New Beginnings Girls academy review: Abusive treatment facility 103

Oh and you have never been talking out of your ###? I was sent there for doing something any teenager would do. I was NOT into hardcore drugs like most people. And I might have a rather large rump but it is not fat. Its rather nice.

Your eyes arent worthy. You have now been banned from everyone in this group. NO one cares about your disgusting remarks or your immature posts. Have fun sitting on your FAT ### and doing nothing with your life.

I agree with everything you say BrittanyCampbell. Parents need a reality check.

This is getting out of hand, why don't you STFU Toads Tool. We aren't here to read your crap. and btw you will never know how good TJA looks because you are a ###ed ### with no life...now back to where we were...

Well you look Mighty fine yourself NBGAsurvivor ;)

http://britt-towery.blogspot.com/2011/08/name-christian-has-been-hi-jacked.html

Wiley Cameron, who worked for 35 years with Roloff opened “New Beginnings” home for girls.

In 1998 Cameron’s group returned to Texas after then-Gov. George W. Bush deregulated the activities of faith-based groups in Texas. Later Wiley Cameron was chosen to serve on Bush’s peer-review board for Christian children’s agencies in Texas.

Abuse charges emerge all the time in Texas, Missouri, George and Florida. State legislatures consistently look the other way. “We the People” can’t get a hearing on this immoral practice of consecration camps for teens.

sketchy teen homes drawn by Missouri's laissez-faire policy toward faith-based residential facilities. Authorities in the state are barred from inspecting the homes or even keeping track of them. (New Beginnings has operated under multiple names in Florida, Mississippi, and Texas.) "

http://floridas6thcircuit.blogspot.com/2005/02/scientology-vs-good-ole-southern.html

The Roloff Schools, Wiley Cameron and TACCA. The Roloff Schools are a string of Christian boarding schools for wayward teens founded by Lester Roloff, a fundamentalist Baptist preacher. In the 1970s Texas health authorities investigated the schools for allegations of whipping, handcuffing and using other abusive tactics on teenagers. The schools protested state scrutiny and the case ended up in the US Supreme Court which ruled that Roloff would have to abide by state licensing laws. So in 1985 two Roloff schools, the Rebekah Home for Girls and Anchor Home for Girls, moved to Missouri

http://www.newworldorderreport.com/News/tabid/266/ID/8495/Fundamentalist-Christian-Homes-Schools-Churches-And-Centers-Are-At-Center-Of-Controversy-Involving-Serious-Abuse-Of-Children.aspx

The situation is made even more tragic when “faith, ” and particular “Christian” terms are tied to the shameful practice. These modern day pirates go about their nefarious ways, hiding behind that very thick, dark and misleading “faith-based” curtain.

These groups are powerful. They are also good at stirring up fear when they are exposed. Nothing like a little fear to rouse the troops. (Typical tactic of the G. O. P. and their appendage “tea parties.” But, I digress.)

Anytime someone suggest more oversight on faith-based programs, especially those “reforming” teens, they whip out several myths: Christians are being persecuted; regulations are bad; government want to control the churches, etc.

When bills come up in State legislatures that would curb such abusive projects as those begun by Lester Roloff clones the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs will oppose it.

Martin Luther King, Jr is not the only one with “a dream.” I hope to see the name “Christian” vindicated and restored to its proper status, and no longer abused by these shysters.

https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/s1667

Someone please tell me that Marvelous Grace Girls Academy isn't the same I have a loved one attending the school & the policies seem like they're so a like. Please I wanna get her out of there She already has depression & gets anxiety attacks!

I was saddened to have read the abuse these girls and boys had to experience. I was one who was at rebekkah home and jubilee home for ladies for 3 yrs in 1970, s.. It does hurt me that Bro lester roloff legacy could not have continued. I never met anyone who had such love and compassion as he did for us. My dorm parents were the coppingers who showed such love and encouragement. I pray that all that run these homes may be restored to what it should be. That healing may take place in all hearts mind body and spirit. I pray for those who have the calling on their life to be involved in childrens homes like these, may have the vision that bro roloff had back then . His heart was really in too restoring childrens lives and leading them in the right direction. God bless us all and be with those who have been hurt, betrayed, and may their lives be healed from the anguish they had to endure.

