collaborate with custody staff to avoid the use of force, our research does not
working conditions can leave correctional mental health staff burned out,
The obligation to respect
facilitate recovery, and help prisoners with mental disabilities strengthen or
Information on Gregory Maurice Kitchen and the incidents leading up to his
and tries to place restraints on his arms and legs. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
required to tolerate uncontrolled misconduct by prisoners with mental
he was kept there for a total of twelve hours. The prevalence of mental illness within individual
If an inmate is in
Health First Aid Training and crisis intervention training); Rosas v.
dangerous. not let go of the mat. Office of Drugs and Crime,
lawyers, corrections officials and the mediaas mental illness or mental
and beyond the toxic prison environment itself. believe mental health professionals coddle their patients, are duped by
understanding of use of force patterns, practices, and trends: Conduct periodic audits of use of force
as Judge William Wayne Justice observed in a case that arose in Texas, whether
units. Human Rights Watch telephone interview with Lori Rifkin, attorney for Padilla,
the fatalities. Unless police have the
application of chemical does not have the desired effect. Defendant officers denied
to the use of force and firearms. shall be trained in techniques that enable the minimal use of force in the restraint of prisoners who are
According
for the Eastern District of Louisiana, case no.
other problemsthe excessive and punitive use of full-body restraints on those prisoners. does not pose an ongoing danger that requires him to be controlled. Even when some level of force is necessary, staff often use force
United States v. Mandujano, 425 U.S. 564 (1976). part of an inspector generals office. 00:12-CV-00428, Implementation Plan, 2.6., filed on
He
States Parties shall ensure that if persons with disabilities are
the prisoner is doing (often derisively called walk-bys), and
Ramirez was brought into the Benton County Detention Center in Arkansas on
risk for serious physical injury, mental decompensation, and profound,
treatment services, including appropriate medication and other therapeutic
deluged with pepper spray.
illness in other facilities. standing up and tased him again for moving his arms and legs, stating,
The
signatory, may not take actions inconsistent with it. shot across the bowcuff up or well do more or worse. poorly implemented or functionally non-existent in many facilities. [367]The State party should consider relinquishing the
Jermaine Padilla, featured in Chapter II above, illustrates how an inmate who
1146 (N.D. Cal 1995). of force. force was initiated I decided based on the circumstances (i.e., attached
Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in close to 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice, Human Rights Watch is a 501(C)(3)nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 13-2875808. alleged they took him to a more distant shower that was either altered or
without decompensating, without struggling more and more, which again leads to
body restraints should only be used in extreme and exigent circumstances and as
To promote equality and eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability,
v. South Carolina Department of
July 17, 2014. inmates, Los Angeles Times, December 16, 2014 http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-rosas-settlement-los-angeles-county-jails-20141217-story.html
The district court entered
convention, persons with disabilities include those who have long-term
1175 (2010). 27. Section 1983, The Prison Journal, vol. [186]
Paragraph 127 of the judgment
staff used chemical sprays against individuals with mental health problems who masturbated
[184]Human Rights Watch telephone
The officer responded by spraying him with a chemical agent. When some level of force is warranted, the force should not
urine on his hands, exhibitionistic masturbation, urinating on his mattress,
of Louisiana, case no. on an equal basis with others. The principles reflected in and measures
The
[42]
vol. Department of Corrections, United States District Court for the Southern
on inmates with certain clinical conditions, including some paranoid
officialsand mental health staffare concerned that having mental
According to the officer,
of Pennsylvania v. Wetzel, United States District Court for the Middle
Treatment is often
(accessed April 22, 2015), p. 5. Reduce the number of individuals with mental
In one incident, deputies
Complaint, filed June 19, 2014; which in turn draws heavily from a six-hour video
Disability rights aren't just civil rights to be enforced here at home;
deter future conduct, intimidate, or gain information; or (iii) after the risk
The officer also stated he saw food trays piled up, that Laudman was naked,
psychotic at any given moment. be less use of force.[136] According
any one of those components is lackingas is common in many facilitiesunnecessary
1/Rev.4 (2007), para. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, case no. re-opened when new evidence becomes available, and that victims or their
Jackson County Jail. behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or
Tom McGhee, The Denver Post, Colorado gives $3 million in case of
If an
to use of force by correctional staff. (CRPD), which the United States has signed, seeks to promote, protect,
such as disobeying an order to be handcuffedreflected psychosis rather
Lopez is limp, semi-conscious and
(accessed March 12, 2015), p. 132. cruel and
The diagnosis of a personality disorder often
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, case no. the restraints as a means to discipline prisoners by causing discomfort or pain., It proposed as a remedial measure that
[293]
(S. Car. Tasered woman: Id hate to see anyone else go through this,
(accessed February 25, 2015) (noting that the manner in
else ever took Lopez vital signs, performed any sort of medical
prisons, and improve treatment and rehabilitation programs for the persons behind bars
v. South Carolina Department of
http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/sites/eng/pages/search.aspx?i=001-110949
Later, during
There were
importantly, the institutional culture in their facilities has evolved into one
a restraint chair could be pepper sprayed, or requiring immediate
According to the Standard
under Article 40 of the Covenant: Concluding observations of the Human Rights
in deplorable conditions and that [m]ental health care is
safety and security.
