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Old Sep 14, 2011, 10:10 AM
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That is dreadful to have gone through. I'm amazed you sound as calm as you do. I very much hope that you have talked to a lawyer of your own. I would question whether or not there is adequate supervision at this inpatient psych unit. Procuring justice may involve more than getting this man removed from access to vulnerable people. Psych facilities have a long, dark history of enabling abusive/negligent treatment of patients by staff. Supposedly, that "era" is over with. There will always be recurrences of this sort of thing. Facilities must be constantly pro-active in monitoring for problems. Some need to do a better job.

It is good to read that this assault is "in review for civil and criminal litigation." Again, I hope you have a lawyer. That would be an important pillar of support to have right now. If the staff person has been charged, or that is being "reviewed," I understand that a public prosecutor would be involved. In no way, is that D.A. an adequate source of support for you regarding the legal resolution of the issues involved. If you have caring family, then I would suspect they have already thought of what I am recommending. Hopefully, this reply is totally unnecessary and you are already well-represented.
Thanks for this!
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