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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS) => Topic started by: Anonymous on January 17, 2007, 01:24:26 AM
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Does anyone know about Midwest Academy making a change in directors? I was contacted by Ben Trane trying to convince me that his program is no longer affiliated with WWASP. He apparently used to be the assistant director. He had this to say.
"Kev, My name is Ben Trane, the director of Midwest Academy, I would like to have discussion with you about being on the WWASP site. We are not in WWASP. We do utilize the premier seminars. We dual enroll our students in the keokuk school district as help make our academics not just get by but excel. I know there are some schools who do cut corners, but we are not one of them, We have an outstanding campus, Great teaching staff, Full size gym, auditorium. Our school is a leader on how private schools can be. I would love to have a discussion with you about this."
I asked for some kind of documentation to prove that they have no affiliation with WWASP. I knew it wasn't possible since they are still being marketed by Teen Help LLC. He did reply asking me what documents I'd like to have him provide. I know they are still WWASP for a fact but I was wondering whether this change in administration was announced or if anyone knew about it. All the resources I've ever read say that Brian Vaifanua is the director.
Here is his response to me asking him about Vaifanua.
"Brian Vaifanua lives in utah and does not work at the school any more but is my partner."
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Kev, Viafanua is still the director, and Midwest is still WWASPS. The official affiliation doesn't matter. What matters is that they'rew still using the program-- seminars, levels, all that.
Don't be fooled by their lies and denials.
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Isn't Brian Vaifanua the monstrous prick who through Steven Fredrickson's little spotted dog, Monkey, off the cliff; in Samoa?
There is a thread somewhere on Fornits about it. I am sure the name Vaifanua was involved, but don't know if there is more than one.
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What's the deal Kevin?
If this guy can convince you that Midwest is no longer WWASP, you going to add him and Midwest to YOUR referral list?
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What's the deal Kevin?
If this guy can convince you that Midwest is no longer WWASP, you going to add him and Midwest to YOUR referral list?
[troll2]
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Lol I love these people, some of the trolls I laugh with, others I feel sorry for.
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Isn't Brian Vaifanua the monstrous prick who through Steven Fredrickson's little spotted dog, Monkey, off the cliff; in Samoa?
There is a thread somewhere on Fornits about it. I am sure the name Vaifanua was involved, but don't know if there is more than one.
From what I heard, yes he was. Don't quote me on that though!
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As of August, Midwest was still with WWASP. When I went to Discovery, all the schools were there. Dont be fooled!
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I would cetainly like to på Midwest on wikipedia, but I need:
a contract
student guide (if such exist)
parent guide
discovery papers
an outline of the punishment and description of the room used as OP (Intervention). (Do the detainees sit or do they have to lie on the floor as TB.)
The school homepage says nothing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWASP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWASP)
(Long way to go - but we are going to get them all on. One step a time.).
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I have the full parent guide etc. definitely WWASP Brian Vaifanua was director but some newspaper articles state family moving to Hurricane, UT in 2006. However, Brian still listed as active in Keokuk Country Club. I spoke to Gate City newspaper and as far as they know Brian is still there. Brian seems to enjoy a wonderful community reputation etc. any other information from Samoa? The gov't there doesn't seem to be able to answer any of my inquiries.
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Isn't Brian Vaifanua the monstrous prick who through Steven Fredrickson's little spotted dog, Monkey, off the cliff; in Samoa?
There is a thread somewhere on Fornits about it. I am sure the name Vaifanua was involved, but don't know if there is more than one.
From what I heard, yes he was. Don't quote me on that though!
I can't find the thread. But yes, he was named as involved with that horrible episode. I can't remember if it was actually him that through the pup off the cliff - or if it was him that stood by laughing - but he was there and took part.
I hope someone with better search skills can find the thread. It was a group of anon kids from Paradise Cove talking about it.
I did speak with someone who sometimes talks to Steven - and they confirmed to me, that he confirmed to them, the truth of the account.
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http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?to ... 180#149758 (http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?topic=10304&forum=44&start=180#149758)
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:13 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
It was monkey! It was thrown over the cliff to get a rise out of Stephen Frederickson who was like 11 or 12 at the time. I think one of the staff later killed it with a machete. It was thrown over during a facility meeting where the majority of the kids from all three beaches were present I think the meeting was called by Dace regarding some change in the school procedures or something. I remember he thought it was pretty funny.
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So - it looks like it was Dace Goulding who thought it was funny. Vaifanua isn't metioned by name in the thread (unless I over looked it) So, I am thinking I must remember having been told of his envolvment by my friend who spoke with Stephen about it. I'll talk to her later and see what she remembers.
