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Survivors' voices reach a national audience
Former Vista Maria residents shared their experiences on Inside Edition, helping bring greater national attention to their stories and the ongoing fight for justice.
Survivors Gather in Allen Park
Vista Maria survivors continue to speak publicly about their experiences, calling for accountability and reforms to prevent other children from experiencing similar harm.
More Than Just Luck Podcast
More Than Just Luck is featuring Voices Unmuted survivors, giving them a space to share their experiences in their own words. Watch the ongoing series and hear their stories directly.
Survivors took the fight to Michigan lawmakers
Survivors and their attorneys rallied in Dearborn Heights to urge Michigan lawmakers to change civil filing deadlines for childhood sexual-abuse claims.
Survivors speak publicly about life inside Vista Maria
Former residents speak publicly about what they say they experienced inside Vista Maria and why they chose to share their stories.
Six survivors filed the first Vista Maria lawsuit
Six former residents filed the first lawsuit against Vista Maria and other defendants, alleging physical, sexual and psychological abuse and institutional failures.
Survivors speak out as ~55 former residents come forward
Roughly 55 women and girls came forward alleging mistreatment at Vista Maria. Eight survivors spoke publicly, calling for accountability and encouraging others to share their stories.
Vista Maria's residential program closed
Vista Maria stopped housing girls in its residential treatment program and transferred the remaining residents elsewhere. The organization itself remained open.
Former residents retain attorneys as Vista Maria announces end of residential program
Former residents retained attorneys while Vista Maria announced it would end its residential treatment program and transfer the remaining girls to other facilities.
39+ state violations established
Michigan investigators documented violations involving resident care, restraints, seclusion, staffing, training and other requirements.
Michigan stopped sending new girls to Vista Maria
MDHHS suspended new placements into Vista Maria's residential treatment facilities for three months while corrective actions were required.