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==Criticism==
==Criticism==
The troubled teen program has been subject to a campaign of criticism led by [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]], who allege that the school uses a form of solitary confinement on students.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anonymous-close-shut-down-logan-river-academy-521594|title=Anonymous Campaigns to Close Logan River Academy over Student Torture Allegations|first=Ewan|last=Palmer|work=International Business Times|date=12 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://rt.com/usa/anonymous-campaign-school-torture-617/|title=Anonymous launches Twitterstorm to close Utah school over alleged torture of students|work=RT|date=12 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ksl.com/?sid=27596428|title=Hacker group alleges Logan River Academy abuses clients|author=Amy Joi O'Donoghue|date=11 November 2013|work=KSL}}</ref> This is denied by the school who say the allegations are "unfounded" and that there is "no basis for the allegations out there".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailydot.com/news/anonymous-logan-river-academy-abuse-allegations/|title=Anonymous aims to shut down Utah boarding school over abuse allegations|work=The Daily Dot|author=Fernando Alfonso III|date=11 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/article_b9cf3b9c-4c95-11e3-a34d-001a4bcf6878.html|title=Logan River Academy says abuse allegations are false|first=Kelsey|last=Keller|work=Cache Valley Daily|date=13 November 2013}}</ref> Despite that, many former students have still reported severe abuse and [[torture]] by the hands of the schools staff as part of the school's [[behavior modification]] techniques, some have even compared the abuse against students at the school to the treatment of detainees at [[Guantanamo Bay]].<ref>{{vimeo|id=78952716|title=Shut Logan River Academy}}</ref> The campaign against the school has used an online petition on [[change.org]] as well as campaigning on [[social media]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://stream.aljazeera.com/story/201311122351-0023185|title=Anonymous leads calls to #ShutLoganRiver|work=Al-Jazeera The Stream|date=12 November 2013}}</ref>
The troubled teen program has been the subject of a campaign of criticism led by [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]], which alleged that the school uses a form of solitary confinement on students.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anonymous-close-shut-down-logan-river-academy-521594|title=Anonymous Campaigns to Close Logan River Academy over Student Torture Allegations|first=Ewan|last=Palmer|work=International Business Times|date=12 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://rt.com/usa/anonymous-campaign-school-torture-617/|title=Anonymous launches Twitterstorm to close Utah school over alleged torture of students|work=RT|date=12 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ksl.com/?sid=27596428|title=Hacker group alleges Logan River Academy abuses clients|author=Amy Joi O'Donoghue|date=11 November 2013|work=KSL}}</ref> This is denied by the school, which says the allegations are "unfounded" and that there is "no basis for the allegations out there".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailydot.com/news/anonymous-logan-river-academy-abuse-allegations/|title=Anonymous aims to shut down Utah boarding school over abuse allegations|work=The Daily Dot|author=Fernando Alfonso III|date=11 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/article_b9cf3b9c-4c95-11e3-a34d-001a4bcf6878.html|title=Logan River Academy says abuse allegations are false|first=Kelsey|last=Keller|work=Cache Valley Daily|date=13 November 2013}}</ref> Despite the denials, many former students have reported severe abuse and [[torture]] at the hands of school staff as part of the school's [[behavior modification]] techniques. Some have compared the abuse against students at the school to the treatment of detainees at [[Guantanamo Bay]].<ref>{{vimeo|id=78952716|title=Shut Logan River Academy}}</ref> The campaign against the school has used an online petition on [[change.org]] as well as campaigning on [[social media]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://stream.aljazeera.com/story/201311122351-0023185|title=Anonymous leads calls to #ShutLoganRiver|work=Al-Jazeera The Stream|date=12 November 2013}}</ref>
After much of the criticism occurred, the school removed some of the practices that were of the most criticized. Among the most criticized and later removed practice was Devolopment, or "Devo" which was a dorm with stricter rules that students would be sent to for misbehavior. As of early 2019, the now focuses on helping students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild to moderate [[Emotional and behavioral disorders|behavioral disorders]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loganriver.com/|title=Home|website=Logan River Academy|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>
The school terminated some of the practices that were the subject of criticism. Among them was the practice of Devolopment, or "Devo", a dormitory with stricter rules where students would be sent for misbehaving. As of early 2019, the school focused on helping students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild to moderate [[Emotional and behavioral disorders|behavioral disorders]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loganriver.com/|title=Home|website=Logan River Academy|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref>


