Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch was founded in 1976 according to various sources and it seems like they have remained in 1976.
Several teenagers have escaped from the ranch. Hard labor is used a punishment.
It doesn’t sound like a fun place to be as a teenager.
Sources:
- MT lawmakers reject state oversight of Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch (KR TV)
- Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch Student Abuse: Preacher, Bob Larsson, Says ‘Satan’ Caused Accusations (VIDEO) (The Huffington Post)
- An Unpleasant 2011 Graduation Ceremony for Pinehaven Christian School (The Examiner)
- Factsheet about the ranch (Fornits Wiki)
