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North Carolina Adopting Psychological Exams and Other Required Training for Police Officers
Gov. Roy Cooper signed a slate of policing reforms into law Thursday, creating a new duty for officers to intervene if they see another officer
Committee rejects proposal to study alternatives to riot control weaponry
After Blake’s shooting, protesters took to the streets condemning police response. After a year, a proposal was introduced to the Kenosha Public Safety and Welfare
Washington State Police Reform
The Washington State Legislature has passed sweeping police reform laws as community policing policies and practices have been placed under scrutiny. A handful of police
Police Response and Transportation Reform for LA Metro
New CEO Stephanie Wiggins announced Wesnesday that LA Metro officials will stop focusing on law enforcement as a primary way response for homeless people within
Sexual Assault Against People with Disabilities Unlikely to Reach Courts
(Tasmania, Australia) A state sexual abuse support service says reports to police of sexual violence against Tasmanians with a disability are often not prosecuted in
Confirmed Homicide of Person with Disability Ruled Justified
Marvin Scott was a 26 year-old African American suffering from Schizophrenia. Marvin used marijuana as a medication for his condition. At an outlet mall in
Mental Health Bill Introduced to Congress
A new bill is being introduced to Congress called the People’s Response Act which focuses on mental health. The bill will create a federal agency
Inhumane Living Conditions for Displaced Haitians with Disabilities
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti) A communal school in Pétion-Ville hosts hundreds of Haitians with disabilities. According to the residents, the school is devoidof basic social services such
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Here is a link to the campaigns for #DisabledandPunished https://cripjustice.org/disabled-and-punished-defense-campaigns/ from @cripjustice
Thanks @USHRN for featuring CripJustice on your panel today. And everyone, please sign the petition to #FreeDarik!
From @SunjaySmith Here is a link to the petition to free Darik Schaaf: https://www.change.org/FreeDarikcampaign
Thanks for the resource @cripjustice here's a helpful statement on principles for alternatives to policing from a disability justice lens: https://abolitionanddisabilityjustice.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/adjc_pdf_form_.pdf