Reports Reveal More Abuse and Cover-Ups at Illinois institution for people with mental illnesses and developmental disorders

Unfortunately, these reports have been all too common for decades in Western countries.

At the same time, the massive deinstutionalization that happened in Western countries in the past several decades is not a good solution!

"Newly released reports from the Illinois Department of Human Services’ watchdog office reveal shocking instances of cruelty, abuse and poor care of patients who have mental illnesses and developmental disabilities at a state-run facility in rural southern Illinois.

The eight reports, obtained last month under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, provide new evidence of an ongoing crisis at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center ..."

Reports Reveal More Abuse and Cover-Ups at Choate — ProPublica Newly obtained documents echo our reporting on abuse, cover-ups and a “sense of impunity” at an Illinois institution for people with mental illnesses and developmental disorders. The governor has said Choate must be reformed.