Let me explain what that really means.. I wasnt allowed communication with my parents and when I finally was allowed to talk to them (6 weeks after arriving) i was monitored so closely i couldnt say anything. in which they tried to respond to many claims of abuse that have been made against them. This place and any place like it are wrong in so many ways. From your first phone call, to well after your Child completes our program, we will be with you every step of the way. ERA help teens overcome abuse, depression, anxiety, gaming or phone problems, behavior health, and lack of respect for authority. Eagle Ranch Reinforced The Lesson I Already Knew That That All Incarceration Is Horrific, And Unnatural And Dirty And Many Horrors And Wrongs Exist Inside All Prisons And Our Society. Ive never seen a single student leave and get better what so ever. After three months of being brainwashed and they are sure you wont bad mouth the program then you get a supervised 10 min call. One that tends to go hand in hand with depression, is anxiety. But all to often do frustrations,bias, and judgement cloud the decisions these staff make. They go no where ive done it hundreds of times before while there and I dont care to any more.you can think or say what you want If it worked for you thats great. Now I Dont Believe Anybody About Anything And Feel That Most People Are Wrong And Society Is Wrong For Incarcerating People Ever For Using Drugs. I would have been pulled that day. If you have any questions please email me,I probably will not get on this site again. Sitting At A Table I Started Talking To A Girl. I was picked up in the middle of the night by 2 strangers and flown across the country without any explanation. To any defenders of this place please dont contact me in search of an argument. After completing ERAs program, your child will have a better understanding on how to successfully make their own choices. ERA badgered my parents on the daily to pay them money for things that I never got, (I.e 17 therapy sessions, immunizations, and medications and also off campus trips.) I feel for those kids I really do, the living conditions in our cottages were disgusting if we complained they got mad at us. We help your children internalize their core values and apply them to their relationships and personal decisions. But all to often do frustrations,bias, and judgement cloud the decisions these staff make. Eagle Ranch Academy is a behavior-modification program founded in 2005. She also reportedly has a daughter (Sierra/Cierra) who works at ERA and has been reported to be physically abusive towards the children there. Mental health problems associated with past childhood abuse and neglect include: At such a young age, its difficult for teens to know how to cope with the emotions theyre feeling in these situations. I wanted so badly to talk to a professional, and even sent letters home asking for the ability to talk with my counsilor on site. These people would literally tell me they had me all figured out and told me they new things about me better than I did myself. Or that its right to restrain kid to the ground till their rest and arms bleed, tackle and presure point 12 to 17 year old children till they eat what you want them to eat or walk where you want them too. Not with me but the program, for my therapist was telling them complete lies of what I was telling peers and what I was doing. Some People Sat, It Was Called Sitting, On Their Discovery Packet. I was picked up in the middle of the night by 2 strangers and flown across the country without any explanation. kIds are walking around sick with swine flu, athletes foot, food poisoning and if your child throws away food they dont eat they are punished by the psycho cook and forced to eat cold oatmeal for three days. They may become irrational, angry, or even abusive towards themselves and others. The accusations of verbal abuse drugging children and social isolation are very real. I on the other hand was left with the short end of the stick, being an introvert by nature and coming from a middle class family. After every expression I was called a liar and unbelievable because it was difficult for me talk to these people. This place is not therapeutic despite the sub-par therapists they provide. Part of my sons packet required use of the computer and printer, however the pod lost those privileges and my son was denied the ability to continue his progress. I was brought to tears everyday. My punishments included being forced to scrub urine off of walls with a toothbrush, and to use the shower and toilet with a large audience of violent, criminally insane homophobic men while i sang nursery rhymes for their entertainment. I know what is legal and what is not. Im 22 years old now and Ive blocked out two years of my life from my mind. I Never Had A Girlfriend In High school Or Went To Partys. Get real!!!! There are many options when it comes to getting help for your teen, the struggle is choosing the right one. I was forbidden from attending my aunts funeral. He is the brother of Paul Arslanian. These are just some of the things that went on while i was there. ERA actually posted a Response to Hate Groups in which they tried to respond to many claims of abuse that have been made against them. To potential behavioral and emotional problems brought on by trauma. Our admissions counselors have spent a life time working with young people and their parents. Im 22 