State lawmakers are getting involved after a scathing report detailed numerous safety concerns and abusive living conditions at St. Mary's Home for Children in North Providence.
A report by the state’s Office of the Child Advocate detailed instances of neglect, drug overdoses, sexual contact between youths, and even bikers invited to work security at the residential treatment center. The House Oversight Committee is launching a hearing.
R.I. state leaders look to address in-state psychiatric residential care shortage browndailyherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from browndailyherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.