Author Topic: New here with lots of questions (Read 1999 times)

Achilles heel · « **on:** March 16, 2009, 07:25:58 PM »

Hi ,

I came across this website after googling a person's name of interest >..... Nicole Fugslang
I thought her current Boss was a Liar and Thief and that is what sent me to searching .
I worked in their new current location and was less then content with the things I observed.
I need help . These kids are still there and I am not .
The reasons I was let go makes no sense , no more then the stuff I had wondered about for so long that
logically made no sense . Some of it all started to fall into place when I went to ISAC 's site .

I need to get advice , they have everyone scared , to even communicate .( Even outside their
place of employment ., much less within /.

If Anyone knows someone who knows what the law says ..... and can answer some of my questions ...
There are kids well being here at jeopardy , not to mention the parents of these students who are being conned
and probably told lies as well.... as to the way things go on there .

Thank you for anyone willing to converse with me on this .

TheWho · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:30:11 PM »

Quote from: "Achilles heel"

Hi ,

I came across this website after googling a person's name of interest >..... Nicole Fugslang
I thought her current Boss was a Liar and Thief and that is what sent me to searching .
I worked in their new current location and was less then content with the things I observed.
I need help . These kids are still there and I am not .
The reasons I was let go makes no sense , no more then the stuff I had wondered about for so long that
logically made no sense . Some of it all started to fall into place when I went to ISAC 's site .

I need to get advice , they have everyone scared , to even communicate .( Even outside their
place of employment ., much less within /.

If Anyone knows someone who knows what the law says ..... and can answer some of my questions ...
There are kids well being here at jeopardy , not to mention the parents of these students who are being conned
and probably told lies as well.... as to the way things go on there .

Thank you for anyone willing to converse with me on this .

What is the name of the program? That would be a good start.

Achilles heel · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:42:43 PM »

by LMJ630 » 21 Feb 2007, 08:54

http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/p ... 5657.shtml

Change Academy At Lake Of The Ozarks
Lake Ozark, MO

CALO Announces The Opening Of Their Co-Ed Program

Ken Huey, Ph.D., CEO
573-746-6331
[email protected]

February 15, 2007

CALO (Change Academy at Lake of the Ozarks) announces the opening of their co-ed program for youth ages 13 to 17. Appropriate teenagers will be admitted into the program starting March 5th, 2007. CALO is headed by Dr. Ken Huey. Ken started his career in residential treatment with Provo Canyon School as a front line therapist. He later became Provo Canyon's Director of Business Development before moving on to West Ridge Academy. At West Ridge Ken was the Director of Clinical Services before starting CALO.

Nicole Fuglsang, MA, is CALO's Admissions Director and can be contacted directly at (573) 746-1884 with any questions about referrals. Nicole worked at Hidden Lake Academy and Ridge Creek for over 7 years. She finished her tenure at Hidden Lake and Ridge Creek as the Admissions Director.

CALO is a specialized program dealing with only three types of presenting issues: disorders of attachment, trauma, and affect regulation. Other issues that are secondary to one of these core issues may be appropriate at CALO but only in the course of treating one of CALO's three core specialties. For example, a youth with a primary drug and alcohol dependence diagnosis would not be an appropriate referral. A drug and alcohol dependence that is secondary to a core issue of trauma, attachment, or emotional regulation concerns would be appropriate.

CALO improves the lives of troubled youth by harnessing the power of three central change agents: 1) Relationships, 2) Transferable Attachment, and 3) Experiential successes.

Relationships are the lynchpin to the change process. Family relationships and parenting are directly coached. Staff relationships are utilized for their mentoring power. Therapeutic relationships are leveraged to create a desire for change in the lives of CALO students. Peer relationships are harnessed to create an atmosphere of positive peer pressure.

Transferable Attachment is CALO's name for what is learned through the care of and bonding with purebred dogs. Clinically appropriate youth in the program have an opportunity to "adopt" a dog in the beginning stages of the program. Myriad transferable lessons of self-discipline, healing, commitment, unconditional love, and genuine attachment are learned in the process.

Located on the shores of Lake of the Ozarks, youth are provided a number of aquatic therapeutic recreational activities. It is intended that CALO youth will struggle against water challenges and overcome them with the help of staff and family; learning lessons of trust, bonding, confidence, and self-reliance in the process. This is done through sailing, rowing, canoeing, power watersports, and other aquatic challenges.

