Upper St. Clair psychiatric hospital refuses to treat 16-year-old Franklin Regional stabbing suspect
By Molly Born and Joe Smydo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | |
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But few programs in southwestern
"It's a hole in the system, no question about it," said
But the hospital, which bills itself as the region's only behavioral health hospital solely for children and adolescents, said Monday that it will not treat Alex after all, citing security concerns.
County District Attorney
Mr. Peck said.
Forensic units provide a more secure, structured environment for those who have been charged with violent crimes.
"This is disgusting. I don't know what to do. I'm at my wit's end,"
Reached by phone Tuesday,
But
"Little by little, the state phased those out and wanted private facilities to take that over," he said, adding that many
With the crimes he is charged with, Alex "leaped over" many providers' program limits, said
Mercy Behavioral operates a variety of residential and outpatient programs for children and families, including some young people who have been ordered into treatment by a judge. But it does not care for people like Alex.
Alex is accused of bringing two 8-inch kitchen knives to the
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