A friend of mine linked me to this blog on myspace. It's a 16 year old that told his parents he was gay. Anyhow, they are sending him to some religious camp to warp the gay right out of his head. Alone this isn't unbelievable behavior from parents but look at the handbook they send out to them. (Says not to show the client/person in need of saving)
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...iendID=7428306 Scroll down to the post: Monday, May 30, 2005 After The World Stopped, It Gave Me A Lot Of Rules.
Some highlights....
No hugging or physical touch between clients. Brief handshakes or a brief affirmative hand on a shoulder is allowed (exception is when observed by therapeutic accountability).
Men: Shirts are to be worn at all times, even while sleeping. T-shirts without sleeves are not permitted at any time,
whether worn as an outer garment or an undergarment. This includes ³muscle shirts² or other tank-tops. Bikini-style underwear is prohibited
Women: Bras must be worn at all times, except while sleeping. Thong-style underwear is prohibited.
No talking behind another person's back (TBB).
Clients may have no contact with anyone who has left the program prior to graduating without the blessing of the staff to do so. Clients may address off-limit persons they inadvertently encounter with a polite "hello" only.
All new Refuge clients will be placed into Safekeeping for the initial two to three days of their program. A client on safekeeping may not communicate verbally, or by using hand gestures or eye contact, with any other clients, staff members, or his/her parents or guardians. In case of a practical need, Safekeeping clients may write down their question or request and show it to another client, staff member, or their parent or guardian. Writing may only be used when absolutely necessary. Parents and guardians must enforce their child¹s safekeeping status at home or in their temporary lodging.
Safekeeping clients are required to spend a minimum of two hours (in one sitting) a day alone in their room (note: by ³alone² it is understood that parents or guardians can be in the room but are not to interact or disrupt the alone time of the safekeeping client). During the alone time Safekeeping clients may work on their treatment plans, read program materials or the Bible, pray, or work on other assignments from their staffworkers.
Clients must gain permission through C.O.C. to make or receive phone calls from friends and family members outside the program.
No television viewing, going to movies, or reading/watching/listening to secular media of any kind, anywhere within the client¹s and the parent¹s/guardian¹s control. This includes listening to classical or instrumental music that is not expressly Christian (Beethoven, Bach, etc. are not considered Christian). The only exception to the media policy is the weekly movie
Refuge clients must be accompanied by a parent during any trip to a public restroom
Total silence time at home begins at 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Refuge clients may use this time for resting, but are encouraged to make a habit of using it for a nightly quiet time with God.
Refuge clients are allowed a one-time 15-minute maximum closed bathroom door time for shower/grooming purposes. The only other closed-door alone time allowed is for using the restroom.
Respect for women may be shown by offering them first priority in a number of ways:
1. Please invite women (not just LIA clients) to be the first in line to eat.
2. Encourage women to accept the more comfortable seats in a room. Men should consider offering a woman their chair when there are none left in the room.
3. Men should think about opening doors for women, both when entering a building and when entering a car. This simply adds a level of respect, consideration, and value
(And the every hypocritical) Do not talk at, preach to, or teach one another. Each person should keep the focus on him/herself and how he/she feels.
And about 1000 other equally scary rules. This shit should be illegal.
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...iendID=7428306 Scroll down to the post: Monday, May 30, 2005 After The World Stopped, It Gave Me A Lot Of Rules.
Some highlights....
No hugging or physical touch between clients. Brief handshakes or a brief affirmative hand on a shoulder is allowed (exception is when observed by therapeutic accountability).
Men: Shirts are to be worn at all times, even while sleeping. T-shirts without sleeves are not permitted at any time,
whether worn as an outer garment or an undergarment. This includes ³muscle shirts² or other tank-tops. Bikini-style underwear is prohibited
Women: Bras must be worn at all times, except while sleeping. Thong-style underwear is prohibited.
No talking behind another person's back (TBB).
Clients may have no contact with anyone who has left the program prior to graduating without the blessing of the staff to do so. Clients may address off-limit persons they inadvertently encounter with a polite "hello" only.
All new Refuge clients will be placed into Safekeeping for the initial two to three days of their program. A client on safekeeping may not communicate verbally, or by using hand gestures or eye contact, with any other clients, staff members, or his/her parents or guardians. In case of a practical need, Safekeeping clients may write down their question or request and show it to another client, staff member, or their parent or guardian. Writing may only be used when absolutely necessary. Parents and guardians must enforce their child¹s safekeeping status at home or in their temporary lodging.
Safekeeping clients are required to spend a minimum of two hours (in one sitting) a day alone in their room (note: by ³alone² it is understood that parents or guardians can be in the room but are not to interact or disrupt the alone time of the safekeeping client). During the alone time Safekeeping clients may work on their treatment plans, read program materials or the Bible, pray, or work on other assignments from their staffworkers.
Clients must gain permission through C.O.C. to make or receive phone calls from friends and family members outside the program.
No television viewing, going to movies, or reading/watching/listening to secular media of any kind, anywhere within the client¹s and the parent¹s/guardian¹s control. This includes listening to classical or instrumental music that is not expressly Christian (Beethoven, Bach, etc. are not considered Christian). The only exception to the media policy is the weekly movie
Refuge clients must be accompanied by a parent during any trip to a public restroom
Total silence time at home begins at 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Refuge clients may use this time for resting, but are encouraged to make a habit of using it for a nightly quiet time with God.
Refuge clients are allowed a one-time 15-minute maximum closed bathroom door time for shower/grooming purposes. The only other closed-door alone time allowed is for using the restroom.
Respect for women may be shown by offering them first priority in a number of ways:
1. Please invite women (not just LIA clients) to be the first in line to eat.
2. Encourage women to accept the more comfortable seats in a room. Men should consider offering a woman their chair when there are none left in the room.
3. Men should think about opening doors for women, both when entering a building and when entering a car. This simply adds a level of respect, consideration, and value
(And the every hypocritical) Do not talk at, preach to, or teach one another. Each person should keep the focus on him/herself and how he/she feels.
And about 1000 other equally scary rules. This shit should be illegal.
UN-fucking-BELIEVABLE! The fourth Reich is flourishing 
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