280 N 300 E, Escalante, Utah, 84726
This facility is the subject of intense debate. Former residents and critics describe a traumatic, abusive environment that relies on harsh labor and isolation. Supporters, including some parents and former residents, claim the program saved lives and provided necessary structure. The divide between those who view it as a 'troubled teen' industry relic and those who see it as a life-saving intervention is stark.
Research the 'Troubled Teen Industry' thoroughly before considering any residential program of this nature.
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It saved my life and taught me responsibility.
It is a house of horrors that needs to be shut down.
The divide in reviews is likely due to different eras of management.