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Why is Rhode Island warehousing kids at a psychiatric hospital?
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Why is Rhode Island warehousing kids at a psychiatric hospital?

Rhode Island Report · Lylah Alphonse

June 27, 202418m 5s

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Show Notes

In May, the US Department of Justice accused the state of Rhode Island of violating the civil rights of hundreds of children by warehousing them at Bradley Hospital, a psychiatric hospital for children. Steph Machado took an in-depth look at the issue for Rhode Island PBS Weekly and Globe Rhode Island. She joins us to talk about what she found, and some possible solutions. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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The Boston GlobeRhode Island newsOcean StateRhode Island Reportrhode islandSteph MachadoMegan HallRI PBSMental healthBradley HospitalRI DCYFAward winning podcastPediatric mental healthUS Department of Justicepsychiatric hospitalDOJGlobe RI