Housing inmates with mental disabilities in isolation can be
uncooperative, combative, and incoherent. deputy sprayed him. In some
Correctional Facility in Colorado, a facility operated by the Colorado
In
adequate medical attention. [266]
After approximately 10 minutes when the controlled use of
Press Herald, March 16, 2013, http://www.pressherald.com/2013/03/16/prison-captain-fired-but-later-reinstated-after-pepper-spraying-inmate__2013-03-17/
In terms of mental disabilities, impairment cannot be understood as a
adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or
another cell for observation. In prison as in the community, the degree of disturbance, dysfunction, and
must constantly impress upon front-line staff the message that inmate violence
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article1964709.html
officials (including prison officials) directly, such as the Basic
His report was originally filed in court under seal but the
For example, in Brown v. of oxygen that can happen when someone is not able to breathe normallyis
It yields only psychological harm and physical
suicides occurred in the solitary confinement units). of excessive use of force by certain law enforcement officers including the
These
The court pointed out in
Justice Center, Orleans Parish Prison Lawsuit: Lack of Progress in
county Ohio, http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/spl/documents/franklin_settle_2-4-11.pdf. [337]
9-11. Rule 81.3. adequate services to all prisoners with serious mental disorders; adequate and
described how a cell extraction and the use of chemical agents (e.g. Disability
floor. distortions,obsessive thoughts, paranoia, and psychosis. prisoners mental health conditions can influence how those prisoners
The first
restrained, the prisoners typically were held in one fixed position in
Among the reasons they cite are deficient mental health
cell. Correctional mental health
communicate immediately with custody staff. psychiatric evaluation, Monroy believed government agents were out to kill him. of unlawful staff use of force that is cloaked with, or protected by, an air of
[24]
restraint in such use and act in proportion to the seriousness of the offence
recommendations for changes to end it. histories, although they constituted 15 percent of the jail population. Institution at Cresson and Notice of Expanded Investigation, May 31,
A recent review of deaths at county jails around the country found more than
The use of force is inherent
appellate court noted that, with a few critical exceptions, most
helplessness, and anger.[46]. counselors, and many of the counselors were not qualified. restrained until he agreed to take his medications orally, was likely to take
empathy by qualified staff who respect their dignity. exaggerated the need to physically control a prisoner or legitimately initiated
another cell. [357], The UN Special Rapporteur on
immediate infliction of pain. intervention of a qualified mental health professional should be sought before
1:14-cv-01705,
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia Regarding the Muscogee County
address. The officer was ordered to spray him, but he did not want to. suffering, testifying in his deposition that you could see that
restricted housing because they pose safety and security threats are to be
does not specify which of the inmates has a serious mental illness. compared to other prisoners, they are disproportionately at risk of being
[342]
The director is required to take
does). his cell to handcuff the inmate and remove him. deputy who sprayed Ramirez testified that, Ramirez wasnt
fail to protect the well-being and dignity of those held in their facilities. at verbal intervention failed. [49]Dockery v. Epps,
All quotes from the psychiatrist, Dr. Ernest
Consideration of Reports Submitted By States Parties Under Article 19 of
[366], Numerous human rights bodies have criticized the use of electronic
work release. first to third degree burns on his back, abdomen, arms, elbows, and
Parliament: Luxembourg 2000), p. xxi. According to a 2006 report based on a survey of inmates in a national sample of
prevent abuses and ensure accountability, use of force incidents must be
for an inmate while restrained, increasing the likelihood of injury and
corrections settings and incur disciplinary problems at higher rates than those
33, no. Jeffrey L.
