August 15, 2024 NBC News 8 On Your Side WFLA: Mother expresses concern over son’s treatment at Polk Halfway House
Programs Mentioned: Polk Halfway House, Lake Academy, Tampa Residential
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TRIGGER WARNINGS: restraint, description of injuries, child death, suicide, medical neglect

Parent Companies: TrueCore Behavioral Solutions, AMI Kids

Lydia Perkins reported that her son is being abused and neglected at Polk Halfway House

Her son has been transferred to Tampa Residential, another facility operated by TrueCore

AMI Kids will take over operation of Polk Halfway House on September 1, 2024