Happy Happy Birthday Michele. You would have enjoyed this gift!
http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/after-times-investigation-controversial-christian-girls-reform-home-closes/1275063
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Out of Print, but Kindle Version Coming Soon!
Sorry, due to recent high demand we are out of the printed version of the book. The link to Paypal at the left of the page is no longer working due to this. There are no current plans to reprint a new paper edition.
Good news! The Kindle edition will be coming out soon! If you would like to be informed when the Kindle version is released, please email us at michele.tresler@gmail.com -or- Like the book's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ReformAtVictory
Thank you for your support!
Pizan Media
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Child Abuse Bill goes to House Judiciary Committee
HB2721 has been introduced in Oregon to repeal Oregon's religious defenses to homicide, manslaughter and ciminal mistreatment of children so that all laws will require all parents to obtain medical care for sick children, regardles of their religious beliefs.
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on this bill on Feburary 21. Please urge your state legislator to vote for HB2721.
For more information, please contact "Children's Healthcare Is a Legal Duty" at 503-584-1455 and the email is: rita@childrenshealthcare.org
Thank you.
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on this bill on Feburary 21. Please urge your state legislator to vote for HB2721.
For more information, please contact "Children's Healthcare Is a Legal Duty" at 503-584-1455 and the email is: rita@childrenshealthcare.org
Thank you.
Monday, February 7, 2011
HEAL online - advocacy group for survivors
HEAL Online is a nonprofit organiztion comprised of activits whose goal it is to promote compassionate change, stamp out abuse in the name of treatment, and empower survivors of abuse - including supporting those who have lived through illegal confinement in unclicensed reform schools.
Click on this link to learn more about HEAL and to read a survivor's statement who attended Victory Christian Academy in Jay, Florida.
www.heal-online.org/victory.htm
And check their home page for additional information on what they are currently working on and find out how you can help.
Thanks,
Michele
Click on this link to learn more about HEAL and to read a survivor's statement who attended Victory Christian Academy in Jay, Florida.
www.heal-online.org/victory.htm
And check their home page for additional information on what they are currently working on and find out how you can help.
Thanks,
Michele
Friday, November 19, 2010
Web site is back up
Hi everyone,
Sorry about the site being down for a while. Technical problems with hosting company but all is well once again. I've received a lot of emails from women who have been in reform schools and have stories to share. POST THEM HERE on this blog! You are not alone.
I have also had a lot of people ask where they can buy the book. Amazon and Powell's are sold out of Reform at Victory so the best way to order it is through PIZAN MEDIA, the independent publisher. Just click on the yellow box in this home page. And you can always email me at: micheletresler@gmail.com if you need to talk privately about your experience. I answer all my emails.
Remember, power in numbers. Let's get the word out about these unlicensed reform schools. They are still in existence and thriving. More people need to speak out.
Peace,
Michele
Sorry about the site being down for a while. Technical problems with hosting company but all is well once again. I've received a lot of emails from women who have been in reform schools and have stories to share. POST THEM HERE on this blog! You are not alone.
I have also had a lot of people ask where they can buy the book. Amazon and Powell's are sold out of Reform at Victory so the best way to order it is through PIZAN MEDIA, the independent publisher. Just click on the yellow box in this home page. And you can always email me at: micheletresler@gmail.com if you need to talk privately about your experience. I answer all my emails.
Remember, power in numbers. Let's get the word out about these unlicensed reform schools. They are still in existence and thriving. More people need to speak out.
Peace,
Michele
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Technical Difficulties...
My web site was down for about a week due to technical problems with my domain provider. As you can see it's back up but missing some content as well as media/publicity links. Working to do a restore. Quickest easiest way to reach me is through: micheletresler@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Link to TVO's A Night at the Movies in Toronto
I was fortunate enough to be invited to Toronto, Ontario, Canada to talk about my experience at VCA in 1986. The interview went really well. Here is the link:
http://www.tvo.org/TVO/WebObjects/TVO.woa?videoid?74735468001
http://www.tvo.org/TVO/WebObjects/TVO.woa?videoid?74735468001
Sunday, March 21, 2010
RAV on Canadian TV Program...
