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    20 May 2013, 17:16
  • Feed Your Head
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  • Tacitus' Realm
    Well then! If you're going to talk politics, here's the place!
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  • Let It Bleed
    "Confucius had some fine insights, but also taught that the individual should conform to the norm of accepted moral standards and duties. The only problem with that is that someone has to decide what's normal. And there goes your freedom." -- Willie Nelson ~ The Tao Of Willie
    Moderator: Froderik
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    19 May 2013, 06:37
  • Let's talk about the weather...
    Monster storms, earthquakes, floods, FEMA, martial law, weather modification, mutant diseases.... wtf is going on here? Used to be you'd talk about the weather when you ran out of important things to say.
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  • The Melting Pot
    Where Forniscators go to discuss off-topic arts, crafts, writing, and travel. Feel free to use the attachment feature. A vacation from discussion of serious stuff. There will be absolutely no serious business in this forum. Moderated mainly for nuking porn, spam, and serious business.
    Moderators: psy, Che Gookin
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    21 Apr 2013, 02:12
  • Addiction Treatment Philosophy
    Discussion of Addiction Treatment philosophy and several self help-groups such as AA, SOS and SMART. Forum is opt-in. Password is "atp"
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    11 Aug 2012, 01:15
  • Thought Reform
    Understand this and understand the troubled teen con.
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  • Facility Question and Answers
    This is a strictly moderated forum intended to get specific, vital information from first hand accounts about specific named facilities.
    Moderators: Che Gookin, Ursus
    Subforums: Psych Hospitals, Three Springs, CALO - Change Academy at Lake of the Ozarks
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  • Sea ORG Refuge
    A place for former members of the Sea ORG to share useful information about how to survive the trip out. This board is moderated.
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  • CAN ~ Collective Action Network
    By survivors, for survivors, be they program survivors, former staff, or parents who were sucked in. Parents new to this industry welcome! Unlike most boards on Fornits, this board is moderated. Please read the moderation policy within for more details.
    Moderator: Deprogrammed
    Subforums: Roloff, Kids Helping Kids, Peninsula Village, CEDU (and derivatives), AARC
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    Last post by Che Gookin View the latest post
    15 May 2013, 14:34
  • News Items
    Here you will find news articles, cited documents and links to backround information w/ contact information so that you can easily respond and get your point of view to journalists and others who already have an interest in the troubled teen industry.
    This is not an open unmoderated forum like most others. This is just for reference. If you spot news items that you think ought to be included here, please send them along to Cassandra@Fornits.com for consideration and possible inclusion.
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    Last post by psy View the latest post
    18 May 2013, 14:27
  • The Troubled Teen Industry
    Compliance is not character. Weakness is not strength. Regression is not growth. Tough love is a hate group. Time for some straight talk about the Troubled Parent Industry.

    This is a forum where all viewpoints are both welcome and fair game for debate. It's a snap-shot of the Teen Help industry, and there's nothing inspiring or heart-warming about it. In fact, it can get pretty damned ugly.
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  • World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS)
    WWASP; Teen Help; Resource Realizations/Premier Education; Eagle Point Christian Academy; Mississippi - (fka Bethel Boys Academy); New Beginnings Maternity Home, Utah; Bethel Girls Academy, Mississippi; Darrington Academy, Georgia; Majestic Ranch Academy, LLC, Utah; Cross Creek Manor/Center/Academy LLC, Utah; Carolina Springs Academy, South Carolina; Tranquility Bay, Jamaica; Academy at Ivy Ridge, New York; Midwest Academy, Iowa; Spring Creek Lodge Academy, Montana; Casa by the Sea, Ensenada, Mexico; Dundee Ranch Academy, Costa Rica; Brightway Hospital, Utah; Morava Academy, Czech Republic; Sunrise Beach, Cancun Mexico; High Impact, Mexico; Paradise Cove, Samoa; Bell Academy, California.
    Subforum: <b>Thayer Learning Center</b>
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    Last post by Oscar View the latest post
    18 May 2013, 14:14
  • CEDU / Brown Schools and derivatives / clones
    Another one bites the dust! Welcome to any and all who have an interest in CEDU/Brown; past, present and future.
    Subforum: Benchmark Young Adult School / Benchmark Transitions
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    Last post by psy View the latest post
    21 May 2013, 20:40
  • Straight, Inc. and Derivatives
    Welcome Veterans of Straight, Inc. and all former drug war POWs. Derivatives of Straight, Inc. include but are not limited to:

    Pathway Family Center / Kids Helping Kids
    AARC - Alberta Adolescent Recovery Center
    (pm Psy to add here)
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    Last post by DannyB II View the latest post
    19 May 2013, 19:00
  • Aspen Education Group
    Residential Schools:
    New Leaf Academy (North Carolina, Oregon); Academy at Swift River (Cummington, MA); Bromley Brook School (Vermont); Mount Bachelor Academy (Oregon); Cedars Academy (Delaware); Island View (Utah); Excel Academy (Conroe, TX); Oakley School (Utah); Stone Mountain School (NC); Turn-About Ranch (Escalante, UT); Aspen Ranch (Loa, UT); Sunhawk Academy (St. George, UT); Copper Canyon Academy (Rimrock, AZ); NorthStar Center (Oregon); Pine Ridge Academy (UT); Youth Care Inc. (UT)

    Wilderness Programs:
    SUWS Adolescents Program (Idaho); SUWS Youth Program ("); SUWS of the Carolinas (NC); SUWS Seasons (NC); Lone Star Expeditions (Groveton, TX); Adirondack Leadership Expeditions (NY); Aspen Achievement Academy (Loa, UT); Passages to Recovery (Loa, UT); Outback Therapeutic Expeditions (Lehi, UT)
    Talisman Summer Camps (NC)

