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Seen 'n Heard - Apr,
1998 Issue (page 2)
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CALIFORNIA DEBATES ALTERNATIVES TO CYA
According to the Sacramento Bee March 7, 1998 issue, the death of an adjudicated boy from Sacramento placed at the Arizona Boys Ranch
“has heated up the debate over sending troubled youths to out-of- state private facilities that aren’t allowed under California’s
laws.” “The Boys Ranch does not meet California’s demanding regulations and protections for children in residential care. But pending
legislation would change that. A bill now before the California Legislature would allow Boys Ranch and other similar programs to operate
here under a new license category called Juvenile Services Facility, said Melissa Kludjian, legislative consultant to Sen. Richard
Polanco, D-Los Angeles, who is sponsoring the measure.” She continued, “Children suffer more injuries, suicides and deaths at the
CYA (California Youth Authority), boot camps, probation camps, group homes and foster homes than in private treatment facilities.”
SORENSON RANCH’S NEW SCHOOL
Shane Sorenson, Counseling Director for Sorenson Ranch School, in Koosharem, Utah, 801-638-7318, announced they had bought property
on the other side of town for a new, traditional oriented school. They hope to start enrolling students next Fall. This is in response
to parents from throughout the country who are disappointed by their existing public and private options and are looking a good religious
and academic education for their children. They will not be working with students with behavioral problems similar to those of Sorenson
Ranch School, but are considering the possibility of a transition school that would take graduates of Emotional Growth schools and
programs.
PAUL CLARK RUNS FOR MONTANA LEGISLATURE
Paul Clark, a co- founder of Galena Ridge, a family model residential program and summer short term wilderness program near Trout
Creek, Montana, 406-827-4440, has filed to run for a position in the Montana House of Representatives. He was asked to run by several
local residents who feel the current incumbent has too close a ties with the local militia.
BRIAN RAY JOINS ADMISSIONS AT SWIFT RIVER ACADEMY
Glen Bender, Admissions Director at Swift River Academy, 800-258-1770, in Cummington, Massachusetts., announced Brian Ray has joined
the school as Associate Dean of Admissions. Brian previously had been Assistant Director of Admissions at Hidden Lake Academy in Georgia.
EARTHPASAGE’S MODERN VISION QUEST
Carol Wilburn, 208-267-8073, and Joseph La Zenda, 530-620-8110, announced their Modern Vision Quest will be in North Idaho June 19-June
28, 1998. In explaining modern, they say, “In more traditional forms of the vision quest, secret teachings are imparted to the initiate
who returns to the people in a new cultural role. EarthPassage quests are modern in the sense that each individual is encouraged to
discover and reconnect to her/his own deep story.”
SUMMER AT INDIAN TRAILS
Indian Trails, a family model program for girls in Spokane, Washington, 509-323-1914 and 509-328-3391, announces a 90-day summer program
for girls ages 12 thru 17. The program is designed for girls the parents are concerned will make poor use of their time this summer
due to starting to make poor decisions or choosing friends who are less than appropriate.
CYNTHIA KLEIT RETIRES
Cynthia Kleit, Educational Consultant from Indianapolis, Indiana, announced her retirement from the field. Woodbury Reports has worked
with Cynthia for several years, and wishes her good luck in her well earned retirement. KIDS INC. HIGH SCHOOL RE-ENTRY PROGRAM Steve
Kramer, Director of KIDS INC., in Spokane, Washington, 509-448-2290, announced his High School Re-Entry program for boys 18-20 years
old. Located in a suburb of Spokane, Steve has developed an individualized development structure designed to help young men to graduate
with a traditional High School diploma in Washington state’s “High School re-entry program.”
MT. BACHELOR SUMMER VENTURE 1988
Sarah Persha Admission Director for Mount Bachelor Academy in Prineville, Oregon, 800-462-3404, announced their 1988 Summer Venture
program will be done in cooperation with the SUWS Adolescent Program. There will be two 6-week sessions, June 8 - July 18, and July
13 - August 22. The benefits for students will be experiential learning with academic credit, and an opportunity for parents to “interact
with skilled counselors for assessment and feedback” and “actively participate in ... workshops.”
MOCKETT STARTS ADVANCED ADOLESCENT SERVICES
Tom Mockett, President, and Tina Mann, Intake Coordinator, announced in mid April the formation of Advanced Adolescent Services, a
locating/recovery/transport firm operating out of Bountiful, Utah, 888-316-9313. They also announced their resignations from Guiding
Hands. Their purpose is “Facilitating and ensuring safe transport of your teen to the program that has been chosen.”
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