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OUTBACK THERAPEUTIC EXPEDITIONS
Formerly Walkabout Therapeutic Expeditions (2001-2004)
Wilderness Program
Lehi, UT
Opened: 2004
Closed: June 15, 2023
Reason given for closure: Executive Director McKay Deveraux quit
DIAMOND RANCH ACADEMY
Therapeutic Boarding School
Hurricane, UT
Opened: 1999
Closed: August 14, 2023
Reason given for closure: Forced closure by the State of Utah following the death of student, Taylor Goodridge on December 20, 2022
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