Sue Scheff - Talks about P.U.R.E. Rebuttal

Magnolia Christian School - Stop and Learn More

2009-11-20T06:59:00.001-08:00

Are you a parent with an at risk teen, considering a residential treatment center? Maybe a therapeutic boarding school? Do you have a good kid that is making some not so good choices? Are you at your wit's end? Please read my earlier post on Magnolia Christian School.

Magnolia Christian School Alert

2009-10-29T20:09:00.000-07:00

Are you at your wit’s end and desperately searching the Internet for help for your out of control teen? Is your child a good teen making some very bad choices? Failing in school? Underachieving? Defiant? Runaway? Teen drug use? Teen drinking?

Are you considering a Residential Treatment Center (RTC), Therapeutic Boarding School (TBS), Emotional Growth Program, Behavioral Modification Program, Wilderness Program, etc?As a Parent Advocate, I founded my organization after struggling with my own teenage daughter. My story has been widely read and published by Health Communications, Inc - original home of Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.

My daughter was harmed at Carolina Springs Academy. I won a court battle in 2004 proving my allegations against World Wide Association of Speciality Programs (WWASPS – the umbrella that Carolina Springs Academy fell under) and what they did to my daughter and the deception I endured.

It has been brought to my attention that Carolina Springs Academy recently lost their license and now have re-opened with a new name – “Magnolia Christian School“.

It is my own opinion that if you are considering this “school” for your family, you may want to do your homework and also read my story. I understand not much has changed except the name. Although my story was in 2000, sadly I still receive calls and emails from parents and former students that have claimed abuse and fraud recently (2009).

If you mention my name or my story to any of their marketing arms, I believe they call me a disgruntled parent. Yes, you harm my daughter - I do become disgruntled. Please take the time to read my story and how I defeated the them in court as they attempted to sue me into silence - I won!

Red River Academy, Horizon Academy, Teen Help, Teens in Crisis, Cross Creek Academy, Lisa Irvin, Jane Hawley, Lifelines etc..

2009-10-03T08:25:00.000-07:00

PARENT ALERT: Are you at your wit's end and making a major decision for your at risk teen? Considering any of the above mentioned so-called - Specialty Schools/Programs?

Think twice - do your research.

Take time to read my story and there are many others.

MAGNOLIA HILLS CHRISTIAN FORMERLY CAROLINA SPRINGS ACADEMY - PARENT ALERT

2009-08-19T08:18:00.000-07:00

Please note that Carolina Springs Academy, the program that harmed my daughter and defrauded us, has had their license revoked this month. They have recently changed their name to Magnolia Hills Christian. It is believed the staff will remain and I believe nothing will change except the name. Falling under a Christian/Religious umbrella may not require them to meet the same regulations a traditional accredited school or program would meet.

The irony of this change is when my daughter asked for her Bible at Carolina Springs Academy, they took it from her – and she got demerits. They were not allowed Bible Study or to have any Bibles.

She prayed every night that she wouldn’t wake up – it was that bad. She was cautious not to be caught praying since that would have been a demerit, too. Our story is published in Wit’s End (Health Communications, Inc. July 2008) or you can read A Parent’s True Story.

The marketers (Teen Help, Lisa Irvin, Help My Teen, Jane Hawley, Teens in Crisis, Life Lines, etc) of these programs claim I was a disgruntled parent. Yes, when a program harms our children parents do become disgruntled.

Parents still contact me to this day letting me know about treatment their children have received. Former students also contact me with their stories. And the sad news is it’s the same treatment my daughter received 10 years ago!

Sure, maybe they’ve made a few improvements while they were under scrutiny. But the problem is the same “people” are running the program.

I defeated this organization in a jury trial – proving my story has truth – and then won an $11M judgment for Internet Defamation that I endured following my victory and their loss. My book, Google Bomb, The Untold Story of the $11.3M Verdict (Health Communications Inc. September 2009) is available now for early release.

Learn from my experiences and my mistakes – gain from my knowledge

CAROLINA SPRINGS ACADEMY, RED RIVER ACADEMY, MIDWEST ACADEMY, CROSS CREEK, LISA IRVIN, HELPMYTEEN, JANE HAWLEY, TEENS IN CRISIS, TEEN HELP??

2009-07-25T08:55:00.000-07:00

Are you a parent and your teen is escalating in negative behavior? Wanting to drop out of school? Using drugs? Running away? Defiant and disrepectful? Struggling with peer pressure and simply not the child you raised? Are you at your wit’s end? Especially if your teen is nearing 17 years old, don’t waste time in finding help.

For many that have read my book – Wit’s End! (Published by Health Communications Inc.) – which give my experiences with WWASPS and my daughters experiences with Carolina Springs Academy, it is a wake up call for all parents that are at their wit’s end and desperately looking for help for their struggling teenager.

Are you worried or concerned about your teens recent behavior? Do you believe it is time for outside help? Local therapy is not working?

Visit my organization, Parents Universal Resource Experts, that I created to help educate you on researching for safe and quality alternatives for your family.

Are you considering these programs or talking to these sales reps?

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (CLOSED)
Bell Academy, CA (CLOSED)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA (CLOSED)
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS (CLOSED)
Horizon Academy, NV
Jane Hawley – Lifelines Family Services
Kathy Allred – Lifeline Sales Representative
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen) and Teens in Crisis
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Mark Peterson – Teen Help Sales Representative
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Respect Academy, NV
Royal Gorge Academy, CO (CLOSED)
Sherri Schwartzman – Lifelines Sales Representative
Sky View Academy, NV (allegedly closed?)
Spring Creek Lodge, MT (CLOSED) Rumors they have re-opened in another area of MT.
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis (Lisa Irvin)
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
Oceanside, CA – rumors of short term program there

There is a rumor a new program in Mexico is open – parents need to be aware of this. It is believed they have re-opened Casa By the Sea with another name – possibly Discovery. Another rumor that was heard is Jade Robinson is running this program – he was formerly at Horizon Academy, Bell Academy (closed) and Casa by the Sea (closed).

Do your homework! Don’t be a parent at risk! Learn from my experiences, my daughter’s abuse and gain from my knowledge through the legal victories I have accomplished.