CALO subscribes to safe, researched therapeutic practices and does not use holding or provoking interventions.

Just in case any of you want to give Nicole a call and ask her how maternity leave is going.

AuntieEm2 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:46:59 PM »

Achilles, this is a familiar refrain. Your experiences and level of alarm are all too common. Yes, if you feel comfortable doing so, please tell us the name of the program, and then you can get connected to people who have direct knowledge related to your situation.

If you are looking for somewhere to begin opening this can of worms, have a look at the testimony given before the US House of Representatives in 2007-2008, and the foresic investigations conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). If you have first-hand knowledge of abuse, PLEASE contact the GAO directly (Greg Kutz's contact info is in the GAO reports, links below). They are continuing to investigate and your information could save children from abuse.
The House and the GAO have issued three reports documenting abuse and deceptive marketing practices. See these links:
Hearing 1: http://http://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/fc101007.shtml
Hearing 2: http://http://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/fc-2008-04-24.shtml
Report 1: http://http://edlabor.house.gov/testimony/101007GregoryKutzTestimony.pdf
Report 2: http://http://edlabor.house.gov/testimony/2008-04-24-GregKutz.pdf
Report 3: http://http://edlabor.house.gov/testimony/2008-04-24-KayBrown.pdf
Parent testimony 1: http://http://edlabor.house.gov/testimony/101007CynthiaHarveyTestimony.pdf
Parent testimony 2: http://http://edlabor.house.gov/testimony/101007BobBaconTestimony.pdf
Parent testimony 3: http://http://edlabor.house.gov/testimony/101007PaulLewisTestimony.pdf

Auntie Em

Anonymous · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:58:10 PM »

I know nicole fulsang. I had the displeasure of working with her for a number of years at hidden lake academy. she's a crooked wretch.

sounds like you are still spitefull for being fired. why? the place is unethical, if you feel the same way then you should have no part in it and refuse to take the parent's money through your boss. your day's work might be honest but the organization your working for is not.

the best thing to do is talk to a lawyer. http://www.bergermontague.com/attorney_bio.cfm?id=21 (Lawrence J. Lederer) might be a starting point. he was behind the suit with hidden lake academy and will probably be familiar with nicole fulsang and her doings.

furthermore this is an anonymous site. you should feel free to talk about whatever goes on at that place without fear of persecution. many parents read this site, your words will be heard. if you dont feel comfortable posting from your home computer there are many ways to mask your online identity.....research it.

Achilles heel · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:04:05 PM »

Thank you for the reply and I have read enough to know this is a big money making
industry . It seems the red tape involved is equally big .
I know they have employees sign a confidentiality agreement by HIPPA
Does this make it illegal for me to talk to anyone or parents who have had or have children there ?
They seem to use intimidation and fear tactics well which is another reason I am led to believe
there is a rat in denmark .

Achilles heel · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:22:07 PM »

I am not at all spiteful in leaving there .
I am NOT the ONLY one who seen through their charades and many others who left under simuliar circumstances
are with me on the fact we Care about the students there . Unfortunately Calo does not want good employees with perfect background or with any brains to question them ( after all they are the authority and ones with the Degrees) .( that is a joke and even makes me laugh )
I am however angry that I feel my hands are tied at how to help .
This repeated fear they put in employees about confidentiality ( which is a basic HIPPA agreement .
I am reading every post every one makes to me on this thread,
So I can become better educated and it takes alot of determination to go into this kind of employment for
such a short time and see so much abuse of power , money and sheer corruption at the highest levels .
I am a parent myself and would never be this hood winked by Used Car Saleman with PHD's.
My heart is sad and not at peace as long as abuse continues at the expense of the innocent.
What I have to gain is helping that one student or parent find the truth and become better educated
through others , just like I am .

Anonymous · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:47:52 PM »

The HIPPA violations only pertain to releasing confidential information about particular students. As much as you are mandated by HIPPA not to divulge individual information about students, you are also mandated by law to report child abuse as a mandated reporter. If you know about child abuse going on in your state it is your duty to report it to CPS (not sure that they would do anything about it)

My advice to you would be to get in contact with the GAO, and file a CPS report about specific employees who committed abuse against specific children. As a mandated reporter you are protected from retaliatory lawsuits as long as the reports are made in good faith. If the CPS refuses to investigate, let that be another thing for the GAO to write up when they put together their next report.

