Chelsea Maldonado
@yep4rights.bsky.social
Troubled Teen Industry Survivor
Lived Experience Expert
Researcher for iHeart's Trapped in Treatment podcast
Consultant for Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact
www.stopinstitutionalchildabuse.com
Lived Experience Expert
Researcher for iHeart's Trapped in Treatment podcast
Consultant for Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact
www.stopinstitutionalchildabuse.com
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Every child deserves safety, dignity, and care. Restraint and seclusion practices in schools are harming vulnerable disabled children. Read to understand the issue, please share to raise awareness. Together, we can protect our children. #AgainstRestraint
@kijcooper1973.bsky.social
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Becky Gillespie, heads the UK division of ICARS and said it had been contacted by increasing numbers of parents about restraints “endured by their children”. Please repost and share with your networks. inews.co.uk/news/restrai... #AgainstRestraint
How restraint in schools is traumatising children with SEND and injuring teachers
Children's tsar raises alarm over 'terrible' use of restraint as poll finds more than half of teachers have had no training on how to do it safely
inews.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Every child deserves safety, dignity, and care. Restraint and seclusion practices in schools are harming vulnerable disabled children. Read to understand the issue, please share to raise awareness. Together, we can protect our children. #AgainstRestraint
@kijcooper1973.bsky.social
@kijcooper1973.bsky.social
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If you haven't already seen it, this is a must-watch documentary on the troubled teen industry on @netflix.com! @cadilina-deville.bsky.social @sgolightley.bsky.social
@maiasz.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @labefana.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @annettesmith.bsky.social
@maiasz.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @labefana.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @annettesmith.bsky.social
You Probably Missed This Eye-Opening Documentary on Netflix – Fix That!
Make sure to check out this gut-wrenching docuseries that will leave you furious for change.
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January 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If you haven't already seen it, this is a must-watch documentary on the troubled teen industry on @netflix.com! @cadilina-deville.bsky.social @sgolightley.bsky.social
@maiasz.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @labefana.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @annettesmith.bsky.social
@maiasz.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @labefana.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @annettesmith.bsky.social
So proud that #SICAA passed and was signed into law by Biden.
This bill brings us one step closer to protecting children from harm in the #TroubledTeenIndustry.
💖 @carolinealexcole.bsky.social, Rebecca Mellinger, Paris Hilton & 11:11 Media Impact 💖
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This bill brings us one step closer to protecting children from harm in the #TroubledTeenIndustry.
💖 @carolinealexcole.bsky.social, Rebecca Mellinger, Paris Hilton & 11:11 Media Impact 💖
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Biden signs 50 bills into law - including and Paris Hilton-backed legislation
The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act is designed to hold teenage treatment centers and care facilities accountable
www.independent.co.uk
December 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM
So proud that #SICAA passed and was signed into law by Biden.
This bill brings us one step closer to protecting children from harm in the #TroubledTeenIndustry.
💖 @carolinealexcole.bsky.social, Rebecca Mellinger, Paris Hilton & 11:11 Media Impact 💖
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
This bill brings us one step closer to protecting children from harm in the #TroubledTeenIndustry.
💖 @carolinealexcole.bsky.social, Rebecca Mellinger, Paris Hilton & 11:11 Media Impact 💖
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"In a report released last year, the U.S. Department of Justice examined substantiated incidents from 2013 through 2018 and found that most juvenile detention staff who sexually victimized children faced no legal repercussions for their actions" #EndCSA
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Alabama sheriff requests FBI probe into alleged sex assault at youth detention facility
"This is an extremely disturbing situation," Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson said during a news conference on Monday.
www.usatoday.com
December 24, 2024 at 5:32 PM
"In a report released last year, the U.S. Department of Justice examined substantiated incidents from 2013 through 2018 and found that most juvenile detention staff who sexually victimized children faced no legal repercussions for their actions" #EndCSA
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Happy Monday! What a good day to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act in the US House of Representatives! #GoSICAA #SICAA @yep4rights.bsky.social @carolinealexcole.bsky.social
December 16, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Happy Monday! What a good day to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act in the US House of Representatives! #GoSICAA #SICAA @yep4rights.bsky.social @carolinealexcole.bsky.social
"For four in 10 youth who are placed in congregate care, Stumler cites, there is no clinical need for them to live in a group facility. And “research consistently shows that children fare best in families, not facilities.”'