SUE SCHEFF: Don't Be a Parent At Risk

2009-05-01T07:09:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU A PARENT AT YOUR WIT'S END AND CONSIDERING THESE PROGRAMS OR SPEAKING WITH THESE PEOPLE?

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (CLOSED)
Bell Academy, CA (CLOSED)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Casa By the Sea (CLOSED)
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA (CLOSED)
**Discovery, Mexico - see below
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS (CLOSED)
Horizon Academy, NV
Jane Hawley - Lifelines Family Services
Kathy Allred - Lifeline Sales Representative
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen) and Teens in Crisis
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Mark Peterson - Teen Help Sales Representative
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Respect Academy, NV
Royal Gorge Academy, CO (CLOSED)
Sherri Schwartzman - Lifelines Sales Representative
Sky View Academy, NV (allegedly closed?)
Spring Creek Lodge, MT (CLOSED) Rumors they have re-opened in another area of MT.
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis (Lisa Irvin)
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
Oceanside, CA - rumors of short term program there.
**There is a rumor a new program in Mexico is open - parents need to be aware of this. It is believed they have re-opened Casa By the Sea with another name - possibly Discovery. Another rumor that was heard is Jade Robinson is running this program - he was formerly at Horizon Academy, Bell Academy (closed) and Casa by the Sea (closed).

Do your homework!

For many that have read my book - Wit's End! (Published by Health Communications Inc.) - which give my experiences with WWASPS and my daughters experiences with Carolina Springs Academy, it is a wake up call for all parents that are at their wit's end and desperately looking for help for their struggling teenager.

Are you worried or concerned about your teens recent behavior? Do you believe it is time for outside help? Local therapy is not working?

Visit my organization, Parents Universal Resource Experts, that I created to help educate you on researching for safe and quality alternatives for your family.

CAROLINA SPRINGS ACADEMY - A MISTAKE TO LEARN FROM

2009-04-09T15:36:00.000-07:00

It has been almost 10 years since I made the horrible mistake of choosing Carolina Springs Academy for my daughter who was struggling. Good kid making some not so good choices? I felt she needed some sort of program to help her through her struggles - and sadly what we received was anything but help.

In the past 9+ years - I have successfully defeated WWASPS/Carolina Springs Academy through a jury trial as well as continuing to be a voice for parents that are at their wit's end. I also won the landmark case ($11.3M Jury Verdict for Damages) for Internet Defamation and Invasion of Privacy done to my by a former WWASPS parent that defamed me online.

Read more about that in my upcoming book.If you are considering a Teen Help Program - take your time, do your homework - learn from my mistakes and gain from my knowledge.

Read Wit's End and hear my daughter's firsthand experiences. This is my first book published by Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) - the home of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Don't be a parent in denial - don't be afraid to give your teen a second chance at a bright future - there are many good programs, just take your time and do your research.

Learn more at http://www.helpyourteens.com/.

Sue Scheff and P.U.R.E. Still Helping Many Families

2009-03-25T07:32:00.000-07:00

Are you a parent struggling with a teen today? Are you at your wit's end? Troubled by the defiance and negative behavior your teen is displaying? Lack respect for authority - for YOU -the parent?Know you are not alone!

Almost a decade ago I went the very same feelings of isolation, hostage to my own home and watching my good teen turn into a person I hardly recognized! Read the online story of A Parent's True Story.

I created P.U.R.E. (Parents' Universal Resource Experts, Inc.) in hopes of helping other parents learn from my mistakes and gain from my knowledge.I was almost silenced when the massive organization (WWASPS/Carolina Springs Academy) sued me - but I fought back and the truth prevailed.

I won all legal actions!When they lost on all counts including in the Supreme Court (I had a jury trial victory) my next hurdle was defeating the negative Internet Slander and Defamation.You see, when you can't defeat someone legally - the Internet has become the next legal lethal weapon.

Again, I fought back - only this time I won an unprecedented jury verdict of damages for over $11M!So, when you see ugly postings about me - twisted truths and outright lies, understand I will always have critics that don't agree with me as well as those that want to silence me or discredit me, but I continued to fight back and continued to be victorious on all counts.

Read Wit's End and look for my new book coming out in the fall of 2009 which will focus on this new legal lethal weapon.

Sue Scheff - Surviving Carolina Springs Academy and their Sales Reps

2009-01-04T06:43:00.001-08:00

Are you a parent struggling with a teen today? Are you at your wit's end? Troubled by the defiance and negative behavior your teen is displaying? Lack respect for authority - for YOU -the parent? Know you are not alone!

Almost a decade ago I went the very same feelings of isolation, hostage to my own home and watching my good teen turn into a person I hardly recognized! Read the online story of A Parent's True Story.

I created P.U.R.E. (Parents' Universal Resource Experts, Inc.) in hopes of helping other parents learn from my mistakes and gain from my knowledge. I was almost silenced when the massive organization (WWASPS/Carolina Springs Academy) sued me - but I fought back and the truth prevailed. I won all legal actions!

When they lost on all counts including in the Supreme Court (I had a jury trial victory) my next hurdle was defeating the negative Internet Slander and Defamation. You see, when you can't defeat someone legally - the Internet has become the next legal lethal weapon.Again, I fought back - only this time I won an unprecedented jury verdict of damages for over $11M!

So, when you see ugly postings about me - twisted truths and outright lies, understand I will always have critics that don't agree with me as well as those that want to silence me or discredit me, but I continued to fight back and continued to be victorious on all counts.

Read Wit's End and look for my new book coming out in the fall of 2009 which will focus on this new legal lethal weapon.

Sue Scheff: P.U.R.E. Rebuttal - Learn from My Mistakes - Parents, gain from my knowledge

2008-11-15T06:27:00.001-08:00

Are you considering any of the following programs for your child? Take a moment to read my experiences - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ as well as my book where you can hear my daughter's experiences for the first time - order today at http://www.witsendbook.com/ .

Choosing a program is not only a huge emotional decision, it is a major financial decision - do your homework! Learn from my mistakes - Gain from my knowledge!

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Ally Schools - Marketing Arm - Jane Hawley
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Horizon Academy, NV
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Mark Peterson - Teen Help Marketing Arm
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Respect Academy, NV
Royal Gorge Academy, CO (recently closed)
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
Alert - rumor is that a new program is Mexico is opening soon.
ALERT - It is also rumored that there is a short-term program in or near Oceanside, CA - which may be connected with this organization.

