The former Cross Creek Manor is up for sale: 591 N State St La Verkin, UT 84745 Rules and Regulations Staff Karr Farnsworth Karr Farnsworth have served many roles for WWASP in the many years he has been involved in WWASP. Some were doing it because night shift was simple, they were old, but wanted something to do. Just wanted to give some more info about Bob and Narvin. I remember Craig too and the kids in his group were always fucked up and acted stupid ass shit. Vietnam-era Veteran, Your email address will not be published. As an experienced professional, you should understand how badly an adversarial environment affects the therapist-client relationship. Most drank the unKookaid and wre the teachers pet favoritism. im just trying to get a hold of anybody i connected with while i was there i remember going through the discovery seminar and they would make us roll up towels cover them in tape and beat carpeted walls while everyone was screaming and i remember being so tired but they would get mad when we would stop and start yelling at us to do it harder and let out our anger i remember being so mentally and physically exhausted i was here for more than 2 years and when my bishop, yes i said bishop not my parents came and rescued me and refused to pay for me to stay longer my parents finally let me come home and i was never able recovery mentally and adjust back into regular society because i have such severe anxiety attacks that affect me till this day cause of this place. The explanation of Ron Garret is 100% true. Parker is a piece of shit, scum of the earth. It was closed in 1996 by Mexican authorities and the Roaches were arrested on charges of illegally detaining children and depriving them of their rights, and running an unlicensed and unsainitary facility. In July a member of another group, Cross Creek Survivors, posted a picture of a dumpster outside the Cross Creek Manor facility, another former WWASP school in southern Utah. They led everyone including myself believe that is where i went. I was there from oct. 16th 2002 to June 24th 2004 in group 5 with Craig Hanson as well. Were it up to me, I would put every one of these concentration camps out of business and criminally indict all those involved in the abuse. Luke Hallows I will never be the same. got pulled out because i stopped eating, lost about 100 pounds, Mike, when were you at CC and what group were you in? I was there 2002-2003, was in group 4 with Thane. your name looks familiar.. Ron Garrett is now the Softball Director for the Huntsman Senior Games in St. George Utah. I was there. Vaifanua started his career with WWASP at Cross Creek, La Verkin Utah, Then in 1994 he opened Paradise Cove. Does any one know. [2], The school ("Cross Creek Academy") was educationally accredited through the Northwest Accreditation Commission.[1]. Gosh, where to start. Ron had me do Cross Country for them and play on the Basketball team. I know exactly which guys used to lay on you cause they did me to. Award. He was also charged with showing a boy pornography and three misdemeanor counts of child abuse. Plot Plan must be submitted indicating location of submittal and include applicable measurements and dimensions. Ive had friends who went there that ended up dead when they left. "In September of 2004 I was sent to Cross Creek Manor (CCM) Utah- One of the therapeutic boarding schools that were operated by the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs (WWASP). The Cross Creek Programs, often referred to Cross Creek Manor for the girls program and Cross Creek Center for the boys program were (and still is)operated by the controversial World Wide Association of Specialty Programs (and Schools) WWASP(S). So phones call after that were very silent. I attended Cross Creek from 2006-2008. This whole organization is so twisted I have wanted to go look these pathetic cowards face to face for years now. Pullan was also invloved in Camas Ranch, an apparent attempt to remake a portion of the facility into an 18+ program, which also failed. Im here for all of you and want to hear your stories and hopefully some of you recognize me. You said things were relaxed on the boys side. In typical WWASP fashion, a new identity for the combination of Cross Creek and Horizon has been developed, they are now calling their program Youth Foundation Inc. (youthfoundationinc.org) Wayne Winder became Director of Majestic Ranch in 2001. Owner of Cross Creek Programs (Cross Creek Manor/ Cross Creek Center) and Owner of Teen Help, the marketing arm of WWASP. and to any boy who lived there from 2004 to 2006 and didnt see abuse or experience it themselves is still programmed they will get a CAT 5 if they say the truth. The problem with this premise is that these schools have been shut down for 10-20 years depending on the school and most of us have decades between our time at the program and our current lives. There is no way to get transcripts from them. Female student mistreated at Utah & Jamaica Lyndsay, 1999 WWASP PRESS RELEASE ON UTAH LAWSUITS (In November, 1998, two lawsuits were filed in the State of Utah against Cross Creek Manor, Teen Help and the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs. Right on the side of the road. What is your# ? I was at academy at Ivy ridge 20+ years ago and still have dreams about that place. I fortunately was one of the few lucky ones who figured out how to get in and out of that place fast. He currently lives in Evanston, Wyoming, but that is only a short drive to Randolph, so he may still be currently involved with the school, now known as Old West Academy. 