State records show abuse and neglect continues in New Hampshire’s disability system in 2026

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 1,189

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Twenty-one people were sexually, physically, or emotionally abused in New Hampshire’s state-run disability care system in the first half of 2026. During that time, 30 people died within the system. At least one choked to death, several died of cancer or other diseases, and 10 causes of death were listed in state records as “unknown at time of report.”

That’s according to new data obtained by the Bulletin through a public records request. …

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