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School for the disabled won’t stop electrically shocking its students (2018-12-18)

nypost.com • Dec 18, 2018

Also covered by: theguardian.com (Dec 18, 2018) meaww.com (Dec 19, 2018)

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List of Jesuit priests accused of sexually abusing minors released (2018-12-17)

wcpo.com • Dec 17, 2018

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FDA To Finalize Ban On Shock Devices Used On Those With Special Needs (2018-12-17)

disabilityscoop.com • Dec 17, 2018

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Clarinda Academy Responds to State and Advocacy Organization Abuse Allegations

Valley News Today • Dec 17, 2018

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Juvenile Justice Foster Care Group Home Staff Misconduct Licensing Oversight Iowa Clarinda Academy Sequel Youth and Family Services Clarinda Youth Corporation Woodward Academy Clarinda Mental Health Institute Clarinda Correctional Facility Page County Home Page II Nishnabotna Productions

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Clarinda Academy issued a response following reports by advocacy organizations alleging excessive restraint, verbal abuse, and confinement of youth at the facility. State and inspection departments are reviewing the allegations, while facility representatives have disputed the findings and cited recent licensure renewals.

Facilities: Clarinda Academy, Sequel Youth and Family Services, Clarinda Youth Corporation, Woodward Academy, Clarinda Mental Health Institute, Clarinda Correctional Facility, Page County Home, Page II, Nishnabotna Productions

Key Figures: Steve Gilbert, Richard Anderson, Mikki Stier, Matt Highland

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Grafton's Ukeru technique a game-changer in special education (2018-12-15)

winchesterstar.com • Dec 15, 2018

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DHS moves to revoke foster care licenses (2018-12-13)

eastoregonian.com • Dec 13, 2018

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Kids As 'Cash Cow': Abuses at U.K. Mental Health Centers, Including Acadia's (2018-12-13)

seekingalpha.com • Dec 13, 2018

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Lawsuit alleges DCFS kept kids in psychiatric hospitals for longer than necessary (2018-12-13)

wgntv.com • Dec 13, 2018

Hartgrove Hospital

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FDA eyes ban on device that delivers shock treatment to disabled students (2018-12-12)

archive.ph (archived) • Dec 12, 2018

Judge Rotenberg Educational Center

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Probe into death of student with autism finds school violated rules (2018-12-10)

cbsnews.com • Dec 10, 2018

Also covered by: abc10.com (Nov 28, 2018)

Guiding Hands School

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Community Calls For Guiding Hands School To Shut Down After Teen’s Death (2018-12-10)

sacramento.cbslocal.com • Dec 10, 2018

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Wife of slain Utah youth ranch counselor sues killer, his parents, ranch employees

Ashley Imlay • KSL.com • Dec 8, 2018

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Death Staff Misconduct Suicide Self-Harm Utah Turn-About Ranch

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The wife of a youth ranch counselor who was beaten to death at the Turn-About Ranch filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit against the teen who killed her husband, his parents, and ranch employees. The lawsuit alleges the ranch accepted a 17‑year‑old with suicidal ideation and drug withdrawal without adequate safeguards and that staff were assigned to work with him without warning. The case highlights concerns about safety protocols and staff training at the facility.

Facilities: Turn-About Ranch

Key Figures: James "Jimmy" Woolsey, Alicia Keller

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Lawsuit Alleges Utah Rehabilitation Facility Admitted Resident in Violation of Enrollment Standards Prior to Fatal Staff Attack

Paighten Harkins • The Salt Lake Tribune • Dec 7, 2018

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Death Self-Harm Trial Utah Turn-About Ranch Turn-About Ranch School Turn-About Ranch, Inc.

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A lawsuit filed by the spouse of a deceased staff member alleges that Turn-About Ranch wrongfully admitted a 17-year-old resident with a history of severe substance addiction and self-harm. The resident subsequently assaulted staff members, resulting in a fatal injury to one employee and severe injuries to another.

Facilities: Turn-About Ranch, Turn-About Ranch School, Turn-About Ranch, Inc.

Key Figures: Jimmy Woolsey, Matthew Bartlett, John M. Webster, Michelle Lindsey, Max Stewart, Shane Young, Suzanne Catlett, Bart Carter, Alicia Keller, Myron Carter

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SPECIAL REPORT: Loopholes Allow Private Schools to Avoid Reporting Abuse. Will Cuomo Fix It? (2018-12-04)

spectrumlocalnews.com • Dec 4, 2018

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What the T.M. Landry Prep scandal reveals about race, stereotypes and inequality in American education (2018-12-04)

nbcnews.com • Dec 4, 2018

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He’s Built an Empire, With Detained Migrant Children as the Bricks (2018-12-02)

nytimes.com • Dec 2, 2018

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Omaha Archdiocese reports substantiated allegations of misconduct, abuse involving 38 clergy (2018-12-01)

omaha.com • Dec 1, 2018

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Daybreak Youth Services appealing intended license revocations (2018-11-30)

columbian.com • Nov 30, 2018

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Norwich Diocese faces 20 new lawsuits for alleged abuse at Mount Saint John facility for troubled teens (2018-11-29)

courant.com • Nov 29, 2018

Also covered by: nbcconnecticut.com (Nov 29, 2018) zip06.com (Nov 28, 2018)

