‘Refuge’ or House of Horrors
Topics discussed
Introduction: Lawsuit allegations against Teen Challenge
Lack of regulation and oversight in faith-based facilities
How survivors connected with legal counsel
Guests' personal stories of entering the program
Life inside: The 'safe room' and psychological control
Shunning, isolation, and denial of medical care
Manipulative academic and promotion systems
Chores, food quality, and performative fundraising
Long-term trauma and psychological effects
Legal next steps and call for systemic reform
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