Abuse and Neglect: Shocking Senate Report Reveals the Horrors Faced by Children in Residential Treatment Facilities
Washington, D.C. – A Senate committee revealed on Wednesday that children in residential treatment facilities operated by major behavioral health companies in the United States are facing risks of sexual abuse, dangerous physical restraints, and overmedication. The report highlighted the troubling lack of oversight and a system that prioritizes profit over the safety and well-being of children under care. The investigation focused on four major operators of residential treatment facilities for children: Universal Health Services, …