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I've begun researching the application for charter procedures in New York.  Interesting stuff.  Anyone more capable than I at breaking down contracts and financial data (that means almost everyone!) who could provide an analysis of what information the Hyde Board was required to submit to the City of New York would be offering me a great service!

Thanks,

GE

Dr. Jekyll was a great guy; successful and much admired by society. His problem was that he had unresolved dark corners of his personality he wasn't willing to deal with. In pre-Freud days to explore repression so brilliantly is the diamond that makes the novel sparkle.

Please try to keep things on-topic.

This is on topic... you must see that, right?

GE

Of course, Joe's notoriously outrageous, demeaning, and insulting comments--the ones that he tends to spit out spontaneously and with little provocation--are not likely to appear in print form. Many of us have heard these bizarre and embarrassing comments, but may not be able to cite a source in print.

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I'm not looking to "catch" Joe in any way, only to get the clearest picture of his philosophy- if you will- that I can.

Of course, Joe's notoriously outrageous, demeaning, and insulting comments--the ones that he tends to spit out spontaneously and with little provocation--are not likely to appear in print form. Many of us have heard these bizarre and embarrassing comments, but may not be able to cite a source in print.

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I'm not looking to "catch" Joe in any way, only to get the clearest picture of his philosophy- if you will- that I can.

Of course, Joe's notoriously outrageous, demeaning, and insulting comments--the ones that he tends to spit out spontaneously and with little provocation--are not likely to appear in print form. Many of us have heard these bizarre and embarrassing comments, but may not be able to cite a source in print.

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I'm not looking to "catch" Joe in any way, only to get the clearest picture of his philosophy- if you will- that I can.

There is that piece that Joe wrote re. appropriateness of Hyde for your kid that is on ISAC, but you probably know about that one already. Then there is HIS BOOK. And I think you may be able to get some things from the school website, but not so sure about that. Mostly it is his offspring that hold counsel there...


Does anyone have a copy of The Blue Book?  Isn't that what this text was called?

GE

And Gary, please be patient.

Thank you for your thoughts!  I have lots of work and can certainly wait to write the piece.  I'm not on a fishing expedition either--- if it happens, it happens.

"Some of my patients are referred to me with a history of having been in a therapeutic boarding school. Once they have come to trust me they will share with me the kind of tales we find on this web site; horrific details of abusive and grossly inappropriate treatment. I have heard these stories too many times. The stories vary however. Occasionally I have heard some positive stories where a youth has been treated with respect and caring in an appropriately run facility, but even then it is against their will. I see very little evidence that even these kids have been helped. The bad stories prevail. I care deeply for youth I work with. I have a strong bias of positive regard for all youth I meet because I genuinely like adolescents. When I hear of mistreatment in facilities that are supposed to care for youth I feel the betrayal and see the harm it has done to my patient. My reaction has been one of extreme anger. This has mobilized me to be an activist in trying to address the system failings that allow these travesties to continue. How could any adult do differently if they are a decent human being and have normal instincts of care and concern for kids? It horrifies me that in our society we can enter into a mass denial that lets these facilities exist."

--- My experience at Hyde includes some very positive moments.
I've assembled a roster of people who want to be interviewed for the article I'm considering putting together, but am still puzzled why so many are reluctant to do so- particularly since their anonymity could be protected.

   Perhaps you, the adolescent therapist, has a perspective we could include.  Let me know if you're interested in participating.


GE
www.garyeskow.com