Post by: juniper2 on August 12, 2006, 11:01:06 PM
Please PM me if you do...
Post by: Deborah on August 13, 2006, 02:22:02 AM
Shaquel Cannon, Program Director & Co-owner
Boyd Hooper- Admissions
Their website is apparently down. I couldn?t get it to load.
Licensed as a "Foster Home" Opened 1 Nov 04
http://www.mesquitenv.com/emplibrary/Bu ... 063006.pdf (http://www.mesquitenv.com/emplibrary/BusinesssLicenseList063006.pdf)
Yet, advertise at ST as an RTC- for boys, ages 13-17, suffering from depression, low self-esteem, oppositional defiance, drug or alcohol abuse, family conflict, learning disabilities and/ or adoption issues. Students are accepted into the program from a variety of settings including home, wilderness, prep school, etc. Each student is individually assessed for treatment and educational planning.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/p ... 5281.shtml (http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/printer_5281.shtml)
And elsewhere as a Substance Abuse Treatment Center
http://www.caring4youth.org/990.html (http://www.caring4youth.org/990.html)
Since when do Foster homes diagnose and treat "mental illness" and substance abuse?
Red Flag! Sounds like they're flying under the radar.
Found that they took out a $289,000 loan in June 05
http://www.sba.gov/loans/businessdetail ... busnv.html (http://www.sba.gov/loans/businessdetail/output/2005/busnv.html)
Now to the players:
BOYD HOOPER- consultant (Ed Con) for PURE
Boyd Hooper
PR/Consultant
Family180
801.380.3525
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... 0404vr.htm (http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives/2004/4/sunrise0404vr.htm)
Boyd?s also AD for Storm Ridge Ranch, Utah
http://www.stormridge.com/ (http://www.stormridge.com/)
And Pathway Academy, Utah
http://pathwayacademy.com/ (http://pathwayacademy.com/)
GLEN HORLACHER- MS, MFT. 15 years experience with youth in private practive, court systems, and non-profit organizations. Continues to work closely with judges, case workers, and families in designing appropriate activities, programs, and work shops for troubled teens. Glen received his bachelors from Southern Utah University and his masters from University of Nevada Las Vegas.
SHAQUEL CANNON- a wealth of experience from the Juvinile Justice System for the State of Utah. For over 10 years, Shaquel was given unprecedented latitude in creating programs and activities designed to help kids to return home with new attitudes adn beliefs in themselves. Attended The University of Utah.
KELLEE HORLACHER- MS, Education Director. Licensed teacher, 10 years in both public and private.
Yet, she?s listed as a K-8 teacher in Las Vegas, Nv.
http://www.odysseyk12.org/K8/acontact/ (http://www.odysseyk12.org/K8/acontact/)
MERRI CISERELLA- Residential Life Director. Previously employed at various programs for youth, both in the juvinile justice system and in private treatment. As a supervisor, Merri was responsible for working one-on-one with the students, monitoring group therapy and acting as a parent advocate. Merri's tenure and experience working with at-risk youth allows us to offer "Best-of-Class" service for all those involved with Focal Point Academy. Merri attended the University of Utah.
Posted and employment ad in July for a School Teacher and Counselors
http://www.uklug.co.uk/jobs_by_keyword/ ... -jobs.html (http://www.uklug.co.uk/jobs_by_keyword/F/focal-jobs.html)
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2006, 02:54:15 AM
Post by: Deborah on August 13, 2006, 10:56:04 AM
http://www.family180.com/ (http://www.family180.com/)
Re eCurves Club House:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff177380.htm (http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff177380.htm)
South Jordan, Utah
Ultra Life Fitness
Tru Genix-Hoodia Weight loss product
800-254-6640
What's the connection?
