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by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan)
What had been one of Michigan’s largest treatment programs for troubled girls is slated to close, with facility officials blaming overzealous state regulations but a handful of former residents alleging mistreatment.
The planned December closure of Vista Maria’s Dearborn Heights program marks another loss for critical services in a state with shrinking rehabilitative options for at-risk youth, according to advocates. Vista Maria itself will remain open, however, and continue to offer other services, including foster care and independent living…