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I went digging through some archived material, and found the following, which indicates Stephen did in fact confirm it was Viafanua who threw the puppy off of the cliff.
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We learned something new this past week.
While in Samoa - he had a puppy. He was allowed this puppy b/c of his extreme young age.
However - one night during a meeting of the families and staff - the director, Brian Viafanua, took the puppy and threw it over a cliff. Apparently the fall didn't kill it, as a Samoan staff member later finished it off with a machete.
Several boys from Paradise Cove posted this account on Fornits last Nov.
Not having heard this before, there was some tendency to doubt it. After all, it is difficult to believe these men would be That cruel - at least in front of so many witnesses.
Just this past week, Steven (the little boy, now a young man) called a friend of mine. . . He keeps in touch, calling once every few months maybe. . . She asked him if he remembered anyone throwing an animal off a cliff.
He then told the same story the boys had related on Fornits - it was his puppy - a little white dog, with brown spots, he had named Monkey.
Brian Viafanua, The man who threw the pup over the cliff, is a long time WWASP staff member. He stared his career at Cross Creek in Utah - moved to Paradise Cove in Samoa - then back to Cross Creek - and is now director of their Mid West academy, in Iowa.
Dace Goulding, who was also present when this took place, and is reported to have found it amusing - is another long time member of the WWASP web - has also been in charge of Casa By the Sea - the hellish Mexican program - closed now due to allegations of abuse - and he is now operating Darrington academy, in Georgia.
So, one is forced to conclude - throwing puppies off of cliffs, to terrorize little boys, is considered an acceptable modality of treatment in these programs, as these men have never suffered any kind of career set back as a result of these things
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Sounds like a wonderful program.. :o
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Had a chat this morning with a friend who confirmed it was indeed Brian Vaifanua who through Stephen Frederickson's little dog, Monkey, over the cliff.
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What a terrible man, and the staff that stood by and watched without doing anything. Bastards.
As for Midwest, they were still affiliated with WWASP in March when I pulled my kid from TB, and almost sent him back to MW. Glad I didn't. And how stupid can he be? He still uses Premier. Like Premier isn't WWASP. Don't trust him.
I wonder what that was all about anyway?
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My child told me that at MW, in ops, they have a room which is jokingly called "The Rubber Room", supposedly for the child's safety. Anyone else hear this from their kid?
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i'm surprised at how many people told me to not be fooled... jesus christ.. how about something more helpful fornits... :D
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http://www.antiwwasp.com[/url])"]i'm surprised at how many people told me to not be fooled... jesus christ.. how about something more helpful fornits... :D
You know they're now advertising under other names, right, such as "Teen Revitalization" Link: http://www.troubledteenprograms.org/tro ... -programs/ (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org/troubled-teen-programs/)
Fornits wiki (also mirrored in Denmark) article here:
http://wiki.fornits.com/index.php?title=Category:WWASP (http://wiki.fornits.com/index.php?title=Category:WWASP)
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then i guess it's a good thing i already bought up anti-teen-revitalization.org... (tee hee) sorry i'm a smart ass by nature..
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www.antiwwasp.com[/url])"]then i guess it's a good thing i already bought up anti-teen-revitalization.org... (tee hee) sorry i'm a smart ass by nature..
I was going to suggest that, actually. Internet advocacy will have to be targeted to their new names as well as the old WWASP moniker. WWASP has a whole slew of front groups and sites they use to gain referrals.
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As Kev properly already knows, Jens P is working by giving info. from Fornits to Anti-wwasp and vice-versa.
We also have kd (her real identity should remain anon.) working in the cafety.forums doing the same.
Rotsne and Wiki Researcher is covering fican and Fornits. Here at Fornits the swede (Oscar) and the Finn are most active, because we want Wiki Researcher and Rotsne to boost Fican.
Covergaard is rather ill and are currently using his strength adressing Word of Faith Fellowship Church (http://http://www.secretprisonsforteens.dk/fornitswiki/index.php/Word_of_Faith_Fellowship_Church)'s attack on Danish youth through their spin-off Faderhuset (http://http://www.secretprisonsforteens.dk/fornitswiki/index.php/Faderhuset) - in English "House of our Father[/url]. They are a real Roloff-alike using corporal punishment and runs boot camps preparing youth to die for Jesus on an Island south of Zealand. They are currently under investigation by both the police and DSS in Denmark. Covergaards reads his pm if someone needs help he refers to others.
