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	The Utah Boys Ranch was founded by the prominent Mormon ] in 1967, although it is unclear how long he actually maintained a leadership position.		The Utah Boys Ranch was founded by the prominent Mormon ] in 1967, although it is unclear how long he actually maintained a leadership position.

	Eventually ownership changed hands, and Utah Senator ] became the executive director, and remained so for fifteen years before retiring in the face of some IRS problems<ref>		Eventually ownership changed hands, and Utah Senator ] became the executive director, and remained so for fifteen years before retiring in the face of some IRS problems<ref></ref>

	===Abuse===		===Abuse===

	Buttars and the Utah Boys Ranch leadership have recently come under fire with claims of abuse<ref>and complaints<ref> that staff use Mormon indoctrination in place of legitimate therapy. Numbers of former residents have posted testimonials alleging rampant physical and sexual abuse, negligence, cover-ups, lack of any government oversight, severe human rights violations, and other corruption and forms of inhumane handling of youth<ref>		Buttars and the Utah Boys Ranch leadership have recently come under fire with claims of abuse<ref></ref>and complaints<ref></ref>that staff use Mormon indoctrination in place of legitimate therapy. Numbers of former residents have posted testimonials alleging rampant physical and sexual abuse, negligence, cover-ups, lack of any government oversight, severe human rights violations, and other corruption and forms of inhumane handling of youth<ref></ref>

	==~~==Activism==~~==		==Media Coverage==

			On January 2, 2009, an <ref></ref> was published detailing the abuses and controversial practices of the Utah Boys Ranch that erupted on the Internet; instantly drawing the attention of thousands of readers as it was reprinted and discussed on numerous blogs, message boards, and news websites.

			On January 9, 2009 the ] radio station <ref></ref> invited West Ridge Academy staff, Former Executive Director and State Senator ], and two former residents of the facility on their talk show RadioActive!


			==Activism==

	A website and charitable organization have recently surfaced to expose the Utah Boys Ranch~~/West Ridge Academy~~ and offer support to former victims.		A website<ref></ref>and charitable organization<ref></ref> have recently surfaced to expose the Utah Boys Ranch and offer support to former victims.


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Utah Boys Ranch, now known as West Ridge Academy, is a Mormon reeducation camp for children.

History

The Utah Boys Ranch was founded by the prominent Mormon Lowell L Bennion in 1967, although it is unclear how long he actually maintained a leadership position.

Eventually ownership changed hands, and Utah Senator Chris Buttars became the executive director, and remained so for fifteen years before retiring in the face of some IRS problems

Abuse

Buttars and the Utah Boys Ranch leadership have recently come under fire with claims of abuseand complaintsthat staff use Mormon indoctrination in place of legitimate therapy. Numbers of former residents have posted testimonials alleging rampant physical and sexual abuse, negligence, cover-ups, lack of any government oversight, severe human rights violations, and other corruption and forms of inhumane handling of youth

Media Coverage

On January 2, 2009, an was published detailing the abuses and controversial practices of the Utah Boys Ranch that erupted on the Internet; instantly drawing the attention of thousands of readers as it was reprinted and discussed on numerous blogs, message boards, and news websites.

On January 9, 2009 the Salt Lake City radio station invited West Ridge Academy staff, Former Executive Director and State Senator Chris Buttars, and two former residents of the facility on their talk show RadioActive!

Activism

A websiteand charitable organization have recently surfaced to expose the Utah Boys Ranch and offer support to former victims.

References

Category:

Behavior modification