Visit http://www.helpyourteens.com/ for more information.

Sue Scheff Speaks with Global Talk Radio

2008-11-02T06:24:00.000-08:00

Valerie Connelly speaks with Sue Scheff about her book, Wit's End "Resources for Saving Your OUT-OF-CONTROL TEEN," and Kathleen Duey, about her book, "My Animal Family." Also, Ramona Rubio joins to discuss her book, "The Alchemical Woman."
Listen here: http://www.globaltalkradio.com/shows/callingallauthors/

Darrington Academy, Carolina Springs Academy, Midwest Academy, Lisa Irvin, Jane Hawley, Teen Help, HelpMyTeen, Academy of Ivy Ridge, Respect Academy..

2008-10-26T07:44:00.000-07:00

Are you considering any of the following programs for your child? Take a moment to read my experiences - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ as well as my book where you can hear my daughter's experiences for the first time - order today at http://www.witsendbook.com/ .

Choosing a program is not only a huge emotional decision, it is a major financial decision - do your homework! Learn from my mistakes - Gain from my knowledge!

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Ally Schools - Marketing Arm - Jane Hawley
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Horizon Academy, NV
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Respect Academy, NV
Royal Gorge Academy, CO
Sky View Academy, NV
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
Alert - rumor is that a new program is Mexico is opening soon.
ALERT - It is also rumored that there is a short-term program in or near Oceanside, CA - which may be connected with this organization.

Visit www.helpyourteens.com for more information.

Sue Scheff - Shares her story with the Sun-Sentinel

2008-10-08T13:40:00.001-07:00

'Wit's End' book offers advice to help out-of-control teens

By Liz Doup South Florida Sun-SentinelOctober 8, 2008

A decade ago, when her 14-year-old daughter spiraled out of control, Sue Scheff didn't know where to turn.

As a result, the Weston mom sent Ashlyn to a residential program that harmed rather than helped, she says. It was a drastic move after her daughter had temporarily run away and threatened violence.

In hindsight, Scheff wishes she had looked more closely at schools and asked more questions. To help parents avoid her mistakes, she started researching programs that offer professional treatment in a residential setting. She put what she learned in the recently published book, Wit's End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen (Health Communications Inc.; $14.95). She also created Parents' Universal Resource Experts Inc. (helpyourteens.com).

Read the entire article here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/lifestyle/sfl-fit1008childmainsboct08,0,1661787.story

Sue Scheff: Parents, are you considering residential therapy?

2008-09-29T09:37:00.001-07:00

Are you considering any of the following programs for your child? Take a moment to read my experiences - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ as well as my book where you can hear my daughter's experiences for the first time - order today at http://www.witsendbook.com/ .

Choosing a program is not only a huge emotional decision, it is a major financial decision - do your homework! Learn from my mistakes - Gain from my knowledge!

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Horizon Academy, NV
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Respect Academy, NV
Royal Gorge Academy, CO
Sky View Academy, NV
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
Alert - rumor is that a new program is Mexico is opening soon.

Visit http://www.helpyourteens.com/ for more information.

Sue Scheff: Parents, are you considering residential therapy?

2008-09-29T09:37:00.000-07:00

Are you considering any of the following programs for your child? Take a moment to read my experiences - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ as well as my book where you can hear my daughter's experiences for the first time - order today at http://www.witsendbook.com/ .

Choosing a program is not only a huge emotional decision, it is a major financial decision - do your homework! Learn from my mistakes - Gain from my knowledge!

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Horizon Academy, NV
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Royal Gorge Academy, CO
Sky View Academy, NV
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
Alert - rumor is that a new program is Mexico is opening soon.

Visit www.helpyourteens.com for more information.

Sue Scheff on South Florida Voices on Wit's End!

2008-09-23T04:49:00.000-07:00

Sue Scheff was on South Florida Voices and talked about her new book - Wit's End!
Hosted by Deborah Ally, South Florida Voices features in-depth analysisof issues affecting the lives of South Floridians.Recent shows have explored health care, personal financial planning, the arts and community resources.

Sue Scheff Talks about her Mistakes as a Parent on Talk Radio

2008-09-18T06:14:00.000-07:00

Sue Scheff talks about Wit's End! and the struggles parents are facing today with their teens. Learn more and list live! http://www.kandeeg.com/

Sue Scheff - Speaks out About Her Mistakes When She was At Wit's End!

2008-09-15T06:34:00.001-07:00

Weston, Florida - Parent Sue Scheff knows all too well the frustrations of dealing with a troubled teen. Being a single mom was tough, but as daughter Ashlyn reached her teenage years, the problems became too much to handle. Bad decisions and difficult situations left Sue Scheff with no choice but to look to outside help for her troubled teen and salvation for strained family.What she didn’t know continues to haunt her. Seven years after her devastating travels through the teen help industry,Sue Scheff has become an advocate for safe alternatives and parent education. Through her organization, Parents Universal Resource Experts, Scheff has helped numerous families safely and successfully find help.

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Here's Help features Sue Scheff on Talk Radio

2008-09-06T13:49:00.001-07:00

I was honored to be a guest on the Y-100 Here's Help Radio Show talking about my new book, Wit's End! as well as parenting teens today.

About Here's Help, Inc.

Founded in 1968, Here’s Help has become one of Miami-Dade County’s premiere providers of residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment, annually serving 800 adolescents and young adults starting at the age of 13. Funded by local, state and federal contracts, Here’s Help has excelled as a substance abuse treatment provider and is lauded by the Departments of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families (DCF), and Probation and Parole for its treatment, educational and preventive services.
Learn more at http://www.helpfl.com/ .

Sue Scheff on ABC News - Talks about Wit's End!

2008-08-29T10:59:00.001-07:00

What a great experience to share my book, Wit's End! and story with Lisa Hayward at ABC News in West Palm Beach!

My voice will continue to help and education parents to learn from my mistakes and gain from my knowledge!

Sue Scheff - A Mother and Daughter's True Story - Wit's End! Learn from Our Mistakes

2008-08-18T08:12:00.000-07:00

Learn more about Wit's End at www.witsendbook.com and author Sue Scheff at www.suescheff.com -the response has been overwhelming! If you are struggling with your teen today - pick up Wit's End and learn more!

