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MATTHEW GOODMAN
 Died 14-years old

                

       

March 4, 1987 to February 6, 2002

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Matthew Goodman was born on March 4, 1987. As a toddler he was diagnosed with autism. At age nine Matthew was placed at a NJ residential program, where his family believed he would receive a good education and appropriate therapy and for which Matthew's local school district paid over $300,000 a year. In September of 2000 Matthew was placed in arm restraints to control his behavior. A helmet similar to a hockey mask was later added. Against the protests of his parents, Matthew was made to wear these restraints during the day and often during the night. In addition to the mechanical restraints Matthew was drugged with medication. On February 6 of 2002, Matthew died of pneumonia and blood poisoning after 16 months of restraint.

Visit Legislation to learn about the NJ bill inspired by Matthew's story. As of January 29, 2007, Matthew's law has not been passed so children in NJ are not being protected.

 
November 15, 2006 Expert’s Report on Bancroft NeuroHealth Released (click here)
August 31, 2006 Bancroft resident is charged with raping autistic boy, 17 (click here)
August 30, 2006 NEWS RELEASE: Bancroft Resident Charged with Rape of Fellow Patient (click here)
July 7, 2005 Institution Agrees To Changes Following Matthew Goodman Death (click here)
February 28, 2005 Letter re Fraud at Bancroft NeuroHealth (click here)
May 12, 2003 Boy's death puts spotlight on restraints    (click here)
January 23, 2003

Advocates Vow To Continue Push For 'Matthew's Law'

 (click here)
December 19, 2002 Bancroft Given Two Week Notice (click here)
September 19, 2002 Teen's Death Prompts New Restraint And Seclusion Measure (click here)
August 28, 2002 Treatment Of Teenager Ruled Abusive (click here)
July 11, 2002 Facility Charged With Largest Fine Ever, State Says (click here)
July 2, 2002 After Teen's Death, Districts Thinking Twice About Sending Children Out Of State (click here)


Was kept in mechanical restraints for 16 months

 

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