Legislation

Teen Residential Treatment Programs

Wednesday, April 01 2009 FFCMH

News from Capitol Hill - Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health


On February 23rd the House of Representatives passed the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Treatment Programs bill (H.R. 911) by an overwhelming vote of 295-102.

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House Overwhelmingly Approves Legislation to Stop Child Abuse

Tuesday, February 24 2009 administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved legislation to protect teenagers attending residential programs from physical, mental, and sexual abuse and increase transparency to help parents make safe choices for their children. The Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009 (H.R. 911) won strong bipartisan support, with a vote of 295 to 102.
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Hearings - Protection of Students with Disabilities Ammendment Act of 2008

Tuesday, June 24 2008 administrator

Hearings : Protection of Students with Disabilities Ammendment Act of 2008, Washington D.C.

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ASTART's Summary of Congressional Hearings on Child Abuse and Neglect in private RTF's 10/9/2007

Tuesday, October 30 2007 administrator
The Alliance for the Safe, Therapeutic and Appropriate use of Residential Treatment (A START) offers this summary of a Congressional Hearing on child abuse and neglect in private residential facilities. This hearing was  conducted by the Committee on Education and Labor of the U.S. House of Representatives on October 9, 2007.

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