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Police officers throwing disabled man out of his wheelchair
There was protest outside the Cape Town police station. During the protest, Cape Town metro police were caught on video tossing a disabled man out
Police Officer Mistreating people with disabilities
Jesse Hewitt is an Ottawa police officer who faces 10 disciplinary charges. Hewitt is charged with recording six women and photographing one man “for unauthorized
Crip Justice appearing at Virtual Abilities Expo this weekend
Crip Justice has a booth at the Virtual Abilities Expo this weekend. We will also be doing a demo at 1pm pt on Sunday on
Disability Royal Commission hosting first all-indigenous hearing
The Disability Royal Commission was established in April 2019 in response to community concern about widespread reports of violence against, and the neglect, abuse and
If Police Training Can’t Protect Disabled Black Women, What Will?
“We are all too aware of the frequent news stories about the mentally ill who come up against law enforcement, instead of mental health professionals,
Psychiatric Hospital Releases Patient Without Treatment Leading to Police Shootout
Michael Moza died after a high-speed pursuit from police. Prior to this, Moza was admitted to the Detroit Receiving Hospital’s psychiatric center after experiencing a
State College Protest Demanding Police Reform After Killing of Man with Disability
Osaze was 29-years old and diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia when three officers with a mental health warrant fatally shot him. An investigation by state
NYPD officer allowed to keep pension after murdering son
Michael Valva was apart of the NYPD before he resigned. Michael resigned 9 months after being charged with murder for his son Thomas (charges still
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During a protest, Cape Town metro police were caught on video tossing a disabled man out of his wheelchair after a verbal altercation with him. An officer proceeded to kick the disabled man while he was on the ground.
https://cripjustice.org/police-officers-throwing-disabled-man-out-of-his-wheelchair/
Whenever I post something critical of the mental health industrial complex, it brings out much fragility. Yes, there are good people working in fucked systems. I have a right to critique these systems. It's not about you. It's about past & present harms perpetrated by the field.
Crip Justice at Virtual Abilities Expo this weekend. We will also be doing a demo at our booth at 1pm pt Sunday on how to protecting against police violence during a mental health crisis. Registration for the expo is free and at: https://www.abilities.com/virtual/ https://cripjustice.org/crip-justice-appearing-at-virtual-abilities-expo-this-weekend/
The Disability Royal Commission first all indigenous hearing will be held in Brisbane and will focus on the challenges and concerns Indigenous parents face living with a disability.
https://cripjustice.org/disability-royal-commission-hosting-first-all-indigenous-hearing/
Tomorrow I’m representing @cripjustice #AbilitiesVE2