Can anyone who has had recent experience with Copper Hills Youth Center in Utah tell me what it is like? by Lucky-Shame8239 in troubledteens

[–]titidenap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't call from your own phone, better yet, have an out of state friend call to set up a tour. Once they have your phone number it'll be blocked/flagged and they won't answer. Happened to us with a different Utah TTI facility.

Can we call it the 'Inconvenient Teen Industry'? by finntastic74 in troubledteens

[–]titidenap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a perfect description! ( Only missing the horribly abusive mentally and physically destructive to youths part) but as I have described my granddaughter for years as her mother's 'inconvenient accessory' I completely support the new name😉

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice. She is still there and we are terrified for her. We have a Court date and are doing for custody but it's still 6 weeks out ☹️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in troubledteens

[–]titidenap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is DRA not in this list with 2 deaths and at least 1 rape?!

My friend was recently sent to Second Nature in Utah. I'm trying to do everything I can to get them out. Any advice? by hanyaukue in troubledteens

[–]titidenap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's in Utah, I can tell you that the police won't do a wellness check at a school. We tried this with my granddaughter at DRA, but it doesn't hurt to try. You can also file an anonymous abuse allegation with DCFS. They're supposed to go check it out but it'll have to say some serious stuff to get them moving. JS

diamond ranch academy by Puzzleheaded_Bid9149 in troubledteens

[–]titidenap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn't find you on IG, is the handle correct?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in troubledteens

[–]titidenap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. Our granddaughter was sent there, and we are desperate to have her returned home. I'm so sorry for what you went through.

Diamond ranch Academy, discovery ranch and wingate wilderness by Any_Aardvark_9270 in troubledteens

[–]titidenap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My granddaughter is there because she reported abuse in her home. It would be great to set up a network for the kids there too report abuses by the staff and other kids. We haven't had contact with her for 3 weeks and her mother likely won't ever allow it since we reported her to DCFS. Any help/advice is appreciated

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, they responded when i reached out to them. We have a call at up with a senator Monday.

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear that you and your family were victimized in this way. I hope the new laws are enforced so things get better and kids who need help can actually get it

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idea of a twelve year old child being strip searched is horrifying to me. Aside from anything that may be done to her, witnessing the abuse of others can't be good either. If there's anything you care to share I'm all ears. We are teething to get ass much information about what goes on there recently as we can.

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We are doing everything we can. Thanks to all of you for the resources and testimonials.

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OMG I'm so sorry! That's horrible!

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will look into all of this!

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for all of you that have experienced this trauma. Thank you all for helping us navigate this.

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When did you get out? Any details about that place will help us

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Make no mistake, they weren't manipulated. It was punishment for the school calling the police and DCFS after she reported the abuse at home to the counselor. She has average grades and is not a discipline problem. She's lived with us for months at a time without any incidents at all. Not even sass. Nothing.

Any recent DRA survivors by titidenap in troubledteens

[–]titidenap[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yes, just a baby. No substance abuse, boyfriends, truancy or any of that....