2 Baths. Its a TRIP. Im the asianlol. I was the 24th girl at Casa. In December 2003 I was kidnapped by the mountain men. #troubledteensfightback. some of the staff were cool but the others were horrible.. it always seemed like the staff were at war. Forced us to sit in front of a wall for 8 hours a day, listen to mindless tapes for 5 hrs a day, and much more. Not jail for DUI straight convicted felons of violent and extreme crimes. PURE case, that in his opinion, sexual activity between staff members and students is not necessarily abuse. I went along with the program and left those tendencies in the CDC. Omg it is you Doug. I went to Distant Drums. Hi my name is Joey and I was a student at Cross Creek in 2002 2003. Dave Ansalanian cross creek was 100% a scam. Craig Hansen and ms lonas group, goddamn miss Lona. I witnessed some horrific things go down that no one deserved regardless of how troubled they were. I was there for half a year in 2017. The ironic part of all this is that I own and operate a legal Cannabis Company in CA, go figure. There was only 6 staff in that program that I didnt trust. Homes similar to 8 E DAWN Dr are listed between $475K to $1M at an average of $305 per square foot. In February 2016, Midwest Academy was raided and closed by authorities after an allegation of sex abuse against Trane. I was one of the girls who unfortunately spent days on end in isolation and was restrained several times. But something inside of me still aches. Hey bud its Mitch from group 8! Its just a matter of time before their luck runs out. In May 2009 and charged with battery on two students at the school. Its crazy to read through here and see all the familiar names. As you come in the front door of the boys building (main entrance) the area to left is now the check in area for the motel. Lol I was in Craig Hansens group 5 with him. Oh, also, I fail to understand how exactly you think your agreement is required or even relevant to a fact. The carpet, furniture, counter-tops, and even some of the motivational type posters are still on the wall. The parents because of covid were not allowed to see our children for MONTHS. I got lost down this rabbit hole, and Im seeing some familiar names pop up. He was from Texas. Executives from the school have denied these allegations, saying the accusers just "didn't like their parents trying to help them". We were in group 5 with Mr Hansen and ms lona who I hated whole heartedly. But it was because I was terrified with the threats of we will send u to jamaica if u dont comply, where they can keep u till 25 and have rights to do way worse things or we spoke with your parents and if you dont stay we are going to go to court and take away ur rights till 25. So I kept my mouth shut and played the game. Jason Finlinson That place is a hell hole and it needs to be shutdown and all of the staff their know that. The description of Ron Garrott is spot on. The notion of staff buddy was insane. I was there 1999. I used to be in isolation every week. Ive got so many issues from this place that I still need to work out. Craig Hansen was my 1st therapist, then when he left it what thane, then eventually it was garth. When did they close down? I was there for exactly 23 months from 02-04. I was only in Casa By the Sea for under 6 months when I was 16. I would have killed myself. I played there game and worked up the level system. Because 17 is an adult in louisiana. I hope that asshole is dead. Reading through this thread and seeing so many familiar names really brings me back, justin, Colin, I knew lots of these guys, one day we all need to meet back up and exchange stories, wish all of you the best, I know first hand how hard it can be adjusting to life outside after going through such a traumatic event, God bless! I would do anything for the tape of that fight, I would love to sue that place and I am extremely happy to hear that they are shut down. Dwayne Lee was the Director of Paradise Cove until the facility closed in 2002. Shut down 2011. Id like to catch up with you. Ricky Teixeira. During his tenures at both Casa and Ivy Ridge, Jason was known for his harsh, strict, disciplinarian style. He would flip out for no reason at all, and was a danger to himself and others. I act like it never happened. Around 2003 he attempted to open a program called Bell Academy in California which was swiftly shut down due to licensing issues. I am Willy Modisetts mom. I recall being at Brightway, and staying at CCM at level 3. LDS Church members must have the honesty to speak out against