Conservatorships: Coercion without Care or Control

Disability rights groups fight against them and politicians seek to expand their use: A close look at policy and practice in California reveals the pitfalls of legal conservatorships for the patients, families, and community providers who need real help, not just blunt instruments.

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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/15365042251351970
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American Environmental and Regional History
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Conservatorships: Coercion without Care or Control

Alex V. Barnard
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American Environmental and Regional History
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Conservatorships: Coercion without Care or Control

Alex V. Barnard
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Abstract

Disability rights groups fight against them and politicians seek to expand their use: A close look at policy and practice in California reveals the pitfalls of legal conservatorships for the patients, families, and community providers who need real help, not just blunt instruments.

ContextsVol. 24(2)
Openalex Percentile: Top 76%
American Environmental and Regional History
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