Episode 5: Straight, Inc.

Straight, Incorporated was one of the earliest troubled teen industry programs to take hold in the United States, garnering support from the media and the likes of Nancy Reagan and Princess Diana. Hear from a survivor of Straight, Inc. about the program that became a blueprint for the industry’s current practices.

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Credits

Gooned is researched, reported, and edited by Emma Lehman. Original music for the show was created by Olivia Springberg. Victoria Shifflett mastered the show. Episode artwork was created by Sam Doe. Sarah Lukowski and Avery Erskine copyedited and consulted on the show. 

Sources and Further Reading

1978 Task Force Investigation of Straight Inc.  

1983 Report on Class Action Suit Against Straight, Inc.  

Weaver v. Straight, Inc.  

Straight, Inc. Letters written to Nancy Reagan  

1978 Project Straight Inc. Investigation  

Florida Department of Administration 1978 Fiscal Monitoring Abstract Straight Inc.  

Research for the Florida Department of Administration’s 1978 Fiscal Monitoring Abstract Straight Inc.  

Research for the Florida Department of Administration 1978 Fiscal Monitoring Abstract Straight Inc., part 2  

An Examination of Straight Incorporated, by Andrew & Barbara Malcolm  

Straight, Inc. Brimmer Inquiry  

Letter to CBS President Regarding “60 Minutes” reporting on Straight



 

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