Dozens of Ivy Ridge survivors gathered before city hall in Ogdensburg to peacefully protest in an effort to raise awareness about the institution and similar schools still operating throughout the …
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Dozens of Ivy Ridge survivors gathered before city hall in Ogdensburg to peacefully protest in an effort to raise awareness about the institution and similar schools still operating throughout the U.S. today.
The event was planned following the nationwide response to the successful Netflix documentary series "The Program: Cults, Cons and Kidnappings," which detailed child abuse perpetrated at the facility between 2001 and 2009.
Terry Marino’s son Anthony attended Ivy Ridge 2003 - 2004. He committed suicide 18 years later. “I firmly believe had he not attended Ivy Ridge, he would still be with me today,” said Marino.
In response to the series, the St. Lawrence County District Attorney's Office, St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office and State Police held a press conference to acknowledge an investigation is underway. Survivors were also encouraged to come forward and speak directly to the agencies if they were able to.
For more information about the series and abuse allegations, read a previous story here.