Utah Moves to Close Teen Treatment Center Accused of Abusing Girls
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Utah officials have ordered the closure of the Provo Canyon School’s Springville campus, a residential treatment center for teenage girls with behavioral and mental health issues, due to repeated violations of safety and care regulations.
- The Utah Department of Health and Human Services cited incidents including staff physically striking a restrained client and failing to protect teens from discrimination, harm, and disrespect.
- The Springville campus’s residential treatment license was revoked, with a mandate to cease all services by August 6.
- The Provo Canyon School’s boys’ campus in Provo is also under restrictions, barred from accepting new clients and subject to increased monitoring after health and safety violations, including failure to promptly summon emergency medical services following a severe assault.
