Venture Academy
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New name, old ties: Federal funds for Indigenous youth linked to company previously cut offThe founder of youth treatment centres cut off from Jordan's Principle funding has launched a new company to treat Indigenous teens, a Global News investigation has found.InvestigationsSep 3
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Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allegeVenture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.InvestigationsAug 18
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‘Not what you think they are’: Inside a teen facility facing years of red flags, mistreatment claimsVenture Academy markets itself as therapeutic care for struggling teens. But a six-month Global News investigation found dozens of allegations of psychological and emotional harm.InvestigationsAug 7
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Venture Academy’s statement on Global News’ investigationGlobal News submitted an 18-page letter of questions to Venture Academy. The company instead responded with a statement outlining their program, ethos and operations.InvestigationsAug 7
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