Best Every Youth Every Facility Podcasts (2024)

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S02 - Ep. 12: It Takes Every Voice 1:15:40

1M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

Caroline and Rebecca sit down with survivors Chelsea Filer, Chelsea Maldonando, and Katherine Kubler for a conversation about this season, the work they have been doing individually and their hopes for the future. The season closes out with a word from Paris Hilton as we look towards the work still left to do. To learn more and get involved, head t…

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S02 - Ep. 11: We Will Not Stop 43:04

1M ago43:04

43:04

Social media opened the doors to hundreds of survivor stories. We hear from survivor activists about why they spoke out and their hopes for the future. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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S02 - Ep. 10: Justice At Any Cost 42:19

1M ago42:19

42:19

The largest lawsuits in the history of WWASP reveal the struggle for justice in an industry filled with allegations. Narvin Lichfield shares his perspective on his career in the troubled teen industry and a riot at his program that landed him in jail. Plus, WWASP takes on a competitor in court. Who will win? To learn more and get involved, head to …

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S02 - Ep. 9: Abuse At Midwest Academy 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

Midwest Academy opens in 2003 in the city of Keokuk, Iowa. Survivor Jack shares their story as a student, detailing troubling allegations of emotional abuse at the hands of former program director Ben Trane. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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S02 - Ep. 8: Like Prison For Teens at Tranquility 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

The seminars were part of WWASP’s unique treatment model. Elaborate, psychological processes created by two facilitators that left a trail of trauma in their wake. We will hear from both survivors and parents what it was like to endure these often days-long experiences. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.c…

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S02 - Ep. 7: A Problem, A Solution (Part 2) 56:44

2M ago56:44

56:44

The seminars were part of WWASP’s unique treatment model. Elaborate, psychological processes created by two facilitators that left a trail of trauma in their wake. We will hear from both survivors and parents what it was like to endure these often days-long experiences. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.c…

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S02 - Ep. 6: A Problem, A Solution (Part 1) 44:46

3M ago44:46

44:46

The pain of sending your child away cannot be underestimated. Our host Caroline Cole speaks with her own mother about what led to her being sent away and the lingering repercussions on their relationship. Academy at Ivy Ridge in upstate New York is highlighted. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listen…

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S02 - Ep. 5: Casa By The Sea + High Impact 35:58

3M ago35:58

35:58

Two schools in Northern Mexico put kids through hell, with stories of kids in dog cages and brutal restraints in all sorts of weather. We hear personal testimonies of Marina and Chelsea, two women who spent months at Casa By The Sea and High Impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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S02 - Ep. 4: Overseas, Out Of Mind 43:10

3M ago43:10

43:10

Robert Lichfield works with his brother Narvin to create a marketing funnel for WWASP programs. As the demand grows, they begin to open schools around the world. Bill is a young man who would be sent overseas to Paradise Cove in Western Samoa. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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S02 - Ep. 3: Cross Creek Manor For Girls 50:28

3M ago50:28

50:28

Kirby recounts the four years she spent at Cross Creek Manor, Robert Lichfield's first program in La Verkin, Utah. The details of the treatment model begin to take shape and enrollment explodes as Robert’s brother - Narvin Litchfield - gets involved. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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S02 - Ep. 2: All In The Family at Majestic Ranch 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

Robert Lichfield turns to his brother-in-law to help test out his burgeoning treatment method. A young boy named Tony is one of the first recruits to experience Majestic Ranch in Randolph, Utah. To learn more and get involved, head to TrappedInTreatment.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Second Chances 51:10

3M ago51:10

51:10

What do second chances provide young people in our juvenile justice system? During Second Chance Month, Administrator Liz Ryan of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, sat down with host Scott Larson, and guests Tristan, Nate and Kyle, to focus on their lived experience in the juvenile justice system…

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S02 – Ep. 1: Then There Was WWASP 32:03

4M ago32:03

32:03

In the late 1970s, a man named Robert Lichfield showed up on the doorsteps of Provo Canyon School, looking to get his start in the troubled teen industry. He would go on to create WWASP, or the Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools - the largest network of teen treatment programs in the history of the industry. To learn more and g…

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INTRODUCING SEASON 2: Trapped In Treatment 1:33

4M ago1:33

1:33

Paris Hilton’s “Trapped in Treatment” is back for a second season with hosts Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger Grone as they investigate the Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASP) - the largest global network of programs in the history of the troubled teen industry. Our first season's story continues with a look into how …

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Yvan: Full Participation 29:00

7M ago29:00

29:00

So many times, young people in the juvenile justice system begin living their labels. Labels like "born for trouble, slow learner, just like your father..." These labels have huge impact. In Ready4Life, Yvan discovered that the key to changing his situation was changing his mindset. BONUS: Hear one of Yvan's music tracks in the outro of this episod…

