I have to admit that when I think "group home for the mentally ill," it's hard not to have this charming little story leap mind (warning - may be triggering):
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2005/N...5_crt_599.html
A true modern horror story that happened right here in Kansas, and state officials knew about it.
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One of the most troubling aspects of this case is the fact that the State of Kansas knew about the terrible abuses for over 20 years, but state agencies were never able to get residents out of the Kaufman house. Over 12 reports of abuse and neglect were made to the State, including four reports from former residents or their families, yet the State seemed powerless to stop the abuse. DRC’s special investigation authority, as the Protection and Advocacy agency, allowed DRC and federal authorities to shut down the Kaufman house in six months, whereas other agencies couldn’t stop the abuse for over 20 years.
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http://www.drckansas.org/disability-...an-house-story