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Abuse cases down at MH facilities in Illinois report
An Illinois state report shows verified abuse and neglect at 21 state mental health and developmental facilities fell sharply in fiscal 1993 from 1992 levels. Howe Developmental Center, Ludeman Center, Tinley Park Mental Health Center, and Shapiro Developmental Center posted substantial declines in abuse charges and resident numbers, while statewide totals dropped about 53.6 percent. Governor Edgar cited Howe improvements aiding a federal civil rights suit, with continued inspections and community discharge programs contributing to a 95 percent success rate moving residents to the community.
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Springfield
Illinois Department of Mental Health
Inspector General
Howe Developmental
Tinley Park
Ludeman Developmental Center
Park Forest
Shapiro Developmental
Kankakee
Howe
Ludeman
Shapiro
Jim Edgar
Statehouse
Department
U.S. Department of Justice
Illinois Department of Public Aid
Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Public Aid Department
Howe Association For
Federal Joint Commission On Health
Interstate News Service
Parents and Friends of
Ludeman Center