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Kyle: Vision 22:15

9M ago22:15

22:15

For youth who are leaving lock-up, the emphasis on all they things they must avoid in order to stay out of trouble can seem like a big list of "NO's". But when they have a vision for life, they have the opportunityt to say "YES" and move forward into a new future. In this episode, Kyle shares what it takes to pursue a vision in life. Things like fo…

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Christian: Thinking About My Thinking 29:40

10M ago29:40

29:40

Growing up, Christian didn't have many role models. He learned what he could from the streets he grew up on. When he participated in Ready4Life, he discovered that unresolved issues become repeat thought patterns. Today he's sharing what it means to make peace, let go, and forgive. Including a life-changing conversation with his mother.…

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Alex: Strongholds 29:53

11M ago29:53

29:53

Traumatic events in childhood left Alex wondering who he could trust. He started pushing people away to protect himself. It was a survival strategy that became a stronghold. Today he's challenging this stronghold and discovering new ways to navigate relationships.

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Kyle: Trust 18:07

1y ago18:07

18:07

Growing up, Kyle says he always had a goal in life, but never had a reason to follow it. Today he shares how Ready4Life helped him define his vision and discover the power of trust.

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#ThisIsWhoIAm 14:12

1+ y ago14:12

14:12

EXCLUSIVE: Tune in for a special behind-the-scenes conversation as hosts Rebecca and Caroline sit down with Paris Hilton to talk about her new memoir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Joey: "Good Luck with That Kid!" 43:27

2y ago43:27

43:27

Joey was locked up at age 15, and remembers people saying things like "Joey Berry?! Good luck with that kid!" Not many people had faith in Joey at that time in his life -- but he'll never forget the few that did.

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Nickolas, Part 2: Finish Strong 18:13

2y ago18:13

18:13

"Even if you start wrong, you can finish strong. When you look at my story, there’s really no ingredients for success. That’s what I want to let the world know, it doesn’t matter…there is redemption.” Part 2 of an incredible conversation with Nickolas DeJarnette, successful businessman, job creator, speaker, husband, father…and an inspiration to an…

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Nickolas, Part 1: Even if you start wrong... 23:53

2+ y ago23:53

23:53

Nick says that from his earliest memory, life played out like a cautionary tale rather than the preamble to an eventual success story. His formative years were the stuff of nightmares that included bouncing from youth care and foster homes to shoot-outs, prostitution and murder. It wasn't long before Nick joined what he calls "the family business" …

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Episode 12: A National Trend 25:35

2+ y ago25:35

25:35

The fight has just begun. This final episode shares the work that Paris, the hosts, and her organization have accomplished in Utah alongside state Senator Mike McKell as they plan to expand this movement to states nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Episode 11: The Power of Paris 35:46

2+ y ago35:46

35:46

Breaking Code Silence, the national advocacy organization for survivors, is discussed, featuring interviews with its director and offering options for advocacy and action. Kat Von D speaks with Paris Hilton about their mutual experience and using their platforms for change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 10: Wreckage 35:48

2+ y ago35:48

35:48

The long-term effects of treatment. Survivors share the struggles they experience even years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Episode 9: My Little Secret 25:01

2+ y ago25:01

25:01

Getting out and going home. Survivors recount what it was like to go home and whether getting "back to normal" will be possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Durell, Part 3: Finding True Freedom 19:03

2+ y ago19:03

19:03

Re-entry was rough for Durell. As he says “A lot of people were skeptical of me because I was released to the same community that I was just terrorizing.” But thanks to some good mentors, Durell experienced community that wasn’t criminal-related. Community that helped him live freely and purposefully.…

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Episode 8: A Letter Home 25:13

2+ y ago25:13

25:13

Provo Canyon School’s tactics of using manipulation and isolation are highlighted through jarring survivor accounts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Episode 7: They Tried to Break Me 28:08

2+ y ago28:08

28:08

Survivors share their deepest and darkest memories from their time at Provo Canyon School. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Episode 6: Within the Law 23:55

2+ y ago23:55

23:55

The ACLU launches a million-dollar lawsuit against Provo Canyon School after two boys escape. The legal battle reveals truths about life behind the school’s doors and poses the question: What will it take to shut PCS down? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Durell, Part 2: What Was the Truth? 14:11

2+ y ago14:11

14:11

Now in prison, Durell did not want to be where he was at. He could feel the weight of the hopelessness, depression and anger that surrounded him. He began to search for spiritual truth. In this episode, Durell shares what he discovered.

