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Author:
Fellner, Jamie. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85212443
Title:
Callous and cruel : use of force against inmates with mental disabilities in US jails and prisons / [Jamie Fellner].
Publisher:
Human Rights Watch,
Copyright Date:
©2015
Description:
127 pages ; 27 cm
Subject:
Offenders with mental disabilities--Abuse of--United States.
People with mental disabilities and crime--United States.
Prisoners--Mental health--United States.
Prisoners--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
Correctional institutions--United States.
Other Authors:
Human Rights Watch (Organization) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n88622031
Notes:
"This report was researched and written by Jamie Fellner"--P. 127. "May 2015"--Spine. Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"This 127-page report details incidents in which correctional staff have deluged prisoners with painful chemical sprays, shocked them with powerful electric stun weapons, and strapped them for days in restraining chairs or beds. Staff have broken prisoners' jaws, noses, ribs; left them with lacerations requiring stitches, second-degree burns, deep bruises, and damaged internal organs. In some cases, the force used has led to their death"--Publisher's website, as viewed June 1, 2015.
ISBN:
162313241X
9781623132415
OCLC:
(OCoLC)910557281
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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