Yes, DJ, the lack of oversight is a BIG deal...the 'Accreditation" doesn't mean a thing, if the place were operating as a simple boarding school, fine, it would be ok, but it's trying to be a backdoor BM center, at least that's what my own research suggests.
The recent actions by the owner have me very concerned, as this is the first I had heard of this. Sounds like "Lord of the Flies" as my brother describes it. Ironic thing is? They showed this movie to his peer group as a "cautionary tale on the failure of leadership." Sounds like somebody was trying to give some of the kids ideas. Jesus, Russian Army conscripts get better treatment. (I am an amateur military historian, so pardon the analogies).
As for a release, well, sadly, his mom (my stepmother) has custody. She's typical. Overwhelmed parent at the end of her rope with a messy divorce (not made any easier by my father who is frankly, a sex addict)and a very angry kid. My Father done most of the damage to my brother...poor kid doesn't know who to believe any more. I can't think being sent to HLA has improved matters.
Funny thing is, my father alos hates the place. But I think in his case, it's more motivated by money. He's not written or called my brother in six months, and he cancelled his last visit with him as well. (Father is marrying for the third time and like the last time with me, tossing the ex-wife and kids away like rubbish). I had some doubts...but I didn't say anything...as I kinda felt "What if I am wrong", but as my brother would tell me things on phone calls during his breaks (He's quite vocal, thank god, and I tell him to keep his head down and make like a hole in the water.) I gave him other advice as well, but I'd rather not mention it..for his sake.
I will say he is in his early teens. Again, no specifics on an open board. These walls have ears and I do not intend to help them hurt my brother.
