Wyoming Ranch Escapes Inspections Despite Child Abuse and Unsanitary Conditions

Triangle Cross Ranch, a Wyoming facility accused of child abuse and unsanitary conditions, lost its license earlier this year. However, it has found a way to continue operating without inspections by claiming to be a ranch for youth under the owner's guardianship. The facility, now known as Sunlight Mountain Boys Ranch, offers services for children with behavioral issues but is not subject to federal oversight or regulations. Advocates are alarmed by this development, as the troubled teen industry remains largely unregulated. State officials will now only investigate specific allegations or complaints, leaving the welfare of children at the ranch in question.