Turkish Autism Groups Demand Overhaul After Konya Care Home Abuse Footage

Turkish Autism Groups Demand Overhaul After Konya Care Home Abuse Footage

Turkish autism organizations are calling for systemic reform of care center inspections following footage showing neglect and violence at a private facility in Konya.

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The Turkish Autism Assembly and the Autism Confederation said the incident is not isolated and demanded a full review of how care centers are inspected, arguing the problem is systemic and requires structural reform rather than individual punishment alone [254379].

The organizations responded after footage emerged from a private care center in Konya showing neglect and violence. They rejected framing the abuse as an isolated incident, saying it reflects broader failures in oversight and inspection systems [254379].

The groups called for structural changes to how care facilities are monitored and regulated, saying punishment of individuals alone would not prevent future abuse [254379].

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Autism groups: Care home abuse is systemic, not isolated #254379

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