There remains an egregious lack of government oversight for residential treatment centers that translates to the abuse of minors. Survivors have recounted experiences with physical and sexual assault, emotional abuse, medical neglect, and a denial of basic civil rights. Some facilities have even engaged in practices such as solitary confinement and forced labor. The atrocities inflicted in these institutions have caused lifelong trauma for those who were lived through it, as well as pain and suffering for those whose loved ones never came home.
We owe it to all children to make sure they are cared for and respected. And we can start fixing the broken system of care today. That’s why I’m working with Republicans and Democrats to stop institutional child abuse by introducing the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. This bill is designed to increase oversight and data transparency for these facilities so that we can identify and prevent child abuse in congregate care. Sign the petition: Tell Congress to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. In solidarity, Ro |
