Washington, DC - March 13, 2012 - The French government announced last week that it is "formally opposed" to the practice of "packing therapy" - a so-called treatment for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders or psychosis, treated in an estimated 300 psychiatric and educational facilities across the country under the auspices of the French Ministry of Health. 

Washington, DC – February 23, 2012 - Disability Rights International (DRI) calls on the French government to end the barbaric and archaic practice of “packing therapy” – a so called treatment for children diagnosed with autism – and children with psychosis - treated in psychiatric and educational facilities managed by the French Ministry of Health across the country.