Institutions
Fully human
Your rights don’t end when you enter an institution. That includes the right to safety, dignity, and freedom from discrimination.
At Disability Justice, we monitor jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, group homes — anywhere that someone with a disability might be mistreated. We investigate abuse and neglect. And we help Coloradans obtain reasonable accommodations and access services.
Recent Reports
Breaking Point
In a March 2026 report, Disability Justice found the state’s Division of Youth Services (DYS) at a “breaking point.” The four-year study describes an agency strained by shrinking staff, growing violence, and a shortage of alternatives.
Unsafe and Unheard
In an October 2025 report, Disability Justice documented dangerous conditions at Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center in Cañon City, one of only a handful of psychiatric residential treatment facilities in Colorado. The conclusion: Instead of providing consistent care and support, Southern Peaks has left many children desperate to escape.
Report Harm
People with disabilities are often subjected to abuse, neglect, and exploitation — including fraud and other forms of financial harm. If you suspect mistreatment, report it to a public agency.
Click “Report Harm” to learn how.