Episode 12: The Big Question

If not the Troubled Teen Industry, then what else? Where can families, caregivers, schools, the justice system, and the courts look for effective support for struggling teens? Learn what survivors, activists, and lawmakers see in the future for the TTI, and what steps must be taken to change our understanding of youth mental health.

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Credits

Gooned is researched, reported, and edited by Emma Lehman. Original music for the show was created by Olivia Springberg. Victoria Shifflett mastered the show. Episode artwork was created by Sam Doe. Sarah Lukowski and Avery Erskine copyedited and consulted on the show. 

Sources and Further Reading

Unsilenced

A National Look at the Use of Congregate Care in Child Welfare | The Administration for Children and Families

Child Welfare: HHS Should Facilitate Information Sharing Between States to Help Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Residential Facilities | U.S. GAO

Stop Institutional Child Abuse

NAA Denial of License Renewal Diamond Ranch Academy July 2023

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