Troubled Teen Industry Overview
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Which of the following programs is NOT mentioned as a setting where youths have experienced harm?

  • Therapeutic wilderness camps
  • Traditional high schools (correct)
  • Residential boot camps
  • Christian boarding schools

    • What type of abuse did Liz Ianelli reportedly endure at the Family Foundation School?

  • Therapeutic encouragement and support
  • Emotional attacks and neglect (correct)
  • Physical discipline and counseling
  • Educational rejection and instability

    • What legislative change is Paris Hilton advocating for?

  • The establishment of more wilderness therapy camps
  • Stricter regulations on all youth programs (correct)
  • Increased funding for therapeutic boarding schools
  • Greater autonomy for residential facilities

    • How are many of the programs mentioned in the text similar to psychiatric hospitals?

    <p>They control residents' custody and communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence did Liz Ianelli face for allegedly lying about her assault?

    <p>She was punished with confinement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following issues do the troubled-teen programs claim to address?

    <p>Teen psychological problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common accusation is made against many troubled-teen programs?

    <p>They have unregulated practices leading to abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates some troubled-teen programs from standard regulations on child-care facilities?

    <p>They are based on religious principles and may be exempt from regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the states allow corporal punishment in schools?

    <p>More than a dozen states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a documented consequence of the abusive treatments in these programs?

    <p>Approximately 100 deaths linked to suicide and overdose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy was described by a parent during a congressional hearing as being used at Hidden Lake Academy?

    <p>Attack therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Family Foundation School operate?

    <p>1980s to 2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the legislation discussed in the 2008 congressional hearing?

    <p>To ban abusive treatment and require phone access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is noted to have paid tuition for Clarence Thomas's grandnephew's schooling?

    <p>Harlan Crow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization appears to have a high documented death rate among its alumni?

    <p>The Family Foundation School</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concern among survivors regarding the new law?

    <p>It could lead to increased federal regulation without enforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has stalled efforts to protect youth on a federal level regarding these programs?

    <p>Government inaction and lack of tracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ms. Ianelli imply about the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act?

    <p>It is a minimal response to a significant problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bill introduced to address institutional child abuse?

    <p>Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry is referenced as profiting from abusive practices against children?

    <p>The youth residential treatment industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were some of the key sponsors of the S.I.C.A.A. bill?

    <p>Ro Khanna, Jeff Merkley and John Cornyn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was documented by a Government Accountability Office investigation in the late 2000s?

    <p>Abuse-related deaths and numerous allegations of abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does S.I.C.A.A. authorize the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to study?

    <p>Number of youth in residential settings for behavioral problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alternative to residential settings does S.I.C.A.A. prioritize?

    <p>Community-based outpatient services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do critics say about the labeling of humiliating attacks as 'therapy'?

    <p>It allows for physical, emotional, and sexual abuse to continue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the treatment programs raises significant concern among critics?

    <p>The absence of required staff credentials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a proposed solution in the S.I.C.A.A. to improve child safety?

    <p>Creation of a multiagency working group for best practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enforcement measures does the S.I.C.A.A. lack, according to the content?

    <p>A ban on abusive practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult to know how many children are maltreated in institutional settings?

    <p>Funding comes from various sources, complicating tracking efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the endorsement from the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs regarding the new law?

    <p>It could legitimize abusive practices under new legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do some conservatives advocate regarding corporal punishment?

    <p>Its inclusion as a form of parental right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have historical trends affected Republican support for new regulations?

    <p>Republicans generally oppose regulations that allow civil suits against businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Troubled Teen Industry

    • The troubled teen industry is a billion dollar industry that claims to treat teen psychological problems such as drug misuse, depression and defiant behavior.
    • There are a variety of programs used to treat these issues, including residential boot camps, wilderness therapy, Christian and therapeutic boarding schools.
    • These programs are typically not strictly regulated, and some states exempt programs that claim to be religion-based from standards enforced on other child-caring facilities.
    • Corporal punishment is allowed in many of these programs, even though it would be illegal in prisons.
    • The punitive "therapies" used in these facilities are unsafe and ineffective.
    • Advocates estimate that around 100,000 teens are held in such programs annually, but the exact number is not known because the government does not track them.

    Examples of Programs

    • Hidden Lake Academy was a private school where the billionaire Harlan Crow paid tuition for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's grandnephew.
    • The Family Foundation School was a residential program that operated from the 1980s until 2014.
      • The school has documented roughly 100 deaths, largely caused by suicide and overdose, among alumni.
      • Liz Ianelli, an activist and author of the memoir "I See You, Survivor", spent three years at this school and was subjected to abuse and assault.

    Legislative Response

    • The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (S.I.C.A.A.) was introduced in 2023 by Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Jeff Merkley, with bipartisan support.
    • S.I.C.A.A. aims to address the troubled teen industry through:
      • A study to understand how many youth are held in residential settings, federal spending on them, and the sources of funding.
      • Establishment of a multiagency working group to develop best practices and prioritize safer, evidence-based outpatient services over residential programs.

    Concerns with the Legislation

    • Some survivors worry that the new law could legitimize these programs, as it could allow them to claim federal regulation despite limited enforcement.
    • The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) has strongly endorsed the bill, which raises concerns for some survivors.
    • Despite the new legislation, the troubled teen industry continues to pose a significant threat to youth.

    Overall Concerns

    • There is a lack of accountability and oversight for these programs, which allows for abuse and exploitation.
    • The lack of rigorous standards for staff credentials and treatment effectiveness allows for the industry to operate with little oversight.
    • The industry profits from harming children, and current legislation is not enough to protect them.

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