Teen Mentor, Costa Rica
Founded: October 2010
Shut down: 18th March, 2011 due to allegations of abuse.
Allegations of abuse: Physical, psychological, and verbal mistreatment
Lawsuits: 2006 Turley Lawsuit (a class action lawsuit filed against all WWASPS programs)
Location: ph 1.877.600.4513
Official website: http://mentorteen.net/
Cost: $2,500 per month
News:
25 Plaintiffs join in lawsuit against WWASPS
La Nacion - "PANI youth academy closed for alleged mistreatment of children"
Heal Online - "Child welfare office closes yet another teen reform center"
Tico Times - "Parents revile Teen Mentor, others claim programs value"
Shut down: 18th March, 2011 due to allegations of abuse.
Allegations of abuse: Physical, psychological, and verbal mistreatment
Lawsuits: 2006 Turley Lawsuit (a class action lawsuit filed against all WWASPS programs)
Location: ph 1.877.600.4513
Official website: http://mentorteen.net/
Cost: $2,500 per month
News:
25 Plaintiffs join in lawsuit against WWASPS
La Nacion - "PANI youth academy closed for alleged mistreatment of children"
Heal Online - "Child welfare office closes yet another teen reform center"
Tico Times - "Parents revile Teen Mentor, others claim programs value"