tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-387515252024-03-05T23:30:05.676-06:00Investigating Teen ChallengePlease post your experiences on the only blog that makes an attempt to prove that the Teen Challenge Program needs to be investigated! Read the first post entitled, 'Investigating the Teen Challenge Program'. The links on the right side bar offer other's reasons as well. (Claims of high success rates and high drop-out rates and accountability are what sparked this investigation.)Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-78156576499929170282009-02-10T05:40:00.007-06:002009-02-10T05:50:59.478-06:00GET YOUR VOICE HEARD ABOUT YOUR TEEN CHALLENGE EXPERIENCE!I have decided to write a post concerning the comments that others have left about Teen Challenge because they are the voices of the people who have been directly involved in Teen Challenge.<br /><br />Today I encourage everyone to take the time to 'really' read these comments <span style="font-weight: bold;">and</span> to leave your own comments about your own experience with Teen Challenge! <br /><br />You can read or post comments by clicking on either of the posts below:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TO ADD YOUR BAD TEEN CHALLENGE EXPERIENCE, PLEASE CLICK HERE:</span><br /><a href="http://teenchallengecult.blogspot.com/2007/02/did-you-have-bad-experience-at-teen.html">http://teenchallengecult.blogspot.com/2007/02/did-you-have-bad-experience-at-teen.html </a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">You can read more comments here: </span><a href="http://teenchallengecult.blogspot.com/2007/02/family-members-have-unanswered.html"><br />TEEN CHALLENGE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS</a>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-5822133194822730082008-07-19T15:36:00.002-06:002008-07-19T15:42:53.087-06:00Attention Teen Challenge: The Bill to Stop "Kiddie Gulag" Industry Passes House!On June 25th, <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h6358eh.txt.pdf">HR 6358</a>--the bill that may well shut down the "kiddie gulag" industry for good--passed the House.<br /><br /><a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h6358eh.txt.pdf">http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h6358eh.txt.pdf</a><br /><br />To read an in-depth article please visit- <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/2/114611/5680/781/545366">http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/7/2/114611/5680/781/545366</a>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-46650336484173201682008-05-05T14:44:00.009-06:002008-05-05T15:25:41.647-06:00Dogemperor at Daily Kos: An In-Depth Series on Abuse at Teen Challenge<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">An In-Depth Series on Abuse at Teen Challenge</span><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Part 1: </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/26/17250/8747/930/503496">Teen Challenge: The Assemblies' Own "Kiddie Gulag"</a></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Part 2: </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/27/171937/973">Teen Challenge: Coercive Groups Disguised as Rehab</a></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Part 3: </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/28/17428/8172/453/503981">Teen Challenge: A Typical Week in the "Jesus Gulag"</a></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Part 4: </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/29/165243/571/427/504015">Teen Challenge: Life Within the "Jesus Gulag"</a></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Part 5: </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/30/1712/32864/374/504060">Teen Challenge: Possible Missionary Mill?</a></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Part 6: </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/1/164418/2864">Teen Challenge: The Depths of Coercion at a "God Warrior" Training Camp</a></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Part 7: </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/2/17850/21034">Teen Challenge: Sex Abuse and Sexual Predators</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Part 8:</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/5/3/17742/55658">Teen Challenge:<span style=""> </span>Court-Ordered Coercion and CYA Indemnity Contracts</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/5/3/17742/55658"> </a></span></p><h2 style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" >Part 9:<span style=""> </span><span class="diarytitle"><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/4/164443/2223/954/504505">Teen Challenge: Your Tax Dollars, Paying For Institutionalised Abuse</a></span></span></h2><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >Links:</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><ul style="font-family:verdana;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/25/114146/721/120/503305">Bill HR 5876--A Chance to Protect Kids from Abusive "Kiddie Boot Camps"</a></b></span></li></ul><ul style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.beyondbusiness.net/teenchallengesuit.htm">Join Teen Challenge Lawsuit!</a></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;font-family:lucida grande;"><b><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-32394244769585363332008-01-13T14:11:00.000-06:002008-01-13T14:14:10.048-06:00DID YOU HAVE A BAD EXPERIENCE AT TEEN CHALLENGE?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho4GSLZsBAuDMAuXSrGbPlBVxS9bx2uZhPkcYAmCQxOnetiKqr0IKJNNJbYANZSXljHJPVlAMjiFY3IsD_Cllx0cK-gtQCjcf__TqNyRcixEmyy6NbFMQH9WB7dOlrCvY-QLbK/s1600-h/EXCLAMATION.bmp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho4GSLZsBAuDMAuXSrGbPlBVxS9bx2uZhPkcYAmCQxOnetiKqr0IKJNNJbYANZSXljHJPVlAMjiFY3IsD_Cllx0cK-gtQCjcf__TqNyRcixEmyy6NbFMQH9WB7dOlrCvY-QLbK/s200/EXCLAMATION.bmp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078710906099259218" border="0" /></a>If you have had a bad experience at Teen Challenge, I invite you to post your comments about it here. You may even be able to exchange e-mail addresses to talk with others who have had similar experiences. And, if you are a family member wanting to make contact with other family members who have questions and concerns, please read my post below regarding family members.Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-60935464518516183202007-09-20T08:37:00.000-06:002007-09-20T08:46:34.275-06:00Known Front Groups for the Assemblies of GodScroll down this page to find the list of "Known Front Groups for the Assemblies of God"-<br /><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://community.livejournal.com/dark_christian/264750.html" title="Linkification: http://community.livejournal.com/dark_christian/264750.html">http://community.livejournal.com/dark_christian/264750.html</a>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-12833151323326669812007-09-18T07:27:00.000-06:002007-09-18T07:44:07.311-06:00Teen Challenge is a Mission of the Assemblies of God!<p>This post is for those of you who don't believe that Teen Challenge <span style="font-weight: bold;">is</span> a Mission of the Assemblies of God! Here is the proof:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Missions of the Assemblies of God</span> - <a href="http://usmissions.ag.org/" class="external free" title="http://usmissions.ag.org/" rel="nofollow">http://usmissions.ag.org/</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Assemblies of God U.S. Missions</span> is comprised of six departments, which <span style="font-weight: bold;">includes</span> TEEN CHALLENGE! - <a href="http://usmissions.ag.org/top/faqs.cfm" class="external free" title="http://usmissions.ag.org/top/faqs.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://usmissions.ag.org/top/faqs.cfm</a></p>You can also find the link to the Teen Challenge Mission on the Assemblies of God website by going to the links on the left of their website and clicking on "Missions" and then "U.S.Missions".<br /><a href="http://ag.org/top/">http://ag.org/top/</a><br /><br />And, as I've stated before- <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Teen Challenge websites do not make the public aware that Teen Challenge is actually a Mission of the Assemblies of God Church!