Straight, Inc. Springfield Documents

Many of these documents have Mel Riddile's name on them, and are posted as proof of his involvement in the abuse at Straight, Springfield.

Others are posted as evidence of the outrageous things that were happening while Riddile was in charge of the program.

Don't Remind Clients that They're 18 Because They'll Want to Leave

Charge Everything Back to the Parents

If Your Kid Leaves the Program, Abandon Him/Her

A Real Counselor - 4 Whole HOURS Per WEEK!

Pesky Intake Loophole

Riddile's Important Memo

Saves Money AND Eliminates the Damning Paper Trail

Let's Stop Abusing Kids, K? page 1

Let's Stop Abusing Kids, K? page 2

*This little memo had no impact on Straight. Teens and young adults were still locked in rooms - including the broom closet at the building, physically restrained, forced to exercise until they vomited, and made to wear bibs while sitting in a playpen.

Confidentiality: Straight's Way of Protecting Itself

Straight, Inc. Springfield News Articles

Straight, Inc. Headed to Virginia

Straight to Open Virginia Chapter

Controversy Over Straight Extends to Virginia

The Many Sides of Straight

Virginia Straight Cited for Not Reporting Abuse

Virginia Moves to Close Straight Springfield

Straight Springfield Closes, Re-Opens in Maryland

Maryland Learns the Truth; Straight Was Never Accredited

Debate Over Abusive Methods Follows Straight to Maryland