After years of abuse scandals, California closed its large institutions for people with developmental disabilities. Now, some advocates worry that the community-based facilities created to replace them may be replicating the same conditions at a smaller scale. This series by Chris Egusa investigates allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state.
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CrosscurrentsLast week, KALW’s investigative series “Without a Voice” won a Webby Award. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state. In this episode, Chris takes us inside a family’s struggle about their daughter’s mistreatment. -
Our investigation deepens when an administrator at Katrina’s group home comes forward. She discloses disturbing details about resident mistreatment, and describes a facility — and company — in disarray. -
We hear about an investigation into allegations of abuse in a group home for people with disabilities and a new State Assembly bill, which proponents say will provide accountability.