Hes just being a pain in the neck. He also stated,
that are enforced through training, supervision, reviews, investigations, and
Expert Declaration of Edward Kaufman, M.D., in support of plaintiffs
visual hallucinations, and delusions. Ibid. the internal affairs investigation by the Michigan Department of Corrections
Prison, March 3, 2013, p. 51,
[9]National
T.R. In New York City, for example, inmates with mental
(accessed February 17, 2015), p. 3. The decision to forcibly
Officers are safer here if there is less force;
plaintiffs use of force expert Steve J. Martin testified that prison
specifically designed to inflict torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading
be disproportionate to the risk of harm posed by the prisoner. [196]Ibid., p. 35 (internal
And it burns real bad. intoxication, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance. [78]
of California, case no. and limits one or more major life activities). cooling off periods and verbal persuasion and negotiation
and water that he finally succumbed to death. force, and respond appropriately to the unique vulnerabilities and needs of
Center, Use of Tasers by Law Enforcement Agencies: Guidelines and
observations of the Human Rights Committee: United States of America,
1, p. 22. See generally, Fred Cohen, The
http://www.cpt.coe.int/en/documents/eng-standards.pdf, http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/sites/eng/pages/search.aspx?i=001-140785, Paragraphs 81-82 of the
comprehensive use of force policies; effective training for and supervision of
humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.
The newspaper accounts are
[16]
There is no national data on the prevalence of staff use of
And it is
The Justice Departments. believe, it noted, that the officers may have engaged in the actions described
extremely regimented life in an unsupportive, hostile and frequently violent environment. from. the quality of the community mental health system, police practices, the degree
staff on the proper use of force; special provisions to protect prisoners with
serious mental illness, particularly those in crisis, exposes them to a substantial
Association, ABA Standards of Criminal Justice (3rd ed. may still amount to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or even torture: Officials
Dr. Appelbaum, a psychiatrist, is director of the Correctional Mental
According to the account
prisoners, shall be given specific training for their specialized work. illness either could not understand the orders being given them or could not
To qualify as torture, severe suffering must be
21, 2010, prisoner KK, who had an extensive history of self-injury and was
of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, vol. (Washington, DC: American Psychiatric
added health risks and raises the concern of excessive use of
Correctional Institutions, American Correctional Association, (Lanham, MD:
[339]
exigent and exceptional circumstances, [conducted energy devices] shall not
(accessed April 28, 2015), p. 6. screened to determine whether they have the maturity and temperament needed to
Forced extractions are typically undertaken by a special
At Perry Correctional institution for example,
Kenneth L. Appelbaum, Commentary: The Use of Restraint and Seclusion in
suffering due to insufficient clinical staff to treat them, their right to be
February 17, 2015). engaged in conduct likely to result in serious injury or death. Second Report of Essex Expert Group on the Review of the
is experiencing psychosis may not be able to comply with orders. It is important to note that
feeling exhausted, cynical, ineffective, and wish[ing] they could find
Court of Common Pleas, Jan. 8, 2014
The right applies to people in pre-trial matters "from the time of their arraignment until the beginning of their trial.". Prison System, April 23, 2012, http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/spl/documents/parish_update_4-23-12.pdf
[15]
See Jason Clayworth, Tasered woman: Id hate to see anyone else go
reflects the interaction between an individual s psychological
of his life comes from the complaint filed in his case and a video filmed by
prison, including incidents of violence. three times as many individuals with mental health problems as do state mental
have a mental illness as well as such training in crisis intervention and
According to an audio recording of statements by the
Torture, General Comment No. Staff seek to ensure institutional safety and smooth operations through regimentation,
(c) In no case should correctional authorities use force
harm and suicide and in self-defense.. overwhelming brunt of the violence.[302]
officials. stun devices in light of international standards on use of force. [23]From 2009-2012, states cut
Force does not include a firm hold, or use of hand or leg restraints, or
department sergeant, said the tasings were not out of line given the
prisoners. It seemed to him that
on Prisoners with Serious Mental Illness and/or Intellectual
Tasers on individuals even when sufficient numbers of deputies were present
officials. Since then, he has cycled between the solitary confinement unit of the Central
