Thousands of children are sent away to Utah for treatment at “troubled-teen” centers and wilderness programs. But it has been hard to identify what places have a good track record and which ones don’t.
Activists will now aim for federal legislation that will encourage more oversight.
Havenwood Academy faced no sanctions for the incident, despite multiple investigations.
Sorenson’s Ranch School must retrain its staff and abide by state rules or close.
Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday signed a bill that will put more regulations in place at youth residential treatment centers.
Even after new legislation, critics question whether Utah’s oversight will be sufficient to keep kids safe.