Last night a TV program called A Night at the Movies aired an interview that we taped last summer about my experience at Victory Christian Academy, my book Reform at Victory, and my thoughts and opinions about unlicensed reform schools in general. TVO, the station located in Toronto, is on facebook where there is a link to the program.
I am thankful to the producers and editors for doing such a fantastic job and hosting me (and my daughter) last summer. It was a great experience to meet people who had a genuine interest in learning about these facilities and being willing to air a program that calls into question the procedures at such facilities. It didn't hurt that Toronto is a great city and one that I'll visit again.
Hope you can check out the show and post here to let others know what you think.
I am thankful to the producers and editors for doing such a fantastic job and hosting me (and my daughter) last summer. It was a great experience to meet people who had a genuine interest in learning about these facilities and being willing to air a program that calls into question the procedures at such facilities. It didn't hurt that Toronto is a great city and one that I'll visit again.
Hope you can check out the show and post here to let others know what you think.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Book Reading and Lecure Tonight in Tigard, OR
I'll be doing a book reading and lecture tonight from 7-7:50 pm.
The address is: 16880 SW 126th Avenue, King City, OR 97224. (King City is right next to Tigard, roughly about 12 miles outside of Portland).
This event is sponsored by the AAUW: American Association of University Women, and is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
The address is: 16880 SW 126th Avenue, King City, OR 97224. (King City is right next to Tigard, roughly about 12 miles outside of Portland).
This event is sponsored by the AAUW: American Association of University Women, and is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
New Web Site for Former VCA Women
I just received an email from a VCA survivor who has put together a web site dedicated to any women who were at VCA either in Ramona, CA or Jay, FL. I looked it over and it looks great. I was asked to post the link at my web site. Here it is:
http://girlsofvictorychristianacademy.com
http://girlsofvictorychristianacademy.com
Monday, December 28, 2009
I'm back...
My how time flies. I've been so distracted with life, moving, school, work, hanging out and traveling with my teenager (no, she's not rebelling just yet) and enjoying my new life in the coolest city ever (Portland), that I just realized I have not posted here for six months. Shameful.
The emails still flow in about Reform at Victory. I am grateful to hear from each and every one of you, and I am always appreciative to hear the details of your stories that you choose to share with me. Thank you. Your emails and support of the book provides the strength I need to stand in front of people and talk about this, read from the book, and answer deeply personal questions.
This year, book events took me to many places and gave me the opportunity to meet a lot of interesting people, including in Washington and Canada (Toronto). I love going to new places but the best part is sharing this story to people who had no idea that abusive facilities for teens exist.
Some exciting news: I was flown out to Toronto earlier this year for a TV interview. The interview will be airing on March 20, 2010 in Ontario. The program is called A Night at the Movies. I will post the link when it comes available. My hope is that it will reach a lot of people so parents will be aware about these facilities and will be inspired to do research before deciding on a reform school for their troubled teen.
I get a lot of emails from people asking where they can find my book. Because Pizan is such a small press, larger mainstream bookstores/chains won't stock it. For now, the best place to order is at the Powell's web site, or through Pizan Media (email: info@reformatvictory.com). That will be changing soon though. I'll save that news for later :)
Please keep the emails coming. I love reading them.
Happy new year!
Michele
The emails still flow in about Reform at Victory. I am grateful to hear from each and every one of you, and I am always appreciative to hear the details of your stories that you choose to share with me. Thank you. Your emails and support of the book provides the strength I need to stand in front of people and talk about this, read from the book, and answer deeply personal questions.
This year, book events took me to many places and gave me the opportunity to meet a lot of interesting people, including in Washington and Canada (Toronto). I love going to new places but the best part is sharing this story to people who had no idea that abusive facilities for teens exist.
Some exciting news: I was flown out to Toronto earlier this year for a TV interview. The interview will be airing on March 20, 2010 in Ontario. The program is called A Night at the Movies. I will post the link when it comes available. My hope is that it will reach a lot of people so parents will be aware about these facilities and will be inspired to do research before deciding on a reform school for their troubled teen.
