r/troubledteens is a subreddit with 57k members. The community frequently discusses abuse, struggling, troubled teen industry, youth, and troubled teen, and the most common flair used is discussion/reflection, teenager help, news, survivor testimony, and question.
We are a community of survivors and advocates who oppose the abusive Troubled Teen Industry. We seek to raise awareness and to change the law to protect the teenagers in these programs from harm. Join us in our fight to combat abuse and neglect in 'troubled teen' programs! Together we can make a difference!
Popular Topics in r/troubledteens
#1
Abuse
35 posts
#2
Struggling
33 posts
#3
Troubled Teen Industry
26 posts
#4
Youth
18 posts
#5
Troubled Teen
18 posts
#6
Looking For A
17 posts
#7
Tti
17 posts
#8
Worst
16 posts
#9
Survivors
16 posts
#10
Lawsuit
16 posts
Flair Used in r/troubledteens
#1
Discussion/Reflection
: "The Troubled Teen Industry is not solely US based, but also in Canada."
16 posts
#2
Teenager Help
: "Guys I’m scared"
15 posts
#3
News
: "Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor — pupils speak out after school abuse payouts"
14 posts
#4
Survivor Testimony
: "14y/o me @ trails carolina"
10 posts
#5
Question
: "Is forbidding physical touch between peers really being 'trauma informed'?"
9 posts
#6
Advocacy
: "“The Pitt, but better” Therapist proposes harmful show centering RTC staff experiences"
8 posts
#7
TTI History
: "🚨 Rebrand Alert - Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy ➡️ Heartland Girls Academy"
5 posts
#8
Information
: "Journalist Michael Tracey does not think mass human trafficking is real"
5 posts
#9
Research
: "Three Springs Paint Rock Valley"
2 posts
#10
Important Post
: "To Braveminds Academy and the TTI Programs Who Keep Posting Here — Mod Message"
1 post
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Last updated: July 3, 2026