</span> <p><a href="http://usmissions.ag.org/top/faqs.cfm" class="external free" title="http://usmissions.ag.org/top/faqs.cfm" rel="nofollow"><br /></a><a href="http://usmissions.ag.org/top/aboutus.cfm" class="external free" title="http://usmissions.ag.org/top/aboutus.cfm" rel="nofollow"></a></p>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-47935034205939203822007-08-20T19:50:00.000-06:002007-08-21T08:46:19.658-06:00Teen Challenge Programs Draw Some Criticisms About Methodology, Funding<a href="http://www.montrosepress.com/articles/2007/08/19/news/doc46c7bda0a99cd874857761.txt"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Excerpt from the Montrose Daily Press (Montrose, CO)</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.montrosepress.com/articles/2007/08/19/news/doc46c7bda0a99cd874857761.txt">http://www.montrosepress.com/articles/2007/08/19/news/doc46c7bda0a99cd874857761.txt<br /></a><br />By Maggie Stehr<br />Daily Press Writer<br />Published on Sunday, August 19, 2007<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">According to the organization’s Web site, Teen Challenge programs are the “solution to the addiction crisis.” Since opening in 1958 and with more than 170 centers in the U.S., Teen Challenge officials claim to have cured thousands from drug and alcohol addictions.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">But such testimonials have drawn criticisms from some former students, civil liberties experts and addiction specialists. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Some experts have argued that because some Teen Challenge centers and students receive federal funding, the programs violate the separation between religion and government. High success rates have contributed to ongoing governmental support of the faith-based drug treatment program, but not without opposition.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“These figures dramatically distort the truth, as they represent the successful treatment rate of only those participants who do not drop out of the program before completion, which includes less than one-fifth (18 percent) of the total number of students who actually participated,” argued Samantha Smoot, executive director of Texas Freedom Network Education Fund, which promotes church-state separation. In 2001, Smoot testified in Congress that funding for Teen Challenge should instead go towards secular drug rehab programs with stronger medical components.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Other opponents of Teen Challenge have labeled the evangelical groups as cults, alleging psychological abuse and manipulation by staff members.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Vicki Proffit, director of Teen Challenge House of Promise near Olathe, denies such negative claims but acknowledges the program contains a strong Christian focus.</span>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-67906087739167760492007-08-19T00:25:00.000-06:002007-08-19T00:28:33.249-06:00Obviously Teen Challenge Didn't Work For This Teen Challenge GraduateHmmm, he recently graduated from Teen Challenge but now he's already on his way to prison for 3 years! <br /><br />Winnipeg Theft News - Friday August 17, 2007<br /><a href="http://www.winnipegtheft.com/2007/08/17/robber-falls-off-rehab-path/">http://www.winnipegtheft.com/2007/08/17/robber-falls-off-rehab-path/</a>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-17864676199695091012007-08-16T19:04:00.000-06:002007-08-16T19:18:11.904-06:00Recovery Center Plan Draws Concern From Neighbors<div id="areaname">Looks like another neighborhood also has issues with Teen Challenge!<br /><br />KVAL News- August 16, 2007- Eugene, Oregon:<br /><a href="http://www.kval.com/news/local/9184537.html">http://www.kval.com/news/local/9184537.html</a><br /></div>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-90930279744716572472007-08-10T20:05:00.000-06:002007-08-10T19:04:49.762-06:00Why Does Teen Challenge Need to Be Investigated?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5K7r4ogMOzIarJvwXGOKU5_EYKxzWXHlaXKMG1G0GO9IN8alDbalL9QvVodS_9Cc7VIOiZ9cCjkH2Urh-Spxl9-4TSdTUcfr-kpJGfTiLY4V1ijmZlYayYua0LvPQrmeZG95/s1600-h/help_index.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5K7r4ogMOzIarJvwXGOKU5_EYKxzWXHlaXKMG1G0GO9IN8alDbalL9QvVodS_9Cc7VIOiZ9cCjkH2Urh-Spxl9-4TSdTUcfr-kpJGfTiLY4V1ijmZlYayYua0LvPQrmeZG95/s200/help_index.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091109847615024242" border="0" /></a><span class="postbody"><span>To learn more about why people feel that Teen Challenge needs to be thoroughly </span></span><span class="postbody"><span>investigated, I highly recommend reading my web blog in its entirety and then paying a visit to the following websites:</span></span><br /><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The "Investigating Teen Challenge" Web Forum</span> at- <a href="http://wwf.fornits.com/viewforum.php?f=57" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://wwf.fornits.com/viewforum.php?f=57</a>, which is proudly hosted on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fornits Home for Wayward Web Fora Forum</span> (<a href="http://fornits.com/wwf/index.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://fornits.com/wwf/index.php</a>). Fornits Forum covers many of the Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification and Thought Reform </span><span class="postbody">facilities! </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Behind the Walls: The Teen Challenge You Won't See"</span> by Michael Kincheloe - <a href="http://www.teenchallengeexposed.com/" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.teenchallengeexposed.com/</a></span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A very active thread about Teen Challenge </span>at- <a href="http://www.topix.net/forum/city/minneapolis-mn/TN94VATH520HE9UQM#lastPost" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.topix.net/forum/city/minneapolis-mn/TN94VATH520HE9UQM#lastPost</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Another thread on Teen Challenge</span> at- <a href="http://www.topix.net/forum/blogs/TEV4TDE8D9LDKTISS" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.topix.net/forum/blogs/TEV4TDE8D9LDKTISS</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Thread at The Bismarck Tribune</span> - </span><span class="postbody"><a href="http://www.bismarcktribune.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=33" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.bismarcktribune.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=33</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Many more opinions about Teen Challenge can be found here</span>- <a href="http://www.badsamaritan.com/archives/2001/10/the_teen_challenge_lady.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.badsamaritan.com/archives/2001/10/the_teen_challenge_lady.php</a></span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"Returning to Sanity" -</span> <a href="http://www.exchristian.net/testimonies/2006/02/returning-to-sanity.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.exchristian.net/testimonies/2006/02/returning-to-sanity.html</a></span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody">A new thread about Teen Challenge called- <span style="font-weight: bold;">'Subsidized Religion in MA'</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Aces Full of Links -</span> <a href="http://www.drmomentum.com/aces/archives/002976.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.drmomentum.com/aces/archives/002976.html</a></span></li></ul><span class="postbody"></span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">NEW: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"Exploring and Exposing Dominionist Christianity" - <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/dark_christian/894971.html">http://community.livejournal.com/dark_christian/894971.html</a></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NEW: </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"watchpaul: Could it happen here?" -<a href="http://watchpaul.blogspot.com/2007/06/could-it-happen-here.html"> http://watchpaul.blogspot.com/2007/06/could-it-happen-here.html</a></span></span></li></ul><span class="postbody"></span><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">"The Texas Faith-Based Initiative at Five Years: Warning Signs as PresidentBush Expands Texas-style Program at National Level" - </span><a href="http://www.tfn.org/files/fck/TFN%20CC%20REPORT-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.tfn.org/files/fck/TFN%20CC%20REPORT-FINAL.pdf</a></li></ul>(<span style="font-weight: bold;">Note:</span> If you cannot open the above pdf file, you can download the "<span style="font-weight: bold;">Foxit Reader</span>", which is a free PDF document viewer and printer. <a href="http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php</a>)<br /><ul><li><span class="postbody">To learn more about the the faith-based initiative, go to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Americans United for</span></span><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Separation of Church and State</span> website- <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"The 'Faith-Based' Initiative- Churches, Social Services & Your Tax Dollars" - </span> </span> <a href="http://www.au.org/site/News2?abbr=resources&page=NewsArticle&id=9051&security=1441&news_iv_ctrl=2422" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.au.org/site/News2?abbr=resources&page=NewsArticle&id=9051&security=1441&news_iv_ctrl=2422</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"</span></span><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charitable Choice, Faith-Based Partnerships, and the Public Funding Of Religion" -</span> <a href="http://www.atheists.org/public.square/charitablechoice.