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2006, 11:28:35 AM
::cheers::
Post by: Deborah on August 13, 2006, 05:44:34 PM
From the Nevada Regs
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-432A ... 432ASec024 (http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-432A.html#NRS432ASec024)
NRS 424.013 ?Family foster home? defined. ?Family foster home? means a family home in which one to six children under 18 years of age not related within the first degree of consanguinity or affinity to the person or persons maintaining the home are received, cared for and maintained, for compensation or otherwise, including the provision of permanent free care. The term includes a family home in which such a child is received, cared for and maintained pending completion of proceedings for the adoption of the child by the person or persons maintaining the home.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2695; A 2001 Special Session, 23)
NRS 424.014 ?Foster home? defined. ?Foster home? includes a family foster home and group foster home.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2695)
NRS 424.015 ?Group foster home? defined. ?Group foster home? means a natural person, partnership, firm, corporation or association who provides full-time care for 7 to 15 children who are:
1. Under 18 years of age;
2. Not related within the first degree of consanguinity or affinity to any natural person maintaining or operating the home; and
3. Received, cared for and maintained for compensation or otherwise, including the provision of permanent free care.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2695; A 2001 Special Session, 23)
NAC 424.075 ?Treatment home? defined. (NRS 424.020) ?Treatment home? means a specialized type of foster home that is capable of handling children who require special care for physical, mental or emotional reasons.
[Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 102.3, 10 7 88, eff. 1 1 89]?(NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R044 02, 7 23 2002)
NAC 424.160 Limitations on number of children. (NRS 424.020)
1. No family foster home may be licensed for more than six children, excluding any children who are related to the foster parent, reside in the home and are not foster children.
2. No group foster home may be licensed for more than 15 children.
3. The total number of children for which a foster home may be licensed must be determined by a licensing authority representative based upon the following factors:
(a) The staff?s own children under the age of 16 who live in the foster home and the individual needs of these children.
(b) The physical facilities, equipment and available space for activities.
(c) The skills and abilities of the foster parents and the staff, as applicable.
(d) The characteristics of the children in foster care.
(e) The services provided and the program description.
(f) Other factors the licensing authority determines to be relevant.
4. Foster care must not be provided for more than two children who are under the age of 18 months or four children who are under the age of 5 years, including in that total any children of the foster parents under the age of 18 months or 5 years, without the approval of the licensing authority representative.
[Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 106.3, 10 7 88, eff. 1 1 89]?(NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, 8 27 92; 11-14-97; R066 99, 11 8 99; R044 02, 7 23 2002)
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-424. ... S424Sec013 (http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-424.html#NRS424Sec013)
http://www.dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_ResDayTreatment.htm (http://www.dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_ResDayTreatment.htm)
NRS 432A.024 ?Child care facility? defined.
1. ?Child care facility? means:
(a) An establishment operated and maintained for the purpose of furnishing care on a temporary or permanent basis, during the day or overnight, to five or more children under 18 years of age, if compensation is received for the care of any of those children;
(b) An on-site child care facility; or
(c) An outdoor youth program.
2. ?Child care facility? does not include:
(a) The home of a natural parent or guardian, foster home as defined in chapter 424 of NRS or maternity home;
(b) A home in which the only children received, cared for and maintained are related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity by blood, adoption or marriage to the person operating the facility; or
(c) A home in which a person provides care for the children of a friend or neighbor for not more than 4 weeks if the person who provides the care does not regularly engage in that activity.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 2300; A 1993, 870; 1997, 3322)
NAC 432A.070 ?Child care institution? defined. (NRS 432A.077) ?Child care institution? means a facility in which the licensee provides care during the day and night and provides developmental guidance to 16 or more children who do not routinely return to the homes of their parents or guardians.
[Bd. for Child Care, Child Care Facilities Reg. § 1.10, eff. 2 28 80]
NAC 432A.100 ?Family home? defined. (NRS 432A.077) ?Family home? means any facility in which the licensee regularly provides care without the presence of parents, for at least five and not more than six children.
[Bd. for Child Care, Child Care Facilities Reg. § 1.14, eff. 2 28 80; A 1 21 81]
NAC 432A.110 ?Group home? defined. (NRS 432A.077) ?Group home? means any facility in which the licensee regularly provides care for no less than seven and no more than twelve children.
