Behind the Bastards

Part One: Elan School: The Worst 'Troubled Teen' Facility

Jul 27, 2021
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ADVICE

Be Skeptical Of For-Profit Teen Programs

  • Recognize profit motives when evaluating residential programs for kids.
  • Avoid facilities that prioritize revenue growth, recruitment, or opaque credential claims.
INSIGHT

Profit Drives Troubled-Teen Placements

  • The troubled-teen industry monetizes behavioral labels to feed placements and profits.
  • Capital and legal systems incentivize broadening criteria so more children become customers.
INSIGHT

Legal Kidnapping As An Industry Service

  • Teen abduction for transport is routine and legal with parental consent.
  • Companies and staff specialize in forcibly moving kids to facilities to avoid direct parental confrontation.
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