EPISODE · Nov 10, 2023 · 1H 7M
Justice for Myles Gray - People in Mental Health Distress Dying in Police Encounters
from Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial · host Melissa Gray, Ben Miljure, Ngai Pindell, Benjamin Perrin
Content Note: graphic discussion of police use of force and police-involved deaths; general discussion of mental health, substance use, homelessness, trauma and racism against Indigenous, Black and people of colour. Click here for mental health support resources if you need support. Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial (Aevo UTP, 2023) Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events Follow the Justice for Myles Gray Facebook pageCheck out Just Mental Health for more on non-police mobile mental health crisis servicesWe are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia -----------Credits: "The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)"Serious Sadness" by Ashot-Danielyan-ComposerCTV News (Vancouver), Coverage of Myles Gray Coroners InquestChris Stewart, "CAHOOTS: Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets""Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)
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Why do police disproportionately kill individuals in mental health distress? Myles Gray was killed by Vancouver police - ruled a homicide in May 2023 by a coroner's inquest jury. His sister Melissa shares her family's ordeal, advocating for justice for Myles and 24/7 non-police mobile crisis response teams. UBC law professor Benjamin Perrin shares the latest research and makes an impassioned call to action. This special episode is recorded from a live event on November 9, 2023, moderated by CTV's Ben Miljure.
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