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NN Behavioral Health Center employee investigated after allegedly punching juvenile (2018-11-28)

wavy.com • Nov 28, 2018

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Daybreak Youth Services may lose Brush Prairie licenses (2018-11-28)

columbian.com • Nov 28, 2018

Daybreak Youth Services

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MCSO: Employee at closed Southwest Key shelter dragged girl by the leg (2018-11-27)

azmirror.com • Nov 27, 2018

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Man beaten within inches of death at Lakeside, family says (2018-11-26)

fox13memphis.com • Nov 26, 2018

Lakeside Behavioral Health System

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Special Report: A Teen’s Pleas for Help… Ignored? (2018-11-19)

wavy.com • Nov 19, 2018

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No More Nightmares at Tranquility Bay? | Alternet (2018-11-19)

alternet.org • Nov 19, 2018

Also covered by: nospank.net (Nov 19, 2018)

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I went to St. Michael’s College. I’m not surprised by the news (2018-11-16)

theglobeandmail.com • Nov 16, 2018

Also covered by: torontosun.com (Nov 15, 2018)

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How could things have gone so wrong at St. Mike’s? (2018-11-16)

thestar.com • Nov 16, 2018

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Acadia Healthcare: Very Scary Findings From A 14-Month Investigation (2018-11-16)

seekingalpha.com • Nov 16, 2018

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Critics call for ban on electric shock therapy at Judge Rotenberg Center

Ed Pilkington • The Guardian • Nov 16, 2018

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Disability Rights Private Schools Group Home Oversight Legislation Judge Rotenberg Educational Center Judge Rotenberg Center

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The Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton, Massachusetts, uses a custom electric shock device (GED) on some residents as part of an aversive therapy program approved by a probate court. Advocacy groups and international bodies have described the practice as cruel, inhuman and degrading, and are urging a ban. The center states the shocks are intended to prevent self‑injurious and aggressive behaviors.

Facilities: Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Judge Rotenberg Center

Key Figures: Matthew Israel

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State threatens to shut Raeford children's psychiatric facility amid abuse, neglect allegations (2018-11-15)

abc11.com • Nov 15, 2018

Canyon Hills Treatment Facility

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Kids in NC psych center abused, fed so little ‘your stomach will shrink,’ report says (2018-11-13)

newsobserver.com • Nov 13, 2018

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CEDU-The Early Years-Interview With Bill Lane (2018-11-09)

woodbury.com • Nov 9, 2018

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Rocky Mountain Academy

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Here are the 57 clergy 'credibly accused' of abuse in the Archdiocese of New Orleans (2018-11-08)

nola.com • Nov 8, 2018

Boys and Girls Villages Foundation

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Private school under fire for unethical treatment (2018-10-31)

ramaponews.com • Oct 31, 2018

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FOX10 News Investigates: Part 2: Saving Youth Foundation (2018-10-29)

fox10tv.com • Oct 29, 2018

Restoration Youth Academy

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Counselor sexually abused student at Orthogenic School: prosecutors (2018-10-28)

chicago.suntimes.com • Oct 28, 2018

The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School

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Accused of harming children at its North Philly shelter, VisionQuest now plans to house immigrant children here (2018-10-26)

inquirer.com • Oct 26, 2018

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Woman Accused Of Abusing Patient At The Ridge (2018-10-25)

lex18.com • Oct 25, 2018

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Plagued by abuse claims and deaths, Carlton Palms finally closes doors to Florida's disabled (2018-10-25)

orlandosentinel.com • Oct 25, 2018

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Southwest Key to freeze placement of migrant children in AZ shelters, close 2 locations (2018-10-24)

azmirror.com • Oct 24, 2018

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Washington Foster Youth Allegedly Abused at Iowa Facility

Joseph O’Sullivan • Des Moines Register • Oct 22, 2018

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Foster Care Group Home Disability Rights Staff Misconduct Iowa Clarinda Academy Woodward Academy Sequel

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The article content is restricted and unavailable for review regarding allegations involving Washington foster children placed at Clarinda Academy in Iowa.

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Report: Washington foster kids sent to Iowa were abused in facility run ‘like a correctional institution’ (2018-10-17)

seattletimes.com • Oct 17, 2018

Clarinda Academy

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Two North Devon schools named in national child sex abuse inquiry (2018-10-16)

northdevongazette.co.uk • Oct 16, 2018

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North-east addiction charity gears up for Texan team visit (2018-10-16)

pressandjournal.co.uk • Oct 16, 2018

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