We will update the wiki-databases with all kind of info and whenever it is possible upload contents to Wikipedia also under different usernames. CEDU is now to find found on Wikipedia posted by one the members working in other field. If Anti-wwasp diggs up info, it goes on wikis. If Cafety diggs up info, it goes on the wikis etc. Even if Caica or Strugglingteens digg up info by mistake, it goes on the wiki but we are the one who decides how to write their findings.
We hope that this statement tells how information published here on Fornits can be old news on Anti-wwasp. The information properly reported by Jensp to Oscar.
Regards
The unknown group of odd Europeans working for Secret Prisons for Teens (http://http://www.secretprisonsforteens.dk).
BTW. They have not changed owners at Midwest. They have just found a new man in a nice suit to stand in the front. If you look at the articles made about the singing daugthers, it is still the same guy being refered to as the owner.
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wonderful news.. i can't say much here at the moment as it would be premature, but i will tell you that i hope to incorporate SPFT into my newest incarnation... bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhaah ha ha...
they're all going down... let's just say that.. :twofinger:
c'mon trolls, where you at, i came here to have some fun.. :D
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wonderful news.. i can't say much here at the moment as it would be premature, but i will tell you that i hope to incorporate SPFT into my newest incarnation... bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhaah ha ha...
they're all going down... let's just say that.. :twofinger:
c'mon trolls, where you at, i came here to have some fun.. :D
I think we have some valuable potential members of the research team. Can you let em in on the discussion.
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:soapbox: I shall speak and you all shall listen
obvious samefag is obvious! :twofinger:
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Covergaard is rather ill
You tell that lame assed dane that he is my favorite person to troll and that if he doesn't get well soon I'll have no clue what to do with myself.
In short.. tell Cover to get well soon.
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from what i have read and heard the are no longer with wwasps just like most of the schools instead they have changed their (wwasps) name to teen revitalization. if you look at their web page it has all the old wwasps school. i guess that wwasps got too much bad pub and switched their name.
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Here is what Struggling Teens had to say about a related site. This may also serve to document when WWASPS started this latest metamorphosis.
I suspect the Supporting Teens site preceded, and perhaps later turned into, the Teen Revitalization site? Certainly the format of not identifying the programs it represents is consistent. Supporting Teens is not -- as of this morning -- existent or available.
Of course Lon doesn't disapprove of WWASPS on "principle," but I get the impression that he does wish they would clean up their act some... I also think he was a little miffed that this site's banner (at least at the time) included a stylized logo incorporating the initials "S T News," which some might perhaps confuse with Struggling Teens' news service (he saw fit to include the banner in the following article).
The first part consists of what was then on Supporting Teens home page. Comments from Woodbury Reports/Struggling Teens are in italics.
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Anonymous* Site Establishes An Online Trade Newsletter (http://http://www.strugglingteens.com/news/anonymous_site051018.html)
Posted: October 18, 2005
(*Anonymous - The following press release refers to a web site that offers no identification of the people behind the website, their credentials and/or experience.)
(http://http://www.strugglingteens.com/images/supportingteens.jpg)
SUPPORTING TEENS ANNOUNCES CENTRALIZED ACCESS PORTAL FOR PARENTS, PROGRAMS, AND PROFESSIONALS
HTTP://WWW.SUPPORTINGTEENS.COM (http://HTTP://WWW.SUPPORTINGTEENS.COM)
SupportingTeens.com is a state of the art website that focuses on the positive aspects of helping at-risk youth. Our primary goal is to help unite the efforts of those professionals who utilize a positive approach in youth service endeavors. A "positive approach" includes those movements in Psychology, youth services, and the field of education who adopt a positive and optimistic view of human nature and human potential over a more "medicalized" and deficit-model philosophy. Examples of a positive approach might include the efforts of Positive Psychology, certain educational approaches, and any asset-based perspectives to fostering youth development. Whether you are a parent, an educational consultant, or a program representative, a more positive approach to helping youth is desperately needed, and we call on all of those interested to help further this cause.
In the upcoming months, we have high expectations of those that would like to participate. From news stories and current events to new studies and new methods; we want to know what is going on so we can help provide a medium that reaches everyone. Those who sign up as a member and would like to submit articles, press releases, etc… may do so by submitting a request to [email protected].
We are currently offering every group or individual who is trying to influence teens in a positive way, a chance to be involved with us. We are offering various forms of advertising space at the SupportingTeens.com website and also our soon to follow SupportingTeens Magazine. For those who wish to advertise with us today, we are offering a special promotion to kick things off. Right now we are currently offering a "3 for 2" deal. Purchase your ad space and get 3 months of advertising access for the price of 2 months.
