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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => Who Am I Discovery/Whitmore => Topic started by: Anonymous on July 11, 2005, 02:46:00 PM
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FYI
http://isaccorp.org/watchlist.html (http://isaccorp.org/watchlist.html)
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FACILITIES:
AARC (Alberta Adolescent Recovery Center) - Canada**
Academy at Ivy Ridge - New York*
Bethel Girls Academy - Mississippi* CLOSED but May Reopen
Browning Academy - Utah* - Does not physically exist
Carolina Springs Academy - South Carolina*
Casa By The Sea - Mexico* CLOSED but Still Trying to Reopen
Cross Creek Manor/Center/Academy - Utah*
Darrington Academy - Georgia*
Devereux Foundation - multiple centers nationwide
Eagle Point Christian Academy previously named Bethel Boys Academy - Mississippi*
Elan School - Maine
Escuela Caribe - Dominican Republic
Growing Together - Florida**
Kids Helping Kids - Ohio**
King George School - Vermont
Lighthouse of North West Florida - previously named Victory Christian Academy and Genesis Ministries - Jay, Florida
Majestic Ranch Academy - Utah*
Midwest Academy - Iowa*
New Beginnings Maternity Home - Utah*
New Beginnings Rebekah Academy - Pace, Florida
New Haven Residential Treatment Center - Utah
Oaks Treatment Center - Texas
Operation Par - Florida**
Pathway Family Center - Indiana and Michigan**
Phoenix Institute - Georgia**
Provo Canyon School - Utah
Refuge, Operated by Love In Action - Tennessee
SAFE (Substance Abuse and Family Education) - Florida**
Second Chance - Tennessee**
Spring Creek Lodge - Montana*
Thayer Learning Center/TLC Boot Camp - Missouri
Tranquility Bay - Jamaica*
Turn-About Ranch - Utah
Whitmore Academy - Utah
REFERRAL AGENCIES:
P.U.R.E., Inc.
Source: ISAC Watchlist
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Excerpt:
Whitmore Academy
Whitmore Academy is located in Nephi, Utah.
The facility is owned and operated by Mark and Cheryl Sudweeks.
On June 10, 2005, Cheryl Sudweeks was formally charged with 5 counts of child abuse and 2 counts of hazing.
An investigation into possible child abuse at Whitmore Academy began in November 2004 after a student reported being beaten at the facility.
The facility is still the subject of a criminal investigation and is no longer licensed as a treatment center.
State officials have stated publicly that they believe Whitmore is still operating as a therapeutic facility, but claiming to be a boarding school.
In January 2005, a former student posted to an internet message board, describing her personal experience at the facility.
The former student alleged that she was physically and emotionally abused by other students at the direction of Cheryl Sudweeks.
The former student further alleged that she was verbally abused and physically assaulted by Cheryl Sudweeks.
The former student has since received written threats of physical violence from persons claiming to be current and/or former students of Whitmore Academy.
On February 18, 2005, Mark Sudweeks filed against the student in small claims court.
According to the documents obtained by ISAC, Sudweeks is requesting a monetary award for feeding and boarding a horse that belonged to the student, even though the horse was reportedly used by Whitmore as part of the facility's "equine therapy" program.
In 2002, 29 starving horses belonging to Mark Sudweeks were discovered on property he owned in Canada.
In a landmark case by the SPCA, Sudweeks became the first person to be banned from ever owning animals in British Columbia.
In 2001, the Sudweeks were reportedly ordered to leave Mexico after authorities determined they were illegally operating a treatment facility.
Archives of News Articles about Whitmore and Other Facilities can be found here:
http://isaccorp.org/documentsnz.html (http://isaccorp.org/documentsnz.html)
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I would like to say that I am a current student. I am going home in a month, and I can vouch that there never was any abuse for the whole duration of my stay here. Since August 11, 2004. Also, I have no reason to believe that there was before I came here. I have been here for the whole duration of the investigation, and I can personally tell you that there was no reason for this investigation to be prolonged as it has. The only reason that it has been kept open is because of people who are bitter towards Cheryl, and the Whitmore Academy. If there was any type of proof against the Whimore it would be shut down in the blink of an eye. Do you really think that the DCFS would leave a program open that put kids in a harmful enviroment, they could be held accountable.
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On 2005-07-13 00:06:00, Evan Sussman wrote:
"I would like to say that I am a current student. I am going home in a month, and I can vouch that there never was any abuse for the whole duration of my stay here. Since August 11, 2004. Also, I have no reason to believe that there was before I came here. I have been here for the whole duration of the investigation, and I can personally tell you that there was no reason for this investigation to be prolonged as it has. The only reason that it has been kept open is because of people who are bitter towards Cheryl, and the Whitmore Academy. If there was any type of proof against the Whimore it would be shut down in the blink of an eye. Do you really think that the DCFS would leave a program open that put kids in a harmful enviroment, they could be held accountable.
