Severe reports

Child A admitted to resisting, so Staff person A kept shoving Child A's head back onto the floor, using forearm on child's face and hand on child's head. [...] A medical consult concluded that the staff used excessive force and the act was diagnostic of child abuse as it created a reasonable likelihood of bodily injury and would have caused substantial pain and interfered with Child A's breathing. [...] Child B reported that staff member B was punching Child B in the face during this restraint; child reported that nose was bleeding during the incident.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection, licence action taken. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.

Video surveillance showed that an improper restraint was utilized by staff member A, causing the child's in a forceful manner.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

On || child A, B, C, and D were verbally and physically assaulted by staff member A. Following the assault, Staff Member A left the premises to go to MM car and retrieve a loaded handgun and returned to the premises and attempted to engage the residents in fighting outside the building.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.c Specific Rights.

Child A was escalated, and staff A was viewed on the video initiating a restraint after the child kicked a trash can, but the child's behavior did not present as a danger of of others.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.202 Appropriate Use of Restrictive Procedures.

Staff members A & B are also noted to kick the VC on back and under buttocks while the VC remained face down.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.c Specific Rights; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

On , child A was mistreated by staff member A. Staff member A inappropriately restrained child A resulting in a scratch on child A face.

On , child A was placed in a restrictive procedure that was used as a program substitution to restrain Child A. Staff member A inappropriately restrained child A resulting in a scratch on child A face.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.202.a Appropriate Use of Restrictive Procedures.

On , child A was mistreated by staff member A due to staff member A performing an inappropriate restraint.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

The following narratives are regarding two incidents at Cove Secure/White Deer Run LLC with the same violations for each incident: On child A was mistreated after being head butted and inappropriately restrained by staff member A. Video review of the incident clearly shows child A standing in the doorway alone.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

On , child A was not treated with fairness, dignity, and respect by staff member A. Specifically, the child was provoked by staff, shoved to the floor and was carried in an unapproved restraint.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.c Specific Rights.

On ma. child A was in an inappropriate physical altercation with staff member A. Staff member A is seen on video pulling back multiple times to punch the child in the midsection.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

During the course of an investigation, it was determined on /2023 that Staff Member A engaged a verbal conflict with Child A, including using profane language, and staff pushed the back of the child's chair, causing to fall to the ground.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

Child B was mistreated by Staff member A when staff member A dragged the child by the arm briefly during an escalated incident.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

On , Child A was not treated with fairness, dignity and respect by Staff Member A. Surveillance footage showed Child A was carried in an unapproved restraint causing Child A to fall out of clothing.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.c Specific Rights.

During a CPS investigation of an incident involving Staff member A and Child A, the staff member shoved the desk violently that Child A was sitting in and pushed it backwards.

Staff member A shoved the desk into the room. [...] Staff A shoved Child A backwards and off balance.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.202.c Appropriate Use of Restrictive Procedures. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.

Staff person A precedes to lift foot and kick the child on the face/forehead area, causing the child to fall backwards.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.c Specific Rights.

On , child A was mistreated by staff member A. Staff member A made an attempt to strike a resident by throwing a punch towards the resident during an altercation.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

On , child 1 was improperly restrained by staff member A. The staff member had child stomach to the ground and the staff members hands were seen around child's neck.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b Specific Rights.

Child #1 spit at Staff Member A and the staff slapped the resident in the face.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32 Specific Rights.

The staff person slammed child #1's head into a wall, threw the child to the ground, and threw a citizen band radio at the child with significant force.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.205 Staff Training.

Staff member A also kicked a table which resulted in hitting child number 1 in the chest.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.c Specific Rights.

During an incident that occurred on 11/25/2020, Staff Member A punched Child #1 in the leg multiple times during a restraint. [...] During an incident that occurred on 11/25/2020, Staff Member B punched Child #1 in the face multiple times.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32 Specific Rights. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.

Per interviews with children, staff A and B who were in the home at the time were aware that child was struck in the head.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.k Specific Rights.

On 10/16/2079, child 1 was subjected to mistreatment/corporal punishment by staff member A during an incident at the facility.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection.

In plain words: Video footage showed a staff member pushing one child into a room and blocking the door with a chair. The staff member also pulled another child by the shirt and blocked a third child, causing that child to fall. Finally, the staff member dragged the first child by the ankle across the floor. Our summary of the state's report. The state's own wording follows.