years old now and Ive blocked out two years of my life from my mind. LIES LIES Truth is they are being taunted by the EVIL staff members behind closed doors they love seeing kids cry so they can tell them they will NEVER leave that place or see their families again. We were forced to talk about things that happened to us in our lives even if we werent comfortable with it, mind you they expected us to do so in front of two dozen or so people. To the people that think ERA was a good experience: maybe it was for you, and Im not trying to discredit your opinion or your experience but I promise you this, there are better options. Eagle Ranch Academy insights Based on 11 survey responses What people like Trust in colleagues Ability to learn new things Clear sense of purpose Areas for improvement Overall satisfaction Time and location flexibility General feeling of work happiness Awesome place Youth Mentor (Former Employee) - St. George, UT - July 24, 2020 ERA is the BEST., Before we placed my daughter in Eagle Ranch Academy, she was a wreck on the verge of self destruction wanting to commit suicide. I left about three weeks later. Our academic programs are individualized. My counselor, Gerry, that had acted like he truly cared to help me improve my life rudely shut the door in my face with trash bags in my hands full of clothes (looking like a homeless person) and didnt offer any help to find my way back to CA, not even a dollar. For depression and suicide this is the WORST possible decision you could make for your child. Survivor (WWASP Survivors), 1/13/2020: (PARENT) DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS PLACE!!! This is all an act, its a business and the only real interest here is making money. All Rehabs And My Own Family Made Me Feel Like A Criminal. The three times I got to talk to my parents during my stay were with my amnesty reading, one therapy call and a visit that was unexpected by everybody. My son was only provided with 1 weeks worth of medication after being released. ERA offers a safe, controlled Coed Therapeutic Environment with 24/7 awake supervision. Eagle ranch is a highly specialized treatment center that focuses on changing behaviors through emotional, behavioral, familial, and social support through individual and group therapy and family counseling. Kelly Jo Miller was the Program Director of ERA. I remember at one point in my stay I was made to stand up in front of a room full of people and be verbally dismantled, being told I dont love my family and I was selfish and a brat for my choices I had made in the past. But Im just going to stop here, Ive spent the last 45 mins on my phone typing this up and I could still go on. And Has set Bad Examples For Me My Whole Life. (Im not saying Ive never done any thing wrong weve all made our mistakes before.) My son was only provided with 1 weeks worth of medication after being released. I was terrified. ERA never provided me with an Enrollment Agreement. That Was The Point. Allegations of abuse that have been reported by survivors include: violent reatraints, solitary confinement as punishment, dehumanization of the teenagers there, and widespread brainwashing/cult-like techniques. View customer reviews of Eagle Ranch Academy, Inc.. Leave a review and share your experience with the BBB and Eagle Ranch Academy, Inc.. Utah's Office of Licensing inspects and regulates each facility, and sometimes finds neglect, child abuse or sexual misconduct. Also Katherine B. was a tyrant. I was forced to have a shaved head and share a bedroom alone with an older boy who had confessed to and had been caught raping another male student. I was forced to surrender my diaries & journals where i recorded my abusers heinous acts. Telling me what I should and shouldnt say. Some kids do need a wake up call and the tough love approach, but it shouldnt come with the price that it does. In addition, the program model, jargon and methodology of ERA is very similar (if not identical in some ways) to the WWASP Program model. (function() { var qs,js,q,s,d=document, gi=d.getElementById, ce=d.createElement, gt=d.getElementsByTagName, id="typef_orm", b="https://embed.typeform.com/"; if(!gi.call(d,id)) { js=ce.call(d,"script"); js.id=id; js.src=b+"embed.js"; q=gt.call(d,"script")[0]; q.parentNode.insertBefore(js,q) } })(). And boy when I was finally able to tell my parents about the two abusive relationships and 3 separate rape incidents without being interrupted, my parents were furious. Teens Overcoming Abuse From your first phone call, to well after your Child completes our program, we will be with you every step of the way. It is. I could go on and on all day about this places inhumane practices. I entered this program at 17 1/2. They take away your individuality and make you part of a family. i would never recommend this horrid place to anyone with a child! Brendan (Google Reviews), 4/29/2015: (SURVIVOR) At ERA I was told to believe and trust in my peers. If your child is an addict in any way this place will not help. I couldnt stand it.I fantasized constantly about running away or getting pulled (being allowed to leave) with my peers. I remember at one point in my stay I was made to stand up in front of a room full of people and be verbally dismantled, being told I dont love my family and I was selfish and a brat for my choices I had made in the past. They only take 150 people a year, so I am freaking out that I got in! To learn more about Eagle Ranch Academy/Coral Sands Academy Academic program, visit our website. Untreated depression can lead to emotional, behavioral and future health problems. ERA doesnt provide enough information to give informed consent to medication changes. This was confusing to me. