Time to Include the Disability Community in News Conversations on Police Brutality
Monday, October 17, 2016 17:15
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By Eileen Cronin
Half of police killings involve people with a mental disorder, but little attention is paid to the issue in media coverage. This failing, whether it’s due to a lack of education or prejudice, is hurting the most vulnerable members of society.
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Source: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/disability_community_news_conversations_on_police_brutality_20161017/
