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Group Homes Investigation

Number 22319
Subject Group Homes
Source Detroit News
State MI
Year 1992
Publication Date Feb. 9, March 29-30, June 3, 4, 7
Summary This Detroit News report investigates allegations of abuse, dilapidated conditions and massive cover-ups among adult foster care and group homes for the mentally ill. Because the state relies so heavily on privately-owned facilities for the care of thousands of mental patients, government officials were often accused of protecting the owners, despite numerous complaints.
Category None
Pages 34
Keywords mentally ill;adult foster care homes;mental hospitals;patient abuse;CAR;FOIA
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