d canadian piece of shit. Got something special for Garrott in the works I was in group 3 with thane 06 through 08 ~Zach. From Florida.. especially my best friend in the joint: Beau funk. We gotta contact eachother!! Dace Goulding Three Points Center has been a NATSAP member since 2014. After Paradise Cove was shut down he moved back to Cross Creek and then went on to become director of Midwest Academy, in KeokukIowa. Many of the staff had dreams to get rich and own nice cars and big houses. GTFOH. One Survivors Report Kelly Adams. A story of teen sex abuse & mind control in teen prisons Anon, 1993 I have been looking for you for years Doug. I wanted to throw a damn party when I heard they were finally FINALLY shut down!!! I was in group with Corey Padilla, I even kicked it woth him in Santa Barbara after we got out. J. Ralph Atkin is the owner of Skywest Airlines, Eurosky Airlines, and Jet Acquisitions Group. Sunrise Beach, Mexico | 1000 places You don't want to be as a teenager. Executives from the school have denied these allegations, saying the accusers just "didn't like their parents trying to help them". I dont remember what group i was in, but I had Brian Hansen. Anybody else there at the same time? One such program, Horizon Academy, owned by Jade Robinson, former administrator of Casa By the Sea, shares the Cross Creek facility and has been reported to have bought them out effectively merging the two programs. Copyright 2012-2021 WWASPSurvivors.com - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Melissa. Brian Vaifanua owned and ran one of the most notorious WWASP programs, Paradise Cove in Samoa, a facility where children were subject to miserable conditions, denied proper food and medical care and systematically tortured, assaulted, neglectedand broken. I was driving through Utah a while back and was gonna dump on their lawn but it was too far out of the way. Before he rejoined, though, he made this statement: These people are basically a bunch of untrained people who work for this organization. Anyone remember Dallas? They also had a cabin up in the mountains in an area called Duck Creek. Facts are facts. Nick didnt need this place no one needed this lots of graduates from cross creek are or have since been to prison. Phoenix, AZ 85040. Firstworked for Paradise Cove in Samoa. Cross Creek Manor was the Lichfield's first WWASP facility to open and is widely considered the "hub" of the WWASP conglomerate. Im 32 now and I still get the occasional nightmare of being there. Should be a good screen play lol. To everyone who spent time at this facility- I hope these pictures and videos can bring you some sort of closure. And to imaginewhat I was sent there for is now legal where Im at Hinton was convicted in 2007 of one count each of third-degree assault and false imprisonment. He was at Cross Creek when I was there, 1993-1995. I got sent to Dundee ranch when I was 13 and almost died of malaria and they didnt tell my parents. Narvin Lichfield This place sucked. 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. Jeff was my counselor fuck that guy. I was there from 03-04 in group 7. I kept telling my parents to get me out and that they are being abusive and they would change my hand written letter to nice emails. I remember you. He did my intake. For anyone who was in group five from January 2017 June 2017, I think about all of you often. Up to this day, I still cannot adapt to society. I had just got there when you were going through some crazy manipulation shit. I dont remember if thats what they called it. I miss u buddy. I went to that school. Narvin was also named as a defendant in two other lawsuits, namely Lexington Insurance Company vs. Carolina Springs et al., a personal injury suit, and the Turley class action suit. 1,688 Sq. So they dont have credentials of any kind. I mean that literally, I would have committed suicide. He served as WWASP president until 1998, when he was replaced by Ken Kay. If you are lucky enough to still be alive after long term abuse. I think my subconscious has pushed it all down. I spent 04-06 at cross creek. I was in iso for 3 months and boy did he get off on it. Plot Plan must be submitted indicating location of submittal and include applicable measurements and dimensions. As Administrator of both the girls and boys side of Casa By the Sea, Robinson was in charge during the time period of several reported cases of abuse and maltreatment of the students of CBS including violentrestraints, rape and other forms of sexual abuse. He seems have first gotten involved in WWASP in 1992, as the Director of Majestic Ranch. Im here for all of you and want to hear your stories and hopefully some of you recognize me. Get in contact with me. Jay Kay 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) I am not sure about all that has transpired with these programs. I was there 2003 2004. Leave any and all comments. God Bless EVERY SINGLE PERSON who had to go through Cross Creek for even a damn DAY! I went there as a child, ages 12-14 in 2007. I dont remember if thats what they called it. I didnt need to be there and that place scared the #### out of me. Ron Garret deserves to endure the horrible things hes done to his victims. The only thing I thank cross creek for is taking me out of a horrible environment, essentially in my case it saved me from jail and I graduated high school in a place I couldnt do drugs or break the law. I am wondering if it is affiliated with the WWASP. Read More . U only did six months, but I know some who w theyre for years. That facility becomes your world. Cross Creek Survivors is a group for any former students of WWASP's Cross Creek Manor or Programs who are looking for a safe place to share their experiences. 