We are also offering a special "Featured Spotlight" promotion. The first people who register online and order a 6 month advertising option will also receive "Featured Spotlight Article" of their service or program. This is a section that will be located on the website front page along with a section in the magazine. The two offers can not be used together.
So, come join us today in helping provide a centralized access portal for Parents, Programs, and Professionals.
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Editor's Note: In researching this site, we found that the phone number on the www.supportingteens.com (http://http://www.supportingteens.com/), site is 801-717-8010, which is the same number used by the River Rock Academy, owned by William Fleming of Orem, Utah and announced in Woodbury Reports (http://http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives/2004/5/may04seennheard.html).
In addition, the www.supportingteens.com (http://http://www.supportingteens.com/) address is PO Box 1101, Orem Utah, which is the same address for Teen Transporters (http://http://www.teentransporters/), also owned by William Fleming of Orem, Utah, as announced in Woodbury Reports (http://http://www.strugglingteens.com/news/press%20releases/teentransporters050928.htm).
We were contacted by a parent who called the Supporting Teens phone number about his son and almost immediately received emails with considerable detail from Kathy Allred, Admissions Coordinator, LIFELINES FAMILY SERVICES, www.lifelineshotline.com (http://http://www.lifelineshotline.com/) and www.lifeslinesfamilyservices.com (http://http://www.lifeslinesfamilyservices.com/) (this one seems to be not available). The resources mentioned in the emails included C. S. Landre "Star of Life" Foundation.
The emails stated they "represent several specific specialty boarding schools" which included:
Academy Ivy Ridge, Ogdensbury, NY
Cross Creek Programs in southern Utah.
Carolina Springs Academy, in South Carolina.
Darrington Academy in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Horizon Academy on the Nevada/California border.
Majestic Ranch, Randolph, Utah.
Midwest Academy in Keokuk, Iowa.
Pilars of Hope, Costa Rica.
Respect Camp, 30 day boot camp in Lucedale, Mississippi.
Spring Creek Lodge, in Thompson Falls, Montana.
Tranquility Bay in Jamaica.
Woodland Hills Maternity Home, in Salem, Utah.
Transport Companies referred to as approved and in good standing with Lifelines Family Services were:
First Response Transports, Gene McMahan.
Rick Strawn Security Services, Rick and Susan Strawn.
Steadfast Security, LeRoy DeVore.
Teen Escort, Ann & Kay Atwood.
Teen Intervention Services, Glenda and James Paulus.
Spring Creek Lodge Second Chance Transport.
Trusting Hands Adolescent Services, for California students only.
Majestic Ranch Intercept Transport Services.
Help Our Teen Adolescent Services: Cross Creek or Majestic Ranch.
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What happened to that wonderful post/warning informing us of what a douche Kevin really is? I really liked that post. :nods:
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Here are two of several "press releases" and ads/insertions on parenting sites re. the launch of the "new" Teen Revitalization site.
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Unique Online Troubled Teen Resources for Parents (http://http://www.pr.com/press-release/14576)
Teen Revitalization contains unique information for parents with troubled teens. The website includes a hand-picked directory of effective residential treatment centers, teen programs and specialty boarding schools, a free online child assessment tool and more.
Salt Lake City, UT, July 26, 2006 --(PR.com (http://http://www.pr.com/))-- Teen Revitalization, http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org), contains information that is not traditionally found on similar troubled teen programs related websites. Some unique features of the website include:
1. Twenty or more troubled youth programs and schools are in the directory.
2. Detailed information on each program including cost, location, and specialty.
3. An online child assessment tool.
4. Success stories (testimonials) from parents as well as students.
5. An informative video about the different schools and programs.
6. Parent support newsletter focusing on troubled youth.
7. FAQ and common concerns section to answer common questions.
8. Financial aid information and FAQ.
9. Online troubled teen program loan application.
10. Online request form to schedule a tour at a facility
11. Warranty information describing how the programs will give free services if unsuccessful.
12. Online request form to have a personal consultation to get more information.
The website currently lists 20+ troubled youth programs; each has its direct costs listed so parents can know up-front what the fees are without having to call the treatment center directly. There is also an online child assessment tool which parents can use to gauge how ‘at-risk’ their own son or daughter is compared to others. The assessment provides a solution plan based on the questions answered on the questionnaire. The website has several success stories from those who have used the services of the represented youth programs.
Success stories are grouped into two categories: parents and students. Parents can get a better idea of how a student views the programs as well as what parents think of the programs. The website contains an informative video about the youth programs and youth schools on the website. There are several informative publications including a FAQ, common concerns answered, and parent support newsletters. Parents can obtain valuable information on financial aid and apply for a student loan directly online. Parents who wish to view a facility in person or talk to someone about their options can call a listed toll-free number or fill out an online request form.
