Today, Alan Mortensen testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Senate Bill 297, a critical piece of legislation that will bring long-overdue oversight and accountability to congregate care programs in Utah. S.B. 297 ensures that no child in Utah is left without protection, advocacy, or oversight. Contact your legislators and tell them to vote YES on S.B. 297!

KSL recently interviewed our clients the Silvers about the death of their son at Diamond Ranch Academy - you can read the article and watch the segment here.

Utah is home to a large number of youth residential treatment centers, often marketed as ‘safe havens’ for troubled teens facing mental health, behavioral, or substance abuse issues. However, many of these facilities have faced allegations of horrific abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual misconduct. At Mortensen & Milne, we are committed to exposing these abuses and advocating for justice on behalf of survivors and their families.