Youth at Turnabout Stillwater Academy, a treatment program for troubled teens, may have felt they had nothing in common with Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. But they soon discovered Shurtleff isn't a stranger to the issues many of them are facing. In his address to the teens and staff last month, Shurtleff spoke about his daughter who struggled with suicide.
"Always remember, you can hold on for one more day," said Shurtleff. "For those of you struggling with addictions, if you can get through this, you can do anything. If you can graduate from this program, you can graduate from Harvard."
Shurtleff, who has served as Utah Attorney General for eight years, encouraged the youth to stand up for what is right and remember the support they have within the Turnabout program and the community. "Look out for each other," said Shurtleff. "One person can save a life."
About Turnabout/Stillwater Academy: Turnabout/Stillwater Academy is a licensed, adolescent treatment program and private school dedicated to helping families and struggling teens find the pathway back to happiness and family harmony. For more than 20 years, Turnabout's family centered approach to treatment has helped restore hope and healing to hundreds of families nationwide. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the organization provides treatment services to troubled teens dealing with a wide range of issues.