[Bd. for Child Care, Child Care Facilities Reg. § 1.15, eff. 2 28 80; A 1 21 81]
NAC 432A.130 ?Institution? defined. (NRS 432A.077) ?Institution? means a child care institution.
[Bd. for Child Care, Child Care Facilities Reg. § 18.1, eff. 2 28 80]
NAC 432A.165 ?Special needs facility? defined. (NRS 432A.077) ?Special needs facility? means a child care facility providing care to children with special needs in which those children comprise 40 percent or more of the total number of children for whom the facility is licensed to provide care.
(Added to NAC by Bd. for Child Care, eff. 5 14 90)
Post by: Anonymous on August 13, 2006, 06:38:37 PM
At the same time she told us about Sunrise Academy where Boyd Hooper was the admissions director.
Seems Scheff and Boyd Hooper have long-time connection.
Post by: Deborah on August 13, 2006, 08:16:12 PM
We are fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS), formerly known as the NASCU, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)...
Not listed: http://www.boisestate.edu/naas/document ... chools.xls (http://www.boisestate.edu/naas/documents/AccreditedSchools.xls)
Not a Provisional member either
http://www.boisestate.edu/naas/document ... edited.xls (http://www.boisestate.edu/naas/documents/ProvisionalAccredited.xls)
...and the Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation (CITA).
Not listed there either: http://www.boisestate.edu/naas/document ... chools.pdf (http://www.boisestate.edu/naas/documents/pdf/internationalschools.pdf)
Our accreditation source is reciprocal with other regional accreditation agencies, meaning that earned credits are 100% transferable :question:
The students reside in a secure group home that has a structured environment and models family interaction.
Focal Point maintains a home-style environment. Your son will have 2 or 3 roommates. We provide all the amenities of a regular home. :question:
Qualified, Experienced Staff. Focal Point therapists have at least a Master's Degree and many years of experience in working with male adolescent issues. :question:
The Academy is operated by a full-time Executive Director who has extensive experience in the field of residential treatment and youth programs. :question:
Post by: Anonymous on August 15, 2006, 11:18:37 AM
Or halfway houses for people just coming out of prison who need help while they find work and build up the income and savings it will take to find a place on their own. For example, convicted felons often can't get housing in an apartment complex. A halfway house may be their only way to live a non-criminal life while they look for a place to rent like a small house or a room in someone's house where their past won't follow them and they can support themselves.
Or group homes for people with serious mental illnesses who aren't dangerous to themselves but can't quite manage independently and don't have the family supports to live in conventional housing. My cousin would need that if she didn't have her grown daughter and her mother to help take care of her when she goes through a bad patch.
If I was a teen and my parents kicked me out or were abusive, and foster families didn't want me, I'd sure rather live in a group home where I could go to normal school and go shopping and get a part time job and go to the skating rink or the park than be in some Program.
We had kids in my high school who lived in a "home." It wasn't as good as living with a loving family, but it beat all hell out of a Program.
The kid of some of the grown ups who lived there and ran it was a friend of mine. His parents had to be nice, because he was a real nice guy and the kids who lived in that "home" liked him. They went to real school with the rest of us and weren't in any way discouraged from socializing with us other kids.
They did have their problems. Mostly attitude. They were like puppies in a no kill shelter. The people who ran the shelter love animals and really feel for those puppies, but you can see that the puppies are lonely and starved for a real home and family of their own. They were lonely, they envied us because we had a real home and our own parents, and they felt unwanted--all perfectly understandable, given their situation. Mike's parents did their best, but it just wasn't the same.
Some kids have noplace else to go. Far rather a group home than a behavior mod hellhole.
Julie
Post by: Deborah on August 15, 2006, 05:11:35 PM
Okay, but let's please not derail the intention of this thread. There is a parent who needs information on FPA, which appears to be an RTC masquerading as a Foster/Group home.
And yes, as TSW stated, this is a growing problem in the industry- the way many are getting their start. A stop needs to be put to it.