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Guess you haven't heard of Skyline Journey? You know, the now-defunct wilderness therapy program in NEPHI where Ian August died? UTAH yanked it's license but let them stay open for nearly one year while the owners of Skyline appealed (and lost).
And this was a program where a child DIED. I repeat ... A CHILD DIED.
You can do a search on FORNITS for more information on this very tragic incident and also, the reason why Utah eventually pulled the plug on Skyline Journey.
Better late than never ... but a year?
Unbelieveable!
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On 2005-07-13 00:06:00, Evan Sussman wrote:
"I would like to say that I am a current student. I am going home in a month, and I can vouch that there never was any abuse for the whole duration of my stay here. Since August 11, 2004. Also, I have no reason to believe that there was before I came here. I have been here for the whole duration of the investigation, and I can personally tell you that there was no reason for this investigation to be prolonged as it has. The only reason that it has been kept open is because of people who are bitter towards Cheryl, and the Whitmore Academy. If there was any type of proof against the Whimore it would be shut down in the blink of an eye. Do you really think that the DCFS would leave a program open that put kids in a harmful enviroment, they could be held accountable.
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Yes, I do believe the authorities in Utah allow abusive programs to keep on operating. Look at Cross Creek Manor-- highly abusive, tons of evidence, but it's been open for 15 years now. Or Majestic Ranch-- open since 1997.
Hopefully, things will go different in this case, and Whitmore will be shut down soon.
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evan my child was there to and also says no abuse ever happened to them either. Thanks for posting I have talked to at least 20 families all extremely happy but they dont post here becaus they say the people are crazy that post here. Several said they got on once and were immediately attacked for not claiming abuse.
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All you supportive parents will also get to speak up in court, under oath to suppport Cheryl Sudweeks. That's WHY there will be a criminal trial. EVERYBODY gets to talk. Isn't that they way is is SUPPOSE to work?
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The TRUTH will come out in court--with evidence. Not vicious gossip.
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That list is not nearly as long as it should be, but it's good to see ISAC is finally focusing on the ed cons and referral agencies.
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Ya know - the thing is - ISAC can't just list a program or related business based on "gossip" from an open forum. They can't be placing names on a watch list based on rumor or anon complaints.
If anyone has a case to make against any program or related business, file a complaint with ISAC, and be willing to stand by it, and I am confident they will pay attention.
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Sad that no one can post any positive experiences nor opinions about the Whitmore without immediately being descended upon with ridicule and extreme criticism. That's an obvious given. It's not worth the time, though there is another side to the story by those who are in it.
On 2005-07-13 01:04:00, Anonymous wrote:
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On 2005-07-13 00:06:00, Evan Sussman wrote:
"I would like to say that I am a current student. I am going home in a month, and I can vouch that there never was any abuse for the whole duration of my stay here. Since August 11, 2004. Also, I have no reason to believe that there was before I came here. I have been here for the whole duration of the investigation, and I can personally tell you that there was no reason for this investigation to be prolonged as it has. The only reason that it has been kept open is because of people who are bitter towards Cheryl, and the Whitmore Academy. If there was any type of proof against the Whimore it would be shut down in the blink of an eye. Do you really think that the DCFS would leave a program open that put kids in a harmful enviroment, they could be held accountable.
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Yes, I do believe the authorities in Utah allow abusive programs to keep on operating. Look at Cross Creek Manor-- highly abusive, tons of evidence, but it's been open for 15 years now. Or Majestic Ranch-- open since 1997.
Hopefully, things will go different in this case, and Whitmore will be shut down soon. "
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DUH...What's positive about a place that is run by a woman charged with child abuse?
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On 2005-07-13 00:06:00, Evan Sussman wrote:
If there was any type of proof against the Whimore it would be shut down in the blink of an eye. Do you really think that the DCFS would leave a program open that put kids in a harmful enviroment, they could be held accountable.
They just issued another license to kill to Mark Wardel. What do you think?The question before the human race is, whether the God of nature shall govern the world by his own laws, or whether priests and kings shall rule it by fictitious miracles.
--John Adams, U.S. President
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On 2005-07-14 18:45:00, Anonymous wrote:
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Sad that no one can post any positive experiences nor opinions about the Whitmore without immediately being descended upon with ridicule and extreme criticism. That's an obvious given. It's not worth the time, though there is another side to the story by those who are in it.
Yeah, Manson fans have the same problem. Ya' just can't say anything nice about Charles Manson w/o some joker getting all offended, huh?
War is God?s way of teaching Americans geography.
--Ambrose Bierce (died 1914)
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On 2005-07-13 00:06:00, Evan Sussman wrote:
I would like to say that I am a current student. I am going home in a month, and I can vouch that there never was any abuse for the whole duration of my stay here.
If you said otherwise, would you still be going home in a month?...the people have a right to keep and bear arms.
-- Patrick Henry and George Mason Debates
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And he best keep speaking that way, OR he might get sent back!
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When is Cheryl Sudweeks supposed to go to trial?
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When is Cheryl Sudweeks going to civil court?
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Has she been served? How many
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Has she been served? How many parents are suing?
