In this episode, we are diving deep into the societal issues that demand our attention regarding the Troubled Teen Industry. Imagine that you are a teenager. You are already trying to figure out the challenges of adolescence, dealing with developing mental problems, only to find yourself entrapped in a system that claims to help you but instead subjects you to abuse, neglect, and trauma. This is the reality for far too many young people who are placed in these so-called “troubled teen” programs.

These programs are often marketed as therapeutic-styled boarding schools, wilderness camps, or residential treatment centers and claim to provide troubled youth with the structure and support they need to overcome their issues. Behind the glossy brochures and promises of transformation lies a highly disturbing truth. Some countless reports and test ...