(we are working to acquire the complete records for ALL years)
We advise current and/or former staff to report any abuses you may have witnessed while working at Teen Challenge. For information on your rights and how to take action, visit www.heal-online.org/blowthewhistle.htm. If you were fired or forced to resign because you opposed any illegal and/or unethical practices at Teen Challenge, you have the right to take action.
If you were harmed (family or survivor) by Teen Challenge, please contact [email protected] if you remember the long-term employees and from which years. This will help! Also, if you recognize any of these staff as having worked at another program, please send in any information about their past or present employment at other facilities and/or cults.
Please don’t place your loved one in Teen Challenge and rescue them if they are there now.
|
Name |
Unit/Position |
Additional Information |
| Justin & Ashley Franich | Program Director(s) (married) | Staunton Location--Shenandoah Valley Teen Challenge--Justin is the son of John and Novella Franich (founders of this location). Justin is a Teen Challenge "graduate". HEAL is in the process of reviewing the enrollment materials for this location. |
| Nathaniel Grey | Intern | Grey is a "graduate" of the Teen Challenge Training Center. |
| John Selby | House Manager | Selby is a "graduate" of the Shenandoah Valley Teen Challenge. |
| Roy Drake | House Manager | Drake is a "graduate" of the "Staunton House" Teen Challenge. |
| John Franich | Founder/Executive Director | Father of Program Director, Justin Franich. |
| Rev. Troy Collier | Executive Director | Newport News Location--Youth Challenge of Hampton Roads, Inc.--There is no public information regarding enrollment or program details for this location. |
| Travis Hall | Public Relations Director | |
| Jack Dobson | Men's Home Director | |
| Greg Briant | Asst. Men's Home Director | |
| Stan Anderson | Choir/Education Director | |
| Connie Patterson | Women's Home Director | |
| Cynthia Potts | Asst. Women's Home Director | |
| Ron Jefferson | Thrift Store Manager | |
| Wayne Williams | Mechanic | |
| Mike and Cindy Zello | Executive Directors/Founders | Teen Challenge of North Central Virginia Men's Ranch and Beauty for Ashes Women's and Children's Home |
| Jessica Crews | Program Director | Beauty for Ashes location. Reportedly daughter of Cindy Zello. |
| Rebekah Snyder | Executive Administrator | Beauty for Ashes location. Reportedly daughter of Cindy Zello. |
| Stephanie Cole | Childcare Director | Reportedly a "graduate" of Teen Challenge in PA. |
| Melissa Thomas | Program Coordinator | |
| Teen Challenge Information--See www.heal-online.org/StraightandTeenChallenge.htm | ||
*Teen Challenge, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices. Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience. Thank you for your help.
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