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 was in group 2 with Colin and Jeff. The staff will restrained and thrown in in isolation if u get out of line. I dont want to say that CCM is the cause of all my current problems, but I think that this place caused lasting damage that definitely contributed to my current problems. A grown ass man on a 17 year old trembling like a scared dog. Relationships completely non existent and lost. Jade Robinson is supposedly gone, but his wife still worked there a couple of weeks ago. I was in group 6 with Craig Hanson as my therapist. Cross Creek Programs was founded in 1988 by Robert Lichfield and Brent Facer, originally only for girls. Im glad they kicked me out. You were kidnapped, had your freedoms withdrawn, and were forced to follow a regiment that has no benefit whatsoever in the real world. I was here around 04 Yeah I was at cross creek very fortunately for only 8 months cause my parents pulled me out. In with group with Craig then moved to group with John. Because 17 is an adult in louisiana. I got there in 97. Winder was ordered to not be alone with children in the school while he was facing charges, and the school was ordered to have two staff members present at all times with children. The separate office/admin building in the parking lot is not used. I refused this program for 14 months, always on staff buddy and locked in iso until my mother didnt have the funds to keep me there so i was released and sent to live with my dad. I suggest that you remove his comment, Bill. Cross Creek Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan. I am submitting prior to living in the community. Stephanies story, 2004 My worst experience there was when I was restrained because I didnt sit down when they told me too. Concentration camp maybe. Anyone remember the kid that went on hunger strike and had a tube up his nose? Both Cameron and chaffin Pullan were nothing but wonderful to me and everyone else from what I saw. They actually ran a program called New Beginnings in LaVerkin Utah back in summer 1991. I know exactly what you mean. Ron took great pride in creating and administering his own cruel and sadistic punishments such as putting students on Staff-Buddy complete social isolation and silence for months at a time, BFO Tapes a system of endless mind-numbing hours (aprox. While they called us crying the first few times. He was then ordered by the state of South Carolina to stay away from CSA until the case resolved, which wasnt completed until 2007. He was in Craigs group and was there 2006-2008. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I checked to see if the door was locked, and when I noticed it wasnt, I quietly went in and closed the door behind me. Dont know how causer I know girls that were there for over 2 years and on a lower level. He ordered their restraints, food and sleep deprivation and bragged about keeping students in isolation for more than 6 months at a time. Vietnam-era Veteran, Your email address will not be published. OMG this is Tonya Martin from Washington. Doug I was in your group when you got there I think I was level 3 at the time? I have looked for him for years!! In 1987, three former Provo Canyon School employees - Robert Lichfield, Karr Farnsworth, and Brent Facer - opened Cross Creek Manor which would be the first of many schools. Ft. 1008 E Brentrup Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283. I was sent here for smoking a little bud and back talk. Look inward. He has admitted to pepper spraying students repeatedly. They convinced us they were lieing and just wanted to come home. I can remember seeing jay Kay and Randall Hinton at Tranquility Bay, they broke bones. I was a inmate at cross creek academy from 2000-2002. Its great to know that there are so many others affected by this place, just makes me feel like Im not alone in my experiences. 4605 East Elwood Street, Suite 100. Ill never forget you Jason. when it was made. Inhad brian parker as my therapist and he was a fucking beedy eye He then went on to start his own program, which with the help of former LifeSpring cultist David Gilcrease, and his marketing seminars Resource Realizations, WWASP quicklyspannedinto an umbrella corporation of specialty programs with programs located all over the world including countries such as Samoa, Mexico, Costa Rica andJamaica. 