L.A. officials receive video of men sexually assaulting disabled women

[Guest guest]

So very sad that such horrible things happen to individuals with DD when they are is segregated environments where they are supposed to be safe and protected. Another clear example that segregation makes those who are vulnerable more vulnerable to injustices and abuse like this. Nila

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/06/california.rape.disabled/index.html?hpt=T2 "Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way." -Abraham Lincoln

[Guest guest]

While it is possible that some or all of the victims were members of the DD

population, the article does not state that this is the case. It also doesn't

say that this is a segregated DD care facility. It mentions a man with a spinal

problem (possibly another patient) assaulting one of the women. It appears

there was little or no supervision or patient care going on in this facility. We

must remember though that NOT ALL care facilities and or communities for the

disabled are so poorly run and monitored by the state where they are. Some

supportive communites where the DD population is segregated are very safe and

have competent, caring staff members. It is a shame that those who are against

allowing choice of residence, or supportive communities will use this case to

support their statements against choice and supportive communities.

Glenda

>

>

>

> So very sad that such horrible things happen to individuals with DD when they

are is segregated environments where they are supposed to be safe and protected.

Another clear example that segregation makes those who are vulnerable more

vulnerable to injustices and abuse like this. Nila

>

> http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/06/california.rape.disabled/index.html?hpt=T2

>

>

> " Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the

way. "

>

-Abraham Lincoln

>

[Guest guest]

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/01/06/police-hunt-at-least-8-men-for-raping-severely-disabled-women/

It’s not known where and when the attacks took place, but said there were at least several locations and at least one was a residential care facility.

“All of the victims appear to be severely disabled,” said.

"Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way." -Abraham Lincoln

To: sList From: hidden_garnet@...Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2011 00:05:47 +0000Subject: Re: L.A. officials receive video of men sexually assaulting disabled women

While it is possible that some or all of the victims were members of the DD population, the article does not state that this is the case. It also doesn't say that this is a segregated DD care facility. It mentions a man with a spinal problem (possibly another patient) assaulting one of the women. It appears there was little or no supervision or patient care going on in this facility. We must remember though that NOT ALL care facilities and or communities for the disabled are so poorly run and monitored by the state where they are. Some supportive communites where the DD population is segregated are very safe and have competent, caring staff members. It is a shame that those who are against allowing choice of residence, or supportive communities will use this case to support their statements against choice and supportive communities. Glenda>> > > So very sad that such horrible things happen to individuals with DD when they are is segregated environments where they are supposed to be safe and protected. Another clear example that segregation makes those who are vulnerable more vulnerable to injustices and abuse like this. Nila> > http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/06/california.rape.disabled/index.html?hpt=T2> > > "Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way." > -Abraham Lincoln>