Published 2 years ago

Rules sought for 'gooning,' taking troubled kids to care

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Thousands of American teenagers end up annually in some form of congregate care. Secure transport companies are used to transport troubled teens. Federal legislation is needed to regulate the little-known industry. One company operator was indicted last month, but not for the transport itself. The company and the boy's mother were accused of violating a restraining order.

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Rules sought for 'gooning,' taking troubled kids to care

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Within what's known as the secure transport industry, it's called “gooning.” Brawny men show up under the cover of darkness and force a teenager into a vehicle, taking them against their will to a boarding school, foster home or treatment center.

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Rules sought for 'gooning,' taking troubled kids to care

By JIM SALTER Associated PressST. LOUIS (AP) — Within what’s known as the secure transport industry, it’s called “gooning.” Brawny men show up under the cover of darkness and force a teenager into a vehicle, taking them against their will to a boarding school, foster home or treatment center.The process is typically initiated by parents at wit’s end over what to do with a child they perceive as troubled. For the kids, it’s the traumatic first le…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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National Post

Rules sought for 'gooning,' taking troubled kids to care

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Within what's known as the secure transport industry, it's called "gooning." Brawny men show up under the cover of darkness and force a teenager into a vehicle, taking them against their will to a boarding school, foster home or treatment center. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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The Mercury news

Rep. Ro Khanna pushes rules for ‘gooning,’ taking troubled kids to care

By JIM SALTER | The Associated PressST. LOUIS — Within what’s known as the secure transport industry, it’s called “gooning.” Brawny men show up under the cover of darkness and force a teenager into a vehicle, taking them against their will to a boarding school, foster home or treatment center.The process is typically initiated by parents at wit’s end over what to do with a child they perceive as troubled. For the kids, it’s the traumatic first …

2 years ago·San Jose, United States

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WPLG

Rules sought for 'gooning,' taking troubled kids to care

Within what's known as the secure transport industry, it's called “gooning.” Brawny men show up under the cover of darkness and force a teenager into a vehicle, taking them against their will to a boarding school, foster home or treatment center.The process is typically initiated by parents at wit's end over what to do with a child they perceive as troubled. For the kids, it's the traumatic first leg of a journey to an unheard-of place, perhaps …

2 years ago·Miami, United States

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