I was saddened to have read these stories of torture that these girls and boys went through in these homes. I was in Rebekah home and jubilee home for ladies in the 1970, s for 3 years. My experience was different. It hurts me that Bro Lester Roloff vision and legacy could not have continued. I never met anyone who had such love and compassion as he did for us. He had a true calling on his life. My dorm parents the coppingers showed so much love and encouragement for us as well. I pray for all those that run homes such as these may truly have the calling to restore these children's lives, That they may be convicted of their wrong doing and get back to right fellowship with the Lord. May healing take place in all those that had to endure such horrific pain and anguish and that their heart, mind body soul and spirit be anew again. How I always wanted to have had a home for children myself and to have given the love and compassion that these girls, boy's ladies and men needed. God Bless all

I was saddened to have read the stories of abuse that had taken place at new beginnings. My story is different. I was in rebekah home for girls and jubilee home for ladies in the 1970, s for 3 years. I never met a man as Bro Lester roloff who was so loving and compassionate . He shed many tears for us . My dorm parents were the Coppingers who also displayed love and compassion as well. It is a shame that Lester Roloff legacy could not have continued as it was back then. His heart would truly be broken if he knew all these abuses were going on. I pray for these workers that they would get convicted of there wrong doings and get back into right relationship with God I also pray for the victims that had to endure such horrific pain and anguish. I ask God to heal your minds, heart, body soul and spirit to be restored anew. And for you to know That God is in control and has a special plan for your life. God bless all of You

To the young lady who wrote your comment on the 9th. I am glad your experience was a good one for you.at New Beginnings. And that the Macs treated you so well . However, I am really shocked of the language that you used in your comment. Thanks for your apology. But it is really bad to say you were their for 3 yrs and how the .Lord had changed your life . Surely, they did not speak that way ! We all get hurt and mad, but i think if you are professing to be a christian, you are losing your testimony when displaying such words as you did more than once. You say for everyone to get right or get saved. We need to look at ourselves first before passing judgement on others to get right . I sincerely hope you do not get offended by my comment just concerned

im very sorry for the language but i was so angry yes i know if im a christian i shouldnt talk that way but please just stop with everything once again im sorry for the fowl language please forgive me i was just really upset thamks alot kayla

Kayla, thanks for your response back. Of coarse you are forgiven . And do hope you will continue serving the Lord. I did not mean to come across with my comments that I was accusing anyone. I just had read the stories and accusations that had been written and I too cried in my spirit. I cannot speak for New Beginnings But when people bring up about it being a branch off of Lester Roloff homes then that is when i get hurt as well. He was a special person in my life and the workers as well. I am just saying if accusations are true my heart truly goes .out to the people that had been hurt.As you read my other comments I had good memories and it seems like it was just yesterday that I was their. How i miss him and homes. Much happiness to you . God Bless

When I was 13 I got sent to the rebekah home for girls in Texas. The Macnameras ran the place and it was the worst time of my life. We were hit with citing board material paddles to the point when we could not sit down, we could not speak to eachother unles it was Christmas or thanksgiving. We were not givin a choice on what to believe in we were to believe in god and be Christians or else, we were forced to prey and read the bible. I'm sorry it is absolutely wrong to force a religion down a child's throught!' When I finally got out of there and went home my best family friend and neighbor told my parents and I that I had been brain washed. This is a scary place not to mention the Macnameras told my parents to deceive me and tell me I was going on vacation when really they left me 1000 mile away from home at 12 years old when I first got there. I felt abandonded and alone. I will never forget that and no child should have to go through that!

