The Academy at Ivy Ridge in Ogdensburg, N.Y., promised a nurturing environment for troubled children to thrive, but the reality was far from it. Operating between 2001 and 2009, the for-profit boarding school subjected students to harsh conditions including cramped living spaces, solitary confinement, physical restraints, and a manipulative points system to prolong their stay.
Former students, now featured in Netflix's upcoming docuseries, reveal the dark truth behind the Academy's closed doors. The director, who spent 15 months at the school, uncovered evidence of abuse and mistreatment, including restraint logs and surveillance footage.