Per video surveillance footage review, Staff Member A is scon pushing Child # 1 into his/her coom and placing a large wooden chair In front of Child # {'s door and sits in the chair, which is blocking Child # 1 from exiting the room. [...] Regulation- 3800.32(b)- A child may not be abused, mistreated, threatened, harassed or subject to corporal punishment morning of 10/20/19, Staff Member A is seen pushing Child #1 into his bedroom, pulls Child #2 backwards by his shirt while the Child #2 is attempting to walk down the hallway, and is physically blocking Child #3 from walking down the hallway which makes Child #3 fall to the floor. [...] Child #1 falls to the floor and Staff Member A grabs Child #1’s foot/ankle and picks his leg up, Staff Member A takes a couple of steps while holding Child#1’s foot/ankle and drags Child#1 on the floor for approximately 2-3 feet.

From the state's report. Citation. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.

Child # 1 starts to scratch his/her arm, and 47 seconds later Staff Member A initiates a restraint on Child #1. During the restraint Staff Member Ais seen slamming Child # 1’s face off of a table twice, dragging Child # 1 off of a Chair by his/her left arm, and tifting Child #1 in the air by the left arm, while Child # 1 is sitting on the floor.

From the state's report. Citation. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b.

Staff Member A was observed on video shoving Child #1 inside the bedroom and closing the door several times behind them.

On Staff Member A was observed on Video Physically shoving another resident which caused the resident to fall and hurt their arm.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.53.b.

Based 6n child and staff interviews as well as video footage review and pictorial documentation of injuries, the investigation determined that Child #2 was involved in an improper restraint ona ith Staff Member B and Staff Member C.

From the state's report. Citation. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.202.b.

In plain words: A staff member punched a child in the face multiple times and cursed at them while multiple staff members held and carried the child. The facility also failed to report the assault to the department and contracting agency within twenty-four hours as required. Our summary of the state's report. The state's own wording follows.

Child #1 was restrained and physically escorted by Staff members A, 8, C, D, E, F, G, H, During (he escort, Staff person A was observed punching Child #4 In the face multiple (Imes and repeatedly told Child #4 to “shut the {_k up.” Stalf person A Was also observed on a video of the event continulng fo punch Ihe chitd in the face while the child was carted dovm the hallway by Stalf members B, 0,D,€,F,G,H In a continual restraint, Child #4 sustalned mutiple tnfurles as a result of the ascault by StaffA. [...] Tho Spectal Victlms Unit was contacted and résponded by assigning a detective (Datectiva Danlel OMalley #895} tothe case.

On BE chiia #1 was assaulted by Staff A. ‘The facllly failed lo complete a written reportable incident report on a form prescribed by the Department; send it_fo the approprlate Departmental office and contracting agency within 24 hours. —

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.18.c. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.

Child: #1 was physically assaulted by Child #2 several times, which resulted in substantial-bruising on Child #1.

From the state's report. Citation, incident inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b.

During restraint on 08/02/2016 at 7:10 AM, Staff Member B used his/her back leg to push Child # 1's head and chest forward to Child #1's knees, while Child # 1 was sitting with his/her legs out on the floor, causing pressure and weight on Chitd # 1's respiratory system.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.211.b.

On 07/17/2016 during a restraint, Staff Member A used his/her leg to push into the back of Child #1, while pulling Child #1's arms behind him/her, causing pain in Child # 1's shoulder.

on 07/17/2016 during a restraint, Staff Member A used hissher leg to push into the back of Child #1 while pulling the arms of Child #1 behind hinvher in an effort to make Child #1 apologize to resident staif.

From the state's report. Citation, incident inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.202.a.

Between February and March of 2016, Child #1 was twice subjected to sexual abuse by Child #2 and Child #3. The instances of sexual abuse occurred in the bedroom shared by Child #1 and Child #3. Child #2 forced Child #1 fo perform oral sex on Child #2 and Child #3 by threatening Child #1 with bodily harm if he/she did not comply. [...] Interviews with children confirmed that the assault was in retaliation for the sexual assault referenced above. [...] Staff Member A told the children "you know what needs to be done", and "you know what needs to happen.” Staff Member A was told by one of the children "go to your room” while the assault happened.

On Saturday April 2, 2016, Child #1 disclosed to Staff member A that a sexual assault was perpetrated on him/her by Child #2 and Child #3.

Staff Member A was aware of the physical assault on the date it occurred.

From the state's report. Citation, renewal inspection, licence action taken. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.15.a; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.16.c. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.

