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Warehoused- Inappropriate Institutionalization of Texas Foster Youth

Published: March 2019


Disability Rights Texas conducted an investigation to identify factors leading to the unnecessary, inappropriate and continued inpatient hospitalisation of foster youth. Initially admitted for 5 – 7 day emergency stays these children have remained in extended stays over many months after they were ready for discharge.

Authors: Beth Mitchell, Cindy Gibson, Cassandra Champion, Victoria Foster
Organisation: Disability Rights Texas


Format: PDF
Pages: 12
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