Were You Abused in a Utah Juvenile Detention Facility?

Senate Finance Committee testimony of abuse at Elevations RTC

A survivor provided testimony to the Senate Finance Committee detailing constant mental, verbal, and physical abuse, as well as neglect experienced at Elevations RTC. The testimony was submitted into the record during a hearing on youth residential treatment.

Elevations RTC cited for blocking Utah investigators

Elevations RTC was cited for blocking Utah investigators from conducting resident interviews. Staff also engaged in inappropriate sexual conversations according to the citation.

Teen Sickness Complaint Settlement

Diamond Ranch Academy paid $750,000 to a family after a boarding school allegedly ignored a teen's sickness complaints. The academy disputed some allegations but settled the case.

Settlement: $0.75M

Abuse Claims and Legal Action

Multiple abuse allegations have been made against Diamond Ranch Academy. Legal resources indicate that individuals who experienced abuse at the facility may be entitled to compensation.

Three deaths at Diamond Ranch Academy

Diamond Ranch Academy had three client deaths, including the 17-year-old girl in 2022. The state denied the facility's license renewal due to these deaths.

Former students report injuries and isolation

Former students have reported injuries and isolation at the Utah facility. Additionally, Elevations employees have failed to follow mandatory reporting requirements for child abuse in the past five years.

Multiple abuse and neglect allegations by survivors

Several survivors report that abuse and neglect has taken place at Outback Therapeutic Expeditions. The facility was mentioned in congressional hearings about cases of child neglect and abuse at private residential facilities.

Senate Finance Committee Hearing Survivor Testimony

Survivor testimony submitted to Senate Finance Committee hearing describes experiences at RedCliff Ascent. The testimony appears to detail what the survivor characterizes as harmful treatment prioritizing profit and control over child wellbeing.

Tennessee Juvenile Detention Center Mistreatment Lawsuit

Tennessee lawmakers are planning to build a new juvenile detention center while facing ongoing lawsuits over alleged mistreatment of youth. The state is dealing with litigation regarding conditions at existing facilities.

Reddit Survivor Account of Psychological and Physical Scarring

A survivor posted on Reddit describing their psychologically and physically scarring experience at RedCliff Ascent wilderness program. The post mentions corruption along with the traumatic treatment.

Multiple Abuse and Neglect Allegations

Breaking Code Silence reports that RedCliff Ascent has been reported by many survivors to be a very abusive program. The allegations include various forms of abuse and neglect from multiple survivors.

Students Assault Camp Counselors

Eight male juveniles who were students at RedCliff Ascent assaulted and overpowered their camp counselors. The incident occurred at the wilderness-based youth custody facility.

Moonridge Academy Abuse and Neglect Reports

Several survivors report developing PTSD following their time at Moonridge Academy. The facility has documented instances of abuse and neglect according to survivor testimonies.

B.C. Youth Care Home Investigation

A provincial investigation in British Columbia found quality-of-care concerns including unsafe conditions at youth care homes. The investigation revealed criminal and neglectful behavior by staff at the facilities.

Silvers family lawsuit against Discovery Ranch Academy

Parents of a 17-year-old boy who died while in care at Discovery Ranch are suing the facility, his therapist, and others. The lawsuit alleges negligence led to their son's death.