Carolina Springs Academy - Darrington Academy - Academy at Ivy Ridge - Spring Creek Lodge - Horizon Academy - Midwest Academy - WWASPS - Teen Help

2008-08-10T07:19:00.000-07:00

Are you considering any of the following programs for your child? Take a moment to read my experiences - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ as well as my book where you can hear my daughter's experiences for the first time - order today at http://www.witsendbook.com/ .

Choosing a program is not only a huge emotional decision, it is a major financial decision - do your homework! Learn from my mistakes - Gain from my knowledge!

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Horizon Academy, NV
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Royal Gorge Academy, CO
Sky View Academy, NV
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica
Alert - rumor is that a new program is Mexico is opening soon.

Visit www.helpyourteens.com for more information.

Sue Scheff featured on The Lifetime Channel

2008-07-30T09:03:00.000-07:00

What a great opportunity to showcase my new parenting book, Wit's End!

Today Kristin Stattel, Author and Youth Advocate, and myself were featured on The Balancing Act - a Lifetime Television Series.

Speaking of my new book, Wit’s End! on this segment, Kristin also shared some of her experiences when she was struggling during her youth years. Her upcoming book, It’s All Good! will help teens to better understand the pressures of today’s society and give them inspiration and hope. Kristin is an amazing young adult who spends her time giving back to others as well as going to college. She is a mentor to so many youths!

Sue Scheff on CBS4 Morning Show

2008-07-28T08:25:00.001-07:00

This morning I was on the CBS4 Jim and Jade in the Morning talking about my new book, Wit's End! Bringing awareness to parents that are considering residential therapy for their out-of-control teen as well as the giant organization, World Wide Association of Specialty Programs (WWASPS)/Carolina Springs Academy - which I defeated in a jury trial as they attempted to silence me - however I fought back and you can learn from my mistakes and gain from my knowledge.

Wit's End! by Sue Scheff - Learn from my experiences....

2008-07-26T06:30:00.000-07:00

Help for Parents of Out-of-control Teens
Resources to help families in this critical time

(SOUTH FLORIDA)—In 2000, a teenager at a residential treatment center was locked-up in an isolation box for 17 hours with no windows, heat or air conditioning because she had tried to help a girl who was having a seizure. Later, that same teenager got food poisoning and was rushed to the ER (unbeknownst to her mother) because sewage had contaminated the food she was eating and sunk into the carpet of the living areas.

These are just some of the experiences that Sue Scheff’s daughter, Ashlyn, experienced while enrolled in a residential treatment program, supposed to be helping her cope with emotional and behavioral problems while building up her self-esteem. Furious about how Ashlyn had been treated, Scheff posted her experiences online about the program and was promptly sued for libel. Scheff won by a long shot.

Now parents can read Scheff’s story and learn from her mistakes in Wit’s End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your OUT-OF-CONTROL TEEN (HCI Books, July 2008). The book is the result of her years of effort to educate parents and provide them with the proper resources to care for their own difficult teen.

“I was desperate to find good help for my daughter, but this program ended up making things worse,” says Scheff. “My book provides positive, prescriptive help for families who want to put their children on the road to a safe, healthy adulthood. It is imperative parents do their homework and Wit’s End can offer a convenient outline to get them started.”

Parents doing their homework becomes even more important in light of a 2007 study released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office which uncovered thousands of allegations of abuse, some of which involved death, at residential treatment programs across the country and in American-owned and American-operated facilities abroad between the years 1990 and 2007.

For parents who need one-on-one guidance, Scheff founded Parents’ Universal Resource Experts (P.U.R.E.), an advocacy group that not only researches residential treatment centers and other teen help programs around the world, but helps educate parents to choose which facilities are best suited to match their child’s needs.

Sue Scheff is a parent advocate and the founder of Parent’s Universal Resource Experts, Inc. She has been featured in numerous publications and broadcasts, including: 20/20, The Rachel Ray Show, ABC News, CBC News: Sunday Morning, CNN Headline News, Fox News, BBC Talk Radio, National Public Radio and The New York Times.

For more information, please visit http://www.suescheff.com or http://www.helpyourteens.com/

Sue Scheff Discusses her Experiences with Carolina Springs Academy - Wit's End!

2008-07-17T06:15:00.001-07:00

It was very exciting to be on Miami DayBreak to discuss my first book, Wit's End!

Over the past several months I have been on many radio and TV shows discussing both my book and the effect Cyber Abuse can have on peoples lives. My Podcast website will be updated shortly with many of these shows.

http://miamibeach.plumtv.com/videos/parental_advice

Sue Scheff: Stop - Think - Don't Make the Same Mistakes I Made - Learn From My Mistakes

2008-07-09T06:13:00.000-07:00

Are you considering any of the following programs for your child? Take a moment to read my experiences - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ as well as my book where you can hear my daughter's experiences for the first time - order today at http://www.witsendbook.com/ .

Choosing a program is not only a huge emotional decision, it is a major financial decision - do your homework! Learn from my mistakes - Gain from my knowledge!

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Horizon Academy, NV
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Royal Gorge Academy, CO
Sky View Academy, NV
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica

Sue Scheff: Parent Advocate

2008-07-03T14:04:00.001-07:00

To learn more about P.U.R.E. http://www.helpyourteens.com/ and to contact the author, visit http://www.suescheff.com/.

I defeated the one of the largest teen help programs (WWASPS aka Carolina Springs Academy) in both a jury trial and the Supreme Court of Appeals. I went on to win one of the largest jury verdicts of $11.3M for damages done to me on the Internet.I have fought back and won! My book "Wit's End!" is now available.

Sue Scheff: LIVE ON PURPOSE RADIO - Wit's End!

2008-06-27T05:55:00.001-07:00

From: Dr. Paul Jenkins

Hello Parents!

Thanks to all of you who were on our call today. We had Sue Scheff on as our guest, who shared some remarkable resources and her personal story about dealing with her out-of-control teen daughter. You just may want to save a copy of today’s call for future reference, or to share with people you know who might be dealing with this right now. Our association with each other is one of our greatest resources – thank you for being part of this community of parents!

