NEWYORK Justice Center for the
Si?ih?a?i?nm. Protection of Peo le

with Special Nee 

ANDREW M. cuomo DENISE M. MIRANDA
Governor Executive Director

Notice to Vulnerable Person or Personal Representative of Investigation
Determination - Substantiated

September 26, 2017

Ms. Sabrina Boco
36 Gladys Drive
Spring Valley, NY 10977-6025

Re: VPCR Case Serial Number 511066364
Dear Ms. Boco:
We write to you as a personal representative of Christopher Joseph.

On May 22, 2017, the Justice Center received a report alleging that Mr. Joseph was subjected to .
conduct which constituted abuse or neglect. Those allegations were investigated, and we now
inform you of the outcome of that investigation.

The ?ndings of the investigation under the Case Serial Number referred to above are as follows:
Allegation 1

It was alleged that on or about January 16, 2017, at Nyack Heapital, located at 160 North
'Midland Avenue, Nyack, New York, a staff member committed physical abuse and/or abuse
(deliberate inappropriate use of restraints) when he conducted an unwarranted restraint with

excessive force and improper technique, during which time be caused injury to Mr. Joseph?s

face.

These allegations have been SUBSTANTIATED as Category 2 physical abuse and Category 2
abuse (deliberate inappropriate use of restraints) pursuant to Social Services Law 493(4)(b).

For more information, please contact 1-800-624-4143 and ask to speak with our Individual and

Family Support Unit, or email gov.

Of?ce of General Counsel 

NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
161 Delaware Avenue

Delmar, NY 12054

 

161 Delaware Avenue - Delmar. New York 12054 518-549-0200