This page offers a collection of powerful survivor stories, insightful podcasts, and essential resources dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for reform in the troubled teen industry. Explore firsthand accounts, unsilenced voices, and organizations committed to supporting change and protecting vulnerable youth.

Shining a Light on Abuse in Troubled Teen Programs

Discover tools, information, and survivor stories that promote awareness and advocacy.

Survivor Stories

We are deeply grateful to the survivors who have courageously shared their stories about the troubled teen industry. Your voices shine a light on the abuse, neglect, and lasting impact of these programs, helping to expose the truth and push for change. By speaking out, you not only reclaim your narrative but also inspire others to do the same. Thank you for your strength, resilience, and commitment to reform.

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Podcasts Regarding RTCs

We appreciate the creators behind the many powerful podcasts that expose the realities of the troubled teen industry. Through survivor testimonies, investigative reporting, and expert insights, these compilations shed light on the abuse, lack of oversight, and lasting trauma caused by these programs. Your dedication to amplifying voices and pushing for reform is invaluable. Thank you for keeping these conversations alive and advocating for change.

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Understanding the Issues

We appreciate the University of New Hampshire Inquiry Journal for shedding light on the lasting harm of the troubled teen industry through survivor voices. Their article highlights the abuse, lack of regulation, and deep psychological impact of these programs, emphasizing the power of oral history in driving change. Thank you for amplifying these stories and advocating for reform.

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Credit to Unsilenced for providing this page: Unsilenced Program Archive. Unsilenced is dedicated to advocating for the rights of youth in institutional settings by exposing mistreatment and promoting transparency in the troubled teen industry.

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