Past Investigations

We have conducted multiple investigations of the Sununu Youth Services Center, a secure facility for youth detention and commitment, which houses children with mental health and emotional disabilities. Three of our past reports are available below.

In 2014, the state confirmed DRC-NH’s findings of chronic and pervasive programmatic deficiencies at Lakeview, which compromised the health, safety and well-being of its residents. Lakeview was eventually closed down.

The Community Mental Health Agreement (CMHA) is a landmark settlement agreement to help people diagnosed with serious mental illness live successfully in the community rather than institutions.

At any given time, we are conducting multiple investigations.

We have a unique access authority to monitor the rights and safety of people with disabilities, whether or not an incident of abuse or neglect has been alleged. Our staff conduct monitoring visits to around 20 institutions throughout the state each month.

People with disabilities have the right to be free from abuse and neglect and from unnecessary restraint and seclusion.

Your rights explained. The system simplified. All in one accessible place. A user-friendly, searchable database that provides one-stop access to key information about facilities serving youth and adults with disabilities in NH.