Post by: juniper2 on September 06, 2006, 10:23:10 AM
Juniper
Post by: Anonymous on September 11, 2006, 04:17:03 PM
Post by: Anonymous on December 31, 2006, 01:09:14 AM
Quote from: ""Guest""
I went to FPA. It was horrible. Didn't receive any of the treatment advertised. There was little to no supervision at most times. The kids pretty much run the place. FIghts and bullying are rampant. Please don't send your kids here. My name is Braden, you can email me at [email protected] if you want any more information on my experiences there.
Wonder if this kid was referred by someone and if so, who. Anybody ever get in contact with Braden?
Post by: Deborah on January 06, 2007, 02:56:17 AM
http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?p=181801#181801 (http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?p=181801#181801)
Post by: Anonymous on January 09, 2007, 12:06:22 AM
Yes seems like a nice person and all.. spending hours upon hours with young men to help them better themselves. But my friend that went there spent more than just one on one time with her if you know what i mean. No wonder why she wanted this position. To do what ever her sexual needs wanted. Merri Ciserella is a disgrace!
Post by: Anonymous on July 11, 2007, 06:19:22 PM
Post by: Anonymous on July 11, 2007, 10:42:04 PM
Quote
"Best-of-Class" service
World's nicest pedophile?
Post by: Anonymous on July 12, 2007, 11:19:00 AM
Post by: Anonymous on July 31, 2007, 05:03:05 AM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Quote from: ""Guest""I went to FPA. It was horrible. Didn't receive any of the treatment advertised. There was little to no supervision at most times. The kids pretty much run the place. FIghts and bullying are rampant. Please don't send your kids here. My name is Braden, you can email me at [email protected] if you want any more information on my experiences there.
Wonder if this kid was referred by someone and if so, who. Anybody ever get in contact with Braden?
I am pretty sure he was referred to Focal Point by Sue Scheff.
Post by: Anonymous on July 31, 2007, 05:05:58 AM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Since Focal Point Academy is only licensed as a Foster Care Facility; how is it possible for this facility to enroll out-of-state kids in a "Residential Treatment Center?"
Excellent question...Ask Sue Scheff.
Post by: Anonymous on July 31, 2007, 05:07:50 AM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Any further news about this Foster Care facility?
Pretty sure it is still licensed as a foster care facility, with visiting Mormons
to boot.
Post by: Anonymous on August 02, 2007, 01:20:30 AM
as a Foster Care Facility?
Post by: Anonymous on August 02, 2007, 07:34:24 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
Why does Sue Scheff refer to Focal Point Academy if it is licensed
as a Foster Care Facility?
Good question. you can write her at P.U.R.E.
Post by: Deborah on August 02, 2007, 08:54:01 PM
CASE: CACE07018185
Green Vs. Scheff
Boyd Hooper
Focal Point Academy
Glen Horlacher, etc.
Case Summary
Broward County Case Number: CACE07018185
State Reporting Number: 062007CA018185AXXXCE
Court Type: CIVIL DIVISION - CIRCUIT COURT
Case Type: OTHER CIVIL
Incident Date: N/A Filing Date: 07/31/2007
Court Location: CENTRAL COURTHOUSE
Case Status: OPEN
HELP
Case Parties
Relationship Last Name First Name Middle Name Party Type Sex Race Year of D.O.B. D.O.D. ID Type ID Number
001 LEACOCK DAVID AT BARID 000000963496
001 GREEN SCOTT PL
002 SCHEFF SUSAN L DF
003 GREEN MICHELE PL
004 PARENTS UNIVERSAL RESOURCE DF
006 EXPERTS INC DF
008 FOCAL POINT ACADEMY LLC DF
010 HORLACHER GLEN DF
012 HOOPER BOYD DF
MOE LEROY H JUDGE JUDGE 13
Key Dates - Future Scheduled Events
There is no key date information available for this case.
Related Cases
There is no related case information available for this case.
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Post by: Bunnie on August 02, 2007, 09:36:08 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 02, 2007, 09:39:42 PM
Wonder when this might become a BLOGGING EVENT for Sue-Sue and her friend, Izzy?