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO EAGLE RANCH ACADEMY!!! I ha a very difficult time expressing my feelings, from watching a girl be cut down and told she was an idiot for feeling the way she did. Coming here, I was angry and numb. Parents: PLEASE do research before sending your child to a residential treatment center. or. In the six months I was there I had three one on one meetings with my counsilor. Prison wouldnt come close to this place, it wouldve been a luxury to the kids that are stuck in that place HELL ON EARTH!!!! (This was part of one of their seminars), I also couldnt respond or defend myself against this justified form of name calling and slander. Seneca Was Clearly Actually Mentally Disabled Because [redacted], She Had Problems Speaking, She Loved Micky Mouse, She Had A Mickey Mouse Doll She Loved So Much, One Of Her Punishments Was Having It Taken Away. Multiple phone calls and emails have been left unanswered. This Program Is Too Mean And Was. (They actually call them pods for some reason) the staff (and even kids) would be verbally abusive to me and pretty much every one at some point in their stay. Eagle Ranch Academy is CARF accredited, to offer therapy for troubled teens. Also Katherine B. was a tyrant. I would have been pulled that day. People that say abuse does not go on here anger me. i would never recommend this horrid place to anyone with a child! , At ERA I was told to believe and trust in my peers. They only gave you 5 pars of underwear and you were only allowed to do laundry once a week. The 26 of October of 1865, the Province of Curic was created. Now its known that no one really likes being told what to do. Some of the staff here are the best/nicest people in the world but beware of the true administration of this business, there is nothing caring about them when it comes down to you as a person and not a customer. The Staff Was Abusive And Wong To Seneca. At Eagle Ranch Academy we teach troubled teens to make the right decisions, because its the right thing for them to do. He Told Me To Be Queit I Said Fuck You. I stood in front of about 20 people and cried for hours. Many teens cant necessarily articulate the desire to use their phones constantly except that it makes them feel good. I could write a book with all the abuse, taunting, and brainwashing i saw at era. Our admissions counselors have spent a life time working with young people and their parents. I work very closely with government funded residential programs. INTEGRITY: I will always be the same person, whether in front of people or behind closed doors. I had been openly transgender and received 24/7 psychological torture and dehumanization. (just one green orange or purple shirt for a certain day of the week.) The tuition is reported to be around $800 per day. The Discovery Packet I Was Given To Be Completed Had An Assignment Called An Amnesty Which Was A Letter I Had To Read To My Parents On The phone That Was A Recount Of Not Only All The Drugs I Did, But Also All My Sexual Expericnces Using The Words Intercourse, Or Heavy Petting And Wether I Gaved Or Recived It, How Old I Was WHen It Happened, And Where I Was When It Happened. This place claims to no longer have any ties with WWASPS but the seminar i attended and the level system the children must endure say otherwise! For this reason, Eagle Ranch Academy is suspected of having connections to WWASP. Some may benefit from this program, glad for them, but do not expect anything but hooks and more hooks in their contract. All Rehabs And My Own Family Made Me Feel Like A Criminal. After withdrawing from ERA and revoking authorization to bill my credit card, 4 days later I received an Invoice for the next month. Seneca Was Clearly Actually Mentally Disabled Because [redacted], She Had Problems Speaking, She Loved Micky Mouse, She Had A Mickey Mouse Doll She Loved So Much, One Of Her Punishments Was Having It Taken Away. That Was The Point. Eagle Ranch Academy is the most unique and complete full service Residential Treatment Center and Youth Development Program for teenage boys and girls anywhere. They will also learn how to create and sustain successful and healthy relationships. Not all the people here are bad or out to hurt people, I think they sincerely believe in what they are doing. My mother was forced to pay a $75,000 ransom to bring me home. ESTERO FAVIO. She Was To Put All Her Belongings In A Large Trash Bag And Take It With Her Everywhere She Went. For example; Amnesty Letters were never exchanged as outlined by ERAs treatment program. Not even in jail do they not allow you a phone call for this amount of time. The System used Here in 2011 Was A Packet System: Each Packet Based On A Value (Discovery, Honesty, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Service, Trust, and Respect). ERA vehemenently denies any association with WWASP, however, it is a common practice for WWASP programs to close and reopen under new names on the same property. The Facility Staff swears you will be in contact with your child!!! The Discovery Packet I Was Given To Be Completed Had An Assignment Called An Amnesty Which Was A Letter I Had To Read To My Parents On The