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Monday, September 17, 2012
Disability advocates allege epidemic of abuse in care
Disability rights advocates are calling for a royal commission into widespread allegations of abuse of disabled people living in care.
Disability groups say physical and sexual abuse is rampant in the system, and blame poor staff training and a culture of cover-up.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/14837998/disability-advocates-allege-epidemic-of-abuse-in-care/
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