Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility sued by parents who allege poor supervision led to girl being sexually assaulted

The parents allege Havenwood Academy did not report the incident to licensers until a month later, after the California couple “demanded” the program do so.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Havenwood Academy, pictured on Feb. 10, 2022. The Utah "troubled teen" facility has been sued by two parents who say their daughter was sexually assaulted by other girls at the facility after staff failed to conduct regular bed checks.

Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility sued by parents who allege poor supervision led to girl being sexually assaulted

The parents allege Havenwood Academy did not report the incident to licensers until a month later, after the California couple “demanded” the program do so.

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