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.atheists.org/public.square/charitablechoice.html</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"A Stark Truth For Policy Makers: Data Lacking to Support Claims of Faith-Based Social Program Success" -</span><a href="http://www.atheists.org/flash.line/faith14.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink"> http://www.atheists.org/flash.line/faith14.htm</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"Faith Without Works" - </span><a href="http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2004/0410.sullivan.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">h</a></span><span class="postbody"><a href="http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2004/0410.sullivan.html" target="_blank" class="postlink">ttp://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2004/0410.sullivan.html</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I am also posting the following web forum just in case someone feels it would suit them-</span> , the <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Ex-Pentecostal Forum"</span> - <a href="http://p212.ezboard.com/bexpentecostalforums" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://p212.ezboard.com/bexpentecostalforums</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> </span><ul><li><span class="postbody"> Read more about the Ex-Pentecostal Forum at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Association of Former Pentecostals"</span> - <a href="http://expentecostals.org/index.htm" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://expentecostals.org/index.htm</a> </span></li></ul><span class="postbody"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">ANOTHER GOOD READ:</span><br /></span><ul><li><span class="postbody"><span style="font-weight: bold;">JESUS ‘LOVE-BOMBS' YOU</span> - By Chris Hedges. <a href="http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/jesus_love_bombs_you/" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/jesus_love_bombs_you/</a></span></li></ul><span class="postbody"><span><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdFovZhjEogIWzOWHd7nVwSkP-Oj32_U8-W1MXxUI1bEVbCoZ-dyv8sZIAeI7NeH1dLzN8jzdEjoTPelLzIWnJ3_C4tQ5SXKW8lxPzAYXL8aglBCT-_YldzFrNHhyHxa9U0mV/s1600-h/1rightarrow(2).png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdFovZhjEogIWzOWHd7nVwSkP-Oj32_U8-W1MXxUI1bEVbCoZ-dyv8sZIAeI7NeH1dLzN8jzdEjoTPelLzIWnJ3_C4tQ5SXKW8lxPzAYXL8aglBCT-_YldzFrNHhyHxa9U0mV/s200/1rightarrow(2).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091109336513915986" border="0" /></a><span class="postbody"><span>Many other links are also listed over on the right-hand sidebar, along with the comments / concerns that people have about their bad experiences with Teen Challenge. Be sure to stop back as I add more info often</span></span>!Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-34063930932687132972007-07-13T08:45:00.000-06:002007-07-25T06:28:28.027-06:00Something to Really Think About!!!You are all aware that Teen Challenge Director <a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24867">Fred Lamberson III</a> said that <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">the Teen Challenge facilities are Christian discipleships, not </span><span style="font-style: italic;">drug and alcohol programs</span>. </span>Well, I am now wondering why the rest of the nation, including the judges in our court rooms, aren't aware of what Teen Challenge really is.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The following is from the </span><span id="Site"><span id="ldnews"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ldnews.com/news/ci_6264709">Lebanon Daily News</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Jun 29, 2007:</span><br /></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmJRzv9zqRwK3RtgeeBDJGHCFWppMngsvqTN8I6iCFvqBJzS5wwX6t1rtw35WY03Lq6-pEHZlVMM0zuQy5qxx3G2CIFSNG5wTNMKoADoVtpZDBJi_4Tqmo1NisdGlUfumFpV2/s1600-h/1rightarrow(2).png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmJRzv9zqRwK3RtgeeBDJGHCFWppMngsvqTN8I6iCFvqBJzS5wwX6t1rtw35WY03Lq6-pEHZlVMM0zuQy5qxx3G2CIFSNG5wTNMKoADoVtpZDBJi_4Tqmo1NisdGlUfumFpV2/s200/1rightarrow(2).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091104736603941922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Jesse L. Smith, 34, of 205 Strack Drive, Myerstown, was sentenced to two years probation and fined $3,000 for <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">three drunken-driving convictions</span>. Smith requested placement in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Teen Challenge residential drug-and-alcohol program</span> at </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Rehrersburg. The judge ordered Smith to successfully complete the program or face a probation violation and a jail sentence.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">I really don't believe that a judge would have imposed such a sentence if he/she was informed of the fact that Teen Challenge is not a drug and alcohol treatment center!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I would also like to point out the following court conviction that really deserves attention!</span> Why? Because most of you already know that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Teen Challenge states that they do not take in people who have prior sexual offenses or violent offenders.</span> Obviously, that is not true!<br /></span><br /><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">The following is from the </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070705/NEWS01/707050331/1001/news">Lansing State Journal</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> July 5, 2007:</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmJRzv9zqRwK3RtgeeBDJGHCFWppMngsvqTN8I6iCFvqBJzS5wwX6t1rtw35WY03Lq6-pEHZlVMM0zuQy5qxx3G2CIFSNG5wTNMKoADoVtpZDBJi_4Tqmo1NisdGlUfumFpV2/s1600-h/1rightarrow(2).png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmJRzv9zqRwK3RtgeeBDJGHCFWppMngsvqTN8I6iCFvqBJzS5wwX6t1rtw35WY03Lq6-pEHZlVMM0zuQy5qxx3G2CIFSNG5wTNMKoADoVtpZDBJi_4Tqmo1NisdGlUfumFpV2/s200/1rightarrow(2).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091104736603941922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">David Leon Davis, 26, of Charlotte, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">criminal sexual conduct</span>, fourth degree, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">habitual offender</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">, </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">fourth conviction</span>, 365 days in jail, 173 days credit, 90 days </span><span style="font-style: italic;">suspended upon completion of Teen Challenge program and aftercare, $83.60 restitution, $600 supervision fee, $60 state cost, $60 to Crime Victims Rights Fund.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />The following is from the </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/local/local_story_193192723.html">Criminal Court Docket </a><span style="font-weight: bold;">(published July 13, 2007) in Cumberland County, Tennessee:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmJRzv9zqRwK3RtgeeBDJGHCFWppMngsvqTN8I6iCFvqBJzS5wwX6t1rtw35WY03Lq6-pEHZlVMM0zuQy5qxx3G2CIFSNG5wTNMKoADoVtpZDBJi_4Tqmo1NisdGlUfumFpV2/s1600-h/1rightarrow(2).png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmJRzv9zqRwK3RtgeeBDJGHCFWppMngsvqTN8I6iCFvqBJzS5wwX6t1rtw35WY03Lq6-pEHZlVMM0zuQy5qxx3G2CIFSNG5wTNMKoADoVtpZDBJi_4Tqmo1NisdGlUfumFpV2/s200/1rightarrow(2).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091104736603941922" border="0" /></a>Brian E. Elmore, in community corrections on a four-year sentence for <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">burglary and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">theft more than $1,000</span>, pleaded guilty to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">violation of probation</span> and was ordered to serve 180 straight days with credit for 91 days already served with only release being directly into the Teen Challenge program. If he fails in the Teen Challenge program, he will be facing the remainder of the four-year sentence.<div style="text-align: center;">_________<br /><br /></div>The above convictions/sentences prove that not only are the courts sentencing all kinds of convicted criminals to Teen Challenge but Teen Challenge obviously accepts a wide range of criminals into their program!