#TroubledTeenIndustry #SICAA
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#TroubledTeenIndustry #SICAA
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Preventing the Need for Congregate Care| The Imprint
Congressional intern Julia Stumler calls on Congress to take several steps to prevent congregate care for older youth in foster care.
imprintnews.org
December 12, 2024 at 2:16 PM
"For four in 10 youth who are placed in congregate care, Stumler cites, there is no clinical need for them to live in a group facility. And “research consistently shows that children fare best in families, not facilities.”'
#TroubledTeenIndustry #SICAA
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#TroubledTeenIndustry #SICAA
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" #Utah DHHS found Discovery Ranch Academy to be noncompliant with multiple rules while treating Biruk Silvers, who died at Discovery Ranch on Nov. 5, including services and supervision to meet each client’s needs and protection from abuse"
#TroubledTeenIndustry
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#TroubledTeenIndustry
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Teen treatment center in Mapleton failed to protect boy, Utah Health Department inspection says
A state inspection investigating the death of a 17-year-old boy at a Mapleton residential treatment center found that the center failed to provide the teen proper supervision or care to protect him fr...
www.heraldextra.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:42 AM
" #Utah DHHS found Discovery Ranch Academy to be noncompliant with multiple rules while treating Biruk Silvers, who died at Discovery Ranch on Nov. 5, including services and supervision to meet each client’s needs and protection from abuse"
#TroubledTeenIndustry
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#TroubledTeenIndustry
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Just saw the premiere in NYC - a must watch new doc about the troubled teen industry (TTI). Working with abandoned teens, many who come from these facilities, I can attest, the kids are not alright.
www.thekidsarenotalrightdoc.com
www.thekidsarenotalrightdoc.com
The Kids Are Not Alright Documentary | documentary feature film
The Kids Are Not Alright is a documentary film directed by Mikaela Shwer.
www.thekidsarenotalrightdoc.com
December 7, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Just saw the premiere in NYC - a must watch new doc about the troubled teen industry (TTI). Working with abandoned teens, many who come from these facilities, I can attest, the kids are not alright.
www.thekidsarenotalrightdoc.com
www.thekidsarenotalrightdoc.com
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#FF @icarszoey.bsky.social @crenny75.bsky.social @ballyaltonboy.bsky.social @jasmineeharris.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @christinamills.bsky.social @lollardfish.bsky.social @yazminelaroche.bsky.social @mgmpoppop.bsky.social @sabrinaep.bsky.social @rylinrodgers.bsky.social @akwyz.com
December 6, 2024 at 9:53 AM
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Hey, Anna Williams…You said of reducing protections for foster youth in congregate care, “Sometimes when you strive for perfect, you end up with nothing.” Please tell survivors of institutional abuse that their abusive treatment was better than nothing. #orpol www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
As Oregon considers rolling back child welfare reforms, advocates cry foul
Officials in Gov. Tina Kotek's administration say that stricter child welfare regulations are deterring institutional care providers from serving Oregon foster children.
www.oregonlive.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Hey, Anna Williams…You said of reducing protections for foster youth in congregate care, “Sometimes when you strive for perfect, you end up with nothing.” Please tell survivors of institutional abuse that their abusive treatment was better than nothing. #orpol www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
"..all those reports are making it more difficult for screeners at the state abuse hotline.."
This isn't a good reason to roll back reforms in #Oregon that have saved kids from child abuse and neglect!
#TroubledTeenIndustry #ChildWelfare @sensgb.bsky.social
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
This isn't a good reason to roll back reforms in #Oregon that have saved kids from child abuse and neglect!
#TroubledTeenIndustry #ChildWelfare @sensgb.bsky.social
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
As Oregon considers rolling back child welfare reforms, advocates cry foul
Officials in Gov. Tina Kotek's administration say that stricter child welfare regulations are deterring institutional care providers from serving Oregon foster children.
www.oregonlive.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:09 AM
"..all those reports are making it more difficult for screeners at the state abuse hotline.."
This isn't a good reason to roll back reforms in #Oregon that have saved kids from child abuse and neglect!
#TroubledTeenIndustry #ChildWelfare @sensgb.bsky.social
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
This isn't a good reason to roll back reforms in #Oregon that have saved kids from child abuse and neglect!
