[Fusion_Clint]

It sounds like your ex-team is attached to a school. Their are actually laws against this type of treatment in the school setting.

Assuming your account of the events are accurate, I highly suggest you do something to try to ensure no other student experiences this.

Is the lead mentor employed by the school? If not, is the school sponsor aware of the situation? If the school sponsor doesn't make any end roads to solve the problem, climb the chain of command at the school. Start with the school sponsor, then enlist the help of other teachers you trust, the counselors, Principal, School Board, and PTA. Start at the lowest level and go up until you find a resolution.

Now, I want you to really look at the situation. I teach and interact with students on a daily basis. Many have difficulty realizing the consequences of their actions. Honestly look at what happened and see if your actions contributed to the problem.

The real world is a harsh place and unfortunately you will experience unpleasantness. You will need to develop ways to deal with this, these ways will be based on your personality and abilities.

For the sake of the other students on the team, please enlist the aid of a trusted adult and bring this matter up to the school administrators.