On Saturday April 2, 2016, Staff Member A did not provide adequate supervision to Child #6, Child #8 and Child #9 who absconded from the program and entered the upstairs program, at approximately 11:00 PM, where they participated along with children from the upstairs program in a physical assault on Child #2 and Child #3.

From the state's report. Citation, renewal inspection, licence action taken. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.55.f.

In plain words: One staff member kicked a child in the behind. Another staff member pressed their forearm into the back of a second child's neck. A third staff member threw, pushed, and knocked a third child into a quiet room. Our summary of the state's report. The state's own wording follows.

Slaff Member A let go of Child #1 and when Child #4 got up and altempted to leave the room Staff Member A kicked Child #1 In the behind. [...] Staff Member B came up behind Child #2 and placed thelr forearm into the back of the neck of Child #2 and pressed their weight onto the back of Child #2, On 1/11/2016, Slaff Member C and Child #3 were In the qutet room, Child #3 altempted to leave the quiet room and Staff Member C picked up and threw Child #3 back Into the quite room. Staff Member C also pushed Child #3 Into the wall and onto the ground while attempting to keep her In the quiet room.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.

In plain words: A staff member dragged a child along a gravel pathway by one arm. The child was evaluated the next day, and a nurse documented a purple bruise on the left shin and a red scratch on the back. Our summary of the state's report. The state's own wording follows.

On 4/12/2016 at approximately 7:30 P.M., While returning to the van from a Ip to a park, Staff Member A dragged Resident H along a gravel pathway by one of Resident /#1's arms for approximately 10 feel, Resident #1 was on hisMer knees and ended up on his/her back while belng dragged, As a result, on 4/13/2016 af approximately 11:04 A.M., Restdent #1 was evaluated by a lloensed practloal nurse and the following Injurlos wore documented, “pusple brulso on left shin and rod soratch on loft site of back.

From the state's report. Citation, incident inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.h.

To release Child #1's grip, Staff Member A bit Child #1 resulting in 2 bite marks to his/her fight forearm.

From the state's report. Citation, incident inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b.

Shorily prior to discharge on 2/18/14 Child # 2 was picked up and slammed by Staff Member A onto the floor of hishher bedroom resulting in the child's lip bleeding.

Shortly prior to discharge on 2/18/14 Child # 2 was picked up and slammed by Staff Member A onto ihe floor of hishher bedroom resulting In the child's tip bleeding.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint, incident inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b.

On 3/16/2014 at 6:30pm Staff member A witnessed Staff member 8 kick Child 4 in the leg causing the child to fall to the ground, Staff member A stated that Staff member B, who was Child 1's 1:1 at ihe time, kicked the child.

From the state's report. Citation, complaint inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.205.b.

On 02/06/14 at approximately 11:15 a.m., Staff Person A grabbed Child #1 by the collar of hand on the child's back, Staff Person A pushed Child #7 down the stairs resulting in the C, who was on the second floor landing of the staircase, and Staff Person B, who was on witnessed the incident.

Staff Person A grabbed Chitd #1 by the collar of his/her sweatshirt, and with one hand on the collar of the child's sweatshirt and one hand on the child's back, Staff Person A pushed Child #1 down the stairs resulting in the child falling on his/her buttocks. On 02/08/14 at approximately 11:50 a.m., Staff Person A used one hand to push Chitd #1 out of the chair of the kitchen table onto the floor causing the child to hit hishhar haad off of a metal heater.

From the state's report. Citation, incident inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.15.a; 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b.

Child # 1 was the victim of an indicated case of physical abuse in an assault by Staff Member A that caused Child # 1 to be hospitalized,

From the state's report. Citation, j ‘type of inspection: partial bha docket number: notice: un inspection. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.32.b.

Child 4 eloped from the presence of his/her 7:1 staff member as the child exited the facility's vehicte following the transport to the child's school, Child 4 ran into the wooded area next to the school, The child's 1:1 staff member and 3 other staff members pursued the child. [...] Staff Member A was then removed from the restraint and separated from the child, The restraint technique utilized by Staff Member A was an Inappropriate restraint that was not within the scope of the restraint {raining that Staff Member A received on 5/30/2043.

From the state's report. Citation. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.208.b. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.

On 9/18/12, Child 1 was held face down on the floor during a prohibited manual restraint by Staff Member A, Child 1 received a laceration to the chin during the restraint process.

From the state's report. Citation. Cited: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.21.