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Hephzibah House under the microscope.

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Ursus:

--- Quote ---As for the women's accusations against the school, Wolkins said, "I have no doubts that they are sincere. They felt intimidated, I have no doubt. But, that is all part of the program. Behavior modification we would call it."

He said the women's impression that what they underwent was abuse is just one interpretation.

"They believe they were abused and I guarantee you Dr. Williams believes they were not abused," he said. "To me, abuse has to have some intent of some sort. I am convinced that everything they're doing out there, they're doing with the best intentions of changing the behavior of the girls who come there."
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"The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

How is it possible that someone seemingly functional in politics, a State Representative, no less, can be so blatantly illogical and patronizing in the face of it all?

Plain and simple: abuse does not need intent to be abuse. If that were not the case, any random fruitcake could claim ideological grounds for committing any heretic act on anyone they chose, young children would still be employed by sweatshops, and our legal system would more closely resemble a theocracy.

Here's something to think about: how are you going to prove what a person's intent is or isn't if they happen to be a pathological liar, a borderline sociopath who hides it really well, or someone suffering from an as-yet-undiagnosed mental illness?

wdtony:
@Ursus:

Very good points. You hit upon the part that got me stirred up. Interpretation? Best of Intentions?

Dave Wolkins. Republican Representative, District 18 has admitted that he has had contact with Hephzibah House in the past and as is apparent now, fully supports them. Wolkins is being a real douche-bag because it seems like everyone else with half a brain is calling for accountability of these unregulated programs except for him.

And, in the last article it states:

Hephzibah House released a statement in June when former students were demonstrating in Warsaw, stating they could not grant any interviews. In the release, Hephzibah staff wrote, "Because of the nature of our work, which includes working with minors and the resulting needs for privacy of the girls and their parents, tours of the facility, interviews with staff members or students and other normal needs of the news media cannot be honored."

Hmmmmm,  Sound familiar?

A great program would have nothing to hide. With all of this negative attention tarnishing their shiny reputation, if they were truly legitimate, Williams would hastily request that the parents sign consent forms so that this all might be put to rest. The kids and staff would be interviewed. This would legally let everyone off the hook and everyone would be happy...............except... THIS IS A BRAINWASHING CAMP! And the truth would come out. Preposterous.

When I brought up this idea to Pathway Family Center, I think they were shocked because they knew the parents would sign anything if the program told them to do it. And they know it is feasable. But PFC wouldn't do it even though it would stop the negative press because.................THIS IS ALSO A BRAINWASHING CAMP!

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