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Choate Mental Health Center’s History of Abuse Allegations

(8 days ago) WEBChoate Mental Health and Developmental Center Credit: tactics that Equip for Equality called “extraordinarily excessive” and said were in violation of state and federal law. In its report

https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-choate-mental-health-abuse-history

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Brutal beatings, abuse plague Illinois’ state-run Choate …

(9 days ago) WEBBrutal beatings, abuse plague state-run mental health facility, investigation reveals Consequences are few as reports of heinous abuse continue at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/9/3/23334982/choate-mental-health-developmental-center-blaine-reichard-illinois-department-human-services

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State leaves 3 administrators in charge at Choate despite troubled

(9 days ago) WEBThe patient was nonverbal and had the mental capacity of an infant. Bradley Cross, a former mental health tech at Choate, is now seeking to withdraw that guilty …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-07-11/state-leaves-3-administrators-in-charge-at-choate-despite-troubled-history-of-resident-care

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Choate director replaced as new report says abuse at the facility …

(7 days ago) WEBThe embattled Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in far southern Illinois has a new leader, after months of criticism and investigation into patient …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-08-16/choate-director-replaced-as-new-report-says-abuse-at-the-facility-hasnt-stopped

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Choate’s History of Having Its Own Patients Charged …

(Just Now) WEBChester Mental Health Center, a maximum-security, state-run psychiatric hospital located about 55 miles northwest of Choate, serves the largest number of patients of the four — about 450 people

https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-choate-mental-health-patient-arrests

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Problems with abuse, neglect and cover-ups at Choate extend to …

(9 days ago) WEBPrompted by an outcry over abuse, Illinois proposed moving residents from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to similar facilities in the state. New …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-07-11/problems-with-abuse-neglect-and-cover-ups-at-choate-extend-to-other-developmental-centers-in-illinois

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Illinois to relocate half of Choate Mental Health Center residents

(Just Now) WEBIllinois to relocate at least half of residents in facility plagued by abuse and cover-ups. The Illinois Department of Human Services will give residents of the Choate …

https://www.stlpr.org/health-science-environment/2023-03-08/illinois-to-relocate-at-least-half-of-residents-in-facility-plagued-by-abuse-and-cover-ups

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Gov. Pritzker talks about the future of the Choate …

(8 days ago) WEBGovernor JB Pritzker is again threatening to close the troubled Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna. Multiple news investigations have found numerous instances of abuse …

https://www.wsiu.org/state-of-illinois/2023-02-16/gov-pritzker-talks-about-the-future-of-the-choate-mental-health-and-developmental-center

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Report Finds 'code of silence' at mental health facility where staff

(3 days ago) WEBSeveral employees at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center attempted to cover up a brutal assault on a patient, according to a new report by the …

https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/report-finds-code-of-silence-at-mental-health-facility-where-staff-abused-and-neglected-patients

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Choate mental health center abuse investigation leads …

(5 days ago) WEBThe report cited the beating by Choate’s staff of a patient with a developmental disability in December 2014. Four mental health technicians were charged with felonies in connection to the beating.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/15/23762273/choate-mental-health-patient-abuse-penalties-illinois-law

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Surprise, unanswered questions after state announces changes at …

(7 days ago) WEBFamilies of patients at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, along with workers and community leaders, reacted with concern after the state’s …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-03-09/surprise-unanswered-questions-after-state-announces-changes-at-choate

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Report Finds “Code of Silence” at Mental Health - ProPublica

(2 days ago) WEBSeveral employees at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center attempted to cover up a brutal assault on a patient, according to a new report by the …

https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-choate-abuse-code-of-silence

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Illinois to relocate at least half of residents from Choate

(Just Now) WEBMar 8, 2023. The Illinois Department of Human Services will give residents of the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, in southern Illinois, two to three years to …

https://madison.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-relocating-half-of-patients-from-abuse-plagued-mental-health-facility/article_c6cac20a-93e7-551b-80dc-860de0d64ce1.html

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Audio glimpse into abuse at Choate Mental Health and …

(6 days ago) WEBAt one point the victim — who was later identified as a 22-year-old resident of the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center — said “I don’t like you.”. “I …

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/audio-glimpse-abuse-choate-mental-health-and-developmental-center

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New Fine law holds state-run mental health facilities accountable …

(4 days ago) WEBThe legislation intends to address allegations of abuse at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, Illinois, where some staff members have been accused …

http://www.senatorfine.com/news/press-releases/239-new-fine-law-holds-state-run-mental-health-facilities-accountable-for-abuse-neglect

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Gov. Pritzker announces plans to move residents, improve Choate …

(9 days ago) WEBANNA, Ill. (KFVS) - Changes are coming to Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in southern Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois …

https://www.kfvs12.com/2023/03/08/gov-pritzker-announces-plans-move-residents-improve-choate-mental-health-center-anna/

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Investigation shows 22 patients charged with crimes at state-run

(8 days ago) WEBChester Mental Health Center, a maximum-security, state-run psychiatric hospital located about 55 miles northwest of Choate, serves the largest number of …

https://www.wqad.com/article/news/politics/illinois-politics/choate-mental-health-center-investigation-criminal-charges-illinois-faciltiy/526-18f016e8-09e8-4cd9-a148-f98ef2748c3a

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Choate employees facing charges have been reassigned

(Just Now) WEBMORE: Top administrators charged with Official Misconduct at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center "While I appreciate that DHS has decided to remove …

https://www.wsiltv.com/news/news-3-this-morning/choate-employees-facing-charges-have-been-reassigned/article_a5da5f1e-2654-530e-b8e0-5ee3de2d0cdb.html

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Problems With Abuse, Cover-Ups at Choate Extend Statewide

(Just Now) WEBProblems With Abuse, Neglect and Cover-Ups at Choate Extend to Other Developmental Centers in Illinois. Prompted by an outcry over abuse, Illinois proposed …

https://www.propublica.org/article/abuse-neglect-cover-ups-choate-extends-through-illinois

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Illinois to relocate at least half of current residents at Choate

(3 days ago) WEBThis article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Capitol News Illinois.. The Illinois …

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-03-08/illinois-to-relocate-at-least-half-of-current-residents-at-choate

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Statement on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center

(2 days ago) WEBSince its 2005 report, Equip for Equality has continued to engage in monitoring and advocacy activities at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center …

https://www.equipforequality.org/news-item/statement-on-choate-mental-health-and-developmental-center/

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