Solitary confinement of children in state custody is a serious problem in Arkansas. Through our monitoring efforts, DRA has determined that youth in … [Read more...] about DRA’s Response to the Obama Administration’s Decision to Eliminate the Use of Isolation Upon Juveniles in Federal Custody
Disability Rights Arkansas Report on Death at Booneville Human Development Center
Disability Rights Arkansas Report on Death at Booneville Human Development Center Little Rock, AR – Today, Disability Rights Arkansas, Inc. (DRA) … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Arkansas Report on Death at Booneville Human Development Center
New initiative from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, called “My VA”
The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented a new initiative to assist veterans and improve services by the VA. For an … [Read more...] about New initiative from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, called “My VA”
DRA Response to DHS Response to Report on Restraint Use at Booneville HDC
Disability Rights Arkansas, Inc. is submitting this statement as a reply to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) response to our … [Read more...] about DRA Response to DHS Response to Report on Restraint Use at Booneville HDC
Ten Myths About Traumatic Brain Injury
There are a lot of myths about traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the following link will take you to an article that dispels some of those myths. … [Read more...] about Ten Myths About Traumatic Brain Injury
Disability Rights Arkansas Report on Excessive and Unnecessary Restraint Use at Booneville Human Development Center
Disability Rights Arkansas Report on Excessive and Unnecessary Restraint Use at Booneville Human Development Center Little Rock, AR – Today, … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Arkansas Report on Excessive and Unnecessary Restraint Use at Booneville Human Development Center
FYI: Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Application for 1115 Waiver Extension
Governor Asa Hutchinson has submitted an application for a 1115 Waiver Extension. For your information we have included it below. Click here to view … [Read more...] about FYI: Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Application for 1115 Waiver Extension
Introduction to Psychiatric Advance Directives
A Psychiatric advance directive (PAD), sometimes referred to as a mental health advance directive, is a document that outlines what an individual … [Read more...] about Introduction to Psychiatric Advance Directives
Directory of community mental health centers
Public mental health services are provided throughout Arkansas by a system of Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs). These CMHC's provide … [Read more...] about Directory of community mental health centers