Advocacy Against 'Circle Of Hope' Redux

This week there's ongoing outcry for accountability and justice in a case involving a faith-based organization and alleged misdeeds.

This extended quote explains the latest arguments . . .

"Survivors of abuse are asking Missouri’s attorney general to proceed with the trial of the co-owner of Circle of Hope Girls Ranch, a now-shuttered boarding school for troubled girls in Cedar County.

"Stephanie Householder, who ran the school with her husband Boyd Householder, faces 21 charges of child abuse and neglect alleged by former Circle of Hope students. Her husband had nearly 80 charges, including allegations of sexual abuse.

"But he died of a 'cardiac incident,' according to his attorney’s statement published by KSMU.

"Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey offered Householder a plea deal in 2023 if she would testify against her husband. She rejected the offer.

"David Clohessy, Missouri volunteer director for the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, told reporters on Wednesday that he 'suspects and fears the attorney general will offer her another plea deal.' "

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Circle of Hope abuse survivors ask Missouri to continue with trial of boarding school owner

Stephanie Householder, who ran Circle of Hope Girls Ranch with her husband Boyd Householder, faces 21 charges of child abuse and neglect alleged by former students. Her husband, who died last month, had nearly 80 charges that include allegations of sexual abuse.