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« Reply #30 on: November 05, 2007, 09:47:13 AM »
This area of the TT industry needs to be fully investigated, IMO.
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« Reply #31 on: November 05, 2007, 10:21:11 AM »
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 I think many people here got their nose out of joint because he didnt invite so called survivors to testify.  



"So-called survivors"?  Wow, that revealed a lot.  You sure your name isn't Alonzo Woodbury?

Look, you've admitted to a lack of knowledge of programs and shown it all too often.  If you're to be believed, you've got a half-assed grasp on ASR, but you can't even remember recent administrators names.  Now you pontificate, referring to "so-called survivors".

Ever seen the Tranquility Bay documentary?  Check out Steve and what he went through, especially his description of High Impact.  I don't hesitate to call Steve and the posters here survivors, they all endured mental and physical abuse on a level you are clueless about.  Don't attempt to downplay what these people went through.  It's like referring to "so-called" survivors of the Holocaust.

You can speak your mind, defend your view of programs, but don't toss off incredibly demeaning slights like without expecting some righteous rebukes.  You have no right to insult program survivors, and you certainly have no idea what it's like to be in an abusive program.

Shut up and read, and try having "an open mind",  like you tell your critics to have.
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« Reply #32 on: November 07, 2007, 12:21:43 PM »
Wow, this is a huge development.  I hope folks who can help have done so or are planning to do so post haste.

The FTC needs to put the sales and marketing practices ed cons, program owners and parent-resource-referral companies under the microscope.  They are the gateway to kids ending up in an abusive RTC or specialty school FOR PROFIT.

Thank you Fornits for your efforts to promote awareness on all issues impacting the safey and well-being of America's youth by providing this forum.
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« Reply #33 on: November 07, 2007, 12:43:37 PM »
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It's like referring to "so-called" survivors of the Holocaust.


Oh Lordy!!!  we are comparing kids who went to TBS's to Holocaust victims !!
Boy, George has his work cut out for him
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« Reply #34 on: November 07, 2007, 01:36:33 PM »
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You have no right to insult program survivors


Sure he does, it might be distasteful to do so on this forum, but that is what free speech is all about.
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« Reply #35 on: November 07, 2007, 08:30:16 PM »
This is a subject survivors can best address because they would know what the program promised and what they in fact delivered.

I have heard of many cases where kids were deprived of an education, received non-transferrable credits, worthless diplomas,etc.

What about these NON REFUNDABLE ADMISSIONS FEES?  

That is an area I would focus on if I was the FTC.  Almost all the programs charge 2k up front for administrative fees but uniforms and books, etc. are often charged separately.  So what are the administrative fees for?

Has anyone actually filed a report with the FTC?  If so, can you tell us what your complaint included while not giving away any specifics if you choose to protect your anonymity.

Thanks!
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« Reply #36 on: November 07, 2007, 08:40:06 PM »
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Can we PLEASE make this thread a STICKY?  This is something survivors can certainly address, as well as parents, and I'm afraid it may get lost in the sauce.

Thank You!
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