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmJRzv9zqRwK3RtgeeBDJGHCFWppMngsvqTN8I6iCFvqBJzS5wwX6t1rtw35WY03Lq6-pEHZlVMM0zuQy5qxx3G2CIFSNG5wTNMKoADoVtpZDBJi_4Tqmo1NisdGlUfumFpV2/s1600-h/1rightarrow(2).png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmJRzv9zqRwK3RtgeeBDJGHCFWppMngsvqTN8I6iCFvqBJzS5wwX6t1rtw35WY03Lq6-pEHZlVMM0zuQy5qxx3G2CIFSNG5wTNMKoADoVtpZDBJi_4Tqmo1NisdGlUfumFpV2/s200/1rightarrow(2).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091104736603941922" border="0" /></a>For proof of more types of criminals being accepted into Teen Challenge, please read my post entitled-<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://teenchallengecult.blogspot.com/2007/03/proof-that-courts-are-sentencing-people.html"><span style="font-style: italic;"> "PROOF THAT COURTS ARE SENTENCING PEOPLE TO TEEN CHALLENGE"</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >I think this also proves why you should be very concerned about what<br />type of criminals live in the Teen Challenge near you!*</span></div>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-65344033793961426872007-07-01T13:25:00.000-06:002007-07-25T06:32:01.070-06:00Understanding Why Eureka, CA Residents Have So Many Issues With Teen ChallengeTo truly understand all aspects of the issues that many residents in Eureka, CA have been dealing with regarding Teen Challenge, one would have had to have been paying close attention to the newspapers in this city. When the articles are read in order, as a whole, you will begin to fully understand why so many people fought to stop Teen Challenge from operating in Eureka. You will hear much frustration as residents try to stand on their own to fight a battle that literally seems to be a no-win situation. They are left with some very important, unanswered questions, just as you will be.<br /><br />From this point out, not only will the posts on my blog make much better sense to you, but you will also learn about aspects that you may not have even known about how Teen Challenge operates!<br /><br />Below, I have posted the news articles from both the Times-Standard and The Eureka Reporter.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Please take the time to read them before Teen Challenge comes to a city near you!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YtyYvSiPX-gCMBPQKWHYlyOuPyGW_SsWp4oKyOoZ0U0zYUDeUI3WWfHViHxasRfmZFk0-9I8yQNJB_2vbFtc7Gu4SuYwmXLuvflVKi0d6TVpX7c9Tmyhrxx-cWLJy2B_zluQ/s1600-h/agt_forum.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YtyYvSiPX-gCMBPQKWHYlyOuPyGW_SsWp4oKyOoZ0U0zYUDeUI3WWfHViHxasRfmZFk0-9I8yQNJB_2vbFtc7Gu4SuYwmXLuvflVKi0d6TVpX7c9Tmyhrxx-cWLJy2B_zluQ/s200/agt_forum.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091100119514098674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Be</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">low are the articles on the Teen Challenge Issue </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">in Eureka, CA</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"> from the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://times-standard.com/">The Times-Standard</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">:<br /></span><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6056906"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Challenges to Teen Challenge</span></a> 06/04/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6056906/">Comments(35)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6073418"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eureka Debates Proposed Recovery Center</span></a> 06/06/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6073418/">Comments(48)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6082667"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Council Regroups for Teen Challenge Decision</span></a> 06/07/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6082667/">Comments (35)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6092456"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eureka Delays Vote on Teen Challenge</span></a> 06/08/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6092456/">Comments(21)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6102218"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Time, Go The Extra Mile</span></a> 06/09/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6102218/">Comments(11)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6108487"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Good News, Bad News</span></a> 06/10/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6108487/">Comments(7)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6168901"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Teen Challenge Back for Round Four</span></a> 06/18/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6168901/">Comments(18)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6176580"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Public May Get Second Chance For Comment</span></a> 06/19/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6176580/">Comments(16)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6185029"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Recovery Facility Approved</span></a> 06/20/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6185029/">Comments(32)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://times-standard.com/fastsearchresults/ci_6218948"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Teen Challenge Debate Reveals A Neighborhood In Crisis</span></a> 06/24/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6218948/">Comments(39)</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.times-standard.com/ci_6303690?source=most_viewed"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hot Eureka Issue Bubbling in State Capitol</span></a> 07/05/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6303690/">Comments (14)</a></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">UPDATE: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.times-standard.com/local/ci_6375995">Property Buy Falls Through; Redwood Teen Challenge Back To Drawing Board</a> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">07/14/07 <a href="http://www.haloscan.com/comments/timesstandard/6375995/">Comments (57)</a></span></span><br /></li></ul> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"God works in mysterious ways preventing that "faith based" B.S. from setting up shop."</span><span class="byline"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> - </span>The Real Bubba Joe<br />~<br /></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YtyYvSiPX-gCMBPQKWHYlyOuPyGW_SsWp4oKyOoZ0U0zYUDeUI3WWfHViHxasRfmZFk0-9I8yQNJB_2vbFtc7Gu4SuYwmXLuvflVKi0d6TVpX7c9Tmyhrxx-cWLJy2B_zluQ/s1600-h/agt_forum.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 48px; height: 48px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YtyYvSiPX-gCMBPQKWHYlyOuPyGW_SsWp4oKyOoZ0U0zYUDeUI3WWfHViHxasRfmZFk0-9I8yQNJB_2vbFtc7Gu4SuYwmXLuvflVKi0d6TVpX7c9Tmyhrxx-cWLJy2B_zluQ/s200/agt_forum.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091100119514098674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Below are the </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">articles on The Teen Challenge Issue in Eureka, CA from the </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/Home.aspx">The Eureka Reporter</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">:</span></span><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24045"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Commission OKs Center- Permit Planning Commission Grants Permit to Treatment Facility Over Residents' Objections</span></a> 5/14/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24116"><span style="font-weight: bold;">City Council to Review Appeal of Teen Challenge Decision</span></a> 5/17/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24304"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Housing Facility Still An Issue- Residents Gather to Discuss Concerns Over Teen Challenge Project</span></a> 5/22/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24451"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Inside Teen Challenge- Participants, Recovering Addicts Discuss Program; Lawsuit May Be On Horizon</span></a> 5/25/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24615"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Teen Challenge To Present Town Hall Meeting</span></a> 5/30/07</li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24596">Success Rate of Restorative Program' Speaks For Itself</a> </span>5/30/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24625"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Drugs For Sale Or Godly Recovery Program?