Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Judge Rotenberg Center
Jan 13, 2022
Aiden Bonacci, an expert on behavioral treatment, joins the discussion to delve deep into the controversial practices at the Judge Rotenberg Center. The conversation reveals the ethical dilemmas surrounding electric shock as a treatment and explores the emotional turmoil faced by desperate parents. They critique the oppressive environment of the center and discuss disturbing allegations of torture, emphasizing the urgent need for reform. With a mix of serious topics and light humor, the dialogue highlights the importance of compassionate advocacy for vulnerable individuals.
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Desperate Parents
- Desperate parents at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) signed off on harmful treatments.
- They feared their children's return home due to limited options for severe cases.
Exploiting Desperation
- Matt Israel exploited parents' desperation for profit and to test his theories.
- The limited understanding of autism in the 1980s left parents with few options.
Deceptive Facilities
- The JRC's appealing facilities masked its abusive practices, deceiving parents.
- Many parents remained unaware of the extent of what was happening at the school.