JRC: Abusive Institution Hires Abusive People

Two men who worked at the Judge Rotenberg Center in MA have been charged with repeated abuse of one of their clients. Some graphic details follow. Notice how the suspects use “he was dangerous” to justify their abuse. From MassLive, my emphasis. Police say video surveillance footage from the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) shows two … Continue ReadingJRC: Abusive Institution Hires Abusive People

Minneapolis Hires Superintendent Who Oversaw Systematic Abuse of Disabled Children

Explosive new report of abuse from the Massachusetts Disability Law Center. UPDATE: You can see the whole report here. 1. The Cult of Compliance (from Boston Globe): The investigation uncovered a school culture in which aggressive discipline of students had become ingrained, Eichner said. Many students suffered injuries, including scratches and bruises, and one student was … Continue ReadingMinneapolis Hires Superintendent Who Oversaw Systematic Abuse of Disabled Children