books on the Troubled Teen Industry
• Films, Documentaries and News Reports
Subreddit Rules
(1) No promotion of Troubled Teen Programs, or any related Troubled Teen Industry service, is allowed.
(2) No posts praising any Troubled Teen Program are allowed. If you believe you had a 'good experience' in the TTI...then this is not the subreddit for you.
(3) Do not ask us to recommend a Troubled Teen Program for your child. We do not endorse any program or any part of the industry as a whole.
(4) Make sure your post is relevant to the Troubled Teen Industry, and if your post is not directly relevant, please explain its relevance.
(5) Be mindful of your language and your audience. No hate speech will be tolerated, and no disparaging remarks about survivors of Troubled Teen Programs will be tolerated.
(6) No trolling or shilling will be tolerated.
(7) No arguing with moderators and no disparaging remarks to moderators. Their decisions are final.
» Private Message a moderator if you require assistance.
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help finding a programs for a student who bit me
I am working as a 1on1 to a 8 grade student with major behavioural issue and poor motor skills . He is very definifent just try to stay in control throw thing yells say he will yell to disrupt other students.
Last Monday he had his work period in the Learning Assistance Room. He had worksheets to do. He resfused (because of COURSE he did). I told him to work on it or be sent home for the day. He yelled and cried but he was calm will calling his dad. His dad told him to start walking. I was told to get his Jacket
He then decided he didn't want to leave but we told him "Too Late" He then threw a major tantrum knocking now books trying to punch a window kicking filing cabinets.
He then immediately restrained by hold him and his arms tight and held him against my chest He contained the screen and pull and finally he BIT MY ARM. This student is NOT ID or Childhood Dementia or doesn't have Autism but he BIT ME.
The Teacher who was there ran to get the Principal who waited until the students dad came to remove him.
The student is now suspended and will likely be expelled because his disability doesn't explain assault. I had to go to the hospital get a Hepitais shot and will need blood work for 5 months
The Head of Special programs wants to recommend a therapeutic school of sometype to the parents any recommendation or is this just for boot camps ?
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Nearly 150 Maine DHHS workers sign letter of 'no confidence' in OCFS director, Bobbi Johnson
A letter urges the governor and DHHS commissioner to take Office of Child and Family Services Director Bobbi Johnson off the job. Both leaders are unswayed.
(Those leaders being Governor Janet Mills and DHHS Commissioner Sara Gagne-Holmes)
Author: Donovan Lynch Published: 8:20 AM EST December 20, 2024👇
AUGUSTA, Maine — Scores of union workers in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services are calling for the replacement of Bobbi Johnson, who has served as director of the department’s Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) for nearly a year. One hundred forty-five employees signed a letter of no confidence, accusing Johnson of dismissing concerns raised by staff and being “unable to ensure the well-being and safety of children and OCFS staff by refusing to address the housing of children in hotels.”
That service, intended to house children until they enter another accommodation or foster care, requires DHHS employees to pick up shifts as supervisors in the hotels in addition to their normal duties. Caseworkers say Johnson has implemented a uniform schedule for this overtime work that threatens the safety and quality of life of the employees and children. The letter argues the practice of holding children in hotels “only increases the trauma for children.” “We’re not able to provide them not only the consistency they need, but also the emotional support that they need,” Amanda Walker, a caseworker in Cumberland County who signed the letter of no confidence, said Thursday. “Our system beforehand was working for us.”
Walker added that the system of assigning shifts at the hotels used to be handled by the district offices and could better accommodate the schedules of workers. She says Johnson’s system of coverage is less flexible and harmful to employees' personal lives.
“Now it’s like, ‘I don’t care what you’re doing outside of work, you’re working this shift,'” Walker said.
Both the letter and Walker also accuse Johnson of ignoring the concerns of OCFS staff in general.
“Director Johnson consistently demonstrates a blatant failure to listen to the concerns of the frontline OCFS staff prior or even post-implementation of policies and procedures,” the letter said.
