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Paul Tonko: Children, often with developmental disabilities, are being secluded and restrained with alarming force and disregard for…

On the recordMay 18, 2009
Children, often with developmental disabilities, are being secluded and restrained with alarming force and disregard for the child's wellbeing.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko points out the severe mistreatment of vulnerable children in care facilities.

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