I get a lot of emails from people asking where they can find my book. Because Pizan is such a small press, larger mainstream bookstores/chains won't stock it. For now, the best place to order is at the Powell's web site, or through Pizan Media (email: info@reformatvictory.com). That will be changing soon though. I'll save that news for later :)
Please keep the emails coming. I love reading them.
Happy new year!
Michele
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Use this link to order a copy of Reform at Victory...
Amazon is currently out of stock.
Please use this link if you'd like to order a new and signed copy of RAV:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615222536?ie=UTF8&seller=A3CACPQW0RSA6Y&sn=pizanmedia
Please use this link if you'd like to order a new and signed copy of RAV:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615222536?ie=UTF8&seller=A3CACPQW0RSA6Y&sn=pizanmedia
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Mission Accomplished...no, really
Lawmakers pass requirements for Anchor center http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/514714.html?nav=5010
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Latest News on Unlicensed Facility in Iowa...
Here is link to latest article about licensing of local facility in Fort Dodge:
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/514104.html?nav=5010
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/514104.html?nav=5010
Sunday, March 15, 2009
UPCOMING AUTHOR EVENTS
March 28th:
I'll be reading from Reform at Victory and taking questions at the Northwest Freethought Conference. The conference is at Portland State University, March 27-29.
See http://www.nfaconference.org/ There are several speakers and workshops. I will be speaking on Saturday, March 28th at 1:30pm. Please visit the site for more details.
March 31st:
I'll be at Reed College in Portland, Oregon giving a lecture on the Perils of the Faith Based Initiative. I'll then do a reading and take questions. This event starts at 7pm. For more, visit their web site: http://rsasecular.wordpress.com
At both events, I will discuss the recent developments going on in Fort Dodge, Iowa involving the man who owned and operated Victory Christian Academy, Mike Palmer. It should be a lively event.
I'll be reading from Reform at Victory and taking questions at the Northwest Freethought Conference. The conference is at Portland State University, March 27-29.
See http://www.nfaconference.org/ There are several speakers and workshops. I will be speaking on Saturday, March 28th at 1:30pm. Please visit the site for more details.
March 31st:
I'll be at Reed College in Portland, Oregon giving a lecture on the Perils of the Faith Based Initiative. I'll then do a reading and take questions. This event starts at 7pm. For more, visit their web site: http://rsasecular.wordpress.com
At both events, I will discuss the recent developments going on in Fort Dodge, Iowa involving the man who owned and operated Victory Christian Academy, Mike Palmer. It should be a lively event.
Iowa writing licensing rules for unlicensed facility...
Here is more information about the recent discovery of an unlicenced Baptist facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa that journalist Abigail McWilliam stumbled upon while doing research for the articles that came out last month. The State of Iowa has taken action and is currently writing licensing rules for the facility. Good work Abigail! To read the other articles, scroll down, or go to the media/publicity link at the left of this web site's home page.
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513612.html?nav=5010
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513612.html?nav=5010
HOUSE PASSES TEEN RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION BILL
It's a start:
HOUSE PASSES TEEN RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION BILL
On February 23, 2009, the House of Representatives passed under suspension of the rules, by a vote of 295 102, H.R. 911, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. George Miller (D-CA), now moves to the Senate where no similar legislation has been introduced. In June 2008, the House voted 318-103 to pass the identical measure.
The bill, endorsed by the National Child Abuse Coalition, would set standards, with enforcement provisions, to prevent child abuse and neglect in teen residential programs, including therapeutic boarding schools, wilderness camps, boot camps, and behavior modification facilities. While residential treatment facilities designed to help children with extreme behavioral problems,
including substance abuse and mental health problems, may provide safe and effective services
to children and their families, many exist without any state monitoring or regulation.
The legislation would create new national safety standards for private residential programs enforced by HHS and the states, prevent deceptive marketing by residential programs, and hold programs accountable for violating the law. States, through provisions added to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), would be required to set similar standards of protection and investigate reports of maltreatment in these facilities. The bill increases the authorization for CAPTA to $235 million for each of fiscal year 2010-2014, to accommodate state responsibilities.