Post by: Anonymous on August 11, 2007, 02:52:50 AM
Post by: Deborah on August 16, 2007, 11:26:14 AM
http://suescheffobsession.blogspot.com/ ... -next.html (http://suescheffobsession.blogspot.com/2007/08/what-will-they-do-next.html)
Sue Scheff - People who are Obsessed
Authorities are now calling it "Internet Terrorism" - A new growing concern in Cyberspace
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Sue Scheff - "What will they do next?"
I have read claims, Blogs, and horrific postings about my organization and myself being served a lawsuit - this is not true. :o Neither myself nor the other defendants listed on what they are posting have received any such lawsuit. If there is a lawsuit, we certainly don't know about it and you
would think the defendants should have it? This is a further campaign to discredit me which has recently escalated since I will be on 20/20 i-Caught this evening and the Judge in my case upheld the $11.3M
Judgment after the defendant, Carey Bock, attempted to have it set aside.
Freedom of Speech is still in place, but it doesn't condone defamation.
This type of malicious conduct on the Internet proves why Reputation Defender is a priceless service.
Posted by PURE by Sue Scheff at 5:13 AM
Labels: Carey Bock, Green v Sue Scheff, Internet
Defamation, Internet Terrorism, MyEdge, Parents Universal
Resource Experts, PURE, Reputation Defender, Sue Scheff
Lawsuit, Sue Scheff v Carey Bock
Post by: Bunnie on August 16, 2007, 11:34:07 AM
It is also listed at the Broward County Courthouse, which can be veiwed online.
Post by: Anonymous on August 16, 2007, 01:05:11 PM
Think Sue might have gotten concerned about denying "she knew about this lawsuit" after the postings on the ABC 20/20 Discussion Forum or something?
Post by: Anonymous on August 16, 2007, 01:49:00 PM
Post by: Anonymous on August 16, 2007, 02:00:31 PM
Quote from: ""Deborah""
What happened to
http://suescheffobsession.blogspot.com/ ... -next.html (http://suescheffobsession.blogspot.com/2007/08/what-will-they-do-next.html)
Sue Scheff - People who are Obsessed
Authorities are now calling it "Internet Terrorism" - A new growing concern in Cyberspace
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Sue Scheff - "What will they do next?"
I have read claims, Blogs, and horrific postings about my organization and myself being served a lawsuit - this is not true. :o Neither myself nor the other defendants listed on what they are posting have received any such lawsuit. If there is a lawsuit, we certainly don't know about it and you
would think the defendants should have it? This is a further campaign to discredit me which has recently escalated since I will be on 20/20 i-Caught this evening and the Judge in my case upheld the $11.3M
Judgment after the defendant, Carey Bock, attempted to have it set aside.
Freedom of Speech is still in place, but it doesn't condone defamation.
This type of malicious conduct on the Internet proves why Reputation Defender is a priceless service.
Posted by PURE by Sue Scheff at 5:13 AM
Labels: Carey Bock, Green v Sue Scheff, Internet
Defamation, Internet Terrorism, MyEdge, Parents Universal
Resource Experts, PURE, Reputation Defender, Sue Scheff
Lawsuit, Sue Scheff v Carey Bock
I was going to post the link to the suit over there but it's gone.
Post by: Anonymous on November 23, 2007, 04:36:45 PM
Quote from: ""Guest""
MERRI CISERELLA- Residential Life Director. Previously employed at various programs for youth, both in the juvinile justice system and in private treatment. As a supervisor, Merri was responsible for working one-on-one with the students, monitoring group therapy and acting as a parent advocate. Merri's tenure and experience working with at-risk youth allows us to offer "Best-of-Class" service for all those involved with Focal Point Academy. Merri attended the University of Utah.
Yes seems like a nice person and all.. spending hours upon hours with young men to help them better themselves. But my friend that went there spent more than just one on one time with her if you know what i mean. No wonder why she wanted this position. To do what ever her sexual needs wanted. Merri Ciserella is a disgrace!