</span></a> 5/31/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24660"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A License or Jesus? - Teen Challenge Director Says He's Not Willing to Compromise Program Philosophy</span></a> 6/1/07</li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24762">Redwood Teen Challenge Appeal Goes to Eureka Council</a> </span>6/3/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24795"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Meeting Gives Voice to Concerns</span></a> 6/4/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24794"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Council Should Allow Teen Challenge a Chance to Succeed</span></a> 6/4/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24815"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Writer Poses Questions For Teen Challenge to Consider</span></a> 6/5/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24830"><span style="font-weight: bold;">City Council Hears Brandenberg's Appeal- Lamberson Said License Not An Option</span></a> 6/6/07<br /></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24867"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eureka City Council to Look at Teen Challenge Appeal This Evening</span></a> 6/6/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=24886"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Teen Challenge Vote Postponed- Eureka City Council Convenes Committee to Consider Revised Conditional-Use Permit</span></a> 6/8/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=25130"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Newly Formed Advisory Group Meets to Discuss Teen Challenge</span></a> 6/15/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=25204"><span style="font-weight: bold;">City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Teen Challenge Appeal</span></a> 6/16/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=25282"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hearing on Teen Challenge Appeal Continues</span></a> 6/18/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=25297"><span style="font-weight: bold;">So Be It- Council Grants Conditional-Use Permit to Teen Challenge</span></a> 6/20/07</li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=25545"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Law That Suits Or A Lawsuit?</span></a> 6/25/07</li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=25530">Former (Teen Challenge) Member Talks About 'Abusive Ministry'</a> </span>6/25/07</li></ul><ul><li><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=25863">Rehab Facility Raises Ethical Questions</a> 7/4/07</li></ul><ul><li><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=25884">Teen Challenge May Feel the Effect of Senate Bill 992</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>7/5/07</li></ul><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">UPDATE:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=26288">Teen Challenge Deal is Dead! 7/16/07<br /><span class="byline"> <br /></span></a></li></ul><span class="byline"> </span>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-29863022452919125552007-06-21T09:52:00.000-06:002007-06-21T11:46:01.241-06:00Dallas Residents Urge Others to Sign Their Petition So They Can Stop Teen Challenge From Locating Next to Girl Scout Camp!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFW-bj8Uqae-dzE82wLkE6aVI3mxc30HxKAio5XD9mg-mGzBb0BdGW6GwaDMxfZ5PZd8kAjZ5FumzkR7kbGz-4NH0vDE2vciIo60YMsQqdimNJwP5Qhr-2NnnxTV_0fBQxwuiE/s1600-h/signing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFW-bj8Uqae-dzE82wLkE6aVI3mxc30HxKAio5XD9mg-mGzBb0BdGW6GwaDMxfZ5PZd8kAjZ5FumzkR7kbGz-4NH0vDE2vciIo60YMsQqdimNJwP5Qhr-2NnnxTV_0fBQxwuiE/s320/signing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078567969587648274" border="0" /></a><br />As of this morning, <span style="font-weight: bold;">441</span> people have signed a <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.petitiononline.com/GSCamp/petition.html">petition</a> begging the city not to allow Teen/Life Challenge of Dallas to set up camp next to the Girl Scouts' longtime home at Camp Whispering Cedars. According to <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dallas.org/node/310">Allen Gwinn</a>, this week the city's Planning Commission is set to take up the request of Teen/Life Challenge, which wants to buy and rezone the former Camp El-Har to accommodate up to 100 men!<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica;font-size:130%;" ><b>Read more here: </b><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/localnews/news8/stories/wfaa070620_lj_scouts.217bc2d4.html">Fury Over Plan for Rehab Near Girl Scout Camp</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Petition can be found here:</span> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica;font-size:78%;" ><b><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.petitiononline.com/GSCamp/petition.html">Petition in Opposition of Teen/Life Challenge of Dallas, Inc., Zoning Case No. Z067-191</a></span></b><b><br /><br /></b></span>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-3169615616058417112007-05-10T19:23:00.000-06:002007-05-10T22:30:16.304-06:00"No sexual abuse allegations at Teen Challenge? Bull crap!"This was posted by Cameron at- <a href="http://www.topix.net/forum/city/minneapolis-mn/TN94VATH520HE9UQM/p10#lastPost">http://www.topix.net/forum/city/minneapolis-mn/TN94VATH520HE9UQM/p10#lastPost</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"No sexual abuse allegations at Teen Challenge? Bull crap!"</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tfn.org/religiousfreedom/faithbased/teenchallenge/">http://www.tfn.org/religiousfreedom/faithbased/teenchallenge/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"There is no question that eliminating basic health and safety standards made operations easier for a few faith-based programs in Texas, however the lack of minimum standards has threatened the safety of those participating in the program. In 1998, <span style="font-weight: bold;">a boy filed suit against Dallas Teen Challenge Boys Ranch and Assemblies of God, alleging that a counselor, who was a convicted drug trafficker, sexually molested him and two other boys. </span>The lawsuit also claimed that the ranch’s Executive Director, the church and the ranch’s board knowingly hired people with criminal histories to serve as counselors."</span> (Austin American-Statesman, 5/13/1998)<br /><br />More here: <a href="http://www.texnews.com/1998/texas/molest0513.html">http://www.texnews.com/1998/texas/molest0513.html</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FYI:</span><br /><a href="http://www.schaler.net/inthenews/washblade.html">http://www.schaler.net/inthenews/washblade.html</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"Texas Freedom Network, a 23,000-member non-partisan grassroots watchdog group based in Austin conducted a five-year study of the policy and found, <span style="font-weight: bold;">“As exempt faith-based drug treatment centers, [such] facilities are not required to have licensed chemical dependency counselors, conduct staff training or criminal background checks, protect client confidentiality rights, adhere to state health and safety standards, or report abuse, neglect, emergencies and medication errors.”</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">CAMERON ALSO E-MAILED THIS TO ME TODAY-</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"And if you really want to have a look at sexual abuse cases involving the Assemblies of God Church (which runs all Teen Challenge programs) have a look at this page!" </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span> <a href="http://sportsforum.ws/the-tavern/t-the-official-post-all-your-stupid-religious-propaganda-shit-in-here-thread-153972.html">http://sportsforum.ws/the-tavern/t-the-official-post-all-your-stupid-religious-propaganda-shit-in-here-thread-153972.html</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note-</span> The original source for the above page is here: <a href="http://reformation.com/">http://reformation.com/</a>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-60406764219513269342007-05-06T18:31:00.000-06:002007-05-06T19:04:21.195-06:00Teen Challenge's Primary Purpose<span>This excerpt is from the</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.rickross.com/reference/teen_challenge/teenchallenge1.html">Proselytizing Report: "Teen Challenge"</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span>-<br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">"Mr. Soemo (Phoenix Center Director for "Teen Challenge") openly admitted that the primary purpose of Teen Challenge is the promotion of a specific religious belief system. He made it clear his focus is conversion." "In conclusion, Teen Challenge represents a direct violation of the guidelines of our religious manual which preclude any "proselytizing."