Committee on Children Meets to Hear Details of Teen Suicide at Solnit Center.

Five weeks until Connecticut elects a new government remains the state’s marquee news story. The campaign–particularly on a debate day–may overshadow a crucial story unfolding at the Capitol. The Committee on Children will hold a hearing today at 11 a.m. on the death of 16 year old “Destiny G.” on June 28, 2018, while in the care of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Committee members will hear from Sarah Eagan, head of the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA).

OCA investigated the treatment and death of Destiny G., who was scheduled for release the day after she committed suicide. The Solnit Center (previously known as Riverview) will require the attention of the state’s next governor after many years of neglect within the executive branch. They should be paying attention today. The Solnit Center ought to be subject to independent oversight and also provides some opportunity for cost savings by engaging the services of probate providers. You can  find probate attorneys here!