Missouri’s Crisis: Abuse and Fatal Neglect in State Care for the Developmentally Disabled
Jefferson City, MO — In Missouri, a crisis unfolds within the system meant to protect developmentally disabled citizens, marked by cases of abuse and even death. A series of investigations and reports highlight systemic failures that endanger some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. An analysis of state records and case studies over the past years reveals alarming instances of neglect and mistreatment in various care facilities. These incidents range from physical assaults to inadequate …