<br /><br />An organization, which has as it's primary goal "confrontational evangelism," obviously has no place within ADOC religious programs. Unlike Christian denominations, which may contain an evangelical message within the context of their denominational liturgical service, this organization has confrontational evangelism as its stated goal and essentially its only function.<br /><br />Chaplains throughout the ADOC are expected to facilitate religious programming in a neutral, non-biased manner. Teen Challenge therefore presents an obvious problem. Any chaplain who engages in facilitating a program for this organization could easily be seen as assisting in proselytizing."<br /><br /></span>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-51853517127376639572007-04-28T20:01:00.000-06:002007-04-28T20:05:13.313-06:00WHY JOE QUIT TEEN CHALLENGEThis is a post I found tonight on the net that directly tells why someone quit Teen Challenge. Click on the title to view the original post.<br /><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://nikcomp.org/wordpress/?p=238" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Prayer for Intercession for Joe">Prayer for Intercession for Joe</a> </h4> <small>27 April 2007 <!-- by nikcomp --></small> <p style="font-style: italic;">"Joe left teen challenge yesterday and is enrolling in a salvation army program instead. The teen challenge program was a little too much for him—no visitation, can’t communicate with family—he really wants to be able to see his son. The mandatory fasting two days a week shocked him as well. The salvation army program is a 6 month residency program that allows attendees to visit family, and even hold a job after a period of time. It is also a Christ-centered program. The other good news is that his insurance apparently will cover the new program, which means he does not need our support. I thank you all for your prayers and for your eager willingness to support Joe in this major life change. Please keep praying, but use your resources to bless another. It is our willingness to give that pleases God, not the act of giving. May He richly blessed for your generosity."</p><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-608170678920743272007-03-31T13:16:00.000-06:002007-07-25T06:42:18.628-06:00MIND CONTROL TACTICS THAT TEEN CHALLENGE USESUsing <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ex-cult.org/bite.html">Mind Control - The BITE Model</a>, how many and which mind control techniques do you feel that Teen Challenge uses? (I <span style="font-weight: bold;">highly</span> recommend that you ask previous Teen Challenge members or compare Teen Challenge's <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tcfarm.org/About/daily.html">Daily Schedule</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tcfarm.org/About/program.html">Overview of the Teen Challenge Program</a> and their <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://tcmid.org/documents/Guidelines_jan07.pdf">Student Guidelines</a> to help you decide.)<br /><br />I have compared the Teen Challenge Daily Schedule, Overview of the Teen Challenge Program and the Student Guidelines to the BITE Model and was absolutely convinced that Teen Challenge uses the majority of these mind control tactics! Print them all out! I think you will be convinced also!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;"> </span> <div align="left"><br /></div>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-2350990974432965422007-03-28T18:45:00.000-06:002007-07-25T06:41:08.039-06:00THE BIZARRE REALITY BEHIND THE DOORS AT TEEN CHALLENGE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOMfo8PFHQaGRSGy1ihsluK9RrpyYZchfz1BFqU_i30MOwIkBib3DDrfCC2vwCj9Yt1zscETexFGkSXWdbNWfOw9ad4mCl1_4iXTdOFC3caU8a2nVf7jeSvANdkwAX240cxqc/s1600-h/1rightarrow(2).png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOMfo8PFHQaGRSGy1ihsluK9RrpyYZchfz1BFqU_i30MOwIkBib3DDrfCC2vwCj9Yt1zscETexFGkSXWdbNWfOw9ad4mCl1_4iXTdOFC3caU8a2nVf7jeSvANdkwAX240cxqc/s200/1rightarrow(2).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091113571351669890" border="0" /></a>I found this post at <a href="http://www.topix.net/forum/city/nashville-tn/TTV8NB9BQID0CMEBE">Topix.net</a> and it seems to depict one aspect of the very bizarre reality of what it's really like behind the doors at Teen Challenge...<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"I was at Teen Challenge in Nashville, and I can honestly say that I left because I felt as if I were part of an infomercial for Teen Challenge to receive money. We were guests at many churches in and around the area and each time we were all herded to the front of the church and without choice and whether or not we were okay yet we were to tell our story of how the program had completely changed our lives, even if we had only been there for two days. I can understand the God part of it because I do know that he is the only one that can completely heal us of our addictions, but come on....once you get out of there you need to have been taught the skills to live in the real world and not the world of teen challenge where each and every move you make is monitored and punished. You cannot force someone that has no Christian background to stand up in a church and praise God and beg for money to help others like themselves if they haven't even gotten the help they need yet. It is like Bible College and Military Bootcamp all rolled into one and for someone who may not even know who they are yet it can be so overwhelming. I do know it helps some people, because I have seen it, but I also know that it can drive some people right back to the world they came from because if you feel that it is not the place for you and discuss leaving with them you are given the third degree and told by EVERYONE you come on contact with on your way out that you are making the worst mistake of your life and that you will never make it. You will die if you leave there because Satan will attack you so hard that you cannot possibly survive. That IS NOT what an addict who is really trying to get better needs to hear. You cannot scare someone into getting sober. It is a hard thing to do in the first place and to me compassion and love go a lot farther than bullying someone into becoming a "Robot " for the sake of Teen Challenges survival as a program. Let time be the proof, when many who have been helped simply let others know that Teen Challenge may be what they need, because it helped them. If you have more people dropping out of the program then staying and "Graduating" then there is obviously a problem."<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><a href="http://www.topix.net/forum/city/nashville-tn/TTV8NB9BQID0CMEBE">Rene</a><br />Trenton, TN<br />Friday Mar 23, 2007<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></div>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-62554951261485495762007-03-26T22:42:00.000-06:002007-03-26T22:47:56.048-06:00BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE: INVESTIGATE TEEN CHALLENGE BEFORE YOU DONATE<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.give.org/index.asp"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BBB Wise Giving Alliance: Investigate Before You Donate</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NATIONAL CHARITY REPORTS INDEX</span> - This page lists the current BBB Wise Giving Alliance reports on charities and other organizations that solicit nationally.<br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.give.org/reports/index.asp" title="Linkification: http://www.give.org/reports/index.asp">http://www.give.org/reports/index.asp</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TEEN CHALLENGE'S REPORT: </span><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://charityreports.give.org/Public/Report.aspx?CharityID=1300" title="Linkification: http://charityreports.give.org/Public/Report.aspx?CharityID=1300">http://charityreports.give.org/Public/Report.aspx?CharityID=1300</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE STANDARDS FOR CHARITY ACCOUNTABILITY:</span><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.give.org/standards/newcbbbstds.asp" title="Linkification: http://www.give.org/standards/newcbbbstds.asp">http://www.give.org/standards/newcbbbstds.asp</a>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-46583662471665700012007-03-25T13:28:00.000-06:002007-07-25T07:01:24.068-06:00JOURNALIST MAY CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT ALL THE TEEN CHALLENGE HOOPLA!Read one journalists view that may change your mind about all the Teen Challenge hoopla!