Rhode Island
Families whose children languished at Bradley Hospital hope DOJ investigation will lead to change
The US Department of Justice has accused Rhode Island of warehousing children at Bradley Hospital, the state’s only pediatric psychiatric facility. Families hope the investigation finally means help for their children is on the way.
Rachel, a chatty 15-year-old with wavy blonde hair and a love of animals, has been institutionalized for her behavioral disabilities since she was 9, mostly at Bradley Hospital, an acute-care psychiatric hospital for children in East Providence. Afte... [15512 chars]