phone That Was A Recount Of Not Only All The Drugs I Did, But Also All My Sexual Expericnces Using The Words Intercourse, Or Heavy Petting And Wether I Gaved Or Recived It, How Old I Was WHen It Happened, And Where I Was When It Happened. I've been through a lot in my life. Me and 90% of the kids sent to ERA dont need treatment they need LOVE to be showed they are cared about not shipped of to people whos true intention is to make a buck Dj Hansen (WWASP Survivors), which was a notoriously abusive (and now-closed). Or letting kids sleep in a bed with no sheets and no pillows for months is helping kids learn the ways of life? Child/adolescent abuse or neglect is an uncomfortable topic and hard to relive as a young person. I Feel Like Eagle Ranch And AA After It Stole My Childhood In That It Encouraged Isolation From My Peers. Students will learn to solve their issues realistically and with great intention. I know what is legal and what is not. If your child chooses not to participate in their brainwashing- cult like shit they are tortured!! Teenagers at Eagle Ranch Academy are also forced to participate in a series of seminars (see, ), which are used by many behavior-modification programs (including the notoriously abusive. I was a decent kid, i had a solid friend group, good grades in school, a job, and played on the soccer team. I feel for those kids I really do, the living conditions in our cottages were disgusting if we complained they got mad at us. It is easy to talk to the supervisors if you have any problems. If She Did Not The Staff Would Take Her Bag And Spill it On The Ground Or Poke Holes In Her bag. Eagle Ranch Academy/Coral Sands Academys Academic Program is nationally recognized and fully accredited through Cognia, formly AdvancED. This is not necessarily an accident. Those things more often than not, lead to more high risk behavior. From your first phone call, to well after your Child completes our program, we will be with you every step of the way. Eagle Ranch Academy has been helping troubled teens and their families since 2005. Eagle Ranch Academy is a drug rehab facility in St George, Utah. BULLSHIT ! Accessibility Help. I have spoken to both agencies and confirmed ERA is not accredited by either. Some kids do need a wake up call and the tough love approach, but it shouldnt come with the price that it does. My husband watched the video with the police and it was clear our daughter wasnt the aggressor. PLEASE GET YOUR KIDS OUT OF THERE IF YOU HAVE ANY THERE. Carrie (Yelp), 2018: (PARENT) ERA falsely claims they are accredited by the SAIS and SACSCOC on their home page. I have built upon my horrible experience and made a career out of making sure that what happened to me does not happen again. Or letting kids sleep in a bed with no sheets and no pillows for months is helping kids learn the ways of life? If you want your child to get help I would send them to a prison before I would send them here. My counselor, Gerry, that had acted like he truly cared to help me improve my life rudely shut the door in my face with trash bags in my hands full of clothes (looking like a homeless person) and didnt offer any help to find my way back to CA, not even a dollar. Here's how we do it. I had been openly transgender and received 24/7 psychological torture and dehumanization. I Was With A Group At The Time Called Pod 3. Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne spoke exclusively with former houseparents at Eagle Ranch who say their own children were abused and the facility wasn't equipped to protect them.. Kids would have to carry around backpacks full of rocks or sand, they practiced isolation and seclusion, and upon intake they make you do a cavity check.. 5 Ways To Help Your Son With Cell Phone addiction, How Cell Phones are Producing Anxiety Amongst Teenage Girls, Top 10 Reason Teenage Girls Need To Take A Break From Their Cell Phone, Family Conflict/Relationship Difficulties, Involvement with the Juvenile Justice System. They shave your head if youre a boy and give you no clothes except for the same grey or red shirts day in and day out. ERA is also suspected of being affiliated with the confirmedly abusive. Medications I had no choice in taking,I quickly became a very different person turning to things I had never done before like self harm and needing to lie constantly about my true feelings. Not even in jail do they not allow you a phone call for this amount of time. There is ZERO COMMUNICATION with you and your child. Parents askWhat is the success rate of Eagle Ranch Academy? Parents: PLEASE do research before sending your child to a residential treatment center. One of the greatest links is the rush of dopamine a teen will experience when using their cell phone. It Made Me A Mean Person And Encouraged My Meanness. ERAs accredited education program does not include a geography curriculum which is a requirement for graduation. The packets are based on values and are reported to be: Teenagers at Eagle Ranch Academy are also forced to participate in a series of seminars (see LGAT), which are used by many behavior-modification programs (including the notoriously abusive WWASP programs) in order to brainwash residents and force submission. The world is not based on a reward system. If your teen is struggling with anxiety, imagine what it would feel like to live in constant fear and in a chronic state of fight or flight. The province of Curic has an approximate population