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Episode 5: Enter Dr. Thorne 30:14

2+ y ago30:14

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Dr. Eugene Thorne is profiled as the leading psychologist at PCS with an affinity for behavior modification and control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Episode 4: Big Business in Little Provo 34:29

2+ y ago34:29

34:29

Big business abounds with founders Robert Crist and Jack Williams recognizing a lucrative opportunity in congregate care. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Episode 3: It’s Not a School 40:11

2+ y ago40:11

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Arriving at Provo Canyon School, survivors are subjected to an invasive intake procedure as they begin to question if this is even a school at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Episode 2: Taken in the Middle of the Night 29:32

2+ y ago29:32

29:32

The beginning of every survivor's journey — the transport. Survivors detail being kidnapped in the middle of the night, and the tumultuous and traumatic trip to Provo Canyon School. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 1: Behaving Badly 26:23

2+ y ago26:23

26:23

Paris Hilton reveals the truth about her abuse at Provo Canyon School alongside a mix of experts as they discuss the origins of the Troubled Teen Industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Durell, Part 1: Man of the House 21:15

2+ y ago21:15

21:15

When his father went to jail, Durell became the man of the house - at age 10. Looking back, he recognizes that he was simply a hurt, angry child trying to assume adult responsibilities. Hear how that played out in his life.

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Introducing Trapped in Treatment 1:47

2+ y ago1:47

1:47

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Warner Bros

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Don't Talk? Learning How and When to Open Up 32:59

3y ago32:59

32:59

Often we're told to keep family matters private -- what happens at home stays at home. But sometimes the secrets we keep are harming us. Andre grew up in a home with a "don't talk" rule. Hear his story and how he learned that being heard can be healing.

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Forgiving my Father 26:49

3y ago26:49

26:49

Life lessons learned in lock-up: While Jason was growing up, his mother struggled to support their family while his father battled an addiction. Life got even more challenging when his father was sent to jail. As the years went by, Jason's frustration and resentment led him into troubles of his own. Eventually he found himself locked up in the same…

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Learning to Forgive 24:49

3y ago24:49

24:49

Life lessons learned in lock-up: Growing up in an abusive home, Olivia decided that to survive she would "hurt you before you could hurt me". She used her anger to protect herself as she was bounced in and out of lock-up. But that all changed when she discovered the true power of forgiveness. Today, she's sharing her remarkable journey with us.…

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From Lock-Up to Leadership: Daniel's Story 42:14

3+ y ago42:14

42:14

When Daniel was 15 years old, he was looking for guidance in all the wrong places. His father had been sent to prison and it wasn't long before Daniel was arrested himself. His journey took him through both the juvenile justice system and adult prison. But today Daniel serves as a pastor and a mentor for at-risk youth, giving young people the guida…

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Battling Addiction 41:27

3+ y ago41:27

41:27

After his first drink of alcohol at age eight, Matty has gone many rounds in a death-defying battle with addiction. On his journey through recovery - and relapse - he got to experience a God who simply wouldn't give up on him.

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Finding Community in Church 44:20

3+ y ago44:20

44:20

What does the church have to offer incarcerated youth? In Episode 7, Marquis shares how he found a life-giving community in his local church.

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The Power of Relationship 34:34

3+ y ago34:34

34:34

Today’s episode is about the power of relationship. Gayle and Felix were two very different people when they met. Gayle was a middle-aged white “church lady”, a wife, mother, volunteer Bible study leader. Felix was a Latino teenager in lock-up, questioning how to best move forward in life. The journey that Gayle and Felix share about becoming famil…

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At Risk 46:04

4y ago46:04

46:04

Most girls who enter the juvenile justice system come with histories of deep personal trauma. This was certainly true for Lina when she was locked up at age 16. In Episode 5 of We're Still Standing, Lina shares the impact of trauma in her life along with the journey of hope and healing that empowers her to work with other traumatized girls in the s…

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Leaving Lock-Up 37:09

4y ago37:09

37:09

If you've been listening to We're Still Standing, you've heard about what it's like to be locked up. But what's it like to leave lock-up? And who will be there to work through some of the challenges that come up? Brian, Jason, Joel and Trevor know what it takes. And they share their experience with Scott Larson, founder of Straight Ahead Ministries…

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Kids in Gangs 36:24

4y ago36:24

36:24

Most of us, when we think about gangs, think about something we’ve seen in the movies or maybe in the headlines. We don’t think about children being recruited into gang activity. But that’s what happened to Sokhan Prak when he was twelve years old. After getting locked up, jumped on the street, stabbed 20 times and shot, he’s still standing. Today …

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What's it Like to Be Locked Up? 29:02

4y ago29:02

29:02

What’s it like to be locked up as a kid? What has happened in your life to land you in lock-up? And more importantly how do you move forward? Carlos and Trevor share their experience with Scott Larson, Founder of Straight Ahead Ministries

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