Those are some very slanderous allegations against Merri, I would like to know what kind of proof you have of this? If these allegations are true why was a complaint not made to the police about this? Also if these allegations are true then why has focal point chosen to keep her on thier staff? The above comment portrays Merri as a kind, professional, and experienced individual who has been working in this field for quite a while. You yourself agree with this in the begining of your comments. It seems to me that she is trying to help these kids get back on track. Could it be possible that your friend just had a bad experience and is using accusations in retaliation? If not Merri should be behind bars since these kids are underage.
I am considering sending my son to focal point and i would like to get some answers to these questions because i would like to send him somewhere to get him help, not to mess him up more.
Post by: Anonymous on November 23, 2007, 04:39:57 PM
Post by: Deborah on November 23, 2007, 06:08:25 PM
Glen Horlacher- Owner
Shaquel Cannon, Program Director & Co-owner
Boyd Hooper- Admissions
Their website is apparently down. I couldn?t get it to load.
Licensed as a "Foster Home" Opened 1 Nov 04
http://www.mesquitenv.com/emplibrary/Bu ... 063006.pdf (http://www.mesquitenv.com/emplibrary/BusinesssLicenseList063006.pdf)
Yet, advertise at ST as an RTC- for boys, ages 13-17, suffering from depression, low self-esteem, oppositional defiance, drug or alcohol abuse, family conflict, learning disabilities and/ or adoption issues. Students are accepted into the program from a variety of settings including home, wilderness, prep school, etc. Each student is individually assessed for treatment and educational planning.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/p ... 5281.shtml (http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/printer_5281.shtml)
And elsewhere as a Substance Abuse Treatment Center
http://www.caring4youth.org/990.html (http://www.caring4youth.org/990.html)
Since when do Foster homes diagnose and treat "mental illness" and substance abuse?
Red Flag! Sounds like they're flying under the radar.
Found that they took out a $289,000 loan in June 05
http://www.sba.gov/loans/businessdetail ... busnv.html (http://www.sba.gov/loans/businessdetail/output/2005/busnv.html)
Now to the players:
BOYD HOOPER- consultant (Ed Con) for PURE
Boyd Hooper
PR/Consultant
Family180
801.380.3525
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... 0404vr.htm (http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives/2004/4/sunrise0404vr.htm)
Boyd?s also AD for Storm Ridge Ranch, Utah
http://www.stormridge.com/ (http://www.stormridge.com/)
And Pathway Academy, Utah
http://pathwayacademy.com/ (http://pathwayacademy.com/)
GLEN HORLACHER- MS, MFT. 15 years experience with youth in private practive, court systems, and non-profit organizations. Continues to work closely with judges, case workers, and families in designing appropriate activities, programs, and work shops for troubled teens. Glen received his bachelors from Southern Utah University and his masters from University of Nevada Las Vegas.
SHAQUEL CANNON- a wealth of experience from the Juvinile Justice System for the State of Utah. For over 10 years, Shaquel was given unprecedented latitude in creating programs and activities designed to help kids to return home with new attitudes adn beliefs in themselves. Attended The University of Utah.
KELLEE HORLACHER- MS, Education Director. Licensed teacher, 10 years in both public and private.
Yet, she?s listed as a K-8 teacher in Las Vegas, Nv.
http://www.odysseyk12.org/K8/acontact/ (http://www.odysseyk12.org/K8/acontact/)
MERRI CISERELLA- Residential Life Director. Previously employed at various programs for youth, both in the juvinile justice system and in private treatment. As a supervisor, Merri was responsible for working one-on-one with the students, monitoring group therapy and acting as a parent advocate. Merri's tenure and experience working with at-risk youth allows us to offer "Best-of-Class" service for all those involved with Focal Point Academy. Merri attended the University of Utah.
Posted and employment ad in July for a School Teacher and Counselors
http://www.uklug.co.uk/jobs_by_keyword/ ... -jobs.html (http://www.uklug.co.uk/jobs_by_keyword/F/focal-jobs.html)
Post by: TheWho on November 23, 2007, 06:21:22 PM
Quote from: ""Considering Parent""
Quote from: ""Guest""MERRI CISERELLA- Residential Life Director. Previously employed at various programs for youth, both in the juvinile justice system and in private treatment. As a supervisor, Merri was responsible for working one-on-one with the students, monitoring group therapy and acting as a parent advocate. Merri's tenure and experience working with at-risk youth allows us to offer "Best-of-Class" service for all those involved with Focal Point Academy. Merri attended the University of Utah.