The website was designed to give power to the parents by giving as much information as possible to those who are struggling with parenting a teenager. The information will empower them to make sound decisions to ensure a positive relationship with their children.
For more information please visit http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org) or contact Russ Bundy at 1-800-429-5090.
Press Contact:
Russ Bundy
Teen Revitalization
[email protected] (http://mailto:[email protected])
http://www.adaptivitypro.com (http://www.adaptivitypro.com)
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Group of Specialty Troubled Teen Boarding Schools Achieve a 96% Success Rate (http://http://www.pr.com/press-release/15371)
Teen Revitalization is an organization that boasts of a 96% success rates among the troubled teen programs they represent. Some unique features of their program include a risk-free warranty program, open enrollment policies, and family treatment integration.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 10, 2006 --(PR.com (http://http://www.pr.com/))-- http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org) - Teen Revitalization, an organization that consists of a group of premier hand-selected boarding schools, recently had a survey where they contacted parents of graduates one year following program completion. They asked parents how they felt about the results their child and family had experienced because of the program, and 96.4% of parents were either “happy” or “very happy” with their results. These results constitute aggregate data from parents with children in all of our schools.
Troubled teens stay for about 12-16 months at most of the selected schools. Some of the schools have a 3 month trial program, but most students need a significant period of time to complete the change process and fully internalize new skills, attitudes, and behaviors. The youth can also earn their high school diploma while attending the school which is sometimes rare among other boarding schools. All the schools operate on an open enrollment policy which means students can start attending a school at any given time. Enrollment in the troubled teen programs is also very quick, most students can be enrolled within 48 hours for those who are experiencing an immediate family crisis.
A traditional day at one of the selected boarding schools is full of activities to assist students in becoming more socially accepted and family-friendly. Students arise early and get ready for the day. The eat breakfast, do a chore and then go to school. Once the academic day is over, students attend their daily character-building workshop. They also have a group meeting each day where they evaluate themselves in several important areas of performance and receive staff ratings and feedback also. In the late afternoon and evening, students may have structured free time, play on-campus games and sports, read, journal, socialize, do homework, etc. In addition to on-camps activities, there are also a variety of off-campus activities that may be attended by students who have earned it. In the late evening, students prepare for and go to bed.
Parents are welcome to take a tour of the boarding schools and Teen Revitalization counselors can assist in setting up the meeting. Parents have an opportunity to meet staff and youth of the programs. Parents are also encouraged to contact previous clients to get a first-hand account of the success the boarding schools boast of.
Teen Revitalization also requires that all selected boarding schools integrate the family of the students into the treatment program. This is one factor that has greatly attributed to the success of the boarding schools that Teen Revitalization represents.
Parents who go through Teen Revitalization also receive an assurance that very few troubled teen programs offer: a warranty program. They are so confident in the ability of the represented programs that they offer a warranty that is one-of-a-kind in our industry. If the parent’s child meets the criteria for graduation from one of the programs and for some reason returns to old negative patterns before they turn 18, they will re-enroll them at the school they graduated from for up to 60 days at no extra charge.
For more information please visit http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org) or contact Russ Bundy at 1-800-429-5090.
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Contact Information
Teen Revitalization
Russ Bundy
1-800-429-5090
http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org)
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here again the warranty is what gives it away as wwasps. they are the only on to my knowledge to have such a thing. and with the same programs as wwasps has, like the program said if it walks like a duck sounds like a duck and has feathers like a duck it must be a duck.
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http://www.antiwwasp.com[/url])"]i'm surprised at how many people told me to not be fooled... jesus christ.. how about something more helpful fornits... :D
You know they're now advertising under other names, right, such as "Teen Revitalization" Link: http://www.troubledteenprograms.org/tro ... -programs/ (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org/troubled-teen-programs/)
Fornits wiki (also mirrored in Denmark) article here:
http://wiki.fornits.com/index.php?title=Category:WWASP (http://wiki.fornits.com/index.php?title=Category:WWASP)[/quote
I just called the toll free number for Teen Revitalization...answering machine that sounded like someone's private home phone...odd. I will call again latter in the day...see if I can actually talk to a "person"
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http://www.antiwwasp.com[/url])"]i'm surprised at how many people told me to not be fooled... jesus christ.. how about something more helpful fornits... :D
You know they're now advertising under other names, right, such as "Teen Revitalization" Link: http://www.troubledteenprograms.org/tro ... -programs/ (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org/troubled-teen-programs/)
Fornits wiki (also mirrored in Denmark) article here:
http://wiki.fornits.com/index.php?title=Category:WWASP (http://wiki.fornits.com/index.php?title=Category:WWASP)[/quote
I just called the toll free number for Teen Revitalization...answering machine that sounded like someone's private home phone...odd. I will call again latter in the day...see if I can actually talk to a "person"
Go back two posts (previous page).
