Broken Circle - Update
- Aug 13, 2024
- 41:45
- Full Episode
<p>When the owner of a school promoted as a place to help troubled girls is accused of abusing students, his daughter must decide whose side she’s on. Keith Morrison reports.</p><p> </p><p>Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3ZuGAXO">https://apple.co/3ZuGAXO</a><br />Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ji79S1OZJNVIchGYpsT4A">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ji79S1OZJNVIchGYpsT4A</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Circle of Hope Girls Ranch faced serious abuse allegations, leading to investigations and closure after former students spoke out.
Key points
- A Mother's Regret. Teresa struggles with guilt over sending Ashley to Circle of Hope, believing she was helping.
- Circle of Hope: A Desperate Choice. Teresa Tucker sends her daughter Ashley to Circle of Hope, hoping for help.
- The Reality of Circle of Hope. Ashley describes her terrifying experiences at the facility, revealing a dark truth.
- Allegations of Abuse. Ashley reveals she was sexually abused at Circle of Hope, complicating her family's story.
- Hidden Truths. Investigations reveal a pattern of abuse at Circle of Hope, unnoticed by authorities.
- Amanda's TikTok Activism. Amanda uses TikTok to expose her father's abuses and connect with survivors.
Episode highlights
- A Mother's RegretTeresa struggles with guilt over sending Ashley to Circle of Hope, believing she was helping.“How could I do this to my child thinking I was helping her?”0:43Aug 13, 2024
- Circle of Hope: A Desperate ChoiceTeresa Tucker sends her daughter Ashley to Circle of Hope, hoping for help.“It felt like a miracle of sorts.”4:11Aug 13, 2024
- The Reality of Circle of HopeAshley describes her terrifying experiences at the facility, revealing a dark truth.“It was hell. It was scary. You were alone.”5:24Aug 13, 2024
- Allegations of AbuseAshley reveals she was sexually abused at Circle of Hope, complicating her family's story.“I felt disgusting. I felt like I was nothing.”17:25Aug 13, 2024
- Hidden TruthsInvestigations reveal a pattern of abuse at Circle of Hope, unnoticed by authorities.“We have no regulations on any religious facilities in the state of Missouri.”23:29Aug 13, 2024
- Amanda's TikTok ActivismAmanda uses TikTok to expose her father's abuses and connect with survivors.“I want you to know that I see you, survivor.”32:10Aug 13, 2024
- Closure for Circle of HopeAmanda's efforts lead to the closure of Circle of Hope after years of abuse.“Happy.”36:38Aug 13, 2024
- Legislative ChangesMissouri passes a bill to hold religious schools accountable for abuse.“It tells me that the system is very flawed.”36:46Aug 13, 2024
