Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida Press Releases

• Published on April 7, 2021 - 06:35 GMT

  

  Baker Acting of Children: Citing Abuse, Advocates Demanding Change to Law

  Over 37,000 Baker Acts were initiated in Florida on children during 2018/2019 and advocates are demanding a change to the law to protect children from abuse. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida mental …

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• Published on March 31, 2021 - 06:20 GMT

  

  CCHR’s Baker Act Continuing Education Courses Help Protect Citizens from Abuse

  The virtual courses note the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act, areas of abuse and the unintended consequences. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human …

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• Published on March 24, 2021 - 07:08 GMT

  

  CCHR: The Abject Failure of the Mental Health Industry to Prevent Suicide Should be Investigated

  Spending in the mental health market has increased by 52.1% since 2009 yet U.S. suicide rates hit a 50-year historical high. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2018, there were an estimated 1.4 million suicide …

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• Published on March 15, 2021 - 21:25 GMT

  

  Suicide Prevention Fails to Prevent Suicide: Every 28 Seconds, Someone Attempts to Take Their Own Life

  Despite the millions spent on its prevention, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death. Between 1999 and 2019, suicide rates increased by 33%. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Centers …

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• Published on March 9, 2021 - 21:54 GMT

  

  Watchdog Group Demands Change to Laws Governing the Baker Acting of Children

  The Baker Act has been a formidable survivor of reformation and according to the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, changes to protect children are needed. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decades of abuse and …

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• Published on March 3, 2021 - 08:20 GMT

  

  Mental Health Watchdog Hosting Event: Florida’s Foster Children and the Baker Act

  There are about 19,000 children in foster care in Florida and about 600 children waiting for permanent placement are without identified families. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the Citizens …

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• Published on February 24, 2021 - 07:18 GMT

  

  Mental Health Watchdog Hosts Baker Act Continuing Education Course in Campaign to Protect Citizens from Abuse

  The virtual course identifies the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act, areas of abuse and the unintended consequences. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Almost 25 years ago the Florida Supreme Court …

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• Published on February 17, 2021 - 06:59 GMT

  

  Tens of Thousands of Children Taken into Custody: The Baker Act Must Be Reformed

  Baker Act abuse runs rampant and calls for reformation are resounding from press to parents. CCHR says it is time for change, one that is a long time coming. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fifty years of …

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• Published on February 9, 2021 - 17:50 GMT

  

  CCHR: Why Florida Needs to Revisit and Reform the Mental Health Law

  There is the equivalent of one hundred Baker Acts initiated on children every day of the year. It is no wonder that parents are incensed. Where did it go wrong? CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s Mental …

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• Published on February 2, 2021 - 18:00 GMT

  

  CCHR: Experts Warn – Psychiatric Drugs May Cause More Harm Than Help

  Studies have suggested that psychiatric drugs may do more harm than good, especially in the long-term. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antipsychotics, also known as neuroleptics, are a class of medication …

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• Published on January 27, 2021 - 06:00 GMT

  

  CCHR Warns: Information Withheld Concerning Safety of Antidepressants

  Reports show that vital information regarding the safety of antidepressants has been suppressed by pharmaceutical companies. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on …

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• Published on January 20, 2021 - 07:43 GMT

  

  CCHR Warning: The Horrors of Addiction - Craving Psychotropics

  By far one of the most insidious addictions is one that is started with a doctor’s prescription pad -- for example opioids and psychotropics. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The myriad of negative side-effects …

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• Published on January 13, 2021 - 07:38 GMT

  

  Psychiatric Drugs and Side Effects - The Unseen Hand Behind Violence in America

  Close to 17% of Americans are taking psychiatric drugs with side effects such as acting aggressively, being angry, or violent and acting on dangerous impulses. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the …

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• Published on January 6, 2021 - 07:40 GMT

  

  America's Hidden Epidemic: Psychiatric Drugs, Addiction and Suicide

  America spent over $62 billion on psychiatric drugs in 2020 in what one watchdog group is calling an epidemic of addiction and suicidal side effects. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There is growing concern that …

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• Published on December 30, 2020 - 07:37 GMT

  

  The Myth of Holiday Suicides: CDC Reports that the Suicide Rate is Lowest in December

  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that the holiday suicide myth supports misinformation about suicide and might actually hinder prevention efforts. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Suicide is a …

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• Published on December 23, 2020 - 07:37 GMT

  

  WUSF Series Investigates the Fastest Growing Group Under the Baker Act, Children

  The series explores the how outraged parents and advocates are fighting to stop the abusive use of this law on children. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WUSF recently completed a five-part series regarding …

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• Published on December 16, 2020 - 06:09 GMT

  

  Report Reveals a Record Number of Children Taken into Custody for Involuntary Psychiatric Examinations

  Over 37,000 involuntary examinations, called a Baker Act, were initiated on children in Florida during 2018/2019. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a report released this week by the Baker Act …

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• Published on December 9, 2020 - 05:43 GMT

  

  Campaign Exposing Mental Health Human Rights Abuse Reaches Over 500,000

  Watchdog organization is calling the abusive use of the Baker Act a serious threat to mental health human rights in Florida. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The most recent report on involuntary psychiatric …

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• Published on December 2, 2020 - 05:58 GMT

  

  Baker Act Continuing Mental Health Education Course Helps Protect Human Rights

  The virtual course identifies the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act, areas of abuse and the unintended consequences. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida mental health law, commonly called the …

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• Published on November 25, 2020 - 07:41 GMT

  

  Mental Health Watchdog to Host Legal Continuing Education Workshop on the Baker Act

  During 2017/2018 there were over 200,000 involuntary psychiatric examinations, Baker Acts, and more than 36,000 of these were initiated on children. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the …

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