Visit http://www.parentalpower.wordpress.com/ to pick up the audio content – we are getting close to having this available through iTunes so you can just subscribe and get it automatically. Stay tuned.

http://parentalpower.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/sue-scheff-at-wits-end/

TEEN HELP?

2008-06-17T11:04:00.001-07:00

If you are considering residential treatment for your child - be sure to read through this Blog - it will be very enligthening and help educate you on a loosely regulated industry - "teen help."

Be sure to take time to read www.aparentstruestory.com and order "Wit's End!" today.

Midwest Academy, Darrington Academy, Carolina Springs Academy, Teen Help, Lisa Irvin, WWASPS, Royal Gorge Academy, Horizon Academy, etc...

2008-06-11T08:36:00.000-07:00

Are you considering any of the following programs for your child? Take a moment to read my experiences - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ as well as my book where you can hear my daughter's experiences for the first time - order today at http://www.witsendbook.com/ .

Choosing a program is not only a huge emotional decision, it is a major financial decision - do your homework!

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Horizon Academy, NV
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Royal Gorge Academy, CO
Sky View Academy, NV
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica

Sue Scheff - Parent Advocate - Wit's End! Parents Helping Parents with my true story....

2008-06-07T10:08:00.000-07:00

Help for Parents of Out-of-control Teens
Resources to help families in this critical time

(SOUTH FLORIDA)—In 2000, a teenager at a residential treatment center was locked-up in an isolation box for 17 hours with no windows, heat or air conditioning because she had tried to help a girl who was having a seizure. Later, that same teenager got food poisoning and was rushed to the ER (unbeknownst to her mother) because sewage had contaminated the food she was eating and sunk into the carpet of the living areas.

These are just some of the experiences that Sue Scheff’s daughter, Ashlyn, experienced while enrolled in a residential treatment program, supposed to be helping her cope with emotional and behavioral problems while building up her self-esteem. Furious about how Ashlyn had been treated, Scheff posted her experiences online about the program and was promptly sued for libel. Scheff won by a long shot.

Now parents can read Scheff’s story and learn from her mistakes in Wit’s End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your OUT-OF-CONTROL TEEN (HCI Books, July 2008). The book is the result of her years of effort to educate parents and provide them with the proper resources to care for their own difficult teen.

“I was desperate to find good help for my daughter, but this program ended up making things worse,” says Scheff. “My book provides positive, prescriptive help for families who want to put their children on the road to a safe, healthy adulthood. It is imperative parents do their homework and Wit’s End can offer a convenient outline to get them started.”

Parents doing their homework becomes even more important in light of a 2007 study released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office which uncovered thousands of allegations of abuse, some of which involved death, at residential treatment programs across the country and in American-owned and American-operated facilities abroad between the years 1990 and 2007.

For parents who need one-on-one guidance, Scheff founded Parents’ Universal Resource Experts (P.U.R.E.), an advocacy group that not only researches residential treatment centers and other teen help programs around the world, but helps educate parents to choose which facilities are best suited to match their child’s needs.

Sue Scheff is a parent advocate and the founder of Parent’s Universal Resource Experts, Inc. She has been featured in numerous publications and broadcasts, including: 20/20, The Rachel Ray Show, ABC News, CBC News: Sunday Morning, CNN Headline News, Fox News, BBC Talk Radio, National Public Radio and The New York Times.

For more information, please visit http://www.suescheff.com/ or http://www.helpyourteens.com/

Teen Help, Midwest Academy, Carolina Springs Academy, Darrington Academy, Horizon Academy, Spring Creek Lodge....

2008-05-28T10:54:00.001-07:00

If you are considering residential treatment for your child - be sure to read through this Blog - it will be very enligthening and help educate you on a loosely regulated industry - "teen help."

Darrington Academy, Carolina Springs Academy, Red River Academy, Royal Gorge, Jane Hawley, Lisa Irvin, WWASPS etc....

2008-05-24T11:19:00.000-07:00

Are you considering any of the following programs for your child? Take a moment to read my experiences - www.aparentstruestory.com as well as my book where you can hear my daughter's experiences for the first time - order today at www.witsendbook.com .

Choosing a program is not only a huge emotional decision, it is a major financial decision - do your homework!

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor)
Darrington Academy, GA
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Horizon Academy, NV
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs) Jane Hawley
Majestic Ranch, UT
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here)
Parent Teen Guide (Promotes and markets these programs)
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Royal Gorge Academy, CO
Sky View Academy, NV
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Teen Help, UT (Promotes and markets these programs)
Teens In Crisis
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica

Sue Scheff: Are you considering a Teen Help Program?

2008-05-18T13:48:00.001-07:00

"Wit's End!" is now available with my daughter's voice finally being heard of her experiences at Carolina Springs Academy. Order today at http://www.witsendbook.com/ and you will receive it shortly. "Wit's End!" will be in all book stores in July, so order the early release today!

Sue Scheff - Wit's End - A Mother and Daughter's True Story based on Firsthand Experiences with WWASPS - Carolina Springs Academy

2008-05-01T09:31:00.000-07:00

Sue Scheff is a parent advocate who founded Parents’ Universal Resources Experts, Inc. (P.U.R.E.) in 2001. She has been featured on 20/20, The Rachel Ray Show, ABC News, Canadian CBC Sunday News Magazine, CNN Headline News, Fox News, BBC Talk Radio, and NPR, discussing topics of Internet defamation as well as her work helping troubled teens and their families through her organization. To learn more about P.U.R.E. or visit http://www.helpyourteens.com/ and to contact the author, visit http://www.suescheff.com/.

Sue Scheff - Parent Advocate

2008-04-29T11:54:00.001-07:00

As someone that has been vocal and victorious in two major court cases, I have attracted a lot of attention, both negative and positive.

Thankfully, mostly positive.If you see questionable things on the Internet about me or my organization (P.U.R.E.), please feel free to come to the source about it.After years of helping many families through my own experiences, I will continue to share my story in hopes that others will learn from my mistakes.

Read the Blog to learn why WWASPS and the Teen Help Sales Reps continue to discredit me. At the end of the legal process, I won victoriously against a million dollar corporation. I defeated them again in the Supreme Court of Appeals - and again had victory with an $11.3M jury verdict for damages done to me on the Internet and Invasion of Privacy.