<br /><br />Blog article:<br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://vkshashikumar.blogspot.com/2007/02/eagle-on-altar.html" title="Linkification: http://vkshashikumar.blogspot.com/2007/02/eagle-on-altar.html">http://vkshashikumar.blogspot.com/2007/02/eagle-on-altar.html</a><br /><br />Newspaper article:<br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.tehelka.com/story_main.asp?filename=ts013004shashi.asp" title="Linkification: http://www.tehelka.com/story_main.asp?filename=ts013004shashi.asp">http://www.tehelka.com/story_main.asp?filename=ts013004shashi.asp</a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">NOTE:</span> This is an absolutely incredible article and I highly recommend reading it in its entirety!!!Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-47826851614512842912007-03-24T12:53:00.000-06:002007-03-25T14:42:44.650-06:00CHURCH-BASED PROJECTS SUCH AS TEEN CHALLENGE LACK DATA ON RESULTSExcerpt from: <a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n721/a01.html" title="Linkification: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n721/a01.html">http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n721/a01.html</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The truth, Mr. Johnson and many other social scientists say, is that there is little reliable research proving the effectiveness of religious programs. They also add that there is scant evidence showing which religious programs show the best results and how they stack up against secular programs.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"From the left to the right, everyone assumes that faith-based programs work," Mr. Johnson said. "Even the critics of DiIulio and his office haven't denied that. We hear that and just sit back and laugh. In terms of empirical evidence that they work, it's pretty much nonexistent."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"They'll hand you a three-page in-house report," Mr. Johnson said, "showing that they reached 1,300 people that year. But what does 'reach' mean? That's not going to cut it."<br /><br />Social scientists have pointed out that the 86 percent success rate of Teen Challenge is misleading. It does not count the people who dropped out during the program. And like many religious and private charities, Teen Challenge picks its clients.<br /><br />Before they are accepted, most of the addicts have already been through detoxification programs, said the Rev. John D. Castellani, president of Teen Challenge International U.S.A. In the program's first four-month phase, Mr. Castellani said, 25 to 30 percent drop out, and in the next eight months, 10 percent more leave.<br /><br />This raises questions for David Reingold, a researcher at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. A study Mr. Reingold has just completed of social services in Indiana found that religious programs are more likely than their secular counterparts to limit the clientele they serve. As a result, Mr. Reingold said, "It's an extreme exaggeration to say that religious organizations are more effective."<br /></span><span><strong><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica;"><strong><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></strong></span></strong></span>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-47416408776319514132007-03-11T17:53:00.000-06:002007-07-25T07:03:35.861-06:00PROOF THAT COURTS ARE SENTENCING PEOPLE TO TEEN CHALLENGEI have received several inquiries regarding this particular quote that is on the side-bar of my blog:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >"What's worse, is that I have heard that some Probation officers are CHOOSING Teen Challenge and demanding graduation OR else their "person on probation" goes to prison / jail. In other words, sign onto the "Assemblies of God" religion, walk the walk, "speak in tongues" etc.... or you'll go to jail. Doesn't this smack of civil rights violations!!!???</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> "</span> </span><a href="http://www.topix.net/forum/blogs/TEV4TDE8D9LDKTISS">posted by Cherokee lady of Fowler, CA Tuesday Jan 23</a></span><br /></div><br />The inquiries were about whether a judge can really sentence you to go to Teen Challenge or not. The answer is yes, a judge may court order you to complete Teen Challenge. If you do not complete the program you will violate your terms of probation and then you will have to complete your full jail or prison sentence!<br /><br />Here are several court files that prove this:<br /><br />STATE OF OHIO v. BARTLEY S. MEADOWS <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(One count of <span>felonious assault</span> and one count of <span>aggravated burglary</span>.)</span><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.fifthdist.org/november62006/meadows.pdf" title="Linkification: http://www.fifthdist.org/november62006/meadows.pdf">http://www.fifthdist.org/november62006/meadows.pdf</a><br /><br />STATE OF FLORIDA v. KEVIN DANIEL SMITH <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(Willfully violated two of the conditions of his community control.)</span><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://opinions.1dca.org/written/opinions2005/8-19-05/04-0847.pdf" title="Linkification: http://opinions.1dca.org/written/opinions2005/8-19-05/04-0847.pdf">http://opinions.1dca.org/written/opinions2005/8-19-05/04-0847.pdf</a><br /><br />STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v DAVID BENJAMIN TURNER <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(Violated the terms and conditions of his probation in all four cases- <span>felonious larceny, larceny of a firearm and possession of stolen goods</span>. Eight consolidated charges, including <span>breaking and entering a motor vehicle, breaking and entering a residence, felonious larceny, and felonious financial card theft.</span>)</span><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/coa/opinions/2002/unpub/010134-1.htm" title="Linkification: http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/coa/opinions/2002/unpub/010134-1.htm">http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/coa/opinions/2002/unpub/010134-1.htm</a><br /><br />STATE OF TENNESSEE v. RONALD EUGENE PURDY <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(Probation violation for <span>aggravated burglary</span>, a Class C felony.)</span><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/023/purdyr.pdf" title="Linkification: http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/023/purdyr.pdf">http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/023/purdyr.pdf</a><br /><br />STATE OF MISSOURI v. RICKY LEE BEACH <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(<span>First degree armed robbery</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span>)</span><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/pubopinions.nsf/ccd96539c3fb13ce8625661f004bc7da/b2c22848c6f236e58625729100751e26?OpenDocument" title="Linkification: http://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/pubopinions.nsf/ccd96539c3fb13ce8625661f004bc7da/b2c22848c6f236e58625729100751e26?OpenDocument">http://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/pubopinions.nsf/ccd96539c3fb13ce8625661f004bc7da/b2c22848c6f236e58625729100751e26?OpenDocument</a><br /><br />STATE OF TENNESSEE v. BILLY M. HIGGINS <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(The defendant was convicted on December 10, 2001, of one count of delivery of .5 grams or more of cocaine, a Class B felony, and one count of delivery of under .5 grams of cocaine, a Class C felony.)</span><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/041/Higginsb.pdf" title="Linkification: http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/041/Higginsb.pdf">http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/041/Higginsb.pdf</a><br /><br />STATE OF TENNESSEE v. GREGORY SCOTT ALLISON <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">(<span>Burglary</span>, a Class D felony, and misdemeanor theft.)</span><br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.tncourts.gov/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/021/allisong.pdf" title="Linkification: http://www.tncourts.gov/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/021/allisong.pdf">http://www.tncourts.gov/OPINIONS/tcca/PDF/021/allisong.pdf</a>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-19059861977234967312007-03-05T21:48:00.000-06:002007-03-06T08:51:59.708-06:00EVIDENTLY ADULT TEEN CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS SIGN AWAY ALL THEIR RIGHTS TOO!<span style="font-weight: bold;">Excerpt from page 14 of the <a href="http://www.saintlouistc.org/pdf/stltc-application.pdf">Saint Louis Teen Challenge Application</a>:</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> "In consideration for the opportunity to obtain this counseling, I promise that I will not take any legal actions in the future for anything said, done, or omitted by my case manager, Teen Challenge of St. Louis, their agents, or family members during this case management program. I agree to hold Teen Challenge of St. Louis, their agents, and family members harmless for any legal claims of negligence or damage of any sort, which a person could assert, related to the Teen Challenge of St. Louis case management programs."