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On 2005-07-19 15:04:00, Anonymous wrote:
"Has she been served? How many parents are suing?"
Has who been served?
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On 2005-07-15 09:58:00, Antigen wrote:
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On 2005-07-13 00:06:00, Evan Sussman wrote:
I would like to say that I am a current student. I am going home in a month, and I can vouch that there never was any abuse for the whole duration of my stay here.
If you said otherwise, would you still be going home in a month?...the people have a right to keep and bear arms.
-- Patrick Henry and George Mason Debates
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Most definitally. I have unlimited access to the internet. I'm the kinda kid who could do anything I wanted with it. If I want the internet down, it goes down. I can get access at any time I feel. I also could be home at any time I wanted. If you like, you can look into my IP address, and you will see it change once I get home, and trust me, I will post an update once I get home. I'm not sure if it will be traceable, but if you can, it will be a hawaii IP address once I get home. Not a Utah one. Thanks for caring
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On 2005-07-19 14:39:00, Anonymous wrote:
And he best keep speaking that way, OR he might get sent back!
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thats a load of crap. as I said before, I don't have to be here if I don't want. My parents are totally supportive of whatever I choose. Also, I plan to come back to work in the future. I just want to say this now, to clear anybodys ideas that mabye I got sent back. (future tense).
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Hope you plan to come back as a "certified teacher," say like after 4 years of college, perhaps?
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On 2005-07-20 11:04:00, Evan Sussman wrote:
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On 2005-07-15 09:58:00, Antigen wrote:
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On 2005-07-13 00:06:00, Evan Sussman wrote:
I would like to say that I am a current student. I am going home in a month, and I can vouch that there never was any abuse for the whole duration of my stay here.
If you said otherwise, would you still be going home in a month?...the people have a right to keep and bear arms.
-- Patrick Henry and George Mason Debates
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Most definitally. I have unlimited access to the internet. I'm the kinda kid who could do anything I wanted with it. If I want the internet down, it goes down. I can get access at any time I feel. I also could be home at any time I wanted. If you like, you can look into my IP address, and you will see it change once I get home, and trust me, I will post an update once I get home. I'm not sure if it will be traceable, but if you can, it will be a hawaii IP address once I get home. Not a Utah one. Thanks for caring
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How the heck does a kid from Hawaii end up at the Whitmore?
Sheesh. Who referred your parents or did they just stumble across Whitmore on the internet?
:eek:
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Jesus evan quit posting on this shit and tell cheryl she needs to wuit having you guys doing this and posting on here anways, what is it doing, and when she looks at it does no good in fact bad so cheryl quit putting yourself in the position to be brought down then complain about it to everyone. It is childish to even read this stuff just move on and deal with shit that is more important.
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State investigates boarding school in Nephi
By Kirsten Stewart
The Salt Lake Tribune
Even as Whitmore Academy owner Cheryl Sudweeks contests charges of child abuse, state officials are investigating new abuse allegations at the Juab County boarding school.
Neither state nor county attorneys would discuss the precise nature of the ongoing probe.
But Sudweeks' lawyer Jim Merrell confirmed the investigation.
"They're pulling out all the stops to find some way to find as many chinks in my client's armor as possible. They've been investigating these kinds of things for months and months now. I'd be surprised if anything came from it," said Merrell.
Sudweeks appeared Thursday in Nephi's 4th District Court for a preliminary hearing on misdemeanor child abuse charges stemming from a two-year investigation allegedly involving students enrolled at the school in 2003 and 2004. She has filed a written plea of not guilty to all seven counts of abuse and hazing.
Juab County Attorney Jared Eldridge motioned to have Sudweeks barred from direct or indirect contact with the alleged victims and any juveniles under the age of 18 now in her care.
Fourth District Judge Donald J. Eyre granted the no-contact order for the alleged victims, but did not address Eldridge's latter request.
Eyre then recused himself from the case because he is an ecclesiastical leader in unit of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to which the Sudweeks belong. The case was reassigned to Judge Lynn W. Davis, who has yet to schedule the next hearing.
Whitmore is not currently licensed by state officials as required under a new law. Inspectors want to bring it under regulation, arguing it qualifies as a therapeutic facility, but the school is fighting that designation.
Regulators are still drafting the new therapeutic rules, however, and Licensing Director Ken Stettler says, "We have to give people the opportunity to comply with them before we can order an injunction."
Whitmore - which has about 32 students, ages 12 to 17, and is located in a historic mansion on Nephi's Main Street - also was recently cited with numerous fire code violations.
In addition, three students ran away from the school in June. Parents of the three runaways, at least two of whom were retrieved and shipped home, believe the boys were assisted by school critic Joyce Harris of San Antonio, whose daughter allegedly suffered abuse at Whitmore in 2004. Harris denies the allegation and says a Whitmore employee facilitated their exodus.
http://www.sltrib.com/search/ci_2881415 (http://www.sltrib.com/search/ci_2881415)
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Evan, how did your parents find out about the Whitmore Academy?