Why do kids keep running away from these "secure treatment facilities"? #DisabilityRightsAR #ProtectARChildren #AdvocacyMatters #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSupport

🧵Arkansas is one of the states that accepts placements for out-of-state kids into their #ResidentialTreatment facilities.

🚨@arktimes.bsky.social exposes the profit-driven model behind these facilities (PRTFs) in #Arkansas: bit.ly/Arkansas-Tim...

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The import business: How Arkansas residential psych facilities make money on out-of-state kids - Arkansas Times “The majority of these kids in these facilities are in foster care who don’t really have anywhere else to go,” one advocate said. "As long as they are housed out of sight, no one is really going to as...

🚨🧵Arkansas Times exposes the profit-driven model behind psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) in Arkansas- Read more here: bit.ly/Arkansas-Tim...

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Fordyce officer resigns after ‘unjustified use of force’ on handcuffed teen in 2023 Police officials in Fordyce said an officer has resigned after an “unjustified use of force” during a 2023 incident when a teen was hit by an officer while handcuffed.

Did you catch us on the news last night? 📺🎥
An investigation by our Abuse & Neglect Team uncovered the disturbing incident.

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Systemic failures. Ongoing harm. Children at risk.

This report highlights the devastating impact that oversight gaps can have on the safety & well-being of children.

Hold Little Creek & Acadia Healthcare accountable.

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The import business: How Arkansas residential psych facilities make money on out-of-state kids - Arkansas Times “The majority of these kids in these facilities are in foster care who don’t really have anywhere else to go,” one advocate said. "As long as they are housed out of sight, no one is really going to as...

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