Keeping Olmstead's Promise: Ending Police Violence Against Black Disability Communities with Communi

When:  Jul 14, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (ET)
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and the Legal Defense Fund are proud to present: Olmstead's Promise: Ending Police Violence Against Black Disability Communities with Community-Based Services. Black people with mental health disabilities face unique challenges due to both their race and disability, including an increased risk of police violence.  Following the 23rd anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Olmstead v. L.C., this conversation will explore the need for, and paths to, community-based services for Black people with mental health disabilities or in crisis to reduce police violence against them.
Featured Speakers Include:
  • Estelle Richman, (Retired) Past Advisor to Secretary, HUD
  • Eric Vassell, Father of Saheed Vassell
  • Victor Dempsey, Legal Defense Fund, Brother of Delrawn Small
  • Puneet Cheema, Manager of Justice in Public Safety Project, Legal Defense Fund
  • Lisa Cylar Barrett, Director of Policy, Legal Defense Fund
  • Jalyn Radziminski, Lived-Experience Mental Health Advocate; Communications Manager, Bazelon Center
  • Lewis Bossing, Staff Attorney, Bazelon Center

Contact

Kathy Chamberlain

kathyc@bazelon.org