Between 1929 and 1971 North Carolina’s eugenics program sterilized more than 7,500 residents considered genetically inferior.
Now just coming to light, the Tar Heel State’s genetic agenda was a horrifying chapter in U.S. history. But few people realize similar programs prevailed in more than 30 other states – with many receiving support from some of America’s most prominent philanthropists. Story continues here >>>
"They say justice is blind. It must be to ignore the plight of the mentally ill in America’s prisons." So writes Matthew Mangino for thecrimereport.org in introducing the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s recent two-part series on mental illness and incarceration. In his editorial "America's 'Mental Health Gulag,'" Mr. Mangino points to North Carolina as well as other states as examples of less than humane treatment and solutions.
How Philanthropy Funded the US Eugenics Movement
February 3, 2012
Homeless vet population falling, but for how long? – USATODAY.com
February 3, 2012
WASHINGTON – J.B. Baker, Jr., a former Navy gunner who used to live on the streets, is renting an apartment in South Carolina and getting mental-health treatment — all with the federal government’s help.
The 1991 Gulf War veteran gets a rental voucher from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He has received treatment for post traumatic stress disorder at a Veterans Affairs Department facility in Salisbury, N.C., and he lived for awhile at a shelter run by the Alston Wilkes Society, a Columbia-based social service agency that receives VA fundin Story continues here >>>
Pain laid bare at eugenics hearing | Charlotte Observer
February 1, 2012
Tense moments and tears – that’s what happened Wednesday night when politicians, professionals and upset citizens gathered to talk about the history of North Carolina’s eugenics program and what to do for the victims of it. Story continues here >>>
Commissioners negotiate $1.5 million-offer for former hospital
February 1, 2012
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Brunswick County Commissioners are now in negotiations with a company for the purchase of the former Brunswick Community Hospital property. If accepted, Crown Management has proposed using the building to operate a mental health care hospital or a psychiatric resident treatment facility. The two owners of Crown said they have over 50 years of experience in the operation of treatment facilities in North Carolina. Story continues here >>>
ECBH to host info sessions on changes – The Outer Banks Sentinel
February 1, 2012
East Carolina Behavioral Health (ECBH) will host community information sessions about upcoming changes in services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in February and March.
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CenterPoint begins hiring for 89 new jobs | Winston-Salem Journal
January 31, 2012
CenterPoint Human Services has started hiring an additional 89 employees in a pivotal workforce expansion as it transitions to a new status overseeing behavioral health services. Story continues here >>>
