Category Archives: Restrictive practice

Disabled man on assault charge

Posted on 8 April 2012 by

Date: 08.04.2012 Source: Courier Mail Reporter: Kay Dibben Article Link:  http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/disabled-man-on-assault-charge/story-fn6ck51p-1226321101701 Synopsis: Intellectually disabled man with a chromosomal disorder has been charged with indecently assaulting a child while on an escorted outing. The Department of Communities has launched an urgent investigation. … Continue reading →

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Public Advocate says 1000 disabled South Australians need help

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 01/03/2012 Source: Adelaide Now Article Link: http://http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/public-advocate-says-1000-disabled-south-australians-need-help/story-e6frea83-1226286222552 Synopsis: Public Advocate John Brayley reported his annual report to State Parliament recently providing an overview of issues affecting the disability, mental health, aged care and guardianship sectors. Dr Brayley said that … Continue reading →

Posted in Accommodation, Advocate, Disability, Independent Living, Mental health, Restrictive practice, SA, Substitute decision making, Support | Leave a comment

‘No one to calm’ Aboriginal man

Posted on 27 September 2011 by

Date: 13/09/2011 Reporter: Sarah Elks Source: The Australian, Page 3 Synopsis: The mother of a mentally ill Aboriginal man who died at Townsville Hospital speaks out, saying that her son would still be alive had there been indigenous health workers … Continue reading →

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Founder of electric shock autism treatment school forced to quit

Posted on 31 May 2011 by

Date: 25/05/2011 Reporter: Ed Pilkington Source: guardian.co.uk, http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/25/electric-shock-autism-treatment-school Synopsis: Dr Matthew Israel, director of Judge Rottenberg Educational Centre, has been subject to criminal charges after being accused of destroying video surveillance tapes. The contravertial Centre in Boston uses electric shocks … Continue reading →

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Shock tactics: Treatment or torture?

Posted on 12 March 2011 by

Date: 12/03/2011 Reporter: Ed Pilkington Source: The Guardian – http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/mar/12/electric-shock-school-matthew-israel Synopsis: Story about a boston school that uses electric shock as a treatment for children and adults with severe autism or emotional problems.

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