In the event that neglect, abuse, mosestation and OR a death occurs in the "lucrative, unregulated, out-of-control "TEEN HELP" industry, I feel those who were last responsible for the "health and safety" of the 'child' should be held accountable.
I too was put on trial after the death of My Michelle. I have often stated, "If I had DONE TO Michelle what was DONE TO her, I would have been placed in a cell. I'm tired of being on trial for the death of my daughter. Since her death I have crusaded for a "law" to say "What happened to your 'child' is NOW against the law!!!!!
There never should have been a controversy over "what is right" when it comes to HOW children are being treated in this industry. In my opinion, there is a fine line between therapy and abuse. The "TEEN HURT" industry has crossed this line too many times.
I feel the above poster who attacked the parent of the most recent victim to this industry has some deep, hurtful, wounds.
I believe that when a 'person/child' is already hurting inside, and placed in a abusive program (knowingly or unknowingly by the parent/parents), he/she will come out of the program with deeper hurt than before. Pain upon pain is never gain. This only compacts the already existing problems. I understand this. Why doesn't this stupid industry understand this? I guess the reason I understand this so well is because I come from an abusive childhood. A sadistic Step-Parent who got his kicks out of playing mind games with my Mother's children. Using us as tools against one another was one of his favorite kicks. Sick person who needed help!
If you want to see how this industry continues to get away with what they are doing to children. Attend one of the trials. I saw first hand how Steve Cartisano, AKA, Scott Richard's, Steve Michael's and his attorney's were able to work the system and get him off. I also attended the Aaron Bacon trial and watched as the Judge allowed the controversy into the courtroom. The Judge went so far as to point out that one stack of letters on his desk was thicker than the other stack. I believe the stack that was in favor of the programs did have a swaying factor in his decision.
If you want to do something that can truly help in this fight for truth, and what is right, send a letter to your Congressman AND Congressman Miller in support of the "End Institutionalized Child Abuse" bill. Vent your feelings to those who CAN make a difference.
I have mentioned before that in the early days of my crusade, after many calls to Washington DC, they put me in contact with a man by the name of Mitch Kurman. His son died in a canoe (accident) while on a Boy Scout outing. Mitch Kurman was influential in getting Congressman Christopher Shays, Connecticut, to introduce the Recreational Camp Safety Act Bill HR2132. Washington tacked my cause and concern onto this bill and said it was the best I would get. A section on Wilderness Therapy Programs was added to this bill. In the end, this bill was voted FOR 50-0, and later killed behind closed doors. Get the picture?? Politics and greed are the reason why criminal minded people are governing this lucrative industry. Judges who rule IN FAVOR of the programs are partly culpable. DHS is also partly culpable for the neglect, abuse, molestation, and OR death of children who fall victim to this industry.
I have waited a long time for the children who were victimized through the neglectful hands of this lucrative, out-of-control industry to step up, and step forward, without fear, and tell their stories of what happened TO THEM in the "name of help and therapy."
Write your Congressman. Write to Congressman Miller. I have information in my files showing that Congressman Miller truly cares about what is taking place in this industry.
Truth is healing! Please tell your stories.............
I believe you. So will others!
Michelle Sutton Memorial Fund, Inc.
Catherine Sutton
