Demand Protection and Justice for People with Disabilities Experiencing Harassment


Demand Protection and Justice for People with Disabilities Experiencing Harassment
The Issue
My name is Mia a voice among many, a voice that has been silenced for too long. I am a person living with disabilities - autism and bipolar disorder. Since 2012, I have been subjected to relentless harassment, stalking, and verbal abuse. My disabilities have been used against me as weapons of humiliation and degradation. This is not just my story; it's the story of countless others who share similar experiences.
People with disabilities are often targeted by harassers who exploit their vulnerabilities. Our pleas for help are frequently dismissed or ignored by authorities due to misconceptions about our abilities or the severity of our situation. These dismissals only serve to embolden those who seek to harm us further.
According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), people with disabilities are twice as likely to experience violent victimization compared to those without disabilities. Despite these alarming statistics, there remains a significant lack of support systems in place for victims like us.
This petition seeks immediate action from law enforcement agencies and policymakers alike - we demand thorough investigation into reports of harassment against individuals with disabilities instead of using their conditions as an excuse not to do anything about it.
We call on you today not just because I need your support but because we deserve justice like any other citizen would in our situation. I must ensure that no one else has to endure what I have gone through simply because they live with a disability.
Please sign this petition today; let's stand together against harassment towards people with disabilities!

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The Issue
My name is Mia a voice among many, a voice that has been silenced for too long. I am a person living with disabilities - autism and bipolar disorder. Since 2012, I have been subjected to relentless harassment, stalking, and verbal abuse. My disabilities have been used against me as weapons of humiliation and degradation. This is not just my story; it's the story of countless others who share similar experiences.
People with disabilities are often targeted by harassers who exploit their vulnerabilities. Our pleas for help are frequently dismissed or ignored by authorities due to misconceptions about our abilities or the severity of our situation. These dismissals only serve to embolden those who seek to harm us further.
According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), people with disabilities are twice as likely to experience violent victimization compared to those without disabilities. Despite these alarming statistics, there remains a significant lack of support systems in place for victims like us.
This petition seeks immediate action from law enforcement agencies and policymakers alike - we demand thorough investigation into reports of harassment against individuals with disabilities instead of using their conditions as an excuse not to do anything about it.
We call on you today not just because I need your support but because we deserve justice like any other citizen would in our situation. I must ensure that no one else has to endure what I have gone through simply because they live with a disability.
Please sign this petition today; let's stand together against harassment towards people with disabilities!

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Petition created on 20 January 2024



