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I went to Liahona Academy for boys for 18months from Friday Feb 18, 2011 - August 31 2012. I was 17 and I'm 31 now. I had 2 birthdays there. I lost 100 lbs. I spent more than half of that time in quasi- solitary confinement, in a chair facing a wall, in an orange jumpsuit. They denied me medications which resulted in psychosis, panic, and seizures. They starved me, removing food for minor infractions (forgetting to turn off a light, not fully tucking in my shirt), denied me basic human rights, access to a holy book. Isolated me from the outside world, screened my letters and survelied every aspect of my life. They demoralized and dehumanized myself and other boys my age every day, with racist nick names (al jazeera) and slurs regularly. They defrauded my family of 90000 dollars and prevented me from furthering my education and right to self determination. They would force excercise and systematically underfed us. This was intentional so that we would be weakened in case of physical restraint ( also known as assaulting a minor) for tiny reasons such as eye rolling, sighs of exasperation or any attitude.
They lied to our families about our progress and how long the program would take, saying it could take 30 days to 6 months "if he behaved well".
I was 250 when admitted and was forced to excercise without any training resulting in life long injuries the worst being degenerative disc disease. I now have serious problems with authority I didn't have before and think about this place many times a day for the last 14 years. I hate to think of the meteoric impact this place has had on my life. I don't want relief anymore, I don't want to turn back the clock anymore. Ive accepted who i am and these injuries and this pain is part of it all. I don't believe in justice but I do believe in preventing future harm. Please sign the petition and if you or anyone you know is a survivor or a parent whose child needs help, there are other option.
Zachary supported: Demand Justice for Victims of WWASP and Reimbursement of Family FundsSpring Creek Lodge and Cross Creek Manor survivor 1998 - 2000
Mary supported: Demand Justice for Victims of WWASP and Reimbursement of Family FundsI am a survivor of the WWASP program- Cross Creek in about 2000. I would also like to support and join the lawsuit. I believe my parents were very deceived and I was monitored so that I was unable to communicate any concerns without getting set back in the program. I chose to take what I learned and do better for myself and others, but the trauma and ptsd is still very present in my life . Thank you and I am sorry you were also a victim.
Lyndsay supported: Demand Justice for Victims of WWASP and Reimbursement of Family FundsEven after providing evidence time after time this judge looked at us and said “I don’t care what proof you have I will never take these kids away from their mother.” This Judge has been biased during our entire child custody hearings and even though there are pending charges against the mother and the child is the victim the judge took away supervised visits and gave her overnights!! These children’s life’s are in constant danger and even were left home alone this past weekend while the mother went shopping!! The Judge told us if we bad talk about the mother again we will be hold in contempt! Even though we were just showing evidence from CYS that the mother was the perpetrator and there was findings of abuse!!! How many times can a child’s life be threatened with proof and nothing is being done about it?? We need a real job who wants to protect children not their abusers!!
Sierra supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesI can’t even imagine if all the parent victims came out and told their story, just how many cases there would be. I’ve witnessed her abuse and lies in person. It is so sad how many families she has absolutely ruptured and how many children are still in with their abusive parent.
Brent supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesThank you for posting this. Judge DeCostro allowed my sons to be taken from me because father accused me of swearing in to front of my kids and "talking negative" in October 2020. All after not being properly served a court order. I went 13 years as a hands on mom to 4 days a month. I fought with her, went through lawyers to have my military disability used against me (he's a veteran as well). My saving grace were these articles when I found them in Jul 2022. After a lot of push back I was able to move my case to Somerset where father and kids lived. I know have my oldest at home and father does not acknowledge him. I have been alienated by my 14 year old since Easter 2024 thanks to the corruption in Somserset County. I pray for all the parents and children.
Lauren supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesThis woman has created an impact on a dear friend of mine and I will not allow that sweet girl to suffer. She deserves a good life in a good environment. This judge should not have this position, especially with the hurt she causes. She should not be able to do this to so many victim leading to a worse condition, the lack of remorse saddens me. I pray for the families affected by this woman and I hope this cause becomes more known as well as what she does to children, forcing them to continue living with their abusers. My heart goes out to all the families and children.
McKenzie supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesI left when I genuinely believed my ex husband was going to hit me. I was told I should’ve stayed and let him hit me because I can’t prove almost.
My ex husband perjured himself in court. I was allowed to present no evidence- even though I had police reports.
He did not know their clothing sizes. He couldn’t remember their birthdays. Didn’t know their doctors or teachers. He activated the tracker on my vehicle without my permission. He and his family harassed me, including calling my boss to try to get me fired.
I still lost custody.
When I started crying she asked me if I was stable enough to have custody. My ex’s lawyer made all sorts of disparaging comments under her breath but I was the one threatened with contempt for crying.
When I came back next time, I made sure to speak calmly. I kept my tone even. She asked me if I was so cool about this, did I even care about my kids? Again, wasn’t allowed to submit evidence.
Amanda supported: Hold Judge Deborah Decostro Accountable for Custody Rulings That Endanger FamiliesYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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