Yes seems like a nice person and all.. spending hours upon hours with young men to help them better themselves. But my friend that went there spent more than just one on one time with her if you know what i mean. No wonder why she wanted this position. To do what ever her sexual needs wanted. Merri Ciserella is a disgrace!
Those are some very slanderous allegations against Merri, I would like to know what kind of proof you have of this? If these allegations are true why was a complaint not made to the police about this? Also if these allegations are true then why has focal point chosen to keep her on thier staff? The above comment portrays Merri as a kind, professional, and experienced individual who has been working in this field for quite a while. You yourself agree with this in the begining of your comments. It seems to me that she is trying to help these kids get back on track. Could it be possible that your friend just had a bad experience and is using accusations in retaliation? If not Merri should be behind bars since these kids are underage.
I am considering sending my son to focal point and i would like to get some answers to these questions because i would like to send him somewhere to get him help, not to mess him up more.
You may also want to visit the place, talk to some of the kids/staff that are there and get the phone numbers of parents who have been thru the system... parents will give you the real lowdown on what the place was like and how the school helped (or didnt help) their child.
...
Post by: Che Gookin on November 23, 2007, 08:35:17 PM
Thank You,
Che Gookin
Post by: Anonymous on November 23, 2007, 08:44:35 PM
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Post by: Anonymous on November 26, 2007, 07:28:35 PM
Quote from: ""Considering Parent""
Quote from: ""Guest""MERRI CISERELLA- Residential Life Director. Previously employed at various programs for youth, both in the juvinile justice system and in private treatment. As a supervisor, Merri was responsible for working one-on-one with the students, monitoring group therapy and acting as a parent advocate. Merri's tenure and experience working with at-risk youth allows us to offer "Best-of-Class" service for all those involved with Focal Point Academy. Merri attended the University of Utah.
Yes seems like a nice person and all.. spending hours upon hours with young men to help them better themselves. But my friend that went there spent more than just one on one time with her if you know what i mean. No wonder why she wanted this position. To do what ever her sexual needs wanted. Merri Ciserella is a disgrace!
Those are some very slanderous allegations against Merri, I would like to know what kind of proof you have of this? If these allegations are true why was a complaint not made to the police about this? Also if these allegations are true then why has focal point chosen to keep her on thier staff? The above comment portrays Merri as a kind, professional, and experienced individual who has been working in this field for quite a while. You yourself agree with this in the begining of your comments. It seems to me that she is trying to help these kids get back on track. Could it be possible that your friend just had a bad experience and is using accusations in retaliation? If not Merri should be behind bars since these kids are underage.
I am considering sending my son to focal point and i would like to get some answers to these questions because i would like to send him somewhere to get him help, not to mess him up more.
My son attended FPA. I would be happy to talk to you. I know Merri and the claim that she slept with a boy at FPA is ludicrous. You will find that if you say anything positive about a program in this forum you will be attacked. The belief here is that there are no good programs. That's fine as everyone is entitled to their own opinion and there are many people on this list who are justified in their opinions. You can be certain there will be negative responses to this post I am writing. When I posted before there were suspicians that I was undercover as Izzy. Talk about paranoid.
You can send me a private email and I will respond.
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Post by: TheWho on November 26, 2007, 08:43:12 PM
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Quote from: ""Considering Parent""Quote from: ""Guest""MERRI CISERELLA- Residential Life Director. Previously employed at various programs for youth, both in the juvinile justice system and in private treatment. As a supervisor, Merri was responsible for working one-on-one with the students, monitoring group therapy and acting as a parent advocate. Merri's tenure and experience working with at-risk youth allows us to offer "Best-of-Class" service for all those involved with Focal Point Academy. Merri attended the University of Utah.
