Category Archives: Abuse

Many mental illness cases linked to recent violence

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 01/03/2012 Reporter: Grace Rattue Source: Medical News Today Article Link: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/242380.php Synopsis:  A recent study has found that adults with a disability are at a significantly higher risk of being a victim of violence than adults without a disability. Researchers … Continue reading →

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Lax investigations leave abuse of disabled unpunished

Posted on 27 February 2012 by

Date:  27/02/2012 Reporter:  Ryan Gabrielson Source:  California Watch Article Link:  http://www.ocregister.com/news/police-341698-state-department.html Synopsis: The lack of adequate care and supervision of disabled people living in state institutions in California was recently investigated by California Watch and the results of these investigations … Continue reading →

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Mood pills replace care for elderly

Posted on 20 December 2011 by

Date: 12/12/2011 Reporter: Daniel Knowles Source: The Australia, p 13 Synopsis: A University of Queensland (UQ) psychiatric expert warns that elderly dementia patients are being over-prescribed mind-altering drugs due to lack of carers. Associate Professor Gerard Byrne, head of psychiatry … Continue reading →

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Shocking abuse and neglect revealed in boarding houses across NSW

Posted on 26 September 2011 by

Date: 17/08/2011 Reporter: Adele Horin Source: Camden Advertiser, http://www.camdenadvertiser.com.au/news/lifestyle/style/wellbeing/shocking-abuse-and-neglect-revealed-in-boarding-houses-across-nsw/2260824.aspx Synopsis: A report by the Ombudsman has revealed that many vulnerable residents, namely those with psychological and intellectual disabilities, have been subjected to shocking abuse, including physical and sexual assault by … Continue reading →

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Bus driver accused of assaulting disabled children

Posted on 23 June 2011 by

Date: 21/06/2011 Source: ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/21/3249635.htm

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TV Doco Outs Cruel Carers

Posted on 3 June 2011 by

Date: 03/06/2011 Source: Courier Mail, p 24 Synopsis: A BBC program has prompted the British Government to order a review after broadcasting footage of carers physically and verbally abusing residents of a home for adults with learning difficulties. Four people … Continue reading →

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Care home ‘abuse’ caught on film

Posted on 2 June 2011 by

Date: 01/06/2011 Source: BBC Panorama – http://news.bbc.co.uk/panorama/hi/default.stm Synopsis: Police in Bristol have arrested four people after secret filming by BBC Panorama found a pattern of serious abuse at a residential hospital.

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