Quest

Quest ordeal continues for woman who says she was assaulted by staff

Robert DeVet — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:35:03 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) -

"This is only the tip of the iceberg"

Robert DeVet — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:15:51 +0000

Number of abuse cases at institutions remains high, Freedom of Information response reveals

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Providing a safe environment for institutionalized people labeled with developmental disabilities remains a challenge for the Department of Community Services.

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The actual response, released to the Halifax Media Co-op under FOIPOP legislation

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“Who wouldn’t go crazy living here?”

Robert DeVet — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:26:50 +0000

Quest review finds plenty wrong with institution

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – Over the years the Quest Regional Rehabilitation Centre in Lower Sackville has seen its share of violent incidents.

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Convicted child rapist used to work for Quest Rehabilitation Centre

Robert DeVet — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:13:25 +0000

Parents upset about being kept in the dark

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – Anthony Leo Gough was recently sentenced to fi

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Code of Silence at Community Services

Robert DeVet — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:14:05 +0000

Department not sharing information, say community partners

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - Earlier promises by the Department of Community Services to become more open and accountable have not been met, say community groups who advocate on behalf of people labelled with intellectua

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Calling the cops

Robert DeVet — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 14:45:34 +0000

Police interventions at large institutions surging

(K'JIPUKTUK) HALIFAX – Charlie Lemon still experiences flashbacks from the days he was institutionalized in the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre.

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stats_for_pdf_amended.pdf

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Yet another Quest resident charged with assault

Robert DeVet — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:49:06 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - A 38-year old resident of Quest, a Lower Sackville institution for people with intellectual disabilities, was arrested and charged with assault, the Canadian Press

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Support organization calls for inquest into violent death of Quest resident

Robert DeVet — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:58:59 +0000

Quest and Community Services share responsibility, mother of Quest inmate believes

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - A public inquest into the violent death of a resident at the Quest Regional Rehabilitation Centre in Lower Sackville is not necessary.

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It is sick in there, and people are incarcerated

Robert DeVet — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 20:56:22 +0000

Parents and self advocates want accelerated closure of institutions

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - Between 30 and 40 parents, siblings and self-advocates rallied in front of the Quest Rehabilitation Centre in Lower Sackville, to demand an accellerated closur

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"Violent death of Quest resident part of a double tragedy"

Robert DeVet — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:06:47 +0000

Advocates call for immediate closure of large institutions

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - The violent death of a resident at the Quest Regional Rehabilitation Centre in Lower Sackville has parents, activists and self advocates worried and saddened.

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