But Gov. Janet Mills’ administration was quick to defend Johnson. In response to a request for an interview with Johnson, DHHS Commissioner Sara Gagne-Holmes released a statement Thursday, writing, in part, “We recognize no single measure can solve every challenge in a system this complex, but the director’s commitment to listening, adapting, and supporting staff is unwavering. Director Johnson has my full support, and I remain confident in her compassionate, responsive, and effective leadership.”
The governor's office also expressed strong support for Johnson, praising her beginnings as a frontline worker who "cares deeply about her employees." “The Governor has full confidence in her,” Mills’ press secretary, Ben Goodman, said in a statement Thursday. “The allegations and personal attacks against Director Johnson are meritless and this extreme approach by the union is not productive, nor does it serve the long-term shared goal of trying to reduce the use of hotels. The Governor knows Director Johnson is committed to working collaboratively to address this issue."
The calls for Johnson to be replaced come at a time of scrutiny for DHHS. An audit by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General found that more than 9 out of 10 child abuse and neglect reports handled by the state did not meet one or more key requirements outlined by the federal office.
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19 No Job stays at home all day can’t do anything
Hey everyone I'm 19 and i need some advice on my current situation. I'm currently on a mission and we started moving around in 2020. Since then we haven't had a home and I only have 1 friend. We've been moving around a lot but last year I managed to snatch a really good job that paid $30/hr which was nice. Only downside I only worked there 2 weeks before we moved on the mission field again. As of now it's been 3 months and I have absolutely nothing to do and I can't get a job at all bc of where we are located. I'm sick and tired of wasting away every day playing video games. My health has been in a decline for some time and it just really sucks. My parents also refuse to let me move out but even if I tried to leave I can't bc I can't make any money. They said your here and your not leaving. Since 2020 I feel like I've been dragged around. Much appreciate everyone's thoughts a on this.
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Yes, i know Elan School was abusive, but resorting to burning down an entire building of it is too extreme.
Was Elan School abusive? Yes, absolutely.
Did Elan School torture and abuse troubled teenagers? Yes, absolutely.
Should it be burnt down? No, absolutely not.
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - George Santayana, The Life of Reason, 1905.
Burning down Elan School feels too extreme in my opinion, especially because i'm a non-american posting on this sub.
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youth programs in richmond VA that will house a minor
hello gonna be in richmond by tomorrow night and in dire need of a facility to check myself into. many places dont accept minors or require the consent of an adult.
if anyone could also let me know where i could possibly sleep in public that would be great
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How is everyone doing with seeing the TTI in the news more often?
I’ve been feeling a bit surreal. I’ve been tracking the news for years, but for some reason this has hit harder. I guess I was keeping my hopes low for fear of disappointment, and watching the SICCA pass through congress made me realize how real it all is.
I know this is just the beginning, and so much more legislation and generalized change needs to occur before kids are actually safe. I’m so happy it’s happening, but there’s also a weird sense of grief. Grief that it’s taken this long, that it’s been so difficult, and the wide path ahead. I think I also struggle with finally hearing folks discuss how horrific it all is, after years of being dismissed and disbelieved. It’s not anger, more like shock I guess.
How’s everyone else doing?
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145 workers sign letter of no confidence in Maine's child and family services director, Bobbi Johnson
Dozens of employees cited Bobbi Johnson's failure to acknowledge or address critical safety issues relating to hoteling children in state custody.
#MAINEISAPROBLEM
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Rawhide in Wisconsin
My son is 15, he has gotten in a lot of trouble with the law, is violent and struggles with impulse control. He has been on probation for 3 years and we have tried everything we can to help him but nothing has seemed to work. Unfortunately, his case worker is ordering out of home placement for 6 months possibly at Rawhide in Wisconsin.
Does anyone have any experience with this place? I am terrified at this point. I don't want my son going into a boys home but it's to the point now I don't have a choice as it is being ordered through the courts. Any information and feedback is greatly appreciated.
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