Read www.aparentstruestory.com

Sue Scheff - Parent Advocate

2008-04-25T17:50:00.001-07:00

Sue Scheff is a parent advocate who founded Parents’ Universal Resources Experts, Inc. (P.U.R.E.) in 2001. She has been featured on 20/20, The Rachel Ray Show, ABC News, Canadian CBC Sunday News Magazine, CNN Headline News, Fox News, BBC Talk Radio, and NPR, discussing topics of Internet defamation as well as her work helping troubled teens and their families through her organization. To learn more about P.U.R.E. www.helpyourteens.com and to contact the author, visit www.suescheff.com.
I have won against the one of the largest teen help programs (WWASPS aka Carolina Springs Academy) in both a jury trial and the Supreme Court of Appeals.

I went on to win one of the largest jury verdicts of $11.3M for damages done to me on the Internet.I have fought back and won!

My book "Wit's End!" will be here in July.

Midwest Academy, Carolina Springs Academy, Darrington Academy, WWASPS, Lisa Irvin, Mark Peterson, Jane Hawley, HelpMyTeen, Teen Help, etc...

2008-04-20T15:05:00.001-07:00

Are you struggling with your teen or pre-teen? Considering outside treatment?

Take a moment to read "A Parent's True Story" and soon you can purchase "Wit's End!" which is where many parents feel when they are desperate with today's kids.

Carolina Springs Academy - Sue Scheff Defeats WWASPS in a Jury Trial and The Supreme Court of Appeals

2008-04-10T05:31:00.001-07:00

As someone that has been vocal and victorious in two major court cases, I have attracted a lot of attention, both negative and positive. Thankfully, mostly positive.

If you see questionable things on the Internet about me or my organization (P.U.R.E.), please feel free to come to the source about it.

After years of helping many families through my own experiences, I will continue to share my story in hopes that others will learn from my mistakes.

Read this Blog for detailed information -and you will see why Teen Help Sales Reps continue to discredit me. The truth prevailed at the end - but it seems they continues to twist what really has happened to disparage me and my organization.

Carolina Springs Academy - "A Parent's True Story" A Must Read for Any Parent Considering a Teen Help Program

2008-04-01T07:19:00.001-07:00

My true story is based on our experiences (my daughter and myself) with Carolina Springs Academy in Due West, SC.It seems that Carolina Springs Academy representatives are telling parents that my story is false and I lost in a lawsuit with them.

This continues in their pattern of misrepresentation in my opinion.I not only defeated them in a jury trial - I went on to defeat them in the Supreme Court of Appeals when they tried to appeal it!

Click here for more details.

Wit's End! coming soon - will give you our story, with my daughter's voice of her experiences at CSA.

Sue Scheff First Parent to Defeat WWASPS in a Jury Trial

2008-03-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

Amazing, it is almost 4 years since I defeated WWASPS in a jury trial in August 2004 and I still hear they are telling parents the jury made a mistake or some parents have told me their sales rep told them I lost? Strange - I have 100% legal documents proving my victories as well as winning an unprecedented jury verdict for damages of $11.3M from a defendant that received monies from WWASPS.

Are you considering the following schools or programs? I would never tell a parent what to do -but I do encourage you to do your homework. My story can give you insight to the desperation I felt, the mistakes I made and hopefully you will gain from the bumps I made.

As of May 2006, it is believed that WWASP aka WWASPS or Premier Educational Systems has affiliations with the following:

Academy of Ivy Ridge, NY (Recently withdrew their affiliation with WWASPS)
Canyon View Park, MT
Camas Ranch, MT
Carolina Springs Academy, SC
Cross Creek Programs, UT (Cross Creek Center and Cross Creek Manor
Darrington Academy, GA
Gulf Coast Academy, MS
Help My Teen, UT (Adolescent Services Adolescent Placement) Promotes and markets these programs.
Horizon Academy, NV
Jane Hawley (Lifelines)
Lifelines Family Services, UT (Promotes and markets these programs).
Lisa Irvin (Helpmyteen)
Majestic Ranch, UT
Mark Peterson (Teen Help)
Midwest Academy, IA (Brian Viafanua, formerly the Director of Paradise Cove as shown on Primetime, is the current Director here).
Pillars of Hope, Costa Rica
Pine View Christian Academy (Borders FL, AL, MS)
Reality Trek, UT
Red River Academy, LA (Borders TX)
Royal Gorge Academy, CO
Sky View Academy, NV
Spring Creek Lodge, MT
Tranquility Bay, Jamaica

On June 6, 2006 WWASPS LOST again in the Supreme Court of Appeals - Sue Scheff's victory speaks for so many children and parents that were victims of WWASPS.

My book - Wit’s End! will feature for the first time my daughter’s voice - her story told firsthand. Wit’s End is our journey as well as a valuable resource book to help you not to make the mistakes we did.

By Sue Scheff, Parents Universal Resource Experts

CAROLINA SPRINGS ACADEMY - SUE SCHEFF - A THORN IN WWASPS SIDE

2008-03-17T19:04:00.000-07:00

Again, WWASPS (Carolina Springs Academy) like to tell twisted truths and outright lies to get an admission.I have defeated WWASPS in a jury trial in their home state of Utah in August 2004. I again defeated them the Supreme Court of Appeal in June 2006.

Read below a letter that a Sales Rep, Mark Peterson, of Teen Help aka WWASPS is writing about me - and I am sure the other Sales Reps are saying about me. I have removed the confidential information from the parent that sent it to me.

Ironically - right below it - I received an email from a victim of CSA - only minutes earlier - their name is withheld too. It didn't take much for this parent to realize exactly who was telling the truth.

Read my story - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ - and also my essay on Admitting my Mistakes.

If you are a parent and getting feed back from Teen Help Sales Reps like this - think twice.This is typical of what CSA and Teen Help Sales Reps tells parents about me - however the Jury Verdict in my favor - the Supreme Court of Appeal in my favor - as well as the $11.3M jury verdict for damages done to me on the Internet - speaks volumes.

True - while I was under the spell of WWASP - I was satisfied - I knew no better - I attended their cult like seminars (in my opinion) and even though I had some ugly gut feelings, I thought I was doing what was best for my daughter. It wasn't until my daughter came home (remember, she was there 6 months and I never saw her or spoke to her) - I only picked her up at 6 months since she ended up in the hospital and no one ever told me - I found out what actually happened to her once she was home several months, she was literally petrified she would have to go back.

