Session 7:

As promised, we started the session walking mindfully from the cottage to the loft.  While waiting for the girls to get ready, Su and I were given a short tour of their environment.  We have been there twice before, but never looked at the room itself.

The Room

Before entering, I notice strips of fabric with Velcro.  That was used to protect the girls privacy at night, but allow the staff to look in as they check during the night.  They are locked in their room at 10 PM and opened in the morning.  They can go to the bathroom, escorted and there is some unique system that allows only one door to be opened at a time.  The rooms are open the rest of the time but we did not learn of more rules but I assume they cannot receive visits from others girls, for example.

The room we looked at was not occupied to protect the privacy of the girl.  The size was 12′ x 12′ with a narrow, skinny window looking outside.