Category Archives: Involuntary Commitment

Did you know–Children can be taken to a psychiatric ward from school–Action alert

Posted on June 15, 2011 by CCHR Florida

Over 3000 separate incidences of children being escorted from school grounds to a psychiatric receiving facility and held in a secured ward, separate from their parents, and without parental consent, in one year. More than 3 children out of every … Continue reading →

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Haley’s Story-6 Year Old Handcuffed-Goes Beyond Emotion

Posted on May 26, 2010 by CCHR Florida

A 6 year-old girl, was handcuffed and sent to a psychiatric facility, from school, without her parents’ consent. A Florida Sheriff’s deputy handcuffed the 40-pound girl to “get her under control”.     Haley was crying and saying that the handcuffs hurt. … Continue reading →

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“A Mother’s Hope” – saved her son

Posted on October 31, 2009 by CCHR Florida

Channel 7 – WSVN-TV (Miami/Fort Lauderdale) A Mother’s Hope 7 News Investigation Reported and Produced by: Patrick Fraser   Watch Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-UlOQlg9X4   Earlier this year a 7-year-old boy in state custody prescribed mind altering drugs threatened to kill himself, … Continue reading →

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Involuntary commitment

Posted on October 28, 2009 by CCHR Florida

Involuntary commitment still exists; as does pre-frontal lobotomies (though almost universally shunned as inappropriate).  Per statehealthfacts.org, in 2007, 33.3% of the U.S. reported having poor mental health one to thirty days out of the last 30 days.  In the State … Continue reading →

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The Florida Involuntary Commitment Law: The Baker Act

Posted on August 22, 2009 by CCHR Florida

Many people have questions as to their human rights when it comes to involuntary commitment, especially the involuntary commitment of children into psychiatric wards and facilities.   While The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida, does not give legal … Continue reading →

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A mom becomes a hero!

Posted on August 19, 2009 by CCHR Florida

Involuntary commitment is a subject that most families think will never enter their lives. Mental health screening questions are intrusive and have no evidence of helping children. Unfortunately, all too many families in Florida, find themselves in the tough position of not … Continue reading →

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