Chilocco Indian School Superintendent Denies Brutality Charges, 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31

Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0053

Staff Only

The superintendent of Chilocco Indian School denies reports of brutality and abuse at the institution, calling them false and exaggerated. He refutes claims of students being cuffed and taken to jail, stating that only violent students are restrained. The superintendent acknowledges some problems at the school but insists that the majority of students adjust well. He invites anyone to visit the school and see for themselves, refuting claims of fostering a "failure syndrome" among students. The superintendent emphasizes that the school does not abuse students and does not have a police force on campus.