True - I fought back, but not legally at the time - I posted our story online - WWASP sued me to get it down - I fought back to prove it was TRUE - and that is why I won! After almost $1M in legal fees - and a jury trial in Utah (their home state) I won - and my story stands strong on the Internet.

The truth prevailed - in all cases - and yes, I was a foolish and desperate parent that fell for their scam - and yes I participated in their referral program - but what they neglected to say is that I gave my referrals to a parent that had two kids in the program. This was all proven in a court of law - in a trial. But it is easier to leave it all out in a lame attempt to discredit me and get an enrollment.

Yes - there were referrals after my daughter was home - that is simply because of their excellence in marketing - there were hundreds of brochures released with my ID Code - so yes - I assume there were referrals in my name after my daughter was home.

Amazing - what stories will they create next? My voice is strong - my book - "Wit's End!" also features my daughter's voice. Hear her first hand experiences.

Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:01:46 -0600 (MDT)
From: Mark Peterson <markp@teenhelp.us>
To:
Subject:
Re: enrollment approval

.....

Our schools have a very high success rate. I hope that you will also understand that individual counseling with an adult therapist just isn't effective or necessary for most teens. They do many, many times better in a group therapy setting. We do that at no extra fee. We also have a school (Cross Creek) with all the needed psycological counseling for those teens with serious emotional/psychological disturbances/issues. I would encourage you to look into this further to be sure you are not getting yourself or [name withheld] into a mess or paying more than necessary.We have been at this for a long time, are very good at it and have developed a very efficient program, thus the lower cost and high success.

Years ago Sue Scheff placed her daughter at Carolina Springs but removed her before program completion. She had no complaints at the time, liked our schools and referred parents to them until she was caught doing something unethical and greedy in the parent referral program. She was asked to stop her unethical practices. She then turned about face and started up her own group. You will notice her website refers to it.

Her website has contradictions and false claims all over it. Her parents "true" story is one fabrication after another. Also, to those who know the industry and the schools we represent, the supposed student affidavit "declaration under penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 USCA 1746" totally perjurs itself
............................

Thanks,
Mark Peterson
Admissions Advisor
Teen Help Adolescent Resources800-637-0701 x121

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READ THIS EMAIL BELOW - RECEIVED SHORTLY AFTER MARK PETERSON - SALES REP FOR TEEN HELP - MARK PETERSON DEFENDS A PROGRAM THAT I RECEIVED EMAILS LIKE THIS REGULARLY. VERY SAD. IN MY OPINION.
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From:
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 7:36 PM
To: sue.s@helpyourteens.com
Subject: I attended carolina springs academy

Hi, My name is [name withheld], I was at Carolina Springs for almost 5 months. It was an incredibly abusive, and horrible environment. I know exactly what your daughter went through. I was picked on by other students, and the staff just sat there and laughed, and was also picked on by the staff as well. That is not the worst part though, I was also sexually molested by another student. I was extremely emotionally unstable, and when other students would pick on me, it was all I could do not to hit them. The only reason I didn't was because I knew that I would go to jamaica, or costa rica. I had kids throwing things at me, and jumping out of the showers and throwing a towel over my head, and tossing me around, and the staff could have cared less. But when I would freak out and start crying, I would get in trouble, and they wouldn't. The fact that the "upper levels" could be so called "junior staff," it gave them a power trip, and that was when they would bully me the most. When I first went there, I had just turned 13, and the whole time I was there, I was the youngest. I have tourette's syndrome, and when I would have muscle tics, I would get in trouble for being disruptive, breaking shutdown rules, etc. It was a nightmare. It was probably the worst time of my life. I would also get restrained, they would take me out back to the "OP" building, and one of the staff, which was usually Mr. Gus, would put one hand on my wrist, and the other hand on my elbow, and push my wrist down, and push my elbow up. It seemed like he really got a kick out of this. He would start yelling, and I was crying, and trying with everything that I had not to scream. I knew that if I did, I would most likely get beaten or something like that. I was scared, I was a little kid, for crying out loud. I was constantly threatened by one of the night staff(Mr. Tony) to be taken out behind the OP building, and be given an "old fashioned woodshed beatinng." He would constantly say stuff like " that woodshed's calling your name [name withheld]." I'm sure you understand what I'm talking about. I saw the documentary on wwasp, and I can't imagine what it was like for Steven Frederickson to be in wwasp for five years. Five months alone seemed like forever to me, I would rather die than be there five years. My main concern is that I want to get wwasp shut down, and I won't rest until they do. It's awesome that you won that lawsuit against them, that is a tremendous victory. I'm also looking at filing a lawsuit against them, and doing whatever else it takes to get them shutdown, and all these kids home safely. I would really like to talk to you on the phone, if you get a chance, please call me at XXX-XXX-XXXX, and ask for [name withheld], this is my Dad's office phone. I really look forward to talking with you.
Thank you times a million, [name withheld]

Sue Scheff: Admitting Mistakes - Learn from my mistakes, gain from my knowledge

2008-03-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

It is not easy to admit you have made mistakes, especially as a parent when our kids are involved.However, it is so important to take your mistakes and learn from them then move forward.Having an at risk teen can truly put any parent at risk in making rash and wrong decisions.

Learn from my mistakes - slow down, think it through - gain from my knowledge.I am constantly battling the attacks of people I defeated in both my victorious jury trials as well as the Supreme Court of Appeal. Their obsession with me has become, at times, frightening - not of them, but for them. It seems like a true sickness.

At the end of the day - yes, I made a lot of mistakes. I have fought a solid fight and won against one of the largest corporations in the Teen Help Industry - World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASP or WWASPS).

I further held my ground when a former WWASPS parent received $12,500.00 (which I believe was money to help destroy me) - to go on an Internet Smear Campaign of my family, my organization and myself.Winning an unprecedented $11.3M jury verdict for damages for Internet Defamation has become a turning point for people that believe that free speech condones defamation.

My mistakes? Trusting. I trusted Teen Help/WWASPS/Carolina Springs Academy - I was desperate and they preyed on that. My story - http://www.aparentstruestory.com/ will give you a more detailed outline of my mistakes.

