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Pine View Academy - Mississippi
Pine View Academy is located in Lucedale, Mississippi.
Pine View is owned and operated by John Fountain.
The Fountain family has been the subject of numerous investigations into child abuse and neglect.
This facility operated for many years as Bethel Boys Home, then Bethel Boys Academy, but changed its name to Eagle Point Christian Academy in an attempt to distance itself from allegations of child abuse and neglect.
Shortly before the name change, Eagle Point Christian Academy/Bethel Boys became part of the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS).
The facility is currently named in a civil suit alleging criminal acts amounting to torture.
Children desperate to leave the facility initiated a riot in April 2005.
Eagle Point/Bethel Boys was damaged by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
The boys were transferred to different WWASPS facilities, including Darrington Academy in Georgia.
In late 2005, the facility began advertising under ANOTHER name - Respect Camp.
Respect Camp advertised itself as a 60-120 day Christian boot camp and was operated by John Fountain.
In early 2006, the facility began advertising as Cambridge Academy.
In March 2006, the facility began advertising as Pine View Academy.
According to records on file with the state of Mississippi, the legal name of of Pine View Academy is STILL Eagle Point Christian Academy.
No names changes or other amendments have been filed with the state.
Information obtained by ISAC in early 2006 indicates that new arrivals to Pine View Academy have to "earn" a mattress and sleep on a bare wooden bunk until they do.
We have also learned that the blankets on the bunks still bear the Bethel Boys name and logo.
Documents
Pine View/Bethel Ordered to Pay $900,000 for Abuse
Enrollment Down at Eagle Point Christian Academy
Mom Removes Twins from Eagle Point Christian Academy
Eagle Point Christian Academy to Have Tighter Security
1 Boy Missing Following Riot at Eagle Point Christian Academy/Bethel Boys Academy
Weekend Riot at Eagle Point/Bethel Academy
Riot at Eagle Point/Bethel Academy Injures 7
Allegations of Abuse Continue at Eagle Point Christian Academy/Bethel Boys Academy
Eagle Point Christian Academy/Bethel Boys Academy Lacks Professionals
Parents Upset After Discovering That Eagle Point Christian Academy is Really Bethel Boys Academy
Official Court Document: Complaint Filed Against Bethel Boys Academy
Parents File Federal Suit Against Bethel
Director of Bethel Threatens to Countersue
Bethel Boys Home Sued for Abuse, Director Insults Plaintiffs - November 3, 2004
Bethel Boys Academy Again Investigated for Child Abuse
Mississippi Senator Wants More Regulation of Private Schools
History of Abuse at Bethel Schools
Attorney General Wants to Close Bethel
State of Mississippi vs. Herman Fountain
Court Document: Bethel Boys Academy Raided by Police
Older Bethel Articles, Courtesy of Project NOSpank
Please see our main WWASPS page for more information regarding WWASPS and Teen Help.
Pine View Academy Mississippi Photos
This photo is used most often in advertising for Pine View Academy/Cambridge/Respect Camp/Eagle Point.
However, this building is actually used as an office - "students" are NOT allowed inside.
The dorms at Pine View Academy
The Eagle Point Christian Academy eagle.
The "soccer field" at Pine View Academy.
Blacked-out windows in the dorms at Pine View Academy.
Tall side fence at Pine View Academy.
Another shot of the tall side fence, showing the prison-like folding at the top.
Furniture blocks many of the second floor windows at Pine View Academy.
Obstacle course at Pine View Academy.
Obstacle course at Pine View Academy.
Obstacle course at Pine View Academy.
Damage from Hurricane Katrina.
Pine View Academy is right on main street, not on "80 acres" as advertising web sites claim.
Another shot of the tall fence - it reaches to the second floor.
Please see our facility Watch List and main WWASPS page for more information regarding WWASPS and Teen Help.
Survivors
One of the best ways you can help prevent abuse is to share your story.
If you would like to submit a statement about your experience at Pine View Academy,
use the form below.
 Federal Declaration Form
If you have documents pertaining to any of the facilities and are willing to share them with us,
please contact us immediately.
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