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 Im so hyped Simone is righting a screen play I have always been told from others that cross creek sound like something from q arrested movie. I remember you. You were a troubled teen, so youre just lying. You dont know me, you dont know why I was sent to the program, you dont know what I endured there, yet you write off the experiences of me and hundreds of other people on this page based on one faulty assumption. I literally told the charlatans that ran those seminars 5 different times that it was all bullshit and got kicked out. I was 17 and had my 18th birthday behind that white shitty fence. I went to cross creek in 2006 but got kicked out and sent to Distant Drums. He served as Director of Brightway until it was shut down in 1998. I then had to spend another year in high school. Robert Lichfield Call Us Today! He eventually quit, but rejoined WWASP as Vice-President in March 2000. professional community association management services And anyone on here talking shit about us being troubled teens can fuck finlinson. As an experienced professional, you should understand how badly an adversarial environment affects the therapist-client relationship. Pullan was also invloved in Camas Ranch, an apparent attempt to remake a portion of the facility into an 18+ program, which also failed. Fuck that horrible place and everyone that worked there. I remember cory padilla, Jeremy sun, jeff perotti, trevor latson, david bumpass, Damian, drew, ricki mcmaster, lauren, Ashley both guys btw. I was court ordered to this facility. The SN rooms and the two small rooms on that back wall have been patched up with some sheet rock. I was also in your group in 2003 was there for only 8 months. I was in group 1 from 2004-2006. Steve and Glenda and Steve is reportedly living in Birmingham, Alabama. Again, I apologize for anyone I hurt. FUCK JAY KAY AND FUCK YOUR BITCH ASS CHILD MOLESTING CHILD ABUSIVE PROGRAMS. Started with Parker in 7 and moved to 10 with brent? Miguel Rodriguez Psychological Torture Lifeboat process in WWASP Seminars Meyla A. But even at 17, I knew this place was wrong. As Administrator at Casa by the Sea, Luke Hallows has been reported to have participated in, ordered, endorsed, excused and covered up multiple incidents of abuse. This only made me think about things more and led me to making the drive out to La Verkin on a recent trip to Vegas. The facility pretty much looks exactly the same as it did when I was last there 13 years ago. I was there 02/03, I had Thane as a therapist. Robby, Tony, Justin, Sam, and Jean all attacked me. Hi my name is Joey and I was a student at Cross Creek in 2002 2003. I just want to apologize for the way I treated you while I was there. 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. Blake Davis, We were at CC around the same time. Many former students have reported abuse at the facilities. I fortunately was only there 6 months before I learned I was able to leave via juvenile probationary period ended but was told I had to stay untill program completion. Xandir OCando tells Cross Creek anti-queer brainwashing and abuse story at Bawdy Storytelling I witnessed all 50 times this kid flipped out. Its just a matter of time before their luck runs out. 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. all of you disgust me especially the ones whose programs I stayed in I dont know how you look yourselves in the mirror each day, To All Who are a Party to any Case involving WWASP, investigate why Ken Kays former Administrative Assistant Jeanene Hawley, is working as the Judicial Assistant at 5th District Court, Washington County, St. George Utah. Craig Hansen was my 1st therapist, then when he left it what thane, then eventually it was garth. Tanner Springer, when were you at CC and what group were you in? Defendants Cross Creek Manor, LLC, Cross Creek Center for Boys, LLC (Cross Creek Defendants) and Karr Farnsworth (Farnsworth) move to join in the WWASP Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and the WWASP Defendants' Motion for a More Definite Statement. Casa by the Sea was also shut down in 2004 citing issues with CBS operating an illegitimate pharmacy. I hope everyone can find what they seek. Hope all is well with you. 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. The gymnasium and dining hall are completely closed off but I was able to take some pictures and video through the glass of the dining hall. Im. That cabin had a husband and wife living there, the wifes name was Pookie, I cant remember the husbands name. 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. 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 and when they got out they couldnt handle real life. Goodwin would not agree and insisted his son be sent to Cross Creek in LaVerkin, Utah. That dick head ex Mexican army guy who always said this is not burger king, you cannot have it your way. You must have been a good little slave, and i bet you got off to belittling your peers when they gave you upper level status. How in the hell can you call yourself a behavior modification program and thats one of the ways its marketed when nobody has the expertise to determine: Is this good, is this bad?. In February 2016, Midwest Academy was raided and closed by authorities after an allegation of sex abuse against Trane. Raise awareness of the true nature of WWASP Programs, to advocate for those still being held in Troubled Teen programs, and to provide validation and support to survivors of WWASP programs. In fact, in legal corporate documents and filings, his name is second only to WWASP itself in number of appearances. I attended and graduated highschool while at Casa by the Sea in early 2000s. 3 Beds. Fuck Ron Garrett and all the staff that enjoyed bullying people there. I was there too in the late 80s. He served as Admissions Director until at least 2011. Would a map of the rooms inside be helpful? If places like this still exist they should burn to the ground. You left soon as you turned 18. Pullan served as owner and administrator of the facility until 2009, when he closed the school and sold the property. 