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“As a child I knew two kids who were sent from their homes on the east coast to a wilderness program and a boarding school for bad kids in Utah. Recently I’ve thought about those two friends and wondered what their experiences were like as I’ve followed the news of Paris Hilton’s advocacy on this...”Read full review »
Rain Boas Haze via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/24
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“Very thorough research and good story telling. I had no idea these programs were a thing in Utah. Always enjoy learning something new and love listening to podcasts while doing mundane chores. This one really held my interest but I hated to learn about the mistreatment of so many teens.”
Lancaster listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/24
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“One might, or might not be surprised to know that even in today’s age, there are judges and lawyers, who have no idea but there is in fact, a well organized “troubled teen industry“.
Thank you to APM for reporting on this little piece of a giant story. For those who don’t know what the TTI is,...”Read full review »
CFHayback via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/23
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“I got into this because I was inspired by a book by a well-known children’s author by the name of Todd Strasser. in addition to writing many children’s novels for entertainment, he’s also novelize various feature films, but the book that got me interested in this podcast is a book by him called...”Read full review »
Bugatti16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/23
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“I am a professional in my state who oversees residential facilities; I am a government employee. This podcast was equally horrifying and eye-opening. I feel that we have many more safeguards and (to some degree) better oversight in my state, and decades forward; but I still think every government...”Read full review »
Katels1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/23
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“I recently just went through these things that your broadcasting! It’s absolutely ridiculously horrifying that the world is unaware of the torture these Children are going through! It was sooooo hard to learn about it. Sitting in my room all alone, no support from the community or even guidance....”Read full review »
singingishreat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/22
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“Fantastic pod sharing important information about what we don’t hear. Love them and very interesting story. Please keep going!”
Zuc12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/22
“In January 2007, my parents sent me to a wilderness program in Montana. A few weeks later, I was transferred to a Residential Treatment Center in Idaho. A year and a half after that, I was transferred to my final program, a Therapeutic Boarding School in Utah. I turned 18 there, then I was...”Read full review »
crjh1221 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/22
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“This podcast is so well done, in every aspect. Production, writing, narration, story. It was well laid out, easy to follow, answered all the questions popping up in my head etc. Very impressed.
Great presentation of an unfortunate story. Highly recommend to anyone.”
TRM2319 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
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“Serious subject matter ruined by a sappy production style and weird instrumental breaks with a score that belongs in a CW series. I’m all for local journalists getting their bag but the production style on these kinds of podcasts needs a refresher.”
AmandaListon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/22
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“The story is important and reporting well done. I just wish the music was less heavy handed - it was used often to force how you were supposed to feel about the information instead of letting the information sit with the listener and have us decide. I also wish there was one person reporting on...”Read full review »
meowmeow535 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/22
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“Compelling story, really well done, I would sit in my driveway just to hear the last part of an episode. Really appreciate investigative journalism like this. If I have one criticism, it’s not about the content, it’s about the way voices are used on the radio and in podcasts, especially women who...”Read full review »
Caroun from Holland MI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/22
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“This is a fantastically well-reported and suspensefully recounted story of government failures in the Utah youth treatment industry. Equal parts appalling and gripping, this is important news you need to hear.”
JoelCreswell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/22
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“We need more investigative reporters like them. Please keep it up and keep the public informed as much as possible. We would be lost without people like you. Thank you.”
Sandigirlxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/22
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“It is so important and the reporting is so good!!!!!!!”
LexCate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/22
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“Take it from someone who attended 3 RTCs in their teens, this is a really good podcast! I binged it all in about four hours.”
femmeoso2727 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/22
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“I love you guys for covering this and exposing the truth! 💙🙏🏻”
rapunzelkt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/22
“A little too whiney for me personally - The Paris Hilton segment was the final straw. The next step for out of control teens is prison - right?”
Elaine in Baltimore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/22
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“As a survivor, I’m so grateful for this podcast for exposing what has been hidden for so long”
soooooooooooozzeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/22
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“I’m 4 episodes in and I’m furious.
