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Eldora Training School Therapist fired for alleged sex acts with clients

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November 10th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Eldora, Iowa [WHO-TV])  — A licensed therapist hired to work with at-risk residents at the Iowa State Training School for Boys in Eldora has been fired as authorities investigate her for allegedly having sex with multiple clients and providing contraband, according to a state official. The Eldora Police Department is investigating the allegations. No criminal charges have been filed.

WHO-TV reports an investigation by the Iowa Appeals and Inspections was launched after a resident was found with a vape pen at the school one week ago. The resident informed staff it came from a therapist at the school who was also providing the contraband to as many as seven residents she was engaging in sexual acts with, the state official said.

Most, if not all the residents involved are minors. The accused therapist was placed on administrative leave and was fired shortly after.

The primary purpose of the State Training School at Eldora is to provide a continuum of supervision and rehabilitation programs, which meet the needs of males adjudicated delinquent, in a manner consistent with public safety, according to the schools website. These services and programs individualize treatment and control the offender for his own benefit and the protection of society.