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Sent Away It didn't seem to matter what happened at the teen treatment center. The state of Utah always gave it another chance. Death. Allegations of abuse. Criminal charges. Bizarre punishments. Whistleblowers coming forward. Each time, the place got a pass.Sent Away is an investigative reporting podcast made in partnership with KUER, The Salt Lake Tribune and APM Reports, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Sent Away

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It didn't seem to matter what happened at the teen treatment center. The state of Utah always gave it another chance. Death. Allegations of abuse. Criminal charges. Bizarre punishments. Whistleblowers coming forward. Each time, the place got a pass.Sent Away is an investigative reporting podcast made in partnership with KUER, The Salt Lake Tribune and APM Reports, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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6: This Is the Place

How did Utah become the epicenter of the teen treatment industry? It's a story of culture. And connections. Read: The answer is a complex combination of history, culture and weak regulations Support investigative journalism: Donate now

5: Under New Management

Even after the police raid Integrity House, the state still doesn't shut it down. A new owner vows to turn the place around. But when his staff are caught practicing a bizarre form of "therapeutic discipline" the state once again gives him a pass. Read more: Here's why Utah will soon make it easier to search a teen treatment program's violation history Support investigative journalism: Donate now

4: The Police Are Here

A knock at the door. A police raid. An outpouring of allegations. But the case crumbles when the cops learn something they never knew about Daniel Taylor. Read more: Shutting down a teen treatment facility in Utah is no easy task, even after serious allegations Support investigative journalism: Donate now

3: Blurred Lines

From Integrity House to Daniel's house. The lines between the Taylors' business and the Taylor family all but disappear. Plus: what happens when a mother reports one of their employees to the police. Read more: How 'inappropriate boundaries' for staff can lead to sexual abuse Support investigative journalism: Donate now

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