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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CrosscurrentsRecently, KALW’s series “Without a Voice” won the Northern California Society of Professional Journalists award for Investigative Reporting in audio. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state. -
CrosscurrentsOur 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. -
CrosscurrentsWe 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.
