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15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Westchester Treatment Center 15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Westchester Treatment Center
15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Westchester Treatment Center Fifteen children with severe psychological and behavioral issues have been removed from a Northern Westchester residential treatment center which has sparked controversy among town leaders for unsafe conditions.  The children were removed from the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled young people, Mount Pleasant officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  According to officials, the children will instead be reassigned to facilities better equipped to handle them. …

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Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Westchester Facility Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Westchester Facility
Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Westchester Facility As part of their effort to call for the closure of a Northern Westchester residential treatment center for emotionally troubled children because of unsafe conditions, town leaders met with New York state officials to plead their case.  Both Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi and Police Chief Paul Oliva met with state officials during a meeting on Thursday, July 27 to demand the closure of the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled children.  Earlier Report - Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Chil…

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Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Child Treatment Center In Westchester Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Child Treatment Center In Westchester
Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Child Treatment Center In Westchester Authorities and elected officials are calling for the closure of a Northern Westchester residential treatment center for emotionally troubled children because of unsafe conditions, including nearly 250 missing person incidents in six months.  In a press conference held at Town Hall on Wednesday, July 12, Mount Pleasant Police and town officials called for the closure of the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled children.  Founded in 1912 as the Pleasantville Cottage School, the center is …

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