Venture Academy

• Troubled youth treatment centre Venture Academy ‘winding down’ operations

  A Global News investigation found allegations of sexual abuse suffered by the treatment centre company’s clients, as well as years of alleged breaches of child protection laws.

  Canada

  Mar 13
  
• New name, old ties: Federal funds for Indigenous youth linked to company previously cut off

  The founder of youth treatment centres cut off from Jordan's Principle funding has launched a new company to treat Indigenous teens, a Global News investigation has found.

  Investigations

  Sep 3, 2025
  
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• Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allege

  Venture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.

  Investigations

  Aug 18, 2025
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• ‘Not what you think they are’: Inside a teen facility facing years of red flags, mistreatment claims

  Venture Academy markets itself as therapeutic care for struggling teens. But a six-month Global News investigation found dozens of allegations of psychological and emotional harm.

  Investigations

  Aug 7, 2025
• Venture Academy’s statement on Global News’ investigation

  Global News submitted an 18-page letter of questions to Venture Academy. The company instead responded with a statement outlining their program, ethos and operations.

  Investigations

  Aug 7, 2025