Anonymous · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:51:53 PM »

Quote from: "Achilles heel"

Thank you for the reply and I have read enough to know this is a big money making
industry . It seems the red tape involved is equally big .
I know they have employees sign a confidentiality agreement by HIPPA
Does this make it illegal for me to talk to anyone or parents who have had or have children there ?
They seem to use intimidation and fear tactics well which is another reason I am led to believe
there is a rat in denmark .

Thank you for caring enough to come forward.

If you are concerned about it, or even just for your own peace of mind, I would suggest posting potentially liability-laden info as a Guest, and whilst using a proxy. The proxy will leave a different IP footprint in the database.

psy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:25:07 PM »

Quote from: "Achilles heel"

Hi ,

I came across this website after googling a person's name of interest >..... Nicole Fugslang
I thought her current Boss was a Liar and Thief and that is what sent me to searching .
I worked in their new current location and was less then content with the things I observed.
I need help . These kids are still there and I am not .
The reasons I was let go makes no sense , no more then the stuff I had wondered about for so long that
logically made no sense . Some of it all started to fall into place when I went to ISAC 's site .

I need to get advice , they have everyone scared , to even communicate .( Even outside their
place of employment ., much less within /.

If Anyone knows someone who knows what the law says ..... and can answer some of my questions ...
There are kids well being here at jeopardy , not to mention the parents of these students who are being conned
and probably told lies as well.... as to the way things go on there .

Thank you for anyone willing to converse with me on this .

Definately contact isaccorp. They have the best contacts in this regard. They can make good recommendations of specifically who to contact and what to do. This is similar to a situation at Thayer Learning Center and they have dealt with this sort of thing before.

Also, good on you for caring.
:notworthy:
:hug:

psy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:31:04 PM »

Quote from: "Achilles heel"

I know they have employees sign a confidentiality agreement by HIPPA
Does this make it illegal for me to talk to anyone or parents who have had or have children there ?

No. Confidentiality applies to the patients, not the hospital. Ask an atty to make sure, but i'm almost positive what they make employees sign is more about them believing they can't speak than anything enforceable.

psy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:34:23 PM »

Quote from: "Refried Beans"

The proxy will leave a different IP footprint in the database.

I've been looking into it. If it's possible (and legal) i'd like to configure phpbb so no IP addresses are stored at all. The guest is correct, though. To make doubly sure you're anonymous, use a proxy (google it) or this browser and proxy combo:

http://archetwist.com/opera/operator

Anonymous · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:15:22 AM »

OperaTor is only for windows, IIRC, and requires a download.
http://www.anonymouse.org does well in a pinch; it's clean and doesn't open extra windows of ads on you (just tiny popups, easy to close).

Anonymous · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:42:46 AM »

The school you refer to has an employee from provo canyon. Provo was a industry poineer and has a longstanding history of abuse. Google it.

Anonymous · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:30:37 AM »

I know of this facility--all too well. I also used to work there. Your concerns are not without merit. I have all sorts of information, yet am not sure what I am "allowed" to divulge, and moreover to whom should I divulge it? I have a sneaking suspicion that their "confidentiality" agreement that they had us all sign was a scare tactic. And it works. I want so badly to call parents and warn them. But would they even believe me? They don't believe their own kids. They've been front loaded by LT to believe that their kids will tell them all kinds of outrageous tales--and none of them should be believed.

People have been threatened with legal action over the phone by the CEO for speaking to parents. Staff are hired--and allowed to remain at this facility with felony records--even though it states in their advertisement that you must pass a vigorous criminal background check. Spoiled and undercooked food is served all the time--and that doesn't even begin to cover the nutritional deficiencies there. Staff target certain students and use therapeutic holds to control them with alarming frequency. The incident reports that follow are changed and reworded to reflect the best possible light on the facility and the staff--or are never entered into the student's file at all. Medical care is denied with the hopes that the student will be better if some time passes. Student mail and phone calls are all screened and listened in on by staff. Private medical information is sent out in all staff emails. The list goes on and on and on.

So, I guess I'm "new here with a lot of questions" as well. I've been monitoring this site for about six months now--reading up on our darling Nicole.

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