How did they think they’d never be found out? How is this not considered kidnapping and human trafficking for financial gain? These people have no business as mental health care providers. They should be in prison. The gaslighting, the abuse of power, the...”Read full review »
annemarie_dc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/22
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“Well done and educational look at the growing teen treatment industry in UT. Listen and learn”
hp12cman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/22
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“This was an amazing podcast!! Super interesting, important information delivered informatively and engagingly. Mental health is something people like to sweep under the rug. This show gives stories of MH a voice and shows that conversations about safer and more effective treatment options must be...”Read full review »
AlixandraB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/22
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“Great podcast! Very informative and the storytelling is superb!”
amendon2456 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/22
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“At IH. I have personal accounts of my own abuse and trauma, as well as everything I saw and heard. This reporter reached out to me but I didn’t feel like I could share my story at the time because I had just had a baby & wasn’t wanting to relive the trauma. This podcast covers a lot of the...”Read full review »
BridgeyD94 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/22
“If you aren’t from Utah, Sent Away offers you a crash course in a disturbing trifecta among the three prime actors in many Utah’s stories: Utah State Government, the LDS church and the pervasive classic Utah entrepreneur.
The complicated 50 year history of the “troubled teen” business is...”Read full review »
Meemster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/22
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“Binged the whole thing in two days! So interesting. Utah do better and stop being gross.”
Rachel Elek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“It was AZ but, this is it. My story a parallel. Being sent away, this podcast in its forty five second intro- had me having a panic attack. But I look forward to getting through this. And finally our story is out there. It was bad, but it happened more than you know.”
Betsbird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/22
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“Investigative reporting at its finest! Strong factual narrative interspersed with the girls’ experiences. Kept me wanting to hear more from each reporter.”
Mamacilley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/22
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“A very important podcast that covers all its bases in reporting. Really well told!”
TCPodFan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/04/22
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“Such an important topic and wonderful journalism work.”
s'aventure via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/22
“Thank you for investigating the youth centers and staff in Utah. As a mother it is hard to hear about the cruel and unjust treatment all of these kids have endured for decades. I can’t imagine how this has affected families that thought they were helping their child. It’s heartbreaking. Continue...”Read full review »
LaShon T via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/22
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“This podcast is so well done it is an absolute must listen !! I binged all the episodes! Keep making more content you guys! It’s excellent 👌😉✨👏”
Chelsea102 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/22
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“This is so well done. I appreciate the trigger warnings in addition to the thorough reporting, some of this stuff is so dark. I hope these stories continue to be told and those who perpetrated these horrific acts be held accountable.”
RayaP. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/22
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“I don’t know if I enjoyed this pod so much because it doesn’t have any commercials yet or because I was raised Mormon but this one is worth checking out. I also had to send my only son away to get past the 9th grade but this show is definitely worth checking out.”
Teri Tanner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/22
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“Well produced, researched and sourced. I had no idea how unregulated these businesses were/are. All three reporters are great. They got so many people in the story to talk to them.”
Tara Pod Lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/22
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“This is an important topic and great investigation and reporting.”
Learner Jill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/22
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“Loved the reporting and the interview’s with former victim’s.”
eycastsz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/22
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts, and this series has some of the best storytelling I’ve heard in a while. I finished all seven episodes in two days because I couldn’t stop listening!”
BDRUENNCNAAN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/22
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“As a parent of a troubled teen I’m grateful that I have listened to this. Parents often don’t know where to turn or what to do to save their struggling child. These types of programs prey on all parts of a struggling family. This is disheartening and tragic.”
LovelyLorelia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
“This podcast tells a heart wrenching story of the young people’s experiences at these treatment centres. It has clearly been researched very well and is told brilliantly. I can’t stop listening.”
Debs bowen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/30/22
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“Excellent reporting!”
Tlrafferty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/22
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“Great series covering the troubled teen industry in Utah in conjunction with KUER. These journalists have clearly put in years of work and research to learn as much as possible about the industry, it’s failings, and the states reactions. A must listen, especially for those who live in and around...”Read full review »
atheistpope via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/22
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“My husband is a survivor of one of these treatment centers operating around this same time. He still has regular nightmares about the time he spent in treatment. The stories he’s told me of abuse and control are sickening. I am so glad that survivors are speaking out! I hope this podcast can help...”Read full review »
ShaJ92! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/22
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“Super interesting, eye opening and disturbing how troubled youth are treated.
Very well produced show.”
AshleyDee15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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“Disturbing in all the ways you could imagine, but excellent podcast. Best long form pod I’ve listened to in a while”
podcastlover90 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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“As someone who has been through the adolescent residential treatment system I want to thank you for bringing awareness to this issue. More people need to know what goes on in these places. Though my experience was not nearly as extreme as the stories shared in this podcast, I can attest to the...”Read full review »
clair144 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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“Here b/c Karen Kilgariff sent me (via MFM). Outstanding research, reporting + production”
djcarolyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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