480-345-0046. I post this on Youth Foundation Inc facebook page I was told to post it here hope it helps I was at cross creek for 15 months June 2 07 to September 3 08 what I talk about happen to me two to three times a week for as little as not sitting when asked not hurting myself or anyone else just not sitting down and mind you this went down in fount of two higher level kids watch by the way I tried to get all that paperwork that was written down by the two staff and the upper level which they would not let me see than or get now which I called them asking for them which they said they would not let me see them Very evil. I went to cross creek for about a year! Anonymous, 2007 Thank you for this website, please let me know if I can help in any way, Hi Sarah, if youd like to join our facebook group, please do! (Or Whatever You Believe In!). Constantpy restrained by big Samoan guys, 62 and 250+. My therapist wasnt too bad, but I remember Garth and how most were scared of him. Ron garrett, Parker were pretty bad. Needless to say, I think Id torture them all, for 16 months straight, feed them just enough to see the next day. Brian, you are troll. I mean, Ive been to federal prison, and I can honestly say CCM was worse! I dont remember its been years lol. Mice/rats in our rooms, youd find their feces in the drawers on your clothes. Luckily I was there in 8 months some people was lucky like me served a minimum of 6 to 10 months other kids was there forever for fucking years no opposite sex no communication with females I got in trouble given tapes in tape room which is a cruel agonizing room where u listen to the monotone tapes and just rotn basically just because I had relations with a girl there I took the blame for her cause she was close to graduating the program. The most intimidating men i have ever met. Its crazy to think that those SN boxes are still there, just behind that wall. I graduated the program. Do you have any information on the US Youth ServicesNon-Profit, Inc. in Lecompte Louisiana? Rob my brother from another mother hit me up! He was told it was basically a wilderness experience. Who knows? Michael Hall, When in 2003 did you get there and what group were you in? Owner of Casa By The Sea and co-owner of High Impact. I got pulled and never graduated, thank god! hope your doing well. Ive had friends who went there that ended up dead when they left. While the non-stop abuse was the worst thing that happened to me, their was one day i experienced that was very different from the rest and that was the day when one of the last students from group 5 was leaving cross creek and one of the students from another group said to me Youre the only student from group 5 that is still here. Ive been trying to find him and cant seem to. Originally, he worked at Casa by The Sea with his wife, Allie Hernandez. This will probably be scrubbed as legally actionable but its true. My (now sadly ex) girlfriend survived that place, IF you can even CALL IT THAT!! I was there when the Ron Meetings first started. I was there 1999. WWASPS was founded by Robert Lichfield and was incorporated in 1998. Midwest Academy was raided and closed by authorities, http://www.utcourts.gov/directory/staff.cgi?location_id=428, Youth Foundation Closes Amid Scandals, Lawsuits | WWASP Survivors, There Are Few Congressional No Brainers This is One | The News On Time, 385. I only got to level 3 after 14 months. Jade Robinson Get beat up and restrained till you pass out because they caught you talking yes you were not allowed to talk to anyone! Suffered Ron Garrotts abuse too. I act like it never happened. But something inside of me still aches. It sometimes is referred to as two facilities, with the name Cross Creek Manor applied to the girls' program and the name Cross Creek Center used for the boys' program, which were originally in different locations. The only good thing that came out of that place is that I am still clean (9 years later). Hey blake, werent you my staff buddy? The first was filed by an ex-student at Cross Creek Manor and her mother. I was on a path to destruction, MENACE, I never completed the program, but what I learned was PRICELESS. 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. WWASP Survivors is run by a dedicated group of concerned alumni of WWASP-affiliated programs. He definitely helped ease my time there. Kay currently serves as superintendent of Browning Distance Learning Academy, a homeschooling curriculum company owned by Robert Litchfield. Vaifanua started his career with WWASP at Cross Creek, La Verkin Utah, Then in 1994 he opened Paradise Cove. I agree that cross creek is punishment for being a young adult and they do use brain washing techniques. Ken Kay was President and the public voice of WWASP. Another graduate claimed to be supervised by a male staff member when she was showering at the age of 13. Although I will admit that I did grow quite close with them after 2 years of tough program time, it brings me chills and tears to re-live and truely assess the mental torture that I went through at this facility. Justin, you were in my group. Remember, Majestic Ranch treated children from 7 to 14., so all victims were under 15 for sure and possibly