Father, attacked by son in mental health crisis, says changes to Oregon’s civil commitment laws are badly needed

Published on: 04/02/2025

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Sally and Mathew Padrow sought for weeks to get treatment for their young adult son, and now are advocating for mental health laws in Oregon to change.

As Mathew Padrow lay on the ground, faint from the blood loss of 13 stab wounds to his back, neck and head, he was most worried about the fate of his attacker.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/04/father-attacked-by-son-in-mental-health-crisis-says-changes-to-oregons-civil-commitment-laws-are-badly-needed.html

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