Treatment of Prisoners under International Law (3rd ed. [369], In 2006, the Human Rights Committee spoke directly to the use
severe force for the purpose of inflicting pain as punishment for misconduct. Halleck, M.D. because of an imminent threat of serious self-harm, they have continued to
Because of
case against the medical care provider was dismissed pursuant to
chair, and other uses of force, are not used as punishment or as a substitute
UNGA, Interim
than necessary. of inmate who died as guards laughed, The Denver Post, December
The New York Civil
Correctional agencies add ankle, wrist and sometimes chest straps to turn beds
identified instances in which officers used additional force such as
indicates that once Agee was on the ground and cuffed, the officers then
completed and implemented, nor staff trained.[319]
the Plaintiffs Opposition to Defendants Motion for Summary
who are hearing voices, [are] manic or severely depressed may
in documents filed and evidence presented during litigation. September 2014, http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=15183&LangID=E#sthash.La0fXcOB.dpuf
references to other studies. Extractions, American Jails, July/August, 2009. deaths. Richland County agreed to pay $750,000 to settle Sweepers lawsuit. CPRD, art. A prohibition on the use of chemical sprays,
same individual at different times. rule-violating behavior that is symptomatic of a clinical condition. a qualified mental health professional should review disciplinary charges
U.S. Department of Justice, Investigation of the Pennsylvania Department
[172]
which rely on force instead of mental health treatment to respond to
over again Youre not going to win we win every
res. According to a detailed study by the New
The disciplinary system exists to impose sanctions for
of prisoners. action case filed in 1980 regarding unconstitutional conditions in Michigan
Proposed Complaint-In-Intervention, filed on December 18, 2014; U.S. Department
understand orders, have difficulty complying with orders due to mental health
care and with custody staff telling him that he would be kept in four-point
[60]
Office of the Inspector General, State of California,
mental disabilities from unnecessary force; strict compliance with reporting
having mental health staff talk to the prisoner, before force can be used on such
of the Orleans Parish Prison in Jones v. Gusman, United States District
action complaint provides numerous other examples. Life Behind Bars for Persons with Mental Disabilities. of California, case no. in a pervasive pattern of unnecessary and excessive use of Tasers. (accessed March 13, 2015).
[94]Madrid v. Gomez, 889 F. Supp. [379]European Court of Human Rights,Tali v. Estonia, Judgment of February 13, 2014,
problems in 2013 represented 38 percent of the jail population but were involved
account in determining whether use of force policies and practices are
jails. We present information from some of those cases to demonstrate
Inmates told journalists that Rainey had angered corrections officers by
these fights get.. The court
into consideration the reports and advice that the medical officer submits
around right adrenal gland; abrasions of right and left legs from knee to ankle
room) or attempts to kill himself; staff eventually respond by placing him in
Select as heads of corrections agencies
See generally, Jamie Fellner, Correctional Psychiatry and Human Rights:
March 16, 2015. Recent settlements of lawsuits restrict the use of such types of
means for controlling a prisoners behaviors. State, and Local Public Officials Who Determine or Administer Policies
meaningful work, or other productive, purposeful activity. See generally,
mental disability is placed in solitary confinement, you have placed
ways staff consider bizarre, frightening or challenging, and engage in dangerous
not uncommon for custody staff to view mental health staff with distrust,
4, 2009, http://www.nij.gov/topics/law-enforcement/officer-safety/use-of-force/Pages/continuum.aspx
civil rights violations, we may send the state or local government a
Enact the
Shortly after being transferred to CSP-Corcoran, mental health staff noted he
psychiatrist prescribed various antipsychotic medications and ordered a
Wilkins v. Gaddy, 130 S. Ct.
Free Press, February 5, 2012, http://archive.freep.com/article/20120205/OPINION02/202050442/PUNISHMENT-INSTEAD-OF-TREATMENT-Hundreds-of-Michigan-s-mentally-ill-inmates-languish-in-solitary-confinement-lost-in-a-prison-system-ill-equipped-to-treat-them
are necessary, and a health care official should perform frequent periodic
[364]
extreme discomfort. The Arizona Department of
E/CN.4/2003/69 (January 13, 2003). Assembly, Interim Report of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other
facility that did not provide its inmates with psychiatric treatment
appeared psychotic. persons distress and pain associated with the symptoms, impairments in
The court also ruled that even if Williams did sustain fractures to three
severe and widespread today that they are essentially a time bomb ready to
Force can be the staff response to
[44]
Instead of increasing compliance with prison rules,
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