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Support Hotlines
National Child Abuse Hotline If you are a child being abused or know of a child being abused. Call toll-free 1-800-422-4453
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:suicidepreventionlifeline.org1- 800- 273- TALK ( 8255) 24/7 hotline1-888- 628- 9454 ( Spanish)1-800-799-4889 ( TTY) www.victimconnect.org1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
National Runaway Safeline: Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) Provides 24-hour assistance to youth who have run away or are in crisis.
Legal Services
Sokolove Law
Call (888) 507-8931 now or fill out our contact form for a free, no-obligation case review. Let us fight for the justice you deserve.
Liz Stevenson Legal Assistant/Licensed Social Worker Justice Law Collaborative, LLC 210 Washington St. North Easton, MA 02356 Office: 508-230-2700 liz@justicelc.com https://www.justicelawcollaborative.com/
Online Support Groups
TWC Clubhouse The TWC Clubhouse is dedicated to bringing different resources to share in healing, recovery, education, and awareness. you are NOT alone. https://clubhouse-intl.org/
National Association Of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse(NAASCA)http://www.naasca.org/Child abuse trauma prevention, intervention & recovery Sexual Violence Centerhttps://www.sexualviolencecenter.orgConfidential services for survivors, their friends, and their family.24 Hour Crisis Line 612-871-5111

Survivor Books

Available on Amazon.
Untangled: A story of resilience, courage, and triumphby Alexis Rose (Author)
Troubled: The Failed Promise of America’s Behavioral Treatment Programs by Kenneth R. Rosen (Author)
Stolen: A Memoir: A gripping chronicle of psychological manipulation and abuse at a “therapeutic” boarding school for troubled teens, and how one young woman fought to heal in the aftermath. by Elizabeth Gilpin (Author)
Dead Inside: A True Story A glimpse into the unbelievable reality of a young girl's 16 months in the notorious "tough love" program the ACLU called "a concentration camp for throwaway kids." by Cyndy Etler (Author)
Reclaiming Strength: A Healing Workbook for Survivors of the Troubled Teen Industry.by Deirdre Myers (Author), Colleen Kelly (Editor)
In the Hands of A**holes: Healing Your Trauma From the Troubled Teen Industry unveils the hidden horrors of a billion-dollar pipeline that perpetuates fear and fills broken families with false hope. by Dr. Jeannie M. Hofstetter Psy.D. (Author)
SURVIVING BETHEL BOYS ACADEMY: A true story about a boy who attended the abusive and corrupt Bethel Boys Academy! by Allen Knoll (Author)
Becoming Unsilenced: Surviving and Fighting the Troubled Teen Industry: A highly personal and invaluable first-hand account written for survivors and their parents, as well as for decision-makers and health professionals suggesting life-altering interventions for troubled teens. By Meg Appelgate

Survivor Podcasts


Inside the Program – A podcast for survivors made by survivors. In each episode, Inside the Program discloses the history, the allegations, and survivor stories from each WWASP facility. With the intention to expose those responsible for the ongoing and past institutional child abuse that occurred at the hands of WWASP and its affiliates, there is no topic left undisclosed.
Trapped in Treatment- Hosted by Paris Hilton and Caroline Cole, this provocative docu-series lays bare the sinister realities of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI), starting with the notorious Provo Canyon School and delving deep into the shadowy WWASP network.

TV/Movies


Tough Love
48 Hours’ “Tough Love” special that aired in 1998. This one featured WWASP, Paradise Cove, and Tranquility Bay Watch it on YOUTUBE
Teen Torture, Inc
The latest docuseries to explore the “troubled teen industry” (TTI), a patchwork of programs that purport to treat adolescents who, for various reasons, have been labeled difficult or delinquent. Now streaming on Max
Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare
Out-of-control teens across America were sent to a therapy camp in the harsh Utah desert. The conditions were brutal, but the staff were even worse.
 Watch it now on NETFLIX
Socialite, businesswoman, and actress Paris Hilton reveals intimate stories and never-before-heard details about her life in teen treatment. Watch it now on YOUTUBE
The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping
Years after being sent to a disciplinary school, a woman still haunted by her experiences exposes the corruption and abuse of the troubled teen industry. Watch on NETFLIX
Wayward
A gripping limited series set in 2025 that delves into the dark underbelly of the troubled teen industry. Driven by suspense and emotional depth, "Wayward" sheds light on a hidden world that challenges the very notions of care and rehabilitation. Watch on NETFLIX

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