The Macs are wonderful people and try to instill Christian character and morals into these girls. They are treated like their own kids and are very well taken care of. People get mad when they can't do whatever they want to do because of lack of character and they never take responsibility for their own actions. No abuse goes on there. There is still a home in Florida as well. It was forcedtd to leave Texas by the state for not taking a license. This website truly shows the character of these angry girls and parents. The parents are in denial and want to blame someone for their failures in their home. Finances has never stopped people from getting help. The Macs have a great heart for people and I'm a better person because of their help in Christ. I would stand beside them 100 percent. Spoiled children in America these days want everything their way immediately and will rebel against parents or anyone else. Good Bible based, God fearing program. I would highly recommend this place to any Christian family. My family is better because of going there. Thank GOD for the Macs and New Beginnings. These people really show what kind of character they had going through the home. People don't get their way then they get angry. The parents get upset because this place actually does their parenting for them but they have to blame someone for the way their children turn out. "Let GOD be true and every man a liar." Praying for the people that are attacking GOD'S work.

Not a member or have I ever been here: How ever I worked for some one that sounds a LOT like the man running this program. (Abysmal as that sounds!) But I did go ahead and check out the admission form to Rebeckahs House in Florida... here is the link. As I read it, I grew more and more distasteful about this program, and it really angered to see that parents must answer a question "Has your child ever lied?" And then it goes on to talk about lying and what "white lies" are and why children lie in general... it seems to me that they do a LOT of talking about ways to "explain away" what the child will tell you after they leave or like in this posters case, are RESCUED from the place. It even goes into detail as to discipline! About how the child could receive up to "15 swats!" By hand or some type of pre approved object~ What are we in the dark ages? If some stranger ever laid one hand on ANY OF MY KIDS I would literally become that places' worst night mare! OH MY GOSH! Here is the link. We need to expose this abysmal information to many people as possible!
http://www.heal-online.org/newbeg.htm

Some qoutes from the link above added here:

" The phone restrictions are also a serious concern. Physical abuse is a reported common occurrence at programs like New Beginnings. And, it is disturbing that children have no access to write or phone when they have been harmed in the care of New Beginnings. Rules like this at programs like New Beginnings create an atmosphere where abuse is common and regularly covered up. No parent should enroll their child in New Beginnings or any similar program.

It is also a serious concern that a child may not have phone contact with family for at least a month. A communication black-out period is common in cults and used to breakdown the initiate so that the cult has control and obedience prior to first contact with the outside world. Please see www.heal-online.org/warn.htm for more information."

"VISIT POLICY"

"No one may initiate a visit other than the parent(s)/guardian(s). The first visit may be made after six full months of enrollment, and subsequent visits may be set at six-month intervals. It may be longer than six months between visits, but never less than six months between visits. No student will be allowed to return to your child's home state within the first twelve months. If your child has been enrolled for less than twelve months, he or she is required to spend their first Christmas as a student on campus. A minimum two (2) week advance notice must be given to New Beginnings prior to your visit. The dates of all visits should be closely planned and coordinated with the Superintendent. All visits are subject to the approval of the Academy administration."

"The administration retains the right to cancel or cut short a visit due to a student's negative behavior. At no point should parent(s)/guardian(s) or any other person(s) discuss upcoming visits with the student."

"FIRST SIX MONTH VISIT"

"3 days - Friday 9:00am through Sunday 9Pm. The student and parent(s)/guardian(s) must attend Sunday church services on campus with their child."

"HOME VISIT"

"Only after on year and at the discretion of New Beginnings staff."

"THE FOLLOWING ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL VISITS"

"The student must attend church service during your visit."

"The student should maintain all standards that are in place at New Beginnings (clothing, music, TV, phone calls, etc.)."

"It is a serious concern that New Beginnings keeps parents and children separated for at least six months at a time. This is not supportive of individual family members or the family's needs for contact with each other. Barring visits and setting visits without having a set visitation schedule that allows for parents to visit on at least a weekly basis show that New Beginnings is a cult and not a school nor a legitimate ministry. New Beginnings bars contact for 6-months because the evidence of abuse would be too obvious in regards to someone who is "new" to the program. By barring access and direct contact between parents and their children, New Beginnings protects itself from investigation and prosecution. This is a serious concern and another reason why New Beginnings should be avoided.