of 272,800 people [1]. When I heard my former coaches were running a Youth Program I thought how perfect. I wasnt there for drugs, in fact I had never smoked or drank at all in high school, my parents knew that too, being from Utah and LDS. These issues can stem from several reasons. When i was finally able to tell my parents what was happening I was pulled immediately. I have severe trauma, trust issues and memory loss from ERA. My husband watched the video with the police and it was clear our daughter wasnt the aggressor. My Aunt Who To This Day Will Only Ask Me Inappropriately At Family Parties If Im On Drugs. FORGIVENESS: I will Forgive everyone, including those that have hurt me. There are many warning signs to look out for if you think your child is suffering with depression. I was terrified. I was forced to surrender my diaries & journals where i recorded my abusers heinous acts. Because of this, my son will not be able to graduate on time after spending over a year at ERA. When i was finally able to tell my parents what was happening I was pulled immediately. Anyone who says this place saved them is a prime example of the program doing exactly what they intended. Jully (WWASP Survivors), 9/29/2020: (SURVIVOR) Was at ERA for 7 months and witnessed many children be restrained by several adults at once. Before founding ERA, Paul worked as a football coach with his brother. Create new account. Expect your child to be fed the cheapest food, be watched by staff that have no other qualification other than warm blood and if you have insurance expect them to charge them $800 a day! as you can imagine this is not easy for one to handle.especially because we were given prison sandals, and forced to do calisthenics in the cold and wet grass in the early morning. Which then leads to a very troubled teenager. Let me explain what that really means.. ERA uses a Choice Based Program.We use a core value behavior change model. I Wish My Dad Would Have Inspired Me To Be More Interested In Activities And Taught Me Why Being Good Was Important But He Didnt Really And Mom Sets Bad Examples. I left about three weeks later. We teach and emphasize eight basic core values through Individual, Family, and Group therapy. is the Co-Founder and Admissions Director of Eagle Ranch Academy. Expect your child to be fed the cheapest food, be watched by staff that have no other qualification other than warm blood and if you have insurance expect them to charge them $800 a day! You do the math. Are you making the right decision? Its not easy being a parent with a struggling Teenager. This is just a SMALL account of my horrific ordeal. Ive seen children be degraded and treated as subhuman or non-working. Where Their Is A Required 10 minutes Of Silence After A Meal. If you think its right to isolate kids in room alone for days or ghost kids for months with no contact to anyone but staff. Eagle Ranch Academy is CARF accredited, to offer therapy for troubled teens. Learn more about Cell Phone addiction here. He Ran Up And Grabed the Back Of My Neck, Threaten To Make Me Eat Carpet, Called Me Names. around 32 percent of teens in America struggle with an anxiety disorder at some point between the ages of 13 and 18. If you have any questions please email me,I probably will not get on this site again. They get to the nuts and bolts of your childs problem and work within a system that works well. Part of my sons packet required use of the computer and printer, however the pod lost those privileges and my son was denied the ability to continue his progress. I was Forcefully taken in the middle of the night handcuffed and put on a plain and mind you i had never even gone to jail or had problems with law. Creating a more real life experience, with a choice based program. eagle ranch academy abuse Mobiles Reviews - Find the latest Mobiles News, Best Smartphones of 2022 Latest Mobile Phone Price in Bangladesh 2022. We had to start over and valuable time, progress and momentum was lost. I hated my life. Business Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm Monday Friday. I fully recommend this program.. If a child or teenager suffers from cell phone addiction, it could have negative implications on brain development as the human brain isnt fully developed until around the age of 25. For depression and suicide this is the WORST possible decision you could make for your child. , DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS PLACE!!! After i was abused and dumb at ERA for the first 3 months i had no contact with anyone in my family parents or friends. This last year I have been taking classes for the prerequisites. No case information was exchanged between counselors when one quit and another took over. I hated it. I asked for 1-on-1 updates on my sons progress and was rarely if ever given any. Staff, especially their beloved academic coordinator (Meghan P), were degrading and dehumanizing. It is a mental, physical, and emotional illness, which needs to be treated properly. Eagle Ranch Academy is a provider established in St George, Utah operating as a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility with a focus in substance abuse treatment, children . They take away your individuality and make you part of a family. Because I Also Decided To Embrace Sobriety And The Program When I First Got There I Sat At A Table where We Had What Was Called Last Ten.

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