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This is Biruk Silvers. He was sent to #DiscoveryRanch for help. Instead, he lost his life. Here's what we know: 🔹 Staff allegedly knew about dangerous games like “Space Monkey” but allowed them to continue. 🔹 His parents voiced concerns, but intervention came too late. 🔹 Biruk’s medication was recently changed, possibly impacting his mental and physical state. Biruk deserved a safe space to heal. It’s time to hold the #TroubledTeenIndustry accountable. Share his story. Demand accountability. #JusticeForBiruk @ParisHilton @megappelgate

@shatodoor We are so excited ! 🙌🙌

@unsilenced_now this is awesome !!

‼️INTRODUCING‼️ THE UNSILENCED ATTORNEY DIRECTORY We are so excited to announce the revamping and reintroduction of our Attorney Directory that originally launch back in 2022. Survivors will now finally have the opportunity to review, learn about, and connect with legal counsel from across the county. Being listed in our directory signifies more than just a professional listing; it represents a firm's active participation in the movement against institutional child abuse and its support of survivors. To learn more or join our directory please visit the link in our Linktree. We see you, we support you, and we hear you. #weareunsilenced #unsilenced #attorney #litigation #legal #counsel #attorneydirectory #survivor #abuse #abuseawareness #justice #breakingcodesilence #troubledteenindustry #tti

Went against my better judgement and watched the first episode of The Program on Netflix last night. As a survivor of the troubled teen industry (#TTI) watching it is extremely triggering, but also healing. People are finally seeing what we went through. @unsilenced_now

Since “The Program” came out, I’ve been flooded with texts and DMs from people I haven’t talked to in over a decade who knew I was “sent away” in high school. They didn’t realize how bad the programs are and the docuseries really opened their eyes. I feel so validated and seen like never before. Thank you @katkubler, @Janja_Lalich, @maiasz, and every survivor in the docuseries for your fearless work on “The Program.” To see it trend at number one on Netflix is a huge win for every survivor of The Troubled Teen Industry. This is why I do the work I do with @unsilenced_now. No child should have to suffer the same thing I survived.

Netflix Docuseries Explores Troubled Teen Industry @ParisHilton @SICAA_Federal @unsilenced_now @1SirCrypto @Sandinista412 @Demandin_Justis @YEP4Rights @BossBunny503 @MorrisonBeth @PatrickDoyle_35 @endthetti @metaloperalypse @OneLawma today.com/popculture/tv/…

A 12-year-old died at a wilderness therapy program. He's not the 1st. @ParisHilton @SICAA_Federal @unsilenced_now @1SirCrypto @Sandinista412 @Demandin_Justis @YEP4Rights @BossBunny503 @MorrisonBeth @PatrickDoyle_35 @endthetti @megappelgate @metaloperalypse usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

“What our client endured is something no child should ever face...Every child entrusted to the care of facilities like Laurel Oaks deserves protection & safety, not betrayal.” #UHS @ParisHilton @SICAA_Federal @unsilenced_now @1SirCrypto @Sandinista412 al.com/news/2024/02/8…

FDA Expected To Reissue Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Disabilities disabilityscoop.com/2024/02/01/fda… #Stoptheshock @unsilenced_now @BreakingCodeSi3 @MindFreedom @jimgottstein

Over this past weekend, our CEO @MegAppelgate, along with Elevations RTC survivor, Finn flew to Utah to meet his attorney, Alan Mortensen. On Monday they announced a lawsuit against Elevations RTC and Ryan Faust, Finn's therapist at Elevations RTC. Today, both Meg and Finn met with Senator @mikemckellutah to discuss the need for further reform in Utah, and the systemic issues Utah facilities have historically had on youth. Unsilenced is incredibly thankful for what Senator McKell has done to advocate for the safer treatment of youth in Utah. We see you, Finn. We see you survivor

The press conference exposing Elevations RTC and The Troubled Teen Industry is live now from Utah: youtube.com/live/wtHkSo9P8… @unsilenced_now @megappelgate @_amort

Open Sky Wilderness is CLOSING! Congratulations to all the survivors of Open Sky and all survivors who made this happen. Never stop using your voices. They are so powerful and they’re being heard! They’re saving lives! Continue to take up space and know how brave you are! @unsilenced_now @megappelgate @parishilton

We must unite for Alegend Jones, a young soul lost at Youth Villages, Tennessee Demand DA Mulroy release video of Alegend’s death to her mom immediately! Call to action: Pick up the phone, dial 901-222-1300 to flood the DA’s office with united voice instagram.com/p/C1NjrMNvuYD/

Sequel was investigated by the state-the fifth investigation of the facility since 2014-after the facility’s administrator reported “at least 5 youth” had been involved in repeated “aberrant sexual behaviors.” Further investigation revealed the youths had been part of “over 100” such incidents within the last 7 months. @ParisHilton @unsilenced_now @SICAA_Federal @metaloperalypse @endthetti @1SirCrypto @alexkirsh7 @Demandin_Justis @Rebecca_Impact invw.org/2023/12/29/ida…

"A network of youth treatment programs has turned into a billion-dollar “troubled teen” industry. At least 100,000 kids per year are sent to these facilities." "They argue they are the only ones offering kids the help they need. But with mounting reports of abuse and cruelty at these facilities, celebrities like @ParisHilton have led a national movement to shut down the industry, saying it does kids more harm than good." #ChildAbuse @unsilenced_now @SICAA_Federal @metaloperalypse @endthetti @1SirCrypto @alexkirsh7 @Demandin_Justis invw.org/2023/12/28/the…

@netflix examines the Challenger Foundation. “The brutal conditions of an infamous wilderness therapy camp – & the abuse of the troubled teens who attended – are exposed in this gripping tell-all documentary.” @ParisHilton @unsilenced_now @SICAA_Federal dexerto.com/tv-movies/hell…

Watching “Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare.” This man is delusional. The fact he can live with himself after what he did and chose to be interviewed about it is appalling. He has blood on his hands. Kids died and were abused because of him. @unsilenced_now @megappelgate @ParisHilton @netflix #WeAreUnsilenced #BreakingCodeSilence #ISeeYouSurvivor #WildernessProgram

Going to watch this tonight. #iSeeYouSurvivor #BreakingCodeSilence @unsilenced_now