The Jacksonville Times Union tonight reports that a former staffer at a St. Augustine group home faces up to 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine after he was charged with handcuffing a disabled client to a chair.The victim,39, suffered from severe developmental disabilities. The employee was arrested for false imprisonment and abuse of a disabled adult.
The safety of a disabled person is always a concern in a group living environment. Abuse and neglect in nursing homes and in group homes can be reported to the state of Florida Department of Children and Families. http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/ If you suspect that someone you love has been abused or neglected in the care of a group home or nursing home, it is important to hire an attorney who is experienced in these matters and will fight for the rights of those who cannot do so for themselves.