Again, New Beginnings demands absolute confession to their "leadership" while demanding family members keep secrets from each other and that is something abusers do, not representatives of God.

It is a serious concern that children are not allowed to go home for Christmas like children at any legitimate boarding school. This is another symptom of a cult and another big red flag that suggests parents avoid New Beginnings like the plague. It is also a serious concern that New Beginnings claims authority over the entire family regarding the "appropriateness" of a home visit. Shouldn't such scheduling be in the hands of the family/parents?

Don't let false prophets turn you away from Christ's love and compassion to live in fear and hate. That is New Beginnings' mission and it is ungodly."

"Please do not ask for us to alter, waive, or compromise any New Beginnings policies to make them meet with your satisfaction or approval. If at any time a parent/guardian becomes unwilling to give full support to all New Beginnings policies, as determined by New Beginnings administration, we will view your actions as a statement that you no longer desire to have your child enrolled at New Beginnings, and that you are enacting a voluntary removal of your child from the Academy, in which case the remaining tuition will become due effective the date of your child's termination of enrollment."

"By nature, young people rebel against controls that suppress their carnal desires. Unchecked by discipline, these desires will lead to a life of heartache and negative consequences."

"If the student has more than ten (10) demerits in a week then he or she is placed on discipline for the following week. This discipline includes:"

"Loss of desserts and seconds during meals"

"Loss of all extra-curricular activities including but not limited to field trips, basketball, volleyball, tennis racquetball, baseball, Ping-Pong, football, and swimming."

"Various forms of physical training which include but are not limited to the following: jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, hops, leg lifts, crawls, running, carrying cinder blocks, or all of the above."

"Standing with your child nose touching the end of your child bed for a time period of 1 hour with a 10-minute sit-down break each hour. This is excluding any regularly scheduled activities and school time."

"When all other forms of discipline have not produced the desired change in behavior and attitude, corporal discipline (swats) may be administered. A maximum of five (5) consecutive correctly received swats upon the buttocks may be administered. Correctly received swats are those in which the student exhibits a submissive attitude, as determined by the administrator of the corporal discipline. This submissive attitude must be exhibited throughout the discipline session. A maximum of fifteen (15) swats of any kind, whether correctly received or incorrectly received, may be administered in a twenty-four period."

"A flat paddle is used to administer the corporal discipline."

"There are several instances that would warrant immediate corporal discipline (as outline above). They are as follows: physical fights, talk of running away, running away, or any attempt thereof, direct disobedience to be defined as student's refusal to follow a directive given by any adult staff member of New Beginnings; defiant and disrespectful attitude and actions as determined by New Beginnings staff, and the third offense for cheating in school."

Some survivors of Roloff-style homes have reported that children on "discipline" receive two slices of bread and a slice of cheese for meals while on that "status". Bread and cheese do not constitute a well-balanced meal. And, it is important for parents to understand that a "disciplinary" change in diet is likely not as described in the materials.

How often do the children get to play for recreation/extra-curricular activity? Survivors of many programs in this industry have reported that the recreational activities described in the materials were very rare or non-existent. For instance, Provo Canyon School had a Donkey Kong arcade game and a television on the Orientation unit in the 1980s. But, the only thing children in that program were allowed to do with the game is clean it. And, the only television was one very bad movie per week if not on investment. So, while New Beginnings may have a Ping-Pong table, tennis racquets and basketballs on the premises, it does not mean that the children are ever allowed use of them other than to clean or accept "paddling" punishments.

Many Roloff-survivors have reported that physical training was exhausting and that they were forced to continue these activities to the point of passing out. Parents shouldn't place their children in New Beginnings. Children have died in behavior modification programs due to dehydration and other causes related to being over-worked without proper sustenance and nutrition. Children have growing bodies and extensive exercise and poor diet can lead to life-long illness. This is a serious concern.

