Investigation Uncovers Severe Abuse at Indian Boarding School, 1969-04-06

Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0055

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The report reveals severe punishment, including handcuffing, jailing, and physical abuse, of Indian students at the Chilocco Indian Boarding School in Oklahoma. The investigation found evidence of criminal malpractice and mistreatment by school staff members. The report recommends the dismissal of the school's superintendent and calls for changes in the school's administration and educational program. The report highlights behavioral problems among students, lack of control over alcohol availability, and a negative attitude towards education. The school is described as having a "failure expectancy syndrome" and students have little say in school affairs.