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INTERNATIONAL PETITION
END INSTITUTIONALIZED CHILD ABUSE
People around the world have voiced their concerns that children are being mentally and physically abused and neglected in residential treatment facilities in the United States and in other countries.
Children are dying in residential treatment facilities, boot camps, and wilderness programs, often from face-down, prone restraints. This International Petition will support the banning of such dangerous and deadly restraints and will further support the use of de-escalative techniques.
The undersigned agree that in order to ensure the safety of these children, State and Federal legislation should be enacted to provide the following:
Foreign-based child residential treatment facilities:
Justice Department investigations would assure the safety and welfare of American children residing in foreign-based institutions that are owned or managed by United States citizens or other private entities organized under the laws of the United States
Cooperation of appropriate foreign authorities would be obtained in order to investigate foreign-based residential treatment facilities
Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, or human rights violations against children 18 years or younger in foreign-based residential treatment facilities
Through the Attorney General, seek the cooperation of appropriate foreign authorities to remedy any threat to the safety and welfare of those children, discovered through such an investigation
United States-based child residential treatment facilities:
Inspect child residential treatment facilities in states within the United States
Prohibit physical and mental abuse of children
Prohibit neglect of children
Enforce standards in which the facility would be held to the same standards as parents or guardians
Periodically perform unannounced inspections in residential treatment facilities
Impose monetary and criminal penalties, including imprisonment, if a residential treatment facility engages in the abuse or neglect of a child in their care
* Abuse and neglect with respect to a child means a knowing act or omission that the officer, employee, or contractor involved knows or should know will result in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or will present an imminent risk of serious harm.
Please include your comments as to why you believe State and Federal legislation should be enacted to protect children in residential treatment facilities. Please encourage others to sign this petition. It will be provided to legislators interested in effecting change and in making those who abuse children accountable for their actions.
Further, it will be shared with other advocacy organizations worldwide, because CAICA believes that together, we can make a difference, and together, our voices will be heard! For the sake of the children.
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PENDING FEDERAL LEGISLATION
Currently there is pending Federal legislation that, if passed, would ensure all youth residential facilities and programs would be licensed and regulated, as addressed in this International Petition. http://caica.org/Miller%20Bill...
(see below for more information)
At CAICA we feel the more voices that are heard, the stronger the voice becomes!
*LITIGATION / LEGISLATION / US DEPT. OF STATE*
US Department of State - http://caica.org/Index-US%20DE...
Litigation - http://caica.org/Index-Lawsuit...
Legislation - http://caica.org/Legislative%2...
*DEATHS IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES*
Giovanni "Joey" Aletriz - http://caica.org/NEWS%20DEATHS...
Martin Lee Anderson - http://caica.org/NEWS%20DEATHS...
List of children who have died in residential treatment facilities and wilderness programs - http://caica.org/NEWS%20Deaths...
Articles regarding deaths in residential treatment facilities and wilderness programs - http://caica.org/NEWS%20Deaths...
In Memory - a song dedicated to children who have died in the name of treatment - http://caica.org/IN%20MEMORY.h...
*DEADLY RESTRAINTS*
Deadly restraints - http://caica.org/DEADLY%20REST...
Reaching for the Light - high risk interventions in human services - an internation symposium August 29-31, 2006 - http://www.nm.stir.ac.uk/news/...
Reports and facts - http://caica.org/Index-Profess...
*WWASP*
Tranquility Bay Documentary about Tranquility Bay: Comments from viewers - http://caica.org/Documentary%2...
Majestic Ranch Report: A Living Nightmare for Kids - http://caica.org/KIC%20Main.ht...
Mind control - http://caica.org/STORIES%20Kar...
Startling facts - http://caica.org/STARTLING%20F...
Sting of WWASP - http://caica.org/NEWS%20WWASP%...
Tranquility Bay - http://caica.org/NEWS%20-%20TB...
Facility watch - caica.org/newsinfo.htm
*CHILD TRANSPORT OR KIDNAPPING?*
Crime library - http://caica.org/NEWS%20CHUCK%...
Legal abductions - http://caica.org/NEWS%20kids%2...
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*
Boot camp mentality - http://caica.org/BOOT%20CAMP%2...
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) - http://caica.org/NEWS%20DEATH%...
