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NPR news story on the increased push for oversight in the field of residential treatment

A recent government probe finds thousands of allegations of abuse or neglect at wilderness programs that parents turn to for troubled teens. In at least 10 cases participants have died. Congress says the programs need stricter regulation and industry experts agree. NPR talks about how many success stories were overlooked during this hearing.

Listen to this story on Morning Edition... by Larry Abramson

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Posted by Michael Behmer on October 23, 2007 10:03 AM |

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