The "bed" punishment is definitely a punishment. This is also true of the "paddling" discussed below. Only sadists who enjoy inflicting pain and do not respect children in their care engage in such activities. New Beginnings is an extremely oppressive environment that controls the families whom they claim to serve while depleting their resources. New Beginnings also engages in open disregard for the law, hypocrisy, and deception. As discussed above, New Beginnings encourages family members to keep secrets from each other and commit lies of omission between family members. This is what the King James Version of the Bible says about the Oppressor: "He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor." (Psalm 72:4) If you oppress your brethren, you serve Satan. You serve the Oppressor. New Beginnings does not serve God, only their own self interest and the interest of their Master to break the faith of young children through oppression and abuse. There is nothing more ungodly than harming children and turning them away from God by convincing them they are hated by God unless they serve the men at New Beginnings.

Using a wooden paddle is considered physical abuse in most states. Hitting a child hard enough to leave a mark or bruises is considered abuse and using an instrument like a paddle increases the likelihood of such injuries. Spanking teenagers and demanding submission to being physically touched is a means of grooming them for other "services". And, this is a serious concern given the number of reports of abuse at Roloff-style programs.

If rolling your eyes and failing to desire to be hit are punishable offenses and punishable by physical abuse, then self-expression is strictly forbidden at this program. And, if God created your child, do you think he wants your child to be the child he created or the one the Oppressor would turn him into? Think about it."

"The New Beginnings discipline policy has the goal of giving each student the maximum opportunity of exercising self-discipline. By the time corporal discipline is administered, the student will have to acknowledge two things:"

"That the student's attitude and actions warranted corporal discipline much sooner than it was actually administered; and"

"That every opportunity was presented to the student to avoid corporal discipline."

"At no time should the parent(s)/guardian(s) discuss any differences or conflicts they might have with New Beginnings with their child."

"At no time should the parent(s)/guardian(s) convey information to their child and then require your child to keep this information from New Beginnings."

"New Beginnings, or any of its staff, are not responsible for any harm or injury occurring to your child during your child's stay at New Beginnings."

"The parent(s)/guardian(s) agree(s) to execute the Limited Power of Attorney. Said document is incorporated into this contract by reference as if set forth fully herein."

Concerning parents having compaints towards the place:

Qouted from link above: "Parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student agree(s) to bring any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this agreement or the relationship created by this agreement within one year that the cause of action accrues. If parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student does not bring any such claim, controversy, or dispute within such one-year period, said parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student shall be deemed to have waived such claim, controversy, or dispute."

"Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, each portion, section, part, term, and provision of this agreement shall be considered severable; and if for any reason, any portion, section, part, term or provision is determined to be invalid and contrary to, or in conflict with any existing or future law or regulation by a court or agency having valid jurisdiction, this shall not impair the operation of, or have any other effect upon, the other portions, sections, parts, terms, provisions of this agreement that may remain otherwise intelligible, and the latter shall continue to be given full force and effect and bind the parties..."

"Believing that lawsuits are prohibited by Scripture (I Corinthians 6:1-8), all parents, grandparents, guardians, students, teachers, staff, board members, volunteers, or anyone else involved in dispute agrees to submit to binding arbitration any matters which cannot otherwise be resolved, and expressly waive any and all rights in law and equity to bringing any civil disagreement before any court of law, except that judgment upon the reward rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof."

"The parties must, prior to the selection of arbitrators, agree to the scope of the matters to be considered by the arbitrators. In doing so, the parties must conduct themselves with the utmost courtesy as befits believers in Jesus Christ. Failure to do so shall be considered a proper matter for church discipline."

