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T. R. FEHRENBACH’ S CLASSIC HISTORY of the Korean War,
This Kind of War (1962), famously calls the conflict “not a test of power—
because neither antagonist used full powers—but a test of wills.”1 Originally
subtitled A Study in Unpreparedness, it describes a US that learned the hard way
what it took to fight a limited proxy war abroad. The first chapter, “Seoul,
Saturday Night,” recounts the eve of the Korean War in anticipatory detail,
with the pathos of retrospective knowledge. Surveying the American colony
and its embassy bars, the narrator observes:
Over tax-free liquor, the colony laughed over Foster’s [John Foster Dulles] visit, and
over the official who had been caught keeping North Korea’s Number One female
spy. This man had even bought the woman a short-wave radio, and it was said the
ROK’s would shoot her.
In spite of American influence, the ROK’s were still extremely brutal to leftist
elements in their midst. Of course, they could not shoot the American official.
There had been a child, towheaded yet, the American wives in Seoul told each
other. Some American couple would, of course, adopt it.
2

The final sentence of this anecdote appears to end this story of sex, violence,
and treason rather matter-of-factly. Though Fehrenbach often sums up other
passages with quotable philosophical adages, this sentence is not one. As
a line of free indirect discourse, it offers complexity rather than a voice of
clear moral insight. Does it belong to the American wives, retaining the
previous sentence’s whisper of scandal? Or has the omniscient historian
picked up the thread here, returning us to a world of objective fact? And
what about the “would” of “would adopt it”? If part of the local gossip, the

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In the complex journey of adolescence, some young girls face challenges that are overwhelming. We are certainly talking about trauma and overcoming trauma responses as difficult. We are even more specifically talking about adding to trauma a teen pregnancy. Trauma, whether stemming from abuse, neglect, or other adverse experiences, can profoundly impact a teen’s emotional and psychological well-being. When coupled with the challenges of teen pregnancy, the burden can feel insurmountable.

At Havenwood Academy, we understand the unique struggles teen girls face when dealing with trauma while also experiencing pregnancy. We recognize that these young women require specialized care, support, and guidance to navigate this delicate time in their lives. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment where they can heal, grow, and ultimately thrive.Our approach focuses on holistic healing as we address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of our clients’ well-being.

There are very few residential treatment centers in the country that will accept a pregnant teen. We know of none that are also specialists in trauma. That is where Havenwood steps in. We are experts at treating girls with high ACES scores (www.acestoohigh.org) and we can support pregnancy with our full time nursing and program staff.

We are committed to supporting teen girls through every step of their journey. Whether they are processing past traumas, preparing for motherhood, or planning for their future, we stand by their side, offering unwavering support, compassion, and guidance.

If you or someone you know is facing trauma and teen pregnancy, we invite you to reach out to us. Our team is here to provide the healing and hope you need to thrive. 

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Havenwood Academy (also called Havenwood South) is a HOPE Group behavior-modification program that opened in 2014. It is marketed as a Residential Treatment Center for teenaged girls ages 12-18 with a history of “early complex childhood trauma and attachment related issues including Reactive Attachment Disorder”. The average length of stay is reported to be around 12 months. Havenwood has been a NATSAP member since 2016.

The address given for the program is 246 E Fiddlers Canyon Rd, Cedar City, UT 84721. However, they recently purchased a 160-acre plot of land which was formerly a historic cattle ranch, and are in the process of converting this into their primary location. This ranch is located at 8097 W 2000 S, Cedar City, UT 84720.

It didn't seem to matter what happened at the teen treatment center. The state of Utah always gave it another chance. Death. Allegations of abuse. Criminal charges. Bizarre punishments. Whistleblowers coming forward. Each time, the place got a pass.

A team of reporters from three news organizations has spent the last year digging into the untold stories of Utah's massive teen treatment industry. Some 20,000 teenagers facing depression, delinquency and other problems have been sent there from every state in the country over the last six years. Sent Away investigates how the government failed to keep all those kids safe — through the voices and stories of the teens who lived it.

During the last sonography of her pregnancy, Meera found out that there was a tumour growing in her uterus. As they grappled with this reality, their doctor suggested adoption through SOFOSH.

The moment Pranit Kulkarni addressed her as “aai”, she collapsed crying. “She was essentially a complete stranger, so it was difficult for me to say ‘aai’. But it was a very emotional moment. I knew I looked like someone in this world and I just wanted to thank them once”, said Pranit about the first and the last time he met his biological mother.

Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) writes to various authorities, seeking action on these sensitive issues raised by O Heraldo in its reports published on December 29 and 30, 2023

Exercise caution over registering births, GSCPCR tells Directorate of Panchayats, Municipal Administration

GSCPCR has issued a series of directions to the DoP and DMA as to what steps should be taken

MARGAO: The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) has written to the Directors of the Directorate of Panchayat (DoP) and Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) asking them to exercise caution in registering births at panchayats and municipalities amidst surge in unlawful adoptions.

In that regard, GSCPCR has issued a series of directions to the DoP and DMA as to what steps should be taken.

Kim Catford was born in Vietnam as Ha Van Tuan in February 1973, towards the end of the Vietnam War. At about 6 months of age, he was abandoned and taken to the Sancta Maria Orphanage in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

50 years ago, in November 1973, he was adopted by the Catford family from South Australia. He was 9 months old at the time.

On 8 December 2023, the Federal Council revealed the results of a study on the adoption of foreign children in Switzerland. The report highlights frequent irregularities in the adoption process and pushes the executive to want to revise international adoption law.

The Federal Council has not yet finished with the issue of illegal adoptions. Indeed, after a shocking report published in 2020 which revealed the illegal and sometimes mafia-like practices of private intermediaries and Sri Lankan authorities in the 1980s, the executive made public, at the beginning of December, the conclusions of a second study, this time on the adoptions of children from ten other countries between 1970 and 1990. This study conducted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) states:

"There are also indications of illegal practices in these countries, child trafficking, falsification of documents and false indications of origin."

What happened? What was Switzerland's role? What are the responsibilities? Watson spoke with Sitara Chamot, coordinator of the Bureau d'Aide à la Recherche des Origines (BARO), which supports adopted adults.

On Friday, December 8, the Federal Council issued a statement on the report reporting irregularities in international adoptions committed in the past. What was your reaction to this statement?
Let's say that these are not major revelations; for me, who has worked in supporting adopted people for about ten years, what this report shows was not a surprise. Obviously, we regret these events and the role played by the Swiss authorities who sometimes turned a blind eye, but we are satisfied that this large-scale study was commissioned by the Federal Council.

As per the findings of the GSCPCR, middlemen identify vulnerable families -- particularly those residing on the streets or facing financial hardship -- as potential targets in the child adoption game. 

Urges childless couples to follow legal adoption procedures and collaborate with adoption agencies

The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has issued an advisory regarding the alarming rise in unlawful adoption practices.

It has identified a concerning trend, especially in South Goa, where childless couples are involved in unauthorised adoption practices, posing significant risks to the well-being of vulnerable children.

The commission says that unlawful adoption practices present a substantial challenge, involving the bypassing of established legal procedures.