Other groups outside of [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]] have also criticized the school over a variety of separate issues such as many of the school's employees not being professionally licensed by the state of Utah.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heal-online.org/loganrvr.htm|title=This is a staff list for Logan River Academy in Logan, UT|date=28 Mar 2015|accessdate=25 Mar 2016}}</ref>
In addition to [[Anonymous (group)|Anonymous]], other groups have criticized the school over a variety of issues, such as the fact that many of the school's employees are not professionally licensed by the state of Utah.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heal-online.org/loganrvr.htm|title=This is a staff list for Logan River Academy in Logan, UT|date=28 Mar 2015|accessdate=25 Mar 2016}}</ref>


To combat the harsh criticism the residential treatment center has received from and abuse claims made by former residents, the school has set up a website with a statement denying such abuse.<ref>http://www.loganrivertruth.com</ref> It its statement, the troubled teen program also claims it has never been involved in litigation regarding its care.<ref>http://www.loganrivertruth.com</ref> However, in 2019, a former resident sued Logan River Academy, claiming that she was "repeatedly sexually abused" by a Logan River employee, while the resident was under Logan River's care.<ref>https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/15753540/samantha-gerson-v-logan-river-academy/</ref>
To counter the harsh criticism the residential treatment center has received and abuse claims made by former residents, the school has published a website with a statement denying such abuse.<ref>http://www.loganrivertruth.com</ref> In its statement, the troubled teen program also claims it has never been involved in litigation regarding its care.<ref>http://www.loganrivertruth.com</ref> However, in 2019, a former resident sued Logan River Academy, claiming that she had been "repeatedly sexually abused" by a Logan River employee, while the resident was under Logan River's care.<ref>https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/15753540/samantha-gerson-v-logan-river-academy/</ref>


Also in 2019, a female resident at Logan River, accused of molesting a younger student, pleaded no contest to three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery.<ref>https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2019/03/14/logan-river-academy-student-charged-with-molesting-others-accepts-plea-deal/#.X0IctCUieaM</ref> She was sentenced to continue treatment at the center, amongst the other residents.<ref>https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2019/03/14/logan-river-academy-student-charged-with-molesting-others-accepts-plea-deal/#.X0IctCUieaM</ref>
Also in 2019, a female resident at Logan River, accused of molesting a younger student, pleaded no contest to three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery.<ref>https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2019/03/14/logan-river-academy-student-charged-with-molesting-others-accepts-plea-deal/#.X0IctCUieaM</ref> She was sentenced to continue treatment at the center, amongst the other residents.<ref>https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2019/03/14/logan-river-academy-student-charged-with-molesting-others-accepts-plea-deal/#.X0IctCUieaM</ref>

Revision as of 15:29, 7 October 2020

Logan River Academy is a residential treatment center, or RTC in Logan, Utah, United States. The facility has a capacity of around eighty children, including autism spectrum youth.[1] The treatment center's address is 1683 US-89, Logan, Utah 84321.

Tuition

The program's tuition is variable, depending on whether private or public money is being used for tuition. The treatment center bills separately for school, residential hours, and therapy sessions. However, tuition generally exceeds ten thousand U.S. dollars per month, and children generally stay at the program year-round.[2]

Licensing

Logan River Academy is licensed as a residential treatment center through the Utah State Department of Human Services.[3]

Accreditation

Educational program accreditation

The troubled teen program's educational component is accredited through AdvancED.[4] Logan River Academy's most current available accreditation report, done in 2009, states, "The facilities of Logan River Academy are commendable, and the school design is very beneficial to learning and teaching."[5] The report also notes that the facility's educational programs did not provide adequate curriculum maps nor the desired amount of student achievement data, and that the school should work to reduce a high rate of staff turnover.[6]

Residential program accreditation

Logan River Academy's residential treatment program is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO) . The school also belongs to NATSAP, a non-accrediting membership organization that regulates standards on its member organizations. Logan River Academy is also licensed by the state of Utah as a residential treatment center.

