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Second Utah facility for troubled teens closes in a month

Second Utah facility for troubled teens closes in a month

MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah (AP) — A company that runs treatment centers for troubled youth is closing a second Utah facility as officials investigate claims of sexual abuse, violence and several other issues with staff at a different facility. Mount Pleasant Academy in central Utah is one of several youth psychiatric […]

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After riot and state investigation, youth facility to close

After riot and state investigation, youth facility to close

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A southern Utah youth psychiatric residential treatment center will close its doors after reports of sexual abuse and violence. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Red Rock Canyon School’s parent company said Tuesday the facility will close within 60 days. Sequel Youth and Family Services says they’re […]

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Utah investigates school for troubled youth, citing abuse

Utah investigates school for troubled youth, citing abuse

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah officials are investigating a youth psychiatric center in southwest Utah suspected of sexual abuse, violence and several other issues. A letter from the Department of Human Services posted Friday claims staffing issues at Red Rock Canyon School in St. George have left residents and […]

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Fights break out at Utah youth center; several injured

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Utah media are reporting multiple injuries and at least one person in custody after what appears to be a riot at a residential center for adolescents. The KSL and KMYU TV stations report that several police agencies responded to reports of a fight that broke […]

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