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Here are two of several "press releases" and ads/insertions on parenting sites re. the launch of the "new" Teen Revitalization site.
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Unique Online Troubled Teen Resources for Parents (http://http://www.pr.com/press-release/14576)
Teen Revitalization contains unique information for parents with troubled teens. The website includes a hand-picked directory of effective residential treatment centers, teen programs and specialty boarding schools, a free online child assessment tool and more.
Salt Lake City, UT, July 26, 2006 --(PR.com (http://http://www.pr.com/))-- Teen Revitalization, http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org), contains information that is not traditionally found on similar troubled teen programs related websites. Some unique features of the website include:
1. Twenty or more troubled youth programs and schools are in the directory.
2. Detailed information on each program including cost, location, and specialty.
3. An online child assessment tool.
4. Success stories (testimonials) from parents as well as students.
5. An informative video about the different schools and programs.
6. Parent support newsletter focusing on troubled youth.
7. FAQ and common concerns section to answer common questions.
8. Financial aid information and FAQ.
9. Online troubled teen program loan application.
10. Online request form to schedule a tour at a facility
11. Warranty information describing how the programs will give free services if unsuccessful.
12. Online request form to have a personal consultation to get more information.
The website currently lists 20+ troubled youth programs; each has its direct costs listed so parents can know up-front what the fees are without having to call the treatment center directly. There is also an online child assessment tool which parents can use to gauge how ‘at-risk’ their own son or daughter is compared to others. The assessment provides a solution plan based on the questions answered on the questionnaire. The website has several success stories from those who have used the services of the represented youth programs.
Success stories are grouped into two categories: parents and students. Parents can get a better idea of how a student views the programs as well as what parents think of the programs. The website contains an informative video about the youth programs and youth schools on the website. There are several informative publications including a FAQ, common concerns answered, and parent support newsletters. Parents can obtain valuable information on financial aid and apply for a student loan directly online. Parents who wish to view a facility in person or talk to someone about their options can call a listed toll-free number or fill out an online request form.
The website was designed to give power to the parents by giving as much information as possible to those who are struggling with parenting a teenager. The information will empower them to make sound decisions to ensure a positive relationship with their children.
For more information please visit http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org) or contact Russ Bundy at 1-800-429-5090.
Press Contact:
Russ Bundy
Teen Revitalization
[email protected] (http://mailto:[email protected])
http://www.adaptivitypro.com (http://www.adaptivitypro.com)
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Group of Specialty Troubled Teen Boarding Schools Achieve a 96% Success Rate (http://http://www.pr.com/press-release/15371)
Teen Revitalization is an organization that boasts of a 96% success rates among the troubled teen programs they represent. Some unique features of their program include a risk-free warranty program, open enrollment policies, and family treatment integration.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 10, 2006 --(PR.com (http://http://www.pr.com/))-- http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org) - Teen Revitalization, an organization that consists of a group of premier hand-selected boarding schools, recently had a survey where they contacted parents of graduates one year following program completion. They asked parents how they felt about the results their child and family had experienced because of the program, and 96.4% of parents were either “happy” or “very happy” with their results. These results constitute aggregate data from parents with children in all of our schools.
Troubled teens stay for about 12-16 months at most of the selected schools. Some of the schools have a 3 month trial program, but most students need a significant period of time to complete the change process and fully internalize new skills, attitudes, and behaviors. The youth can also earn their high school diploma while attending the school which is sometimes rare among other boarding schools. All the schools operate on an open enrollment policy which means students can start attending a school at any given time. Enrollment in the troubled teen programs is also very quick, most students can be enrolled within 48 hours for those who are experiencing an immediate family crisis.
A traditional day at one of the selected boarding schools is full of activities to assist students in becoming more socially accepted and family-friendly. Students arise early and get ready for the day. The eat breakfast, do a chore and then go to school. Once the academic day is over, students attend their daily character-building workshop. They also have a group meeting each day where they evaluate themselves in several important areas of performance and receive staff ratings and feedback also. In the late afternoon and evening, students may have structured free time, play on-campus games and sports, read, journal, socialize, do homework, etc. In addition to on-camps activities, there are also a variety of off-campus activities that may be attended by students who have earned it. In the late evening, students prepare for and go to bed.