Sports

Although the academy used to be active and engaging in local sports teams, currently the school as of May 2020 has no active teams or groups of this sort.[7] In Winter 2014 Logan River Academy had 2 basketball teams. In 2012, two Logan River Academy students were allowed to try out for a team at the local high school, but the Utah High School Activities Association did not allow them to play for the team.[8]

Criticism

The troubled teen program has been the subject of a campaign of criticism led by Anonymous, which alleged that the school uses a form of solitary confinement on students.[9][10][11] This is denied by the school, which says the allegations are "unfounded" and that there is "no basis for the allegations out there".[12][13] Despite the denials, many former students have reported severe abuse and torture at the hands of school staff as part of the school's behavior modification techniques. Some have compared the abuse against students at the school to the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay.[14] The campaign against the school has used an online petition on change.org as well as campaigning on social media.[15]

The school terminated some of the practices that were the subject of criticism. Among them was the practice of Devolopment, or "Devo", a dormitory with stricter rules where students would be sent for misbehaving. As of early 2019, the school focused on helping students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and mild to moderate behavioral disorders.[16]

In addition to Anonymous, other groups have criticized the school over a variety of issues, such as the fact that many of the school's employees are not professionally licensed by the state of Utah.[17]

To counter the harsh criticism the residential treatment center has received and abuse claims made by former residents, the school has published a website with a statement denying such abuse.[18] In its statement, the troubled teen program also claims it has never been involved in litigation regarding its care.[19] However, in 2019, a former resident sued Logan River Academy, claiming that she had been "repeatedly sexually abused" by a Logan River employee, while the resident was under Logan River's care.[20]

Also in 2019, a female resident at Logan River, accused of molesting a younger student, pleaded no contest to three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery.[21] She was sentenced to continue treatment at the center, amongst the other residents.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Logan River Academy". education.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2014.
  2. ^ Private School Review - Logan River Academy Profile Archived 2013-07-24 at the Wayback Machine, Private School Review - Logan River Academy Profile
  3. ^ Utah Human Services License Search, Utah Human Services License Search
  4. ^ AdvancED Institution Summary - Logan River Academy, AdvancED Institution Summary - Logan River Academy
  5. ^ http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/accred/Reports/DOCS/Logan-River-VT-report-2009.aspx, page 26
  6. ^ Utah State Office of Education - The Report of the Accreditation Visiting Team - Logan River Academy, Utah State Office of Education - The Report of the Accreditation Visiting Team - Logan River Academy
  7. ^ Logan River Academy Academics. "Logan River Academy Academics". loganriveracademyacademics.blogspot.com.
  8. ^ The Salt Lake Tribune - Logan River Academy Students Aim to Play for Logan, The Salt Lake Tribune - Logan River Academy Students Aim to Play for Logan
  9. ^ Palmer, Ewan (12 November 2013). "Anonymous Campaigns to Close Logan River Academy over Student Torture Allegations". International Business Times.
  10. ^ "Anonymous launches Twitterstorm to close Utah school over alleged torture of students". RT. 12 November 2013.
  11. ^ Amy Joi O'Donoghue (11 November 2013). "Hacker group alleges Logan River Academy abuses clients". KSL.
  12. ^ Fernando Alfonso III (11 November 2013). "Anonymous aims to shut down Utah boarding school over abuse allegations". The Daily Dot.
  13. ^ Keller, Kelsey (13 November 2013). "Logan River Academy says abuse allegations are false". Cache Valley Daily.
  14. ^ Shut Logan River Academy on Vimeo
  15. ^ "Anonymous leads calls to #ShutLoganRiver". Al-Jazeera The Stream. 12 November 2013.
  16. ^ "Home". Logan River Academy. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  17. ^ "This is a staff list for Logan River Academy in Logan, UT". 28 Mar 2015. Retrieved 25 Mar 2016.
  18. ^ http://www.loganrivertruth.com
  19. ^ http://www.loganrivertruth.com
  20. ^ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/15753540/samantha-gerson-v-logan-river-academy/
  21. ^ https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2019/03/14/logan-river-academy-student-charged-with-molesting-others-accepts-plea-deal/#.X0IctCUieaM
  22. ^ https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2019/03/14/logan-river-academy-student-charged-with-molesting-others-accepts-plea-deal/#.X0IctCUieaM

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