Producers: Kay Akard & Clayton Taylor;
Writers: Kay Akard, Clayton Taylor & Anna Werner;
Photographers: Ken Lavenberg & John Rekis;
Post Production Editor: Mark Ohl;
Graphics: Jim Doyle;
[AI-Generated Summary] n I-Team news investigation exposed pervasive physical and verbal abuse, understaffing, and unauthorized restraints at Indiana’s New Castle State Developmental Center, sparking widespread public outrage, employee terminations, a class-action lawsuit, and threats of Medicaid funding revocation. Whistleblower Terry Smith secretly recorded video evidence to expose the systemic mistreatment, while current employees pointed out that severe understaffing, mandatory overtime, and job stress contributed to the center's volatile environment. In response, Governor Frank O'Bannon initiated state task forces, placed consultants, and installed surveillance cameras across state facilities. The scandal ignited a broader statewide debate over institutional care versus community-based alternatives, highlighting both the cost-effective success stories of individuals transitioning to independent living and the ongoing challenges of supporting individuals with complex, profound disabilities.
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