"The parties as Christians, believing that lawsuits are prohibited by Scripture, and having agreed to submit disputes to binding arbitration, and to waive any legal right to take the dispute to a court of law, will refer and submit any and all disputes, differences, and controversies whatsoever within the agreed scope of arbitration to a panel of three arbitrators, to be selected as follows:"

Things parents need to fill out application for care for their child and the questions the place ask the parents to answer:

Application

Pages 1-2 Quotes

"Place of Birth"

"Student's Social Security Number"

"Name or father"

"Monthly Income"

"SSN"

"Birthplace"

Name of mother"

"Monthly Income"

"SSN"

"Birthplace"

"Bank Reference"

"Has child ever lied to you?"

^^^^^^ See why I am appalled? They really DO seem to be trying to hide or explain alot of stuff away before your kid even gets there! Why have a 40 something page info packet if its a successful caring place? I mean that to me smell like they are, to put it bluntly COVERING THEIR ###. Before the parent even signs it, do you really think many of them even READ EVERYTHING I have copied and pasted?

To the daughter of the woman who posted this:

Hun, I know in a small way what you have been through. I am so so sorry that some one did that to you, and how dare they do it and still get away with it? You are very lucky hun. Your mother and father loved you so much or else they wouldn't have come to see you and your mom loves you even more or she would have allowed it to continue, blindly, yes, but she would have been fooled into what that horrible place wanted her to believe.
I know life it hard after some thing like this takes place. I know. I am soo sorry hunny. I wish I could hug you.
All I can say is this: hold on to joy in your life. Hold on to security. Hold onto any warm fuzzy happy feelings you have. Hold onto them and grip them tightly when memories of the dark past comes back to haunt you. I wish I could say that will stop in the next ten minutes, but I can't. What I can say is it will get better.

You are loved by many. I can tell by just reading what your mother shared. You are so so lucky hunny.

Some day, in the future, love will make its self known to you. It did to me. I was made be believe I would never be in love or have love. I am getting married to a wonderful man. Who fills me with love, joy and happiness and even better, he is my security and my stronghold when I am scared of the dark, or that what I call my ptsd nightmares. You are loved hunny.

I do not want to lie here, I am not too religious myself, but I find God in the good moments in my life. I find God in the joy in my life. Inner peace can be your form of God. When you feel at peace and rest...

Good luck to you and your mother and family. Hugs, and love from some one who knows.

Cult, that's all I can say...

This place left me with so. Many mixed feelonhs about life. I have night terrors and anxiety i use drugs ibe neber had a losence or a car ive been to prisln ive been around for anyone to stop us girls from speakong our truth lr say otherwose [censored] off
There are some tbinhs i loke about muself that i bevame at the home hlwever . the bad is just comfusing and bey odiot talkong about juvenile facilotes being worse or army training [censored] you.
Ylu knkw nothing. And your words are just harmkng those of us who are already damaged enough if you arent here to complaon on this complaints board on a complaont about the place go elsewhere its a. Complaont board on a specefic faciloty.
Start your own complaint thread elsewhere
Cause yojr complaining about our complaints and hurt. So your ignlrant and a loud mouth all your doing by saying that shkt is burting js mlre . leave us alone or start your own thread its clear tht tbis kne is for the hurt women who went through there to tell there stoty and help others nkt get sent there
So unless your here to tell that story of your hurt
Go away tellong ua to get a life . [censored] u
Our lives are forever changed
And its cause of the abuse endured
Dont open up our scars when you dont knkw anything .
This place is finally shut dkwn you know why?because we all told three truth and flight for whatwas right. They were wrong. They used to say if that they werent doing the right thing and helping save girls
That to quote"i pray the lord [censored]s us down if we are abisive
Theres people out there trying to work with the devil and shut us down well glld keeps us running this place"
So guess what
God intervened and shut you down
Food for thought
Ps im a cutter . cant be alone . pit up with abusive relationships and still dont knlw how to functiln as an adult. I never was taught . never learned
Wasted my days trying to numb my fears and pain in heroim and many other things . im a confused. Wreck . i tbank god for letting me take some good from that bad sktuation . he gets the credit not them
We have issues from there leave us alone

Marvelous grace girls academy run by Steven blankenship was shut down in November 2022. He was grooming girls and was having a sexual relationship with one of the staff members.