Chris:
//They're STILL the same sort of programs! //
Now see, you don't know anything of the sort. You are afraid this might be the case; your suspicious - but you don't Know any such thing.
I feel confident this is not the case. I also do not Know - However - I do Know Sue, and as a result, I feel confident the programs she would refer to are not anything like The Program.
As for why she doesn't list the programs she refers to, I can only speculate - but I can come up with a good reason or two. Mostly, I suspect there is the desire to avoid a bunch of kooks and goof balls harassing them.
Sue has told me she doesn't refer to outdoor adventure programs. Myself, I think Out Ward Bound would be one to consider referring to; but as for all the outward bound wannabees - I agree -far to dangerous.
The manner in which PURE is funded is a source of controversy. I can see both sides and so don't bother to argue the issue either way. Sue is doing what feels right to her, and that's her choice.
As for information anyone might have about abuse taking place in a program you feel PURE refers to; Why not just talk to her about it? Maybe you know something she doesn't; or maybe she can explain why it isn't a legitimate concern.