During debate on the bill, Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA), ranking Republican on the Education and Labor Committee which sent the bill to the floor, expressed regret that the legislation being considered under suspension of the rules barred an opportunity to offer amendments. He cited a particular interest in including provisions which would protect parental rights by ensuring that parents are fully informed of and involved with medical decisions made at these facilities.
McKeon said that he supported the bill, but he was disappointed that the process has been short-circuited.
HOUSE PASSES TEEN RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION BILL
On February 23, 2009, the House of Representatives passed under suspension of the rules, by a vote of 295 102, H.R. 911, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. George Miller (D-CA), now moves to the Senate where no similar legislation has been introduced. In June 2008, the House voted 318-103 to pass the identical measure.
The bill, endorsed by the National Child Abuse Coalition, would set standards, with enforcement provisions, to prevent child abuse and neglect in teen residential programs, including therapeutic boarding schools, wilderness camps, boot camps, and behavior modification facilities. While residential treatment facilities designed to help children with extreme behavioral problems,
including substance abuse and mental health problems, may provide safe and effective services
to children and their families, many exist without any state monitoring or regulation.
The legislation would create new national safety standards for private residential programs enforced by HHS and the states, prevent deceptive marketing by residential programs, and hold programs accountable for violating the law. States, through provisions added to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), would be required to set similar standards of protection and investigate reports of maltreatment in these facilities. The bill increases the authorization for CAPTA to $235 million for each of fiscal year 2010-2014, to accommodate state responsibilities.
During debate on the bill, Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA), ranking Republican on the Education and Labor Committee which sent the bill to the floor, expressed regret that the legislation being considered under suspension of the rules barred an opportunity to offer amendments. He cited a particular interest in including provisions which would protect parental rights by ensuring that parents are fully informed of and involved with medical decisions made at these facilities.
McKeon said that he supported the bill, but he was disappointed that the process has been short-circuited.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Recent Media Coverage for Reform at Victory
Fort Dodge, Iowa reporter Abigail McWilliam, who works for The Messenger newspaper, released four stories (see links below) in last Friday's paper that cover facts associated with unlicensed reform schools, among other things. In her search for information she found that there is a Roloff Home, similar to Victory, in Fort Dodge from which many teens have run away to escape abuse. Fort Dodge is also home to Mike Palmer, the man who owned and operated Victory, and is Brother P in my book. Thus far, the community has been very supportive of Reform at Victory and in seeing that Palmer does not open another reform school in their community. They are now aware of his checkered past. It pays to speak out.
These links are also posted at the Media/Publicity link at the left of this home page.
Reform at Victory: Michele Ulriksen, former student of Palmer's speaks out
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513244.html?nav=5010
Troubling Legacy: Unlicensed reform school found in Fort Dodge, Iowa
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513243.html
Ramirez: "He Said it was God's Will" Rape victim of Palmer's speaks out
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513246.html
A Common Thread: Scandals associated with Brother Lester Roloff and Roloff Homes
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513245.html
These links are also posted at the Media/Publicity link at the left of this home page.
Reform at Victory: Michele Ulriksen, former student of Palmer's speaks out
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513244.html?nav=5010
Troubling Legacy: Unlicensed reform school found in Fort Dodge, Iowa
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513243.html
Ramirez: "He Said it was God's Will" Rape victim of Palmer's speaks out
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513246.html
A Common Thread: Scandals associated with Brother Lester Roloff and Roloff Homes
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail/id/513245.html
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Upcoming Author Events
* March 28th, 1:45-3pm -Reading and lecture at the Northwest Freethought Conference.
The conference is at Portland State University, and runs from March 27-29.
See http://www.nfaconference.org/
* March 31, 7:30pm - Author reading and lecture: "The Perils of the Faith-Based Initiative: The Survivor of a Religious Boot Camp Speaks Out." This event is located at Reed College in Portland, Oregon.
The conference is at Portland State University, and runs from March 27-29.
See http://www.nfaconference.org/
* March 31, 7:30pm - Author reading and lecture: "The Perils of the Faith-Based Initiative: The Survivor of a Religious Boot Camp Speaks Out." This event is located at Reed College in Portland, Oregon.
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