"Jolene" was physically, emotionally and sexually abused from infancy and was admitted to hospital more than 100 times. A
former nurse told the ABC Jolene regularly self-harmed so she could be
admitted to hospital, because it was the only place she felt safe.
Jolene was suing the Department of Community and Family Services (DOCS) for failing to protect her, but took her own life two weeks ago, before the case made it to court. She was 28. Her lawyer, Neisha Shepherd, said Jolene left a will and she planned to continue the court action, on behalf of her estate.
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-08/former-foster-childs-suicide-prompts-call-for-change/7010002
Jolene was suing the Department of Community and Family Services (DOCS) for failing to protect her, but took her own life two weeks ago, before the case made it to court. She was 28. Her lawyer, Neisha Shepherd, said Jolene left a will and she planned to continue the court action, on behalf of her estate.
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-08/former-foster-childs-suicide-prompts-call-for-change/7010002
