Ortt Looks to Prevent Sex Offenders From Being Treated at Certain Psych Centers

Callan Gray

Originally published in WIVB News 4

Governor Cuomo is moving forward with plans to relocate WNYCPC to the adult Buffalo Psychiatric Center on Forest Ave. Ortt's bill would prevent sex offenders from being admitted to state operated psychiatric centers that share facilities with a children's psychiatric center.

Governor Cuomo is moving forward with plans to relocate the children’s facility to the adult Buffalo Psychiatric Center on Forest Ave.

In response to safety concerns, State Senator Rob Ortt told News 4 he proposed a bill to prevent sex offenders from getting inpatient or outpatient treatment at the same facility or location as a children’s psychiatric facility.