Governor Beebe and DHS argue against Department of Justice Injunction

Conway HDCBoth Arkansas Department of Human Services and Governor Beebe came out firing against the Department of Justice injunction to stop the placement of children at the Conway Human Development Center. Basically Governor Beebe argues that families have chosen to place disabled individuals in institutions and that no community care exists for these persons. There's simply a difference of philosophy.

On the topic of restraints, Gov. Beebe felt that their improper use should lead to staff firing.

Maybe I'd be more sympathetic to the "philosophic difference" if Arkansas did not have such high rates of child insitutionalization, much higher than the rest of the country. The problem is a state philosophy that leaves families of the disabled broke, alone, and unsupported in managing their loved ones.

The Arkansas Times has a lively thread of discussion between the the supporters and detractors of Conway HDC. Click here to read their article and comments.

Update on Friday, March 12, 2010 by Eye Contact Arkansas

Conway's Log Cabin Democrat also has a lively comment section both pro and con about the Conway HDC.

LINK HERE