Parents are welcome to take a tour of the boarding schools and Teen Revitalization counselors can assist in setting up the meeting. Parents have an opportunity to meet staff and youth of the programs. Parents are also encouraged to contact previous clients to get a first-hand account of the success the boarding schools boast of.
Teen Revitalization also requires that all selected boarding schools integrate the family of the students into the treatment program. This is one factor that has greatly attributed to the success of the boarding schools that Teen Revitalization represents.
Parents who go through Teen Revitalization also receive an assurance that very few troubled teen programs offer: a warranty program. They are so confident in the ability of the represented programs that they offer a warranty that is one-of-a-kind in our industry. If the parent’s child meets the criteria for graduation from one of the programs and for some reason returns to old negative patterns before they turn 18, they will re-enroll them at the school they graduated from for up to 60 days at no extra charge.
For more information please visit http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org) or contact Russ Bundy at 1-800-429-5090.
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Contact Information
Teen Revitalization
Russ Bundy
1-800-429-5090
http://www.troubledteenprograms.org (http://www.troubledteenprograms.org)
Russ Bundy from -- I am guessing -- Utah, huh? There is one living in Saint George. Any relation to John and Willa Bundy from Thayer Learning Center?
http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=1990 (http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=1990)
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I knew Brian Vaifanua in Samoa. He was the cock sucker that let hundreds of teenage boys live without hot water, proper food or medical attention. The guy is a cunt who profits off vulnerable families. If he is still around I hope he gets hit by a car and has to wear a diaper the rest of his life.
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I knew Brian Vaifanua in Samoa. He was the cock sucker that let hundreds of teenage boys live without hot water, proper food or medical attention. The guy is a cunt who profits off vulnerable families. If he is still around I hope he gets hit by a car and has to wear a diaper the rest of his life.
Many on Fornits have found it therapeutic to call their former tormentors and tell them how they feel.. heh.
Brian Viafanua Cell: 319-795-2014
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I guess while they have him on the phone they could say.......it's because of you I didn't vote for your friggen daughter on American Idol, lol!!!!!! Do you think Taylor make it to the next round? Stay tuned for next weeks American Idol!!!!! I can hardly wait! She must have some kind of talent to get that far?!! My cousin went to Holly wood, and got cut the second round. She was signed to Atlantic last year. So, I guess whether or not she makes it.................she might be talented enough to catch someones eye????? These days it is very difficult to get signed. Record companies just don't have a lot of money to invest in artists due to all the piracy. If next weeks show follows this weeks, and lasts, her parents will be there!!!! OMG! They were my friggen house parents!!!!!!!!!!!! WEIRD!
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I guess while they have him on the phone they could say.......it's because of you I didn't vote for your friggen daughter on American Idol, lol!!!!!! Do you think Taylor make it to the next round? Stay tuned for next weeks American Idol!!!!! I can hardly wait! She must have some kind of talent to get that far?!! My cousin went to Holly wood, and got cut the second round. She was signed to Atlantic last year. So, I guess whether or not she makes it.................she might be talented enough to catch someones eye????? These days it is very difficult to get signed. Record companies just don't have a lot of money to invest in artists due to all the piracy. If next weeks show follows this weeks, and lasts, her parents will be there!!!! OMG! They were my friggen house parents!!!!!!!!!!!! WEIRD!
what are you talking about?
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Well, Brian and Angie Viafanua who were formally my house parents at Cross Creek Manor, opened up the wwasp school in Samoa, then came back to run that Midwest program. They have a daughter, whose name is Taylor. I only know this because someone found some kind of modelling pictures she had done. Anyway, the last name is not common.....well, this girl Taylor Viafanua has a chance to make it to the top 10. She appears on the show next week (Tuesday 3/3).
Anyway, I watch this show every week. Regardless. It's always being recorded so even if I am not at home, I watch it later in the week. So, it's just going to be a bit of a trip to see her parents!!!!!! That's all!
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In fact there are two singing sisters. The not so well known singer and basketball player Shanae Vaifanua is mentioned along with her sister in this article. Our research team sent me an article (http://http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/11/08/news/news2.txt). (Not all Denmark is shut down during our civil war). Please notice:
The musical stars Taylor and Shanae Vaifanua, two girls who at one time lived right here in our back yard. (Their parents own Midwest Academy.)
Our research team has not time to research it further and while the father is known by his former detainees, the daughters as far as I have been able to find out has not done anything wrong. Their sport outfits on various photos indicate that their parents didn't find their own school good enough for them, so maybe they can outgrow bad genes. The two sisters look as they are related regardless of the fact that it is stated that one of them are adopted. Could it an adoption from a family member?
