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Baker Act? Protect Your Children with 5 Simple Steps!

Baker Act? Protect Your Children with 5 Simple Steps!

In 2021, the passage of the School Safety Bill, amended Florida law to require parental/guardian notification prior to the initiation of a Baker Act on a minor child. The intention behind these revisions was to reduce the number of inappropriate Baker Acts on children...

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The Baker Act and Your Rights: One Attorney’s Perspective

The Baker Act and Your Rights: One Attorney’s Perspective

By: Dr. Stephen Talmadge Ph.D. psychology | Attorney INTRODUCTION  I will address many questions about Baker Acts and will present a brief history and some facts about prevalence. I will talk about whether the Baker Act is criminal or civil law, patient rights, and...

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Testimonials – The Baker Act

Testimonials – The Baker Act

These are letters and emails thanking CCHR Florida for the help provided to families: "Thanks for sending the documents, for all of your help and encouragement, and for being so accessible when I felt utterly helpless. The Baker Act Facility wore my daughter down...

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Psychotropic Medication and Addiction: What You Can Do

Psychotropic Medication and Addiction: What You Can Do

According to research, "Psychiatric medications are among the most heavily advertised prescriptions in the United States. [...] Psychiatric drugs comprised three of the five most advertised classes of medication and were among the first drugs to attain 'blockbuster'...

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