At a state-licensed residential school for disabled children in Brewster, a vocational teacher raped a student repeatedly, including once at the teacher’s home. At a facility in Pittsfield, a worker ...

Group home operators serving people with autism and other developmental disabilities in New Jersey would face fines for the first time in state history for abuse and neglect, under landmark ...

Abuse and neglect in New Jersey group homes for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a pervasive issue. Underpaid, undertrained, and overworked staffs contribute to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Lombardi was 39 when he died in a New Jersey group home for adults in June 2022. The Toms River facility where Michael ...

A NorthJersey.com investigation into group homes for adults with developmental disabilities included interviews with family members, staff, providers, experts, advocates and residents. Reporters ...