    Weight Loss Programs:
    Academy of the Sierras (Reedly, CA); Camp Wellspring (Adirondack Mountains, NY; Blue Ridge Mountains, NC; Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA)
    Subforum: <b>Brat Camp</b>
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    Last post by Whooter View the latest post
    16 May 2013, 20:00
  • Public Sector Gulags
    Just like any good welfare mama, The Toughlove Hategroup has it's friends in government and gets is handouts. Here's a place for discussion of public sector gulags like the Florida State run Boot Camp where Martin Lee Anderson was killed. Florida also runs wilderness programs, like Eckerd Camp and the Sheriff's Boys and Girls Ranches. And it seems their already bad track record has taken a considerable dive since Brother JEB! took up residence in a public housing unit in Tallahassee.
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  • The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy
    Join the discussion of The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy in Dahlonega, Ga. The moderator of this forum accepts no responsiblity for content. This is a first amendment based open discussion. By posting or reading, you agree to these terms.
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    Last post by PorscheT View the latest post
    20 Dec 2012, 14:52
  • Elan School
    Considering sending your kid to Elan? Come read our Elan forum and observe the eloquence and integrity of its staff and graduates. As of 1/21/10 is moderated.
    Moderator: Ursus
    Subforum: Elan history
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    01 Apr 2013, 22:42
  • Vision Quest
    Any info?
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    01 Jan 2013, 10:22
  • Daytop Village
    This forum is for the honest discussion of the Daytop Village facility. All opinions welcome
    Moderator: SEKTO
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  • Who Am I Discovery/Whitmore
    For current and former students, staff and parents, neighbors and others interested in discussing this organization.
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  • Lighthouse of northwest florida (fka VCA )/ Rebekah / Roloff )
    Lighthouse of northwest florida, Victory Christian Academy and New Beginnings Rebekah Home for Girls, Leseter Roloff the Palmers the Camerons. Any other related names or facilities that bear mention here?
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    Last post by Oscar View the latest post
    24 Apr 2013, 07:49
  • Mission Mountain School
    Wanted: Former students of Mission Mountain School, please post your experiences, good or bad, you may remain annonymous.
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    Last post by CrackedLOGIC View the latest post
    09 Aug 2012, 09:10
  • Hyde Schools
    Hyde boarding schools in Bath, Maine and Woodstock, Connecticut; Hyde Leadership Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. Joseph Gauld founded the original Hyde School in 1966 in Bath, Maine. Founded in 1989, Hyde Leadership is a non-profit, tax-exempt institution governed by an independent Board of Trustees.
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  • Synanon
    The Synanon discussion forum is for former Synanon members and all those interested in Synanon: its origins, practices, story, and connections (with other "therapeutic communities"). All opinions are welcomed and respected in this forum.
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    Last post by heretik View the latest post
    03 Dec 2011, 22:32
  • The Seed Discussion Forum
    The seed discussion forum is for survivors of the Seed and Seed copycat programs and for other interested parties. The moderator and owner of this forum accept no responsiblity for content. This is a first admendment based open discussion and all opinions and topics are welcome. By posting or reading, you agree to these terms.
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    Yesterday, 16:01
  • Teen Challenge
    The only blog that makes an attempt to prove that the Teen Challenge Program needs to be investigated! Related
    56 Topics
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    Last post by none-ya View the latest post
    27 Nov 2012, 21:32
  • Spouses of Survivors
    A gathering and support place for all of those that have managed to survive living with a survivor.
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    84 Posts
    Last post by creashev View the latest post
    13 Nov 2011, 06:50
  • EdCons and referring organizations and agencies
    This forum is intended for the discussion of the Education Consultant field. Who refered you/your parents to which TBS, Bootcamp or program? Did the service provided meet the standards set out in any agreements or promises made by the edcon? What were the edcon's credentials? How do they get paid? What about court orders? Do you think they were apropriate and/or a better alternative to juvy? What's your take on the whole thing?
    Subforum: PURE Bullshit and CAICA
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    3384 Posts
    Last post by neodiannoleks View the latest post
    07 Sep 2012, 00:29
  • New Info
    If you've read in these forums and it all seems sooooo familiar, but you don't see the name of your boogiemen here, please let us know.
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    Last post by ellena3321 View the latest post
    31 Jan 2013, 12:47
  • Morgan Yacht
    A meeting place for the survivors of Straight Inc.'s Morgan Yacht building.
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    Last post by lonewolf View the latest post
    02 Jun 2012, 05:27
  • Straight, Inc-By-The-Sea
    Suitable for the up-and-coming cult guru, only the moderators and administrators can post.
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    Last post by UsenDreanda View the latest post
    06 Sep 2012, 04:56
  • Joe's Apartment
    Named after the 1996 cult clasic movie, Joe's Apartment, this is a place for all us lying cowardly cockroaches to get together to conspire and collude and eat out the sustance of each-other's spirits. (here's some background )

    This forum is open for reading by the public and posting by registered users. Please consult the Terms Of Use for policy issues. Please print neatly and legibly and in detail any and all complaints and criticisms in the box provided below.
    28 Topics
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    Last post by Horatio. View the latest post
    03 Jan 2013, 22:37
  • Troubled Teen Industry.com - Program Website Division
    discussion for the project's Program Website Division
    http://troubled-teen-industry.com/
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    482 Posts
    Last post by AngelaXXX View the latest post
    29 Jan 2013, 12:36
  • The Drama Box
    (no longer in use, deprecated, will be merged with offa later) Drama goes here. This forum is unmoderated but topics will not be displayed in the active topics list. Password is "maturity". Only enter password if you wish to see drama on Active Topics.
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    Last post by latishsdafwz View the latest post
    03 May 2011, 04:59

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