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Paul Tonko: “I am pleased that the Committee is investigating the use of seclusion and restraint, both of which Jonathan suffered…”

On the recordMay 18, 2009
I am pleased that the Committee is investigating the use of seclusion and restraint, both of which Jonathan suffered from during his time in both private and state run facilities.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko expresses support for investigating abuses in treatment facilities.

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