quite younger. rob seher i watched you come and go brother i was there for 22 months i still have a lot of internal struggles the place was fucked no doubt about it and all in the name of money i got to catch up with some of you guys who were there around my time from 03 to 05, hey man, i was there in 2003. about 8 months, jeff cannon, quiet guy never talked to anybody. Miguel Rodriguez was the Co-Owner and Director of High Impact. I was trying to lookup Ricky Mcmaster and ended up down this rabbit hole. Anybody else there at the same time? I managed to get my diploma in a year even though I had to finish tenth, eleventh and twelve grade. A backpack and the cross creek uniform still on my back. Those people are deranged at best. I then graduated and went to another shit hole, not quite as bad as CC but still no place for anyone specially growing teens with young minds called Discovery Academy where I was later pulled in late 05 damn near 06.. Id really like to get in touch with everyone who was there around the same time to catch up. Tony was the big blond hair fat guy right? Gulf Coast Academy - Formerly Eagles Point Christian Academy, Bethel Girls' Academy and Bethel Boys Academy. I been good man. Ciub. Ken Kay miller.mDOTdaveATgmail.com, I will be getting access to the inside of the property that Cross Creek was located on. Parker is just an all-round prick. miss you man. Cross Creek Programs was a reform school[2] facility in La Verkin, Utah, operated by the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS). Also, Cross Creek or Browning Academy was not an accredited school. https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwaspsurvivors/, Thanks Bill, Ive already submitted a request to join. Backupposted@gmail.com. In 2002, he was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting one girl, assaulting one boy, and threatening to kill another. Cross Creek Manor, L.L.C. Hinton also appears to have spent 3 years working for Teen Help, the marketing arm of WWASP. They took me to wilderness treatment. Cant tell you how many times that was held over my head by Hanson, that they were a week away from sending me out of the country. The World Wide Association Of Specialty Programs and Schools ( WWASPS or WWASP) was an organization based in Utah, in the United States. Had I stayed another few weeks at home, my record would have been ruined and I would never be able to achieve what I have today. Your name sounds familiar. What was his position in Morava Academy? Cassie, Look, experienced professional, I have BS and MS degree, successful career, marriage, and soon to be kids and I dont do drugs. The Sociology textbook was modern and really interesting. If something horrific and traumatic didnt happen and were all already free, why would we bring it up for any other reason than the offer support and warn parents faced with similar decisions? Rons personalperversionof therapyoften includedinappropriatesexual conversations and telling girls who were rape victims that they need to take responsibility for what happened to them as well as forcing victims of child abuse to admit they deserved the abuse they suffered. Some managed that damage, others didnt. 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. Lichfield had previously worked at the confirmedly abusive Provo Canyon School in numerous roles beginning in 1977. Not cool at all. Please tell me what reason do I have to lie? Getting restrained, dude that part sucked. Jason Finlinson first became involved with WWASP when he served as Director of Casa By The Sea. Parker is a piece of shit, scum of the earth. I couldnt have imagined what was on the other side.. He served 25 days in jail and one year of probation. Some of the programs have added a therapeutic component in addition to the typical highly structured program. If anybody, especially those I was there with, need someone to talk to, please get in touch. Female student mistreated at Utah & Jamaica Lyndsay, 1999, A story of teen sex abuse & mind control in teen prisons Anon, 1993, https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwaspsurvivors/, https://photos.app.goo.gl/rBdUCYeqz4ad92VC7, Youth Foundation Closes Amid Scandals, Lawsuits | WWASP Survivors, Tweetstorm to Shut Down Logan River Academy Today | My Cult Life, 416. In 2010, CSA was closed. I had been their for over 1 & 1/2 years on the day he said that to me which ended up making me feel bad. I also remember being forced to choose out of a seminar because I wouldnt admit to being a slut. Ron Garrett was fired from Cross Creek in 2008 and now works in Real Estate. If it wasnt for people like Colin, my group members, my friends. Wow. I have tried contacting years ago with no response. He was from Texas. I spent 04-06 at cross creek. That do these same things and have the same policies I almost wonder if its still the same. Quick. I know she played by their rules to get by, but I could always see it in her eyes. I went to Distant Drums. That stupid smile peeking through those hate filled eyes. The notion of staff buddy was insane. Any who hope all of you are alive and well. Fuck Chaffins Fat Ass I was sitting directly across from Rafael when that went down. You were like the first dude outside of my group that talked to me. The carpet, furniture, counter-tops, and even some of the motivational type posters are still on the wall.