Yes seems like a nice person and all.. spending hours upon hours with young men to help them better themselves. But my friend that went there spent more than just one on one time with her if you know what i mean. No wonder why she wanted this position. To do what ever her sexual needs wanted. Merri Ciserella is a disgrace!
Those are some very slanderous allegations against Merri, I would like to know what kind of proof you have of this? If these allegations are true why was a complaint not made to the police about this? Also if these allegations are true then why has focal point chosen to keep her on thier staff? The above comment portrays Merri as a kind, professional, and experienced individual who has been working in this field for quite a while. You yourself agree with this in the begining of your comments. It seems to me that she is trying to help these kids get back on track. Could it be possible that your friend just had a bad experience and is using accusations in retaliation? If not Merri should be behind bars since these kids are underage.
I am considering sending my son to focal point and i would like to get some answers to these questions because i would like to send him somewhere to get him help, not to mess him up more.
My son attended FPA. I would be happy to talk to you. I know Merri and the claim that she slept with a boy at FPA is ludicrous. You will find that if you say anything positive about a program in this forum you will be attacked. The belief here is that there are no good programs. That's fine as everyone is entitled to their own opinion and there are many people on this list who are justified in their opinions. You can be certain there will be negative responses to this post I am writing. When I posted before there were suspicians that I was undercover as Izzy. Talk about paranoid.
You can send me a private email and I will respond.
Even the best schools are not successful with everyone and there are some kids who are just angry with being forced to follow a rigid schedule, attend school, eat at predetermined times etc. and they would like to get even with the school any way they can, even by slandering them sometimes…. Others just plain had bad experiences… most are good kids that are just trying to blow off steam, I wouldn’t take it too seriously…..also keep in mind that every school is different, each child is different.
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Post by: TheWho on November 26, 2007, 10:12:36 PM
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Quote from: ""a mom""Quote from: ""Considering Parent""Quote from: ""Guest""MERRI CISERELLA- Residential Life Director. Previously employed at various programs for youth, both in the juvinile justice system and in private treatment. As a supervisor, Merri was responsible for working one-on-one with the students, monitoring group therapy and acting as a parent advocate. Merri's tenure and experience working with at-risk youth allows us to offer "Best-of-Class" service for all those involved with Focal Point Academy. Merri attended the University of Utah.
Yes seems like a nice person and all.. spending hours upon hours with young men to help them better themselves. But my friend that went there spent more than just one on one time with her if you know what i mean. No wonder why she wanted this position. To do what ever her sexual needs wanted. Merri Ciserella is a disgrace!
Those are some very slanderous allegations against Merri, I would like to know what kind of proof you have of this? If these allegations are true why was a complaint not made to the police about this? Also if these allegations are true then why has focal point chosen to keep her on thier staff? The above comment portrays Merri as a kind, professional, and experienced individual who has been working in this field for quite a while. You yourself agree with this in the begining of your comments. It seems to me that she is trying to help these kids get back on track. Could it be possible that your friend just had a bad experience and is using accusations in retaliation? If not Merri should be behind bars since these kids are underage.
I am considering sending my son to focal point and i would like to get some answers to these questions because i would like to send him somewhere to get him help, not to mess him up more.
My son attended FPA. I would be happy to talk to you. I know Merri and the claim that she slept with a boy at FPA is ludicrous. You will find that if you say anything positive about a program in this forum you will be attacked. The belief here is that there are no good programs. That's fine as everyone is entitled to their own opinion and there are many people on this list who are justified in their opinions. You can be certain there will be negative responses to this post I am writing. When I posted before there were suspicians that I was undercover as Izzy. Talk about paranoid.
You can send me a private email and I will respond.
Even the best schools are not successful with everyone and there are some kids who are just angry with being forced to follow a rigid schedule, attend school, eat at predetermined times etc. and they would like to get even with the school any way they can, even by slandering them sometimes…. Others just plain had bad experiences… most are good kids that are just trying to blow off steam, I wouldn’t take it too seriously…..also keep in mind that every school is different, each child is different.
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