#TroubledTeenIndustry #ChildWelfare @sensgb.bsky.social
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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#FF @thetattooedjew.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @andydrc.bsky.social @mgmpoppop.bsky.social @mariatown.bsky.social @sfdirewolf.bsky.social @sesmith.bsky.social @jasmineeharris.bsky.social @ericmgarcia.bsky.social @dave.allengrady.com @rabbijosh.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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I’m giving the starter pack a go—more to be added over time! 😊 In the meantime, make sure to give these amazing folks a follow! 💙 go.bsky.app/FfaB7kz
November 29, 2024 at 2:36 PM
I’m giving the starter pack a go—more to be added over time! 😊 In the meantime, make sure to give these amazing folks a follow! 💙 go.bsky.app/FfaB7kz
#FF time! @carolinealexcole.bsky.social @annettesmith.bsky.social @icarszoey.bsky.social @andydrc.bsky.social @write-or-die.bsky.social @truancy209.bsky.social @labefana.bsky.social @maiasz.bsky.social @grahampringle.bsky.social @serena5.bsky.social @sensgb.bsky.social @shiakapos.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 1:24 PM
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#FF @icarszoey.bsky.social @disabilityrightsca.bsky.social @yazminelaroche.bsky.social @jasmineeharris.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @crenny75.bsky.social @karentamley.bsky.social @sabrinaep.bsky.social @mgmpoppop.bsky.social @rylinrodgers.bsky.social @mariatown.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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📢 Exciting news! One of our amazing advocacy partners, Lives in the Balance, is now on Bluesky! 🌟 Follow them at @livesinthebalance.bsky.social for updates on their incredible work advocating for kids and families.
November 26, 2024 at 12:08 AM
📢 Exciting news! One of our amazing advocacy partners, Lives in the Balance, is now on Bluesky! 🌟 Follow them at @livesinthebalance.bsky.social for updates on their incredible work advocating for kids and families.
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Perhaps start by taking at look at Masters Ranch - these are the “coffin beds” the boys sleep in.
November 25, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Perhaps start by taking at look at Masters Ranch - these are the “coffin beds” the boys sleep in.
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Advocacy isn't about comfort—it's about challenging those who uphold failing systems. Real change doesn’t come from polite tea breaks and back pats. It comes from disrupting the status quo and holding power accountable. Advocacy exists because the world still needs it.
November 23, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Advocacy isn't about comfort—it's about challenging those who uphold failing systems. Real change doesn’t come from polite tea breaks and back pats. It comes from disrupting the status quo and holding power accountable. Advocacy exists because the world still needs it.
Thank you @icarszoey.bsky.social for continuing the #FF tradition here on Bluesky! 💖
November 23, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Thank you @icarszoey.bsky.social for continuing the #FF tradition here on Bluesky! 💖
First #FF on Bluesky!
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November 22, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Great list of change makers to follow in the #DisabilityRights space this #FF!
November 22, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Great list of change makers to follow in the #DisabilityRights space this #FF!
"It’s past time for Missouri’s attorney general to take action against abusive boarding schools"
#Missouri #TroubledTeenIndustry
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#Missouri #TroubledTeenIndustry
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It's past time for Missouri's attorney general to take action against abusive boarding schools • Missouri Independent
It's past time for Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to take action against abusive boarding schools
missouriindependent.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:35 PM
"It’s past time for Missouri’s attorney general to take action against abusive boarding schools"
#Missouri #TroubledTeenIndustry
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#Missouri #TroubledTeenIndustry
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To anyone interested in juvenile law, the rights of kids, and ending institutional child abuse in the #TroubledTeenIndustry, give me a follow and I’ll follow back. Just joined today as a Twitter refugee where I had some great connections in this area.
November 10, 2024 at 8:53 PM
To anyone interested in juvenile law, the rights of kids, and ending institutional child abuse in the #TroubledTeenIndustry, give me a follow and I’ll follow back. Just joined today as a Twitter refugee where I had some great connections in this area.
"An ongoing class-action lawsuit, filed in 2019, alleged the mistreatment of thousands of foster children in DoHS care; the suit said that a disproportionate number of children were sent to institutions."
#TroubledTeenIndustry #SICAA
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#TroubledTeenIndustry #SICAA
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West Virginia Children's Home to close, hundreds of foster kids living in group homes • West Virginia Watch
The state will close the West Virginia Children's Home, a residential facility in Elkins for foster children, by the end of the year.
westvirginiawatch.com
November 19, 2024 at 12:06 PM
"An ongoing class-action lawsuit, filed in 2019, alleged the mistreatment of thousands of foster children in DoHS care; the suit said that a disproportionate number of children were sent to institutions."
#TroubledTeenIndustry #SICAA
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#TroubledTeenIndustry #SICAA
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