The following internet sites are referral-free. When you visit these sites for information on the troubled-teen industry, you can feel safe in knowing their only intent is to provide information - not a for-profit referral.

Paula Reeves, Esq.

The purpose of this web site is to advocate for the protection of American children and families in privately operated children’s programs.
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Teen Advocates USA

Teen Advocates USA is a non profit children's rights educational and public advocacy website dedicated to improving the status and well-being of children in our society through judicial, legislative and social policy reforms.
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Teen Help Industry Info

Teen Help Industry Info provides commentary and news on the growing epidemic of under-regulated programs for teens.
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WWASP Info

WWASP Info provides first-hand information about the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools from a parent's point of view.
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Anti WWASP

Anti WWASP contains statements from survivors of WWASPS programs and maintains an active message board. Visit Anti WWASP

Benchmark Young Adult School Exposed

A former Benchmark "student" separates fact from fiction.
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Ethical Treatment for All Youth (ETAY)

Advocating for the humane and just treatment of children and teenagers accused of violating sex laws.
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Help at Any Cost

Author Maia Szalavitz exposes the dangerous - and deadly - side of the troubled-teen industry in her book, Help at Any Cost: How the Troubled Teen Industry Cons Parents and Hurts Kids.
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Human Earth Animal Liberation (HEAL)

HEAL is an egalitarian network of activists self-empowered to plan events, create change, and make the world a better place for all life. Our goals include the liberation of humans, nonhuman animals, and the earth! We work in cooperation with like-minded organizations that put compassion in action!
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International Survivors Action Committee (ISAC)

ISAC is a 501c3 non-profit. We believe every child deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Our mission is to expose abuse, civil rights violations, and fraud perpetuated through privately-owned facilities for juveniles.
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Michelle Sutton Memorial

Michelle Sutton died on May 9, 1990, while in the care of the Summit Quest Program, in Utah. The program that "sold" itself as a full time residential inpatient wilderness therapy facility turned out to be a DO or DIE forced march through the desert.

On Day 7 of the program, Michelle collapsed and died of dehydration on a dirt road in Arizona.
Visit the Michelle Sutton Memorial