Human Rights and Protection of Residential Facility Users : Focusing on the Right to self-Determination

Abstract

Policies for deinstitutionalization and community integration have been pursued for older adults, children, and individuals with disabilities. Despite these efforts, the dependence on facility-based care remains high for older adults, children, and people with disabilities. Continue efforts are required to monitor and improve the human rights and living conditions of older adults, children, and people with disabilities residing in residential facilities. This study examined the current status of the guarantee of the right to self-determination as a right to freedom for older adults, children, and people with disabilities residing in facilities.