*LINKS TO HELPFUL SITES (in alphabetical order)*
Aware Parenting is a philosophy of child-rearing that has the potential to change the world... Parents who follow this approach raise children who are bright, compassionate, competent, non-violent, and drug-free. www.awareparenting.com
Bazelon Center for Mental Health is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. The Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. Click here to read what Bazelon has to say about children in residential treatment centers. www.bazelon.org
The Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse (CAICA) was founded by Isabelle Zehnder. CAICA is working to expose child abuse, neglect, and deaths in residential treatment facilities. CAICA is working with other advocacy groups in an attempt to ensure no more children will die in the name of treatment. caica.org
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life. www.ffcmh.org
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) the nation's law that works to improve results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. http://www.ed.gov/policy/spece...
In Loving Memory, Angel Above Daniel had one of the purest hearts I shall ever know and sang with tears in his eyes every night of his life to me , My heart shall go on . Daniel died 5-31-2003 in PCDJJ , Florida. His heart shall always go on ... by Diana Matthews. http://www.freewebs.com/dinmyh...
Internet Special Education Resources (ISER) is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. www.iser.com
Intrepid Reporter represents the investigations and work of Donna Headrick who died on July 6, 2002. She devoted her time and attention to helping others. This website is a reflection of her concerns for our children. The owner of this website, out of respect for Donna, has not added to or changed any of the information as posted by Donna Headrick. http://www.intrepidnetreporter...
Jordan Riak - Founder of Parents and Teachers Against Violence in Schools (PTAVE), a resource for parents, students, educators, education policymakers, healthcare providers, children's advocates, and all others who are concerned with the safety and wellbeing of children - www.nospank.net
Justice4Kids is a voice to all who participate in Floridas juvenile justice system: a voice for children, parents, and staff. Their goal is to use that voice to make the system better; to transform it into a service in which the entire community can be proud. Their motto, is the same as CAICA's motto "Together we can make a difference." www.justice4kids.org.
NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these disease. www.nami.org
National Mental Health Association has written articles regarding the ineffectiveness of programs for youth. You can find the articles in the Warning for Parents, Reports and Facts section (under Quick Links). www.nhma.org
National Youth Rights Association is fighting for the rights of children. Youth are speaking out about their experiences in behavior modification programs. www.youthrights.org
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. http://www.ed.gov/about/office...
Persons Against Ritual Abuse The main goals of Persons Against Ritual Abuse-Torture are: (1) to share information; (2) resource development; (3) research; (4) connecting with others with mutual goals; (5) and social activism to make a safer world for infants, children, youth, and vulnerable adults. http://www.ritualabusetorture....
Protect children from Internet Predators:
SafeKids.com www.safekids.com
Wired Safety www.wiredsafety.org
I-Safe www.isafe.org
I Keep Safe http://ikeepsafe.org/--index.p...
Rick Ross - Executive Director of the Ross Institute -The Ross Institute (RI) is a nonprofit public resource with a vast archive that contains thousands of individual documents. ww.rickross.com
TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm. ww.tash.org
The Family Alliance to Stop Abuse and Neglect advocates for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities. Their mission is to create positive system-wide changes and promote best practices to guarantee the human rights and dignity of people with disabilities of all ages. http://www.thefamilyalliance.n...
Wave Trust is an international charity dedicated to advancing public awareness of the root causes of violence, and the means to prevent and reduce violence in our society. www.wavetrust.org
Why Spanking Does Not Work Dr. Marshall talks about why corporal punishment does not work and gives alternative suggestions. www.stopspanking.com
Wrightslaw provides information on Special Education Advocates and Laws. ww.wrightslaw.com
CONTINUED - PENDING FEDERAL LEGISLATION:
To track bill: Type H.R. 1738 under "Bill Number" and press search. Then click on "Bill Summary and Status" http://thomas.loc.gov/home/c10...
H.R.1738
Title: To assure the safety of American children in foreign-based and domestic institutions, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 4/20/2005
Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2005 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
COSPONSORS(8), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn](sort: by date):
Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] - 4/20/2005
Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] - 4/20/2005
Rep Owens, Major R. [NY-11] - 4/20/2005
Rep Stark, Fortney Pete [CA-13] - 5/5/2005
Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] - 4/20/2005
Rep Velazquez, Nydia M. [NY-12] - 9/20/2005
Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 5/5/2005
Rep Wu, David [OR-1] - 5/5/2005
COMMITTEE(S):
Committee/Subcommittee and activity:
House Education and the Workforce - Referral, In Committee
Subcommittee on Select Education - Referral
House International Relations - Referral, In Committee
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Referral
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Created 5/14/06
This petition is sponsored by Isabelle Zehnder, founder of the Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse. www.caica.org. We seek to expose and rectify the abuse and distress of children placed in private residential facilities, behavior modification programs, boot camps, wilderness programs, and boarding schools. We believe that no child should be abducted, incarcerated, abused, neglected, or stripped of their basic human rights for the sake of profit.
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