these atrocities or they will be repeated elsewhere. Thank you. Brian Parker was my therapist unfortunately, craig was ok cause he would let you get away with shit. So I was there when it first started and completed the program after 13 months. I was in that room for basically a year and a half straight, and it really expanded my mind when it came to literature and philosophy, the tapes and playing spades and reading and basketball as well as conversations with therapist Jeff Voorhees about music and paychology were the only things I enjoyed there . Maybe he can help them enter another dimension until their sentence is up. My brother, Jason Ma got his diploma from casa by the sea, by any chance is there a way to get him another copy of it? I went to cross creek for about a year! Water only and rice and beans diet. I was there for 14 months around 2006, and stayed after turning 18 and graduated, and I want to sincerely apologize to anyone I participated in putting down or preventing from going home. You name sounds familiar. Another graduate claimed that male staff members performed rape re-enactment on girls who have been sexually abused, stating that other students were instructed to yell insults at the victim during the re-enactment. He lost his original one. I suggest that you remove his comment, Bill. Hey my name is Megan coyner i went to cross creek in the years between 1995-1997 i was in B group and thane was my therapist some of the people in my groups names i remember are gaby,miranda,elizabeth,erica. He currently lives inSahaurita, Arizona and works at a Arivaca Boys Ranch, an equine program for teen boys. Jay Kay was eventually given the job as Director at Tranquility Bay, where he served until the facility closed in January 2009. Is there a Cross Creek charter school in Michigan? Lichfield had previously worked at the confirmedly abusive Provo Canyon School in numerous roles beginning in 1977. Required fields are marked *. Steve and Glenda Roach are from St. George, Utah, where they both worked as police officers. Karr Franswroth Schools get money when they have sports programs that compete, so I have a feeling I wasnt the only one getting leveled up fast for those purposes. I was in an RTC in Hurricane two years ago (which cannot even be compared to the abuse of any WWASP school, but also completely endorses the regular treatment, borderline if not outright abusive dehumanizing bullshit) and we drove past this building twice a day every day on the way to school. That guy was a quack. Rick, maybe if we were all 15 years old and still locked up, this would make sense because we would be trying to manipulate our way out. Now this may seem like I am sticking up for the place that tore my mind from reality and caused long turn problems. Another question: If you, an experienced professional, if a rape victim who disclosed to you 10 years after the fact, would you tell them they dont need to talk about it or get a support system because its been so long and they are just dwelling on it? Phoenix, AZ 85040. Always in the tape room, I wax at cc from 2003 to 05, that place is horrible and I dont know how it wasnt or hasnt been shut dow He then went on to be the owner of Majestic Ranch, now operating as Old West Academy, where children as young as 7, and perhaps younger, were detained, abused, and used as forced labor. Bill, I was wondering the same thing. I feel like because of those tapes I have a pretty grounded base of philosophy and literature, and while I majored in Sociology with a business minor in college, I feel like I have a better grasp of those subjects from reading every single book I could when I was off staff buddy and from the tape room than my friends who majored in those fields. Later, Robert Lichfield incorporated the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASP) and programs operating under the Cross Creek Manor model would be referred to as "WWASP programs" by Last I talked to you you were in the Navy stations in Sacramento. I miss u buddy. I spent 04-06 at cross creek. It was awful. Worse fucking time of my life. I was in group 2 with Colin and Jeff. They restrained me and brought me across borders. Stealing all the lotions from my roommates, rolling up fake cigarettes, refusing meds, squaring up with me Chris in the isolation room before two other staff tackled me. What up yall. He definitely helped ease my time there. There are crazy people that put trash bags over childrens heads until they couldnt breath. He was awful. He served as WWASP president until 1998, when he was replaced by Ken Kay. Do you know how to get a hold of justin? Who would have hired her knowing (or should have known) her employment past! Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center for Boys and Cross Creek Manor) Darrington Academy, GA Help My Teen, UT (Believed to promote and market WWASP/WWASPS/Robert Lichfield . In 2001, he left CBS in order to move to New York and open the Academy at Ivy Ridge. Jade Robinson started his career in behavior modification as a staff member of WWASPs Cross Creek Manor in Utah. When she finally was released I am so unbelievably honored that it did not completely ruin the woman I loved. These are the owners, directors, staff and employees of the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs (and Schools) also known as Teen Revitalization, and marketed by TeenHelp LLC. Id really like to know what went on. I am submitting prior to living in the community. After Tranquility Bay, in 1998he again served as Assistant Director, this time for Carolina Springs, working under Narvin Litchfield. I remember it all like it was yesterday. He first staed working for WWASP as a tech at Brightway in 1992. That dick head ex Mexican army guy who always said this is not burger king, you cannot have it your way. I have been looking for you for years Doug. They got their start in the TTI owning an all-girls program called Sunrise Beach in Cancun, Mexico. Randall Hinton After that, the other programs were founded one by one, following roughly the same model as developed at Cross Creek Manor but each separately owned. This Is Maysam Group 8. He served as WWASP president until 1998, when he was replaced by Ken Kay. The trail was held in December 2017. I was at cross creek in group 5 with Craig Hanson from 2002 to 2004, it Was horrible. In 1998, they opened Morava Academy near Brce, Czech Republic with J. Ralph Atkin, with Glenda functioning as Director and Steve as Security Director. One was a therapist, the other a high level staff. Cross Creek Manor was the Lichfield's first WWASP facility to open and is widely considered the "hub" of the WWASP conglomerate. I can go into detail about everything I experienced, as I have a remarkable memory. Tanner, I think we were in the same Discovery seminar, Its scary places like that exist. Hinton also appears to have spent 3 years working for Teen Help, the marketing arm of WWASP. You could also not agree that the sky was blue, but it wouldnt change colors. My intake was a little different. It was cereal for breakfast; I ended up wearing it. Its 2021 and I know of a school here in indianapolis. The program was originally located in the former location of Cross Creek Manor (a notoriously abusive and now-closed WWASP program) at 150 N State St, La Verkin, UT 84745. I know when my son went in was not the same boy when he came out. Facts are facts. I am wondering if it is affiliated with the WWASP. you can tell which ones hated their staff members, .. These kids were nerds never used drugs or fought came to cross creek got reprogrammed and meanwhile heard the stories of others and lived a fight or flight life for years couldnt handle real life. I mean, Ive been to federal prison, and I can honestly say CCM was worse! I was here around 04 If places like this still exist they should burn to the ground. I remember Thane, but I wasnt in your group. Cross Creek Programs was founded in 1988 by Robert Lichfield and Brent Facer, originally only for girls. I can remember working in the kitchen and being told to make the worst possible meal for those in the isolation room, or 30 second showers, or the horrible tape room that would drive anyone insane. Cross Creek Programs was a reform school facility in La Verkin, Utah, operated by the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS). We made it, they didnt. In 1998, he became majority owner of Morava Academy, which was shut down later that year. I only got to level 3 after 14 months. Im very sorry to anyone who had to live through this program. I remember that day they told me if I left I would most likely die. Darrington Academy was closed and criminal charges were pressed against Rich Darrington, forassault and batteryof a minor. Peace and Love, I wanted to throw a damn party when I heard they were finally FINALLY shut down!!! It was like a ghost town-everything looks like it would have on the last day. Mice/rats in our rooms, youd find their feces in the drawers on your clothes. We did room together in the other facility off the main campus. It took many years for my parents and I to resolve our differences and i lost out on a lot of things children shouldnt have to miss. So cool to see you on here. I was in parkers group too. Shit still haunts me to the day the things i saw go on there. This man is an accused rapist and a very violent individual, He is also the mastermind behind the infamous dog cages and the man who would sit on top of kids as they were being restrained in painful arm/ leg locks and stress positions. May you find peace and love in your worlds. Melissa. J. Ralph Atkin is the owner of Skywest Airlines, Eurosky Airlines, and Jet Acquisitions Group. Incomplete submissions will be denied. This place tries to get you to say you hate your parents and your life is terrible, which is only true caus youre in the place. To anybody that was at the location at 150 N. State St- at the bottom of this comment there is a google album link with pictures and videos mostly of the boys side as of September 2020. If youre struggling, just known youre not alone.
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