A Victim of Forced Electroshock

This website has been threatened with legal action for bringing you the story of Kathleen Garrett.

This is the face of forced electroshock

Only days before this photo was taken, Kathleen Garrett, 67*, of St. Louis, Missouri, was being treated with ECT (electroconvulsive therapy, also known as electroshock) against her will.

Does forced electroshock happen in America? YOU BET IT DOES!

And this is the most common target: a woman over the age of 65. Kathleen Garrett is widowed, age 67, and a retired humanitarian in her own right (worked many years running a Salvation Army Hotel, doing her best to brighten the lives of the residents).

She could be anyone's mother. She is Steve Vance's mother, and he stood up to the powers and said NO to forcibly shocking his mother. After all, it was a promise he had made her many years ago.

Learn more about Kathleen's story and the role that Tenet Healthcare Corporation played. Learn more about forced electroshock treatment.

If it could happen to Kathleen Garrett, it could happen to your mother...or to you.

• Kathleen Garrett's story (the full story)
• Facts in a Flash (quick facts about the case)
• Some court documents . These includes the petitions, hearing notices, minutes of the hearings and so on.
• The court transcripts are now online!
• The original Dendrite (news release from Support Coalition International) sent out to inform people of her plight.
• Second Dendrite announcing VICTORY FOR KATHLEEN!
• All about Tenet Healthcare Corporation, formerly National Medical Enterprises, convicted of the largest insurance fraud case in the history of the United States.
• What to do if you're facing forced electroshock

Tenet Healthcare Corporation, via their attorneys at Bryan Cave, have threatened me with a lawsuit! You can read a copy of the actual letter here.

• My response
• Their response

Don't miss the History of Tenet Healthcare Corporation! It's a great read.

Read more about forced ECT

* Kathleen Garrett turned 67 in September 2000. She received numerous cards from supporters around the world (the concern from the good folks at Tenet must have been lost in the mail), which cheered her up quite a bit! Thank you to those of you who participated in the card shower!!!

next: Some Court Documents