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Bradley, Valerie J. – 1983
The paper addresses ways in which litigation serves a role in the reform of services for mentally disabled children and adults. Effects on deinstitutionalization are emphasized. Benefits of using litigation to secure the rights of mentally retarded persons include public awareness, quality assurance standards for institutions, and the development…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Court Litigation, Institutionalized Persons, Legal Problems
Bradley, Valerie J. – 1983
The paper describes approaches and findings of an evaluation of 10 advocacy projects providing services to developmentally disabled and mentally ill persons across the country. The projects included internal rights protection organizations, independent legal advocacy mechanisms, self-advocacy training centers, and legal advocacy providers in…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Mental Disorders