See also:
TV show creates girl group, Deseret News (http://http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695213151,00.html)
Create the group (http://http://www.createthegroup.net)
Is he still director? November 8, 2007 he still was.
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In fact there are two singing sisters. The not so well known singer and basketball player Shanae Vaifanua is mentioned along with her sister in this article. Our research team sent me an article (http://http://www.dailydem.com/articles/2007/11/08/news/news2.txt). (Not all Denmark is shut down during our civil war). Please notice:
The musical stars Taylor and Shanae Vaifanua, two girls who at one time lived right here in our back yard. (Their parents own Midwest Academy.)
Our research team has not time to research it further and while the father is known by his former detainees, the daughters as far as I have been able to find out has not done anything wrong. Their sport outfits on various photos indicate that their parents didn't find their own school good enough for them, so maybe they can outgrow bad genes. The two sisters look as they are related regardless of the fact that it is stated that one of them are adopted. Could it an adoption from a family member?
See also:
TV show creates girl group, Deseret News (http://http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695213151,00.html)
Create the group (http://http://www.createthegroup.net)
Is he still director? November 8, 2007 he still was.
sickening. So while his child prisoners have their lives stamped out, his children are given the best in life. What Brian? You dont thrown your daughters puppies off cliffs to torture them, just "bad" children?
Hey, lets make sure everyone know who these ugly bitches' father is. How can you have a father that does what Brian Vaifanua does and not speak out against it?
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sickening. So while his child prisoners have their lives stamped out, his children are given the best in life. What Brian? You dont thrown your daughters puppies off cliffs to torture them, just "bad" children?
Hey, lets make sure everyone know who these ugly bitches' father is. How can you have a father that does what Brian Vaifanua does and not speak out against it?
What did the girls make wrong? If not even parents or most high school students in the US even know that such places exist, how can the girls be blamed? Do they know?
When WWII was over some of the german citizens in towns close to the KZ-camps were forced to go to the camps and tour them. They didn't know how bad it was unless they worked there. Not even husbands or wifes did in all cases know.
If you worked at Gitmo or just the nearest Supermax prison, would you take your children to your workplace?
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No, I guess not? I mean come on!!! Everyone wants their kids to think highly of them. If you tell your kids that you are only helping families by what you are doing, then they will only know that. If you tell them the truth.....they will be disgusted and ashamed to have you as their parents. But, in the end it would be hard not to follow in their footsteps because even though it had ruined thousands other families lives, it brought a great income to yours.
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Their daughter sucked!!!! J/K she wasn't too bad. I don't think she will make the cut though. Anyway, totally them. It's amazing what 20 years will do to you! It was just as weird as I thought it would be to see them.
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sickening. So while his child prisoners have their lives stamped out, his children are given the best in life. What Brian? You dont thrown your daughters puppies off cliffs to torture them, just "bad" children?
Hey, lets make sure everyone know who these ugly bitches' father is. How can you have a father that does what Brian Vaifanua does and not speak out against it?
What did the girls make wrong? If not even parents or most high school students in the US even know that such places exist, how can the girls be blamed? Do they know?
When WWII was over some of the german citizens in towns close to the KZ-camps were forced to go to the camps and tour them. They didn't know how bad it was unless they worked there. Not even husbands or wifes did in all cases know.
If you worked at Gitmo or just the nearest Supermax prison, would you take your children to your workplace?
they deserve to die for not speaking out against their father. come on , they know. they have to know. its a google away and im sure theyve been curious, the bitches deserve some pain
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I actually saw the daughter on the screen during the trials.
"We started to sing at Samoa. We moved to the states because they (parents) wanted us to become famous."
They were lied at. They moved because the authorities forced the program to shut down. What else were they lied about. It seems that the family lives in Utah and the facility is located out of state. Have the kids even been visiting the school at "parents work day" or something like that?
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She hasn't a clue. From another message board (http://http://votefortheworst.com/forum/post491317.html?sid=822086f1f04b40092dd7daa7b87963c8):
Education
I am in 9th grade. I will most likely not go to public school next year, due to the many opportunities I have with my music. My father owns Private Boarding Schools for struggling teens, so I may do that curriculum next year, so that I can travel, perform, and possibly do some film. I really want to get into acting, and have 2 writers working on finishing up a film for me and my group, about a teen band... it is a great story!! We are really excited to get working on that film.
She has absolutely no idea what that curriculum would do to her!
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I have a few movie ideas for her!