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Excerpt from page 15 of the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.saintlouistc.org/pdf/stltc-application.pdf">Saint Louis Teen Challenge Application</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> "8. I release Teen Challenge from all financial or legal responsibilities in case of accident, injury, illness or other misfortune."<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">Link location: <a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.saintlouistc.org/pdf/stltc-application.pdf" title="Linkification: http://www.saintlouistc.org/pdf/stltc-application.pdf">http://www.saintlouistc.org/pdf/stltc-application.pdf</a><br /></div>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-57759800278046280872007-03-03T01:11:00.000-06:002007-05-18T19:38:03.584-06:00TEEN CHALLENGE HAS A PARENTAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT!This excerpt is taken from page 17 of this <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mntc.org/pdf/LC_Adolescent.pdf">Teen Challenge Application</a>!<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;"><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.mntc.org/pdf/LC_Adolescent.pdf" title="Linkification: http://www.mntc.org/pdf/LC_Adolescent.pdf"></a></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PARENTAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">"I/We, ______________________________________, parent(s), guardian(s), or conservator(s) of _____________________________, a minor child born on _______________, hereby agree that he/she can enroll in Minnesota Teen Challenge Academy (MTCA), a 12-month Christian residential rehabilitative program. I/We further agree that I/we relieve MTCA, its Staff, Employees, Students, and Board Members from any responsibility or liability for any damages to him or his property during his residence at MTCA or during any related travel and/or activities. I/We also agree to release, hold harmless, and relinquish all rights to pursue any cause of action whatsoever against MTCA, its Staff, Employees, Students, and Board Members if a student voluntarily leaves MTCA or for any damages incurred during his/her residence." </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;"><br /><br />Link location: <a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.mntc.org/pdf/LC_Adolescent.pdf" title="Linkification: http://www.mntc.org/pdf/LC_Adolescent.pdf">http://www.mntc.org/pdf/LC_Adolescent.pdf</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why would Teen Challenge require a parent to sign this? This is absurd!!! This truly opens the door to exploitation, mistreatment, and abuse!!!<br /></span>~<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">NOTE: I am adding a link that I found at Find Law to show you just how long and complicated your case can become regarding the signing of a Parental Release of Liability Agreement. <a href="http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=co&vol=2002sc%5C724&invol=1">http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=co&vol=2002sc%5C724&invol=1</a><br /><br />I think you may have to register at the <a href="http://lp.findlaw.com/">FindLaw website</a> to review this case so I am posting the specifics so you can find it just in case the link I posted doesn't take you directly to it-<br /><br /><table><tbody><tr><td><i>Cooper v. Aspen Skiing Company.</i><p> </p></td></tr></tbody><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="74%"> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica;font-size:85%;" >SUPREME COURT, STATE OF COLORADO</span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica;font-size:85%;" >Two East 14<sup>th</sup> Avenue</span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica;font-size:85%;" >Denver, Colorado 80203</span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica;font-size:85%;" >Certiorari to the Colorado Court of Appeals</span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica;font-size:85%;" >Court of Appeals Case No. 99CA187</span></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="26%"> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica;font-size:85%;" >Case No. 00SC885</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38751525.post-62948491372174638252007-03-02T20:14:00.000-06:002007-07-25T07:05:47.182-06:00"THINK" BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD JOINS TEEN CHALLENGE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cafety.org/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 159px;" src="http://www.teenadvocatesusa.org/cafety.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here is a <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://cafety.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105&Itemid=39">START Fact Sheet</a> with <span style="font-weight: bold;">warnings to parents considering Residential Placement</span>. If you are a parent or an adult who is considering committing either your child or yourself into the Teen Challenge Program, I strongly suggest that you also read this fact sheet.<br /><br />I also highly recommend that you print out and compare this fact sheet to the Teen Challenge <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tcfarm.org/About/daily.html">Daily Schedule</a> , the in-depth <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tcfarm.org/About/program.html">Overview of the Teen Challenge Program</a> and the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://tcmid.org/documents/Guidelines_jan07.pdf">Student Guidelines</a>. You will be amazed by how many of the warning signs that the START Fact Sheet points out that are happening at Teen Challenge!<br /><br />Also, to get a better picture of the program, below I have included the Daily Schedule just in case Teen Challenge pulls it off of the only website they have it posted on. (It took a lot of searching through there many websites to find this schedule!)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">This is the Teen Challenge Daily Schedule:</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tcfarm.org/About/daily.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhdCtIhu_wH-6E09g76taZ3a0Xzhx4VmHulVLyaUtHIUcZ5HVH49mQOCctwp-Rzgb80CsV0RH4U9_Bs2dd6Qsk2kLLq5qV8YzZw9InhgAmZtK8IGlkXxxhYtxAZNf7_jsaT_e/s320/webpageclip.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037931249916016770" border="0" /></a> I recommend that you print this schedule so you can evaluate just how many hours per day and week that a person would be required to spend doing the religious aspect of the program. Lecture, PACE and Study Hall are all centered around the Bible. Add up those times with the amount of time a person would spend doing Devotions and Praise & Prayer and you will realize that the students pretty much 'live & breathe' religion the good part of the day, every day, for an entire year!!!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Also, check out how many hours are spent in church on Sunday! The students must attend church, not once, but twice every Sunday!!! This totals 6-1/4 hours of solid religious programing every Sunday, not to mention the 1/2 hour that is spent doing the daily Devotion forty-five minutes after waking up every Sunday morning!<br /><br />This schedule reeks of total conversion to their specific religious belief system, which is the primary purpose of Teen Challenge! As I've stated before- Teen Challenge's main goal is to recruit you so they can convert you to their extremely 'hyper-religious' religion!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Link location of the Daily Schedule:</span> <a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.tcfarm.org/About/daily.html" title="Linkification: http://www.tcfarm.org/About/daily.html">http://www.tcfarm.org/About/daily.html</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Link location of the Overview of the Teen Challenge Program:</span> <a class="linkification-ext" href="http://www.tcfarm.org/About/program.html" title="Linkification: http://www.tcfarm.org/About/program.html">http://www.tcfarm.org/About/program.html</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Link location of Student Guidelines:</span> <a class="linkification-ext" href="http://tcmid.org/documents/Guidelines_jan07.pdf" title="Linkification: http://tcmid.org/documents/Guidelines_jan07.pdf">http://tcmid.org/documents/Guidelines_jan07.pdf</a><br /></div></div><table style="width: 736px; height: 1px;" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td height="1" valign="top" width="6"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Karlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701296878261021193noreply@blogger.com0