Meg Appelgate
@megappelgate
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CEO of Unsilenced/ Fierce Youth Rights Advocate/ Troubled Teen Industry Industry Survivor
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Joined May 2013
The Troubled Teen Industry @unsilenced_now #breakingcodesilence #unsilenced #childabuse #youth
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Well, would you look at that...I got my account back! 🙌 Now if @Meta would only give me my account back they stole for no reason, that'd be lovely...20 years of memories vanished. #metasucks #facebooksupport #help
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I notice a surprising lack of coverage into the tragic and very preventable death of Biruk Silvers. He was an innocent teen who spent his last months in an abusive Troubled Teen Industry "treatment program". They recklessly placed him on Lexapro against his parents wishes knowing
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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. 🔹
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Thank you @NancyGrace for having me on #crimestories to spread awareness about this poor 12-year-old who died at #trailscarolina
#CrimeStories with Nancy Grace: Boy, 12, Dead After Just 24 Hours at Wilderness Boot Camp, Found Without Pants https://t.co/q9hmrCjVzx via @crimeonlinenews
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https://t.co/V6FuNed3Pu The Food and Drug Administration indicated that it will put forth a proposed rule to prohibit so-called electrical stimulation devices though it’s unclear when. The devices send electrical shocks through electrodes attached to the skin in order to
disabilityscoop.com
Federal regulators plan to issue a new ban on devices used to administer electric shocks on people with developmental disabilities more than two years after a previous effort was blocked in court.
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It was wonderful to connect with @megappelgate from @unsilenced_now this week. They do incredible work and everyone should follow along and advocate for justice for the survivors of institutional abuse….and worse, it came under the disguise of #therapy. #RevengeOfTheClients
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Everyone should definitely vote!!
đź“Š Poll Question đź“Š Do you believe that physiotherapists have enough medical knowledge and are qualified to assess the potential danger of restraint holds and their potential to cause death, serious physical, or psychological injury to children? #Physiotherapists #RestraintHolds
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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
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Let’s all go show Finn some support! On his 18th birthday he announced he’s suing Elevations RTC and his previous therapist, Ryan Faust! #troubledteenindustry #ryanfaust #elevationsrtc #unsilenced #justiceforfinn @ParisHilton @unsilenced_now
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Time for #justice! It's time to unite for #AlegendJones Transparency Now! We demand DA @SteveMulroy901 releases the video of Alegend’s death to her mother immediately! Act Now! Call 901-222-1300 and demand the he release the video. @ParisHilton @AttorneyCrump
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Records show children report instances of abuse, neglect & danger in residential care facilities that go unheard & unchecked by state officials #ChildAbuse @ParisHilton @unsilenced_now @metaloperalypse @1SirCrypto @endthetti @knowles_law @SICAA_Federal
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Never before revealed records show children report instances of abuse, neglect and danger in residential care facilities that go unheard and unchecked by state officials.
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📢A must read📢 https://t.co/NX4CB1P4PF Paris discusses her personal joys and experiences as a new mother, along with her journey following personal experiences of institutional abuse (restraint, seclusion, sexual) into a dedicated advocate for important legislative reforms that
telegraph.co.uk
With the arrival of her daughter, the American heiress is 'turning pain into purpose' and championing a law change on child abuse in DC
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Justice Law Collaborative is working with survivors of Hyde School in Bath and Woodstock. More info: https://t.co/FDe8J1x8cf
#hydebath #hydeschool #bathmaine #troubledteenindustry #weareunsilenced
@ParisHilton @unsilenced_now
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Did you attend or work at Trails Carolina? We need your help! Fill out the experiences survey below! https://t.co/OOCKWHrDWV
#troubledteenindustry #trailscarolina #northcarolina #wildernesstherapy #troubledteen #troubledteenprogram #breakingcodesilence
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Trails Carolina Experiences Survey
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Thank you @VICENews & @alicehines for shining a light on what is happening in these facilities. #ChildAbuse @ParisHilton @SenSaraGelser @itscarolinecole @unsilenced_now @megappelgate @endthetti @YEP4Rights @knowles_law @TTILaw @ICARSBanRandS @JennyPentland @C_Stroop @Janja_Lalich
A teenager took their own life at a treatment facility in Alabama. Tommy James, the attorney representing the teen's mother, alleges the conditions at the facility lead to the child's death. #VWN
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✨We are survivor strong. 💪🏻 #MTMPFall23
@mtmpseminar
@unsilenced_now
@megappelgate
@ParisHilton
@kmcnam1
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Thrilled to speak on litigation in the Troubled Teen Industry at next week's @mtmpseminar in #LasVegas! It will be an honor to speak w inspirational voices like @ParisHilton, @megappelgate from @unsilenced_now, @SenSaraGelser & @knowles_law. #mtmpfall23 #TTI #TroubledTeenIndustry
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It's almost time! Looking forward to joining friends @ParisHilton, @TommyJamesLaw, @megappelgate & @Rebecca_Impact next week to collaborate with top trial attorneys seeking justice for kids, families & state agencies exploited by fake treatment programs. #orpol #MTMPfall2023
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