Tim may have known some of the students who were accused of being abused, however, he only interacted with them on an individual basis and was not aware of any abuse. One of the owners did not want him to do individuaI therapy for fear he would be manipulated regardless of state law. In spite of this, therapy continued to occur. The previous therapist was told he wasn't needed, leaving Tim to do therapy with all 30 or so youth. Check other facilities and you will find the average therapist to student ratios are between 11:1 and 5:1. Obviously, he was kept very busy, and may not have been seen as part of the establishment and thus, trusted to talk about poor treatment. If he was aware of any mistreatment, the state would have investigated. In light of the above opininated heresay, it would be nice if people would only speak/write when they have the facts. Tim was never an admissions director let a lone an acting admissions director, because Whitmore did not in fact have anyone in charge of admissions. This was a family operation. One must also remember that the charges were only accusations, and were (by the court) in fact NOT found to have any substance or grounds. Thus, the charges were dropped. I think one would have better things to do, (identifying the specifics of the accusation, the nature of the students enrolled, and the reputations/character of those involved) than worry about a therapist who is trying to help. I know this therapist of whom you speak, I wish some of you would take the time to get to know him also.
