Amanda Simmons, founder of Ambika Law, PC, recently authored an article for the American Bar Association (ABA) entitled “Resolution 605, the Troubled Teen Industry, and Institutional Child Abuse.” Published on August 21, 2023, this article highlights critical issues within the troubled teen industry and advocates for essential legislative reforms to protect vulnerable children from institutional abuse.

Amanda Simmons, lead attorney and founder of Ambika Law, presented at the 46th National Child Welfare Law Conference hosted by the National Association of Counsel for Children alongside child welfare attorney, Dawn J. Post, and 11:11 Media Impact advocate Chelsea Maldonado.

Amanda Simmons, lead attorney and founder of Ambika Law, helped advocate for and pass House of Delegates Resolution 605 at the American Bar Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting alongside 11:11 Media Impact advocates and survivors Caroline Cole and Chelsea Maldonado.

Attorney Amanda Simmons of Ambika Law, PC appeared on the June 7, 2023 live radio show The Lawyers Guild Show on KPFK 90.7 FM to discuss institutional child abuse and neglect in youth residential programs, including those within the so-called “Troubled Teen Industry,” and current Federal legislation, The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, aimed at address it.

Attorney Amanda Simmons of Ambika Law, PC. and Trapped in Treatment Podcast researcher Chelsea Maldonado collaborated on a guest blog post, A Troubled History, for The Second Wound Blog. This blog post examines the history of congregate care facilities for youth, often called the “Troubled Teen Industry,” and the government’s lack of meaningful action to ensure youth within it are protected from institutional child abuse and neglect.

Attorney Amanda Simmons of Ambika Law, PC and Trapped in Treatment podcast researcher Chelsea Maldonado appeared on the Truth & Consequences podcast to discuss their personal experiences in the so‑called “Troubled Teen Industry.” This post covers part two of a two part episode.

Attorney Amanda Simmons of Ambika Law, PC and Trapped in Treatment podcast researcher Chelsea Maldonado appeared on the Truth & Consequences podcast to discuss their personal experiences in the so‑called “Troubled Teen Industry.” This post covers part one of a two part episode.

Alongside her fellow panelists, Oregon public defender Annette Smith and Atlanta-based investigative reporter Chelsea Maldonado, Amanda hosted an engaging and informative panel discussion on the the current legal and regulatory framework that governs today’s youth congregate care industry.