COLUMBUS, Ohio-Amanda Stetzer, a 26-year-old employee at The Emily Program Eating Disorder Outpatient Treatment Center in north Columbus, is facing charges of sexual battery and disseminating harmful material to a juvenile. She allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old patient at the facility. The victim reported that Stetzer initiated physical contact and provided her with privileges such as a cell phone and after-hours access to group rooms to facilitate their encounters. Stetzer allegedly warned the victim against disclosure, citing fear of losing her job and mentioning her own child. Stetzer was arrested, given a $100,000 bond, and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 19.
