Disability Rights Center of New Hampshire

Know Your Rights: Youth Rights Rack Card

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If you believe a child’s rights have been violated, you can contact us to speak with an attorney free of charge. 

Download Our Youth Rights Rack Card

Your Rights

(Exceptions May Apply – Ask Us)

  • You have the RIGHT to be treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect by your peers and staff in a safe environment.
  • You have the RIGHT to be free from abuse, neglect, being taken advantage of or bullied.
  • You have the RIGHT to be free from restraint and seclusion unless you are a danger to yourself or others.
  • You have the RIGHT to an education.
  • You have the RIGHT to an attorney.
  • You have the RIGHT to medical, dental, and mental health services.
  • You have the RIGHT to send and receive mail, have visitors, and make phone calls.
  • You have the RIGHT to have your services explained clearly, including having an interpreter, if needed.
  • If you are 14 or older, you have the RIGHT to be involved in creating or changing your treatment or service plan. This includes talking about your medications, therapy, and other treatment options.

Contact us if you have questions or think your rights have been violated:

If we are not available to speak to you immediately, please leave a message. Someone will call you back as soon as possible.

Download Our Youth Rights Rack Card

Front of Youth Rights Rack Card with three images of various kids with disabilities.

 

This card was made possible by grants from US DHHS: SAMHSA & ACL; US DOE, and the NH Bar Foundation. This was published at U.S. taxpayer expense and is not an official communication from any funder.

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Mental Health

We work to increase empowerment and choice for individuals with mental health issues and to improve the adequacy of adult and children’s mental health services in schools and in the community.

About DRCNH

Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers for people with disabilities across New Hampshire. DRC is the federally designated protection and advocacy agency for New Hampshire and has authority under federal law to conduct investigations in cases of probable abuse or neglect.

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