In a press statement issued by URC director Terry McMoore, an immediate investigation was to be launched with the cooperation of several state agency’s, civic organizations and full media participation. Their hope was to get this multi-million dollar corporation shut down, or to at lest put CHAD under the microscope so as to prevent any more deaths at this facility.

McMoore said, “I have found the media reporting and news investigation to date both starling and very disturbing and I am sure you will to.” «Read the article at the Nashville Scene»

Nashville’s NewsChannel 5 Reported the Following:

A third agency is expected to join state and local agencies investigating a treatment center for troubled youth.

At least two children have died while in the care of the Chad Youth Enhancement Center, with the latest happening this past weekend.

Two more families now admit that they pulled their youngsters out, fearing for their safety.

The mothers said that their children have problems and that they welcome help in disciplining them.

But they claim the center operates more like a prison.

“I took her out,” said parent Norma Davis.

Davis pulled her daughter from the center.

“That’s it, we’re signing him out,” said another parent Edith Ruland.

Their accusation is that the center’s staff is abusive.

“All of a sudden, I just remember going down to the ground. And I guess when I raised my head up she slammed it back down, and my mouth was pouring blood,” said Davis’ daughter, Atlanta Redman, who once stayed at the center.

According to Davis, the staff calls the maneuver a “safety hold” to restrain an out-of-control child.

Davis calls it criminal… – Visit NewsChannel5 to read the rest of this article, and for Photos and Video