<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, we take on the topic of civil commitment and experience. We address hospitalization, the emergency room, and the perspectives of people who work in the system and who receive treatment.  We address ways that civil commitment resembles incarceration. We speak to SYP and Laura Van Tosh, and feature the words of Cindi Fisher – all people whose lives and advocacy have intersected with the civil commitment system. This episode contains descriptions of civil commitment and emergency rooms, including discussions of suicidality. Music by Scout Smedley and editing by Nest Audio Co.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In-Care-Ceration was written and produced by Leah Montange and Meredith Ruff.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Beyond Prisons

Beyond Prisons

In-Care-Ceration Episode 3: Civil Commitment

APR 16, 202645 MIN
Beyond Prisons

In-Care-Ceration Episode 3: Civil Commitment

APR 16, 202645 MIN

Description

In this episode, we take on the topic of civil commitment and experience. We address hospitalization, the emergency room, and the perspectives of people who work in the system and who receive treatment. We address ways that civil commitment resembles incarceration. We speak to SYP and Laura Van Tosh, and feature the words of Cindi Fisher – all people whose lives and advocacy have intersected with the civil commitment system. This episode contains descriptions of civil commitment and emergency rooms, including discussions of suicidality. Music by Scout Smedley and editing by Nest Audio Co. In-Care-Ceration was written and produced by Leah Montange and Meredith Ruff.