Collected documents related to Arkansas's psychiatric residential treatment facilities for youth (PRTFs) are now available for view on the Disability … [Read more...] about DRA launches searchable PRTF document database
Life’s no holiday in our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
What are YOU thankful for this holiday season? A warm, comfortable bed? Safety and security? Connection to those you love? Right here in our … [Read more...] about Life’s no holiday in our state’s psychiatric residential treatment facilities
Lawyers, formerly incarcerated people and their families speak out
Earlier this year, Disability Rights Arkansas joined the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the ACLU of Arkansas, and the law firm of Squire … [Read more...] about Lawyers, formerly incarcerated people and their families speak out
DRA, other civil rights lawyers file complaint against state officials over COVID-19 outbreaks in Arkansas state prisons
LITTLE ROCK - Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the law firm Squire Patton Boggs, Disability Rights Arkansas, and … [Read more...] about DRA, other civil rights lawyers file complaint against state officials over COVID-19 outbreaks in Arkansas state prisons
Danger to Self or Others is NOT the Standard: The Misuse of 72-Hour Holds by Psychiatric Facilities
Ask any mental health professional the standard for a 72-hour hold and the answer is overwhelmingly, “danger to self or others.” I have tested this … [Read more...] about Danger to Self or Others is NOT the Standard: The Misuse of 72-Hour Holds by Psychiatric Facilities
Everything you ever wanted to know about “representative payee”
Do you receive monthly Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits? Do you need help in managing your monthly benefits? If so, you are not alone. … [Read more...] about Everything you ever wanted to know about “representative payee”
DRA Issues Statement: Governor’s Plan to Reform Juvenile Treatment Centers Long Overdue UPDATE: Arkansas Democrat Gazette Reports on Plan
UPDATE: The Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported November 17 on Governor Hutchinson's plans for some of the state's juvenile treatment centers in an … [Read more...] about DRA Issues Statement: Governor’s Plan to Reform Juvenile Treatment Centers Long Overdue UPDATE: Arkansas Democrat Gazette Reports on Plan
National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) 2018 Conference Sept 26-29 in Baltimore
[gview file="https://disabilityrightsar.org.php72-4.lan3-1.websitetestlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-NARPA-Conference-Flyer.pdf"] … [Read more...] about National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) 2018 Conference Sept 26-29 in Baltimore
From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Helping hand can slap kids in jail
"It should be a wrap-around for the youth, to give them the services they need," he said. "It's not supposed to turn into a punitive measure. That's … [Read more...] about From the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Helping hand can slap kids in jail