The indifference to suffering and death is astonishing Dogs suffering through inhumane conditions, dying at alarming rates, victims of indifference and criminal acts? We would care a lot. Josh Moon / July 29, 2025
Lawsuit alleges abuses at another for-profit youth treatment facility The lawsuit filed on behalf of a 17-year-old alleges serious abuse and neglect at a Tuskegee treatment facility. Josh Moon / August 28, 2024
Alabama DHR being sued in connection to a 3-year-old’s death The lawsuit also targets individual caseworkers who allegedly failed in their roles to prevent the abuse and neglect Aydah suffered. Patrick Darrington / October 6, 2023
Former ADOC lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights, obstruction offenses The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse. September 13, 2023
Graphic images depict alleged abuse from correctional officers Graphic images obtained by APR depict the injuries of an incarcerated individual after being beaten by correctional officers. Patrick Darrington / September 8, 2023
ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times. Patrick Darrington / April 27, 2023
Mayor requests removal of ankle monitor, states altercation was self-defense In a court filing, Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock alleges his wife has a history of abuse, alcoholism and mental illness. Josh Moon / February 11, 2022
SBC executive committee votes to waive attorney-client privilege in abuse review After weeks of heated meetings and two votes against transparency, members voted to allow access to the committee's documents. Eddie Burkhalter / October 6, 2021
Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments. April 15, 2021
Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement. December 10, 2020