Amanda Simmons moderates ABA panel entitled “How is this still happening? Examining the History of the Troubled Teen Industry”

About SOGI:

The American Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee works to advance the rights and inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals within the legal profession and broader society. The committee focuses on education, advocacy, and policy reform to combat discrimination and promote equal treatment under the law. It provides resources, support, and networking opportunities for LGBTQ+ lawyers and allies, fostering a more inclusive and equitable legal community.

About the webinar series

This 3-part ABA webinar series explores the history, policy solutions, and legal challenges and presents practical solutions for effective change.  Resolution 605 was adopted by the American Bar  Association in 2023 because of decades of well-documented abuse within the Troubled Teen Industry and youth residential treatment centers.  Despite this awareness, little has been done to protect children in institutional settings. 

About Webinar 1 

This webinar featured a highly distinguished group of panelists who have frequently published on the issue of the troubled teen industry and abuses in youth residential treatment centers. Panelists included: 

• Jessica Miller 

• Tyler Kingkade

• Elesha Nightengale, JD

• Dr. Sarah Golightly

The webinar featured numerous co-sponsors, all of whom are dedicated to eradicating child abuse in youth treatment facilities.  

• Human Rights for Kids

• The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

• National Center for Lesbian Rights

• 11:11 Media Impact

• ABA Section on Civil Rights and Social Justice

• ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty

• ABA Center for Children and the Law

• ABA Litigation Section

• ABA Section of Family Law

Links: 

• Access the Powerpoint presentation from Webinar 1

• Access the ABA’s Troubled Teen Industry Resource Page

• Access the recording for Webinar 1