My second mistake - which at the time I was was minor - but it seems my enemies want to blow it up; was not proof-reading my bio that was on the P.U.R.E. website in the beginning. I was busy helping parents and had little to do with the website. The erroneous statement that I had graduated college - as well as a Certification of Educational Planner - was not written by me. In my defense, it was corrected the moment I became aware of the mistake.

Now we are in 2008 and through all my trials and tribulations I have become a voice for not only parents struggling with today's teens, but a voice to help create a safer Cyberspace. I have recently meet with my Congresswoman as well as a Florida Senator a few times - and we will continue to fight to provide safety for people in Cyberspace and children.

My first book, Wit's End!, will be out in July 2008. This will be full of inspiration, hope as well as vast resources for people working with today's kids. The second book is in progress, and will be a continuation of hope.

With today's generation of kids - hope and inspiration is something you can never have too much of.I am fortunate that my books are being published by the same people that brought you the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. I feel honored to be part of their family.

Sue Scheff is the first parent to DEFEAT WWASPS in a Jury Trial and the Supreme Court of Appeals

2008-03-05T07:18:00.000-08:00

Here we are - years after my victories (both a jury trial I won and I won again in the Supreme Court of Appeals when WWASPS appealed the verdict) yet WWASPS still continues to tell some people I lost?

Are you a parent that is at your wit's end - desperate and fall into the trap of urgency to place your child? Think twice - read "A Parent's True Story" - then visit my website at www.helpyourteens.com - My book - Wit's End! will be released in July 2008 - you will get to hear my daugthers voice and her upclose and personal experiences of Carolina Springs Academy.

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Do you have a struggling teen? At risk teens? Defiant Teen? Teen Depression? Problem Teen? Difficult Teen? Teen Rage? Teen Anger? Teen Drug Use? Teen Gangs? Teen Runaways? Bipolar? ADD/ADHD? Disrespectful Teen? Out of Control Teen? Peer Pressure?

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Sue Scheff: Talks about P.U.R.E. Rebuttal

2008-02-18T17:01:00.000-08:00

Take a moment to read how desperate people are to silence me - or destroy me with keystrokes. They couldn't beat me legally - so now it seems they are using the lethal power of the Internet.

Read my posts below.

Parent's Univeral Resource Experts Founder: Sue Scheff speaks out about the P.U.R.E. Rebuttal

2007-11-06T14:35:00.000-08:00

The more publicity I get - the more my adversaries love digging up the past, but like my Blog about "Admitting Mistakes as a Parent" - The P.U.R.E. Rebuttal is a document that is posted online in an attempt to discredit me and hopefully discouraging people from listening to my story. It was one of the initial filing of their (WWASPS) complaint against me and PURE in 2002 by Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs (WWASP aka WWASPS aka Premier Educational Systems - Carolina Springs Academy) and their attempt to silence me.

This rebuttal is nothing short of taking some truths and twisting them to make P.U.R.E. and myself look foolish and an attempt to make people think I am not reputable.

However, as I stated, this was one of the initial filings - and many people know, that anyone can sue anybody for anything -but - proving these allegations is the hard part.

I fought these twisted truths and outright lies and WON in a Jury Trial in August 2004 and further won again in the Supreme Court of Appeals when they appealed the decision of the jury.

Fortunately - The Truth Prevailed!!!! I am not silenced - and my story lives on.

One of the most reputable publishing companies is releasing my book in Spring 2008. Health Communication, Inc (HCI) brought you the very successful Chicken Soup for the Soul book series filled with inspiration and hope. My book "Wit's End!" - will give parents and professionals helpful resources as well as inspiration and hope to parents that are feeling at wits end.

Yes, there is some ugliness on the Internet - but fortunately for me, I always had the truth on my side.

Sue Scheff talks about the P.U.R.E. Rebuttal

2007-09-10T13:38:00.000-07:00

As a person that continues to share my story and my experiences I will always be someone that people would like to discredit. However through my two victorious jury trials, I have fought for my daughter, my family and my organization as well as myself.

Sue Scheff Talks about the P.U.R.E. Rebuttal

2007-08-17T17:08:00.001-07:00

As someone that has been vocal and victorious in two major court cases, I have attracted a lot of attention, both negative and positive. Thankfully, mostly positive.

If you see questionable things on the Internet about me or my organization (P.U.R.E.), please feel free to come to the source about it.

After years of helping many families through my own experiences, I will continue to share my story in hopes that other will learn from my mistakes.

Sue Scheff - P.U.R.E. Rebuttal and more....

2007-08-10T18:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

As I continue my organization to create Parent Awareness, please visit my new website about Teenage Runaways.

As P.U.R.E. continues to grow we will continue to educate parents and others that work with adolescents about today's teens issues and more.

P.U.R.E. Rebuttal - Dated 2002

2007-07-14T06:30:00.000-07:00

The more publicity I get - the more my adversaries love digging up the past, but like my Blog about "Admitting Mistakes as a Parent" - The PURE Rebuttal is a document that is posted online in an attempt to discredit me and hopefully discouraging people from listening to my story. It was one of the initial filing of their (WWASPS) complaint against me and PURE in 2002 by Worldwide Association of Specialty Programs (WWASP aka WWASPS aka Premier Educational Systems - Carolina Springs Academy) and their attempt to silence me.

This rebuttal is nothing short of taking some truths and twisting them to make P.U.R.E. and myself look foolish and an attempt to make people think I am not reputable.

However, as I stated, this was one of the initial filings - and many people know, that anyone can sue anybody for anything -but - proving these allegations is the hard part.

I fought these twisted truths and outright lies and WON in a Jury Trial in August 2004 and further won again in the Supreme Court of Appeals when they appealed the decision of the jury.

Fortunately - The Truth Prevailed!!!! I am not silenced - and my story lives on.

One of the most reputable publishing companies is releasing my book in Spring 2008. Healthcare Communication, Inc (HCI) brought you the very successful Chicken Soup for the Soul book series filled with inspiration and hope. My book "Wit's End!" - will give parents and professionals helpful resources as well as inspiration and